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Arcadia Retreat Rarotonga

Villa

Ara Metua 2, Arorangi

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
18 mentions

The pool is great and the host, Neil, was very friendly and welcoming, he made s…

The host Neil was fantastic so accommodating and friendly

Pool
16 mentions

The pool was great

The accomodation was spacious and comfortable and the pool was amazing

Comfortable rooms
13 mentions

Fantastic rooms and gorgeous pool - we’ll be back

The resort itself is tranquil and quiet and had all amenities required

Great location
9 mentions

Arcadia is located in a beautiful, peaceful setting, close to snorkelling beache…

The saltwater pool was available at all hours, and it is an easy walk to the bea…

Clean rooms
3 mentions

Excellent location, beautiful facilities that were immaculately clean, very spac…

The villa was extremely roomy and clean

Parking available
1 mentions

We even had free on-site parking

Overview

Boasting a lagoon style swimming pool set amongst tropical gardens, Arcadia Retreat Rarotonga is located 200 metres from Arorangi's white sandy beach. BBQ facilities are available. Each individually styled vacation home has a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, stove top, toaster, kettle, refrigerator and bottles of water. The private bathrooms come with free toiletries and there are seating areas in each with a flat-screen TV. Guests staying at Arcadia Retreat Rarotonga can walk to Beluga Cafe for their morning coffee. The Pacific Fish & Chip Shop is 3 minutes' walk away. Rarotonga International Airport is 11 minutes' drive away.

Traveller reviews

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Maria

extended_group

June 5, 2026

10

Beautiful stay, can’t wait to come back!

We loved our stay at Arcadia - Neil was so hospitable, we felt so welcomed right away. Fantastic rooms and gorgeous pool - we’ll be back!

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Eimear

couple

April 6, 2026

10

Arcadia is a stunning place to stay while exploring this amazing Island. The host couldn’t have been more accomodating a

Arcadia is located in a beautiful, peaceful setting, close to snorkelling beaches. The resort itself is tranquil and quiet and had all amenities required. The pool is great and the host, Neil, was very friendly and welcoming, he made sure we had everything we needed for a fabulous trip, we had a great time! We even had free on-site parking! I’d highly recommend Arcadia and would definitely stay there again.

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Donna

extended_group

March 22, 2026

10

Peaceful relaxed stay. Nothing was too much trouble Neil was a great host. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will defin

The host Neil was fantastic so accommodating and friendly. The pool was great. We loved sitting on the verandah admiring the view and enjoying the peace

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Liam

extended_group

June 12, 2025

10

Amazing quiet place to stay in Rarotonga, would recommend for adult travellers

Neil was an excellent host and the place was beautiful. The accomodation was spacious and comfortable and the pool was amazing!

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Bob

extended_group

April 25, 2025

10

The family, aged from 15 to 80, loved it and have fond memories.

This is a great property for a family to stay at. The two units we had (and there are 3 in total) housed the 8 of us in comfort. The beds were very comfortable, the lounge and deck upstairs housed us all easily for meals, games, drinks. This is a very family friendly property. The saltwater pool was available at all hours, and it is an easy walk to the beach across the road. Neil, the host, was very helpful with local information and was nicely laid back in keeping with the Raro vibe.

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Linde

extended_group

April 2, 2025

10

Arcadia we will be back.

Had the pool to ourselves and the staff were generous with providing fruit. Made our stay enjoyable.

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Nigel

extended_group

March 28, 2025

10

Neil was a fantastic host , great location near good snorkling beach good restaurants , great bbq so could have some quiet dinners around pool and quiet location on a beautiful island paradise , would highly recommend Arcadia

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rebecca

family_with_children

March 12, 2025

8

Loved out stay here , excellent location. Just needed aircon

Pool was great, friendly host, large apartment style accom

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Scarlett

extended_group

August 31, 2024

9

Spacious, clean and lovely garden/ pool

We loved our stay and the property was exactly as advertised. Travelling as a group of four adults we wanted to have space and Ta’i villa was perfect for us. The rooms (and beds) are huge and the living area and kitchen are spacious and well equipped. We particularly enjoyed the balcony looking out over the lovely garden and pool. It was a fantastic spot for a drink or to curl up and read. Neil is a great host and has plenty of local tips and places to recommend. We’d definitely stay again. The pool and BBQ area is well equipped and a lovely spot to make the most of.

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Juliet

family_with_children

August 17, 2024

10

A fabulous stay! Highly recommended

Our villa was comfortable, spacious and had everything we needed. It was very tranquil and relaxing in amongst the beautiful garden and swimming pool - a little piece of paradise. Neil was an excellent host, very accommodating and super helpful in providing local advice and recommendations. Would definitely stay again.

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Liz

extended_group

August 15, 2024

10

Perfect, just what we wanted and it exceeded our expectations. A true gem.

Excellent location, beautiful facilities that were immaculately clean, very spacious and comfortable. Neil is a fabulous host who made our stay so memorable. He was very welcoming, we were able to leave our luggage before check-in, gave us advice on local highlights, and was always available if we needed him. The pool and gazebo, with bbq, were very clean and the perfect place to cook our evening meals and enjoy the private, quiet and sheltered setting. We highly recommend and will be back, thank you Neil.

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Trevor

couple

July 1, 2024

10

As I said above, an excellent place.

The entire location and facilities were great. Great villa and BBQ area and swimming pool. The host Neil was a extremely nice and helpful person. I wiould return to Arcadia again and recommend to people as well.

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Sarita

family_with_children

June 6, 2024

10

An amazing stay in paradise will definitely be back!

Lovely spacious 2 bedroom villa with beautiful outdoor area. Very peaceful with immaculate pool area for cooking off and relaxing. Neil was an excellent host with fantastic local tips about the island. He made us feel welcome and was very accommodating.

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Nathaniel

family_with_children

June 4, 2024

10

Absolutely perfect due to Neil and his support and guidance.

The villa was extremely roomy and clean. The king-sized beds and living room sofa were very comfortable and the kitchen was fully stocked. The location was excellent—walking distance to a cafe, two food establishments and a mini-mart/petrol station and of course the beach!

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Melanie

family_with_children

May 5, 2024

10

What a beautiful place to stay!! It was my husband and i and our two teenage children. The house we stayed in was beautiful, and the pool and gardens were so pretty. We went to a few of the resorts and were so happy we stayed at Arcadia as they were so full, we pretty much had the whole place to ourselves. Neil, our host, was awesome! He left us alone, but if we had any questions or needed help with anything, he would go above and beyond to help us. A really good person. My husband and son went on a private fishing charter and caught a heap of yellowfin tuna which neil made us up a beautiful platter of sashimi so good (Game fishing rarotonga would definitely recommend) I was worried about the location, but it was the best so close to the best bars and restaurants and the sunsets to die for. Shipwreck and plenty of other bars, only a 2 min scooter away. Definitely recommend shipwreck for snorkling and evening drinks. We had a blast, thanks Neil!!

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Ann

couple

April 7, 2024

8

If you want to self cater this is the place for you.

Location quiet, excellent swimming facilities. Villa comfortable, had all kitchen facilities. Host gave plenty of local information on bus timetable, supermarkets, beaches etc. Plenty of restaurants and island activities to chose from.

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Joy

family_with_children

March 22, 2024

9

Very clean and spacious. Amazing host! :)

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Aroha

extended_group

January 3, 2024

10

Paradise

Perfect location amazing facilities best host like a home away from home

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Antony

extended_group

November 1, 2023

10

This place is in a great spot, secluded nicely, not hard to find at all. Has a great host, friendly and helping. Facility's had everything you needed, and were very comfortable . Great pool/ bbq area. Would highly recommend.

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Gordon

couple

September 12, 2023

10

Neil and Maxine were the perfect hosts, they let you get on and do your thing, but always available to help or advise. The accommodation was luxurious and perfectly maintained, by Neil.

Facilities

Activities

Golf course (within 3 km), Fishing, Canoeing, Hiking, Cycling, Diving, Snorkelling, Mini golf, Beach, Walking tours, Bike tours, Tour or class about local culture

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines

Food & Drink

Breakfast options, Fruits

General

Adult only, Paid WiFi, Non-smoking throughout, Safety deposit box, Non-smoking rooms, Bicycle parking

Internet

Internet services, WiFi

Outdoors

Outdoor pool, Sun terrace, Outdoor pool (all year), Garden, Terrace, BBQ facilities, Outdoor furniture

Parking

Parking, Free parking, Accessible parking, Parking on site, Private parking

Physical distancing

Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed

Pool and wellness

Swimming pool, Swimming Pool, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas, Pool with view, Salt-water pool, Pool/beach towels

Reception services

Invoice provided

Safety & security

Key access, Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Access to health care professionals, Face masks for guests available, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available

Services

Private check-in/check-out, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Express check-in/check-out, Airport shuttle, Tour desk, Car hire

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 14:00 to 23:59
Check-outFrom 00:00 until 10:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPlease inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions. This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Last updated: Apr 10, 2024, 2:07 AM

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