Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel
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1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel

Ara Tapu Road Main Road, Takitumu, Southern Cook Islands, Cook Islands
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With a stay at Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel in Rarotonga (Takitumu District), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Muri Beach and Maire Nui Botanical Gardens. This beach resort is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Tikioki Beach and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Tikioki Marine Sanctuary.Show More
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Highlights
Airport drop-off available
Lots to do
Free parking
Amenities
Snorkeling
Airport drop-off
Diving
Car Rental
Airport pick-up
Babysitting Services
Massage Room
Taxi booking service
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Property Description
With a stay at Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel in Rarotonga (Takitumu District), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Muri Beach and Maire Nui Botanical Gardens. This beach resort is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Tikioki Beach and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Tikioki Marine Sanctuary.
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4.2/5
Very Good
Cleanliness4.2
Amenities4.2
Location4.2
Service4.2
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Surroundings
Airport: Rarotonga International Airport
(15.4 km)
Landmarks: Titikaveka Beach
(260m)
Landmarks: Maire Nui Gardens and Cafe
(340m)
Landmarks: Maire Nui Botanical Gardens
(370m)
Landmarks: Titikaveka CICC Church
(450m)
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Services & Amenities

Policies

Beachfront Studio
7

Beachfront Studio

1 King bed or 1 King bed and 1 Single bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Ocean view
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Beachfront Deluxe Studio
7

Beachfront Deluxe Studio

1 King bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Ocean view
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Guest Reviews

4.2/5
Very Good
37 reviews
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  • Cleanliness4.2
  • Amenities4.2
  • Location4.2
  • Service4.2
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AI Summary
Convenient beach location with ocean views and easy town access. Friendly staff offer excellent service. Clean, comfortable rooms, but limited and basic breakfast options lacking variety and espresso coffee.
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
January 17, 2024
The hotel is right next to Little Polynesian, convenient location, you can take the bus to the town, the beach is very beautiful, can enjoy the ocean view directly from room. The room is clean, with cutlery and a kettle, but the bath water is not stable.
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
February 8, 2025
Was our base camp for visiting Cook Islands. Stadf is very friendly and food in restaurant is good. You should hire a car while being in Rarotonga. All rooms face the sea and there is a little private beach in front of the hotel. You can cook if you want in the room.
S‍h‍e‍r‍r‍y
January 22, 2025
The beach was so beautiful, safe to swim, would have taken my own snorkel if I had know how great the area was. Our room was on the bottom floor, so we could go out our doors right out to the beach. The outdoor dining was just a few steps from our room. The food was great, so were the drinks. One drink in particular was great, called a Mud Lover. The staff was great, especially Ryan, very friendly and helpful. Marvin was also great. One thing I would recommend would be to rent a car at least for a couple days, everything is very spread out, no shopping close to the hotel. There is a bus there can get you around and we did use it everyday. Overall I would highly recommend this hotel. There is not a swimming pool here, but I was very comfortable swimming in the ocean.
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
January 11, 2025
Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel. We were shown to our rooms which faced towards the lagoon. The view was beautiful with the sounds of the ocean breaking on the reef in the distance. If you are looking for a 'quiet' holiday then this is NOT the accommodation to book. You can hear every, I mean every sound from the rooms above through the floor, people wheeling suitcases, walking about, moving of table and chairs etc Rooms were clean but the bathroom area could have done with a little more money spent on it. It looks like they have started upgrading the shower area. The bedroom/living area looked as if the furniture had been given a minor upgrade. The kitchen had the bare minimum of utensils with no sharp knive(s) to be seen. The fridge was fairly new and a reasonable size. The room had a king-size bed (soft mattress) as well as a single bed. There were only two chairs around the small table. Outside sun lounges. Only 10 lounges available for the entire complex which consists of 17 units. Even at 50% room capacity for the units there should have been 16 lounges available ? Not everyone wants to sit on the sand. Only two sun umbrellas available for shade until the final few days of our stay when a third umbrella made a guest appearance otherwise it was first in first served to get any shade, including a few palm trees. Canoes tried the only double one and a single. Both filled with water which stopped us from taking full advantage of them. The BBQ was very clean but you had to take a knife from your room to turn it on and regulate the switches as they were rusted and didn't work. A shame as it was a beautiful area to cook and eat dinner. Resturant meals We had breakfast on site which was included in the accommodation as well as several evening dinners. Out of all the evening meals eaten out over our 10+ day stay these were " the best evening meals " eaten over our stay. Congratulations. The resturant staff were very friendly especially Ryan :) always had a smile & the service was excellent. You could only give them 10/10. The Chef 10/10. Maid service 10/10 very pleasant and always had a smile. Reception staff we came across could do with a little bit of up skilling but as the holiday progressed there was an improvement 7/10 !! The resturant is closed on Saturday for lunch & dinner as this was their day off. Charlie's was open and approx a 10min walk. Would i return to Moana Sands Beach Front Hotel --- Sorry no. PROS -- kitchen staff excellent beachfront & nice view good happy hour daily room service CONS -- thin floors between rooms and a bit noisy lack of sun umbrellas lack of sun lounges BBQ needs fixing or replacing Canoes need fixing reception staff could be more customer friendly.
M‍i‍c‍h‍e‍l‍e
October 12, 2024
I liked the feeling of living on the beach. Wasn't keen on the food but that might just be me.
T‍u‍a‍k‍a‍n‍a
December 22, 2024
Cool
A‍d‍a‍m‍ ‍P‍a‍u‍l
January 8, 2025
They closed the reception desk early, closed the restaurant and bar on a Saturday night, their restaurant food was awful - had two dishes, one was undercooked packet crumbed fish and the other was overcooked packet crumbed wings, cooked to the extent that the outside was hard and the meat inside all but disintegrated. The staff had fun playing darts while patrons picked through broken snorkel gear. Their breakfast spread was very basic and once they agreed to turn the toaster on, it took about 8 minutes to cook a slice of stale toast. Mozzies were rampant. Waiter looked at patrons like they were an interruption to this work. The floors are thin and people walking on the floor above us sounded like elephants doing circus work. Have to boil water for drinking in their kettle - no bottled water provided. Awful place to stay at and given the very high expense, we expected much more.
M‍a‍r‍i‍s‍s‍a
November 22, 2024
I like the ocean front view, the staff was so incredibly helpful n excellent service. The only thing i dont like was no outlet in the bathroom.

Services & Amenities

Restaurant
Bar
Restaurant
Restaurant
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Parking
Public (not only for guests) is available On-site parking. Reservation not needed.
Transportation
Business Services
Front Desk Services
Languages Spoken
Food & Drink
Public Areas
Health & Wellness
Activities
Cleaning Services
Facilities for Children
Safety & Security

Property Policies

Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 14:00–18:00
Check-out: 08:00–10:00

Front desk hours: [Mon-Sun]08:00–19:00

Child Policies
Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.

Cots and Extra Beds
Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.

Breakfast
TypeContinental, Full English/Irish
AgeFee
Adult
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Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.

Pets
Pets are not allowed

Service Animals
Service animals are not allowed

Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old.

Paying at the Hotel

Property Description

  • Opened: 2000
  • Renovated: 2023
  • Number of Rooms: 17
With a stay at Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel in Rarotonga (Takitumu District), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Muri Beach and Maire Nui Botanical Gardens. This beach resort is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Tikioki Beach and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Tikioki Marine Sanctuary.

Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers body treatments and facials. You can soak up the sun at the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this resort include wedding services, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).

At Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.

Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and limited parking is available onsite.

Make yourself at home in one of the 17 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. LCD televisions with digital programming are available for your entertainment, and DVD players are also provided. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel have breakfast?

Yes, Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel have the high-rated breakfast including: Continental, Full English/Irish.

What times are Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel check-in and check-out?

Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel check-in time is 14:00-18:00 and the check-out time is 10:00.

What is Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel cancellation policy?

The cancellation policy for Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel varies depending on the type of room and booking conditions.

How much does it cost to stay at Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel?

Prices at Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel change according to dates, hotel policy, and other factors. Please search for the dates you wish to stay to view prices.

What is the cloest airport from Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel?

The closest airport is Rarotonga International Airport, and it is about 22 mins from hotel by car (15.4 km).

How to get a receipt?

The receipts are issued differently depending on the payment method you use. If you use "Prepayment", you can get an electronic receipt from the booking details page. If you wish to pay at hotel, please inform the front desk staff when you check out.

What are Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel nearby landmarks?

Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel locates at the center of Takitumu. The nearby landmarks include Titikaveka Beach, and it is 260m from your search (straight-line distance).

About This Property

Nearest AirportRarotonga International Airport
Distance to Airport15.42KM
Average Price FromCAD303
Hotel Star Rating3