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# cook islands RAROTONGA accomodation advice - kura kabana, tianas, hideaway? Country forums / Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea
drulee 11:30 UTC 25 Feb 2008 | hi there, seeking some advice/wisdom on choosing a great place to stay in rarotonga for my wife and myself. everything i've read so far tells me to stay near muri lagoon. the pictures have me sold. we don't want to spend more than $230NZD/night, but we're looking for: > bungalow/cottage accomodation AS CLOSE to the water as possible. i'd love to be able to wakeup and look out at the lagoon > clean bathroom ensuite > modern interior preferred, although not necessary question - some places describe their location as "muri beach" and others say "muri lagoon". are they both the same location? if there is a difference, we'd like to have a view of the lagoon. research has led us to these places thus far: > kura's kabanas > tianas > muri beach hideaway which would you recommend? any others you would recommends? thanks in advance. Edited by: drulee Edited by: drulee |
papamike 02:10 UTC 26 Feb 2008 | Hello Drulee, In answer to your questions, references to Muri Beach and Muri Lagoon are talking about the same spot. The lagoon circles the island, some of the best swimming is in the Muri Beach area. Right now one of the best deals going is over at Sunset Beach Bungalows, which has beachfront air consitioned studios for NZ$110.00. It is not on Muri Lagoon, but within a couple of miles on the bus if you wish to swim in the wider, deeper portion of the lagoon. Shell & Craft Bungalows is where I am currently staying, they are not on the lagoon, but are just a stroll down the path to the beach and excellent swimming, with a table on the beach for picnicking. I believe pricing would be around the same as Sunset Beach. Have a great trip! Papa Mike www.mikehollywood | 1
drulee 05:57 UTC 26 Feb 2008 | thanks papa mike. i did a google on "Sunset Beach Bungalows" and didn't find anything. do you have their contact info and/or website? cheers! | 2
papamike 18:38 UTC 26 Feb 2008 | Sorry about that, I meant SUNRISE Beach Bungalows try www.sunrise.co.ck for the website. Good Luck, Papa Mike | 3
jwa 20:43 UTC 27 Feb 2008 | Tiana's is located on the beach and is probably what you are looking for. Enjoy Rarotonga. | 4