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# Reasonably priced accommodation in Raro for a couple. Country forums / Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea / Cook Islands
ozziegiraffe 11:08 UTC 11 Mar 2009 | Does anyone have any suggestions for reasonably priced accommodation in Raro in late September. A friend is going there to officiate at the South Pacific Games. He could have free (very basic ) accommodation, but as his wife is going, they would like something nicer. However, he is getting prices around $240 AUD a night on the internet. Does anyone know anywhere nice, but more reasonable, during the SP Games? |
silvanocat 05:12 UTC 12 Mar 2009 | Take a look at the accomodation listings on www.ck (it's spelled corrrectly, just www.ck) | 1
raro 06:17 UTC 12 Mar 2009 | Lots of places for under AUD240, (which is a bit more than NZ$240). Check out rental houses via www.ck Also, check out my old place, Shangri-La Beach Cottages, it is now called Muri Resort, or Muri Beach Resort, I think. If they can afford Sokala Villas, definitely stay there. Not sure what the lowest rate is, though. | 2
ozziegiraffe 12:39 UTC 12 Mar 2009 | Thanks, guys. I'll pass the information on. He may have been looking at Australian tourist websites. Anyone want the last star? | 3
luv2trvl 20:01 UTC 07 Apr 2009 | I'd also recommend Vara;s beach House, located on muri's beach... stayed there a few weeks ago in march and really enjoyed it. They have all levels of accommodation - dorms, studios, more private ensite beach studios, etc. I stayed in a studio with kitchen and bathroom ensuite. They also organize a lot of activities, etc. when I stayed, the demographic seemed like 35 and under, so fyi, depending on your friend's age, and what they're looking for. At the same time, there were a few muuuch older (60+) folks, and it seemed that in a private studio, could get the escape needed. website: http://www.varas.co.ck/ | 4
ozziegiraffe 12:41 UTC 08 Apr 2009 | My friends are definitely older than 35, and not really looking for lots fo activities, due to involvement in the South Pacific Games. I think Vara's might not suit them, being too busy. They were impressed with the www.ck website, as they had been using Jason's travel site. | 5
mortyman 11:39 UTC 03 May 2009 | I stayed at the Club Raro back in 2006: http://www.clubraro.co.ck/ It's close to the town of avarua. Friendly and helpful staff. Only thing missing is a beach at this resort. | 6
chocolatesundae 10:55 UTC 04 May 2009 | Are renga motel in the Arorangi area has self contained apartments for NZ$80/night. They're nothing special but cheap and it's easy to get everywhere from here. Rarotonga backpackers has more modern self contained chalets with balcony starting at NZ$80 as well, but they are smaller. They have a pool though. The hillside location has less people. Arorangi area too. www.arerenga.com www.rarotongabackpackers.com | 7