Raro Accommodation

hamilmk10:00 UTC01 Jul 2007

Hi,

My wife and I are taking our 4 mon th old sun to the Cooks for a couple of weeks. We have accommodation sorted on Aitutaki, but need a few suggestions for the mainland for a couple of days.
We'd prefer a self-catering bungalow. Doesnt need to be on the beach as we'll have that at Aitutaki, but close to the beach, clean, reasonably priced (up to $150/ night).
Any suggestions?

Cheers
Mark

chinagazer18:11 UTC01 Jul 2007

As you are from New Zealand I suppose you quote in NZD.
Last year we stayed at the Sunset Palms Studio in Arorangi (western side of the island, on the beach) and loved it. It is new, spotlessly clean, painted and decorated in cheerful colours. Large, new fridge and freezer.
Check here: Sunset Palms Studio
Or in case the link does not work: http://www.ck/sunsetpalmsstudio/index.htm Right next to it, owned by the same people, is the Sunset Palms Beach House, a little bit older than the studio, but as clean (I visited the house). Has separate bedroom.
Sunset Palms Beach House
Or in case the link does not work: http://www.ck/sunsetpalms/index2.htm The big advantage of both is, that you can enjoy the paradisical sunsets right from the deck or beach in front of the house, even if the baby is asleep.

If a baby bath is needed, you can rent one from Coco Tots: a company that rents out material for babies and toddlers. Here is their site:
Coco Tots
or in case the link does not work: www.cocotots.com Prices for renting a baby bath are on their site.

There is a new babysitting service on Rarotonga (if you would need one): the Rarotonga Babysitting Service, tel. 29105. Cannot comment on their services, because no experience.

hamilmk04:20 UTC02 Jul 2007

Thanks Chinagazer- very helpful.

jeaniej22:58 UTC02 Jul 2007

There are lots of accommodation options here. You can search by type and cost. Have a great holiday.

wcudmore00:36 UTC27 Jul 2007

Several years ago, I stayed at Are Meika It's utilitarian, but clean and comfortable. It's about a 5 minute walk to the best swimming area on the island.

csabao16:43 UTC30 Jul 2007

We stayed at two different bungalows belonging to Vara's and were very happy
with them. Nice and clean, and quiet as they were on the hillside
but still only 5 minutes walk from Muri beach.

Paid 90 and 100 for a couple.

Raro Accommodation Country forums / Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea / Cook Islands
hamilmk10:00 UTC01 Jul 2007	Hi, My wife and I are taking our 4 mon th old sun to the Cooks for a couple of weeks. We have accommodation sorted on Aitutaki, but need a few suggestions for the mainland for a couple of days. We'd prefer a self-catering bungalow. Doesnt need to be on the beach as we'll have that at Aitutaki, but close to the beach, clean, reasonably priced (up to $150/ night). Any suggestions? Cheers Mark
chinagazer18:11 UTC01 Jul 2007	As you are from New Zealand I suppose you quote in NZD. Last year we stayed at the Sunset Palms Studio in Arorangi (western side of the island, on the beach) and loved it. It is new, spotlessly clean, painted and decorated in cheerful colours. Large, new fridge and freezer. Check here: Sunset Palms Studio Or in case the link does not work: http://www.ck/sunsetpalmsstudio/index.htm<BR><BR>Right next to it, owned by the same people, is the Sunset Palms Beach House, a little bit older than the studio, but as clean (I visited the house). Has separate bedroom. Sunset Palms Beach House Or in case the link does not work: http://www.ck/sunsetpalms/index2.htm<BR><BR>The big advantage of both is, that you can enjoy the paradisical sunsets right from the deck or beach in front of the house, even if the baby is asleep. If a baby bath is needed, you can rent one from Coco Tots: a company that rents out material for babies and toddlers. Here is their site: Coco Tots or in case the link does not work: www.cocotots.com<BR>Prices for renting a baby bath are on their site. There is a new babysitting service on Rarotonga (if you would need one): the Rarotonga Babysitting Service, tel. 29105. Cannot comment on their services, because no experience.	1
hamilmk04:20 UTC02 Jul 2007	Thanks Chinagazer- very helpful.	2
jeaniej22:58 UTC02 Jul 2007	There are lots of accommodation options here. You can search by type and cost. Have a great holiday.	3
wcudmore00:36 UTC27 Jul 2007	Several years ago, I stayed at Are Meika It's utilitarian, but clean and comfortable. It's about a 5 minute walk to the best swimming area on the island.	4
csabao16:43 UTC30 Jul 2007	We stayed at two different bungalows belonging to Vara's and were very happy with them. Nice and clean, and quiet as they were on the hillside but still only 5 minutes walk from Muri beach. Paid 90 and 100 for a couple.	5