Reasonably priced accommodation in Raro for a couple.

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?

Take a look at the accomodation listings on www.ck (it's spelled corrrectly, just www.ck)

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.

Thanks, guys.
I'll pass the information on. He may have been looking at Australian tourist websites.
Anyone want the last star?

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/

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.

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.

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