Moana Sands Beachfront Villas
Ara Tapu
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Why people book this hotel
“Absolutely breathtaking beach front”
“Great location, spacious, clean and had everything you need”
“The rooms are fantastic and clean”
“The 2 bedroom apartment had ensuites in both rooms”
“Most beautiful and welcoming host”
“The view was fantastic and the staff we dealt with were lovely and helpful”
“Clean , comfortable and beautifully presented accommodation”
“The room was clean and everything worked”
“Location was good with supermarket and burger/ fish and chips across road, pizza…”
“Wigmores (24 hour convenience store) was directly across the road which made it …”
“The apartment had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable (including f…”
Overview
Located in Rarotonga, a few steps from Vaimaanga Beach and 2 km from Arakuo Beach, Moana Sands Beachfront Villas offers pool with a view and air conditioning. This beachfront property offers access to a patio and free private parking. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. The apartment provides guests with a balcony, sea views, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and a private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. All units are fitted with a safety deposit box, while selected rooms include a terrace and others also provide guests with mountain views. At the apartment complex, units are fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests can take advantage of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities. Sightseeing tours are available near the property. If you would like to discover the area, snorkelling, canoeing and hiking are possible in the surroundings and the apartment can arrange a car rental service. Aroa Beach is 2.1 km from Moana Sands Beachfront Villas, while Albertos is 14 km away. The nearest airport is Rarotonga International, 12 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Traveller reviews
Katherine
couple
June 2, 2026
“An absolute gift. Blessed to have found it 🙏”
Absolutely breathtaking beach front. Most beautiful and welcoming host. Clean , comfortable and beautifully presented accommodation. Peaceful, quiet and relaxing. The sound of the ocean. We loved everything about this beautiful place.
Kim
couple
June 1, 2026
“Great 50th trip to paradise with friends.”
Great location, spacious, clean and had everything you need.
Shireen
couple
May 30, 2026
“We enjoyed a lovely comfortabke stay”
Everything we could need was provided. The room was clean and everything worked! The view was fantastic and the staff we dealt with were lovely and helpful.Would recommend this property to everyone.
Laura
solo_traveller
May 25, 2026
“Highly recommend this place”
Location, amazing. As soon as you step onto the beach and walk into the water you are with an easy reach of fish and coral to snorkel through. The staff are amazing and friendly, happy to help with any request within reason. The rooms are fantastic and clean. Also they have a supply of snorkel gear that is free to use. Rooms were incredibly quiet. The hotel is right across the road from wigmore's Superstore which includes a very good fast food outlet which I highly recommend and a petrol station. it is a fantastic location. Also approx 3-5 minutes drive away from the SPCA and wigmore's waterfall.
Jennifer
extended_group
May 25, 2026
“Perfect accommodation for 2 couples with fantastic view”
Location was good with supermarket and burger/ fish and chips across road, pizza and breakfast restaurant next door. The management supplied bread cereal, milk, juice and some fruit which nice. They also let us check in early which was most appreciated. The 2 bedroom apartment had ensuites in both rooms. The lagoon out front was spectacular but it was unfortunate that the wind was too strong to really enjoy it
Stephanie
extended_group
May 23, 2026
“Fantastic location , beachfront apartments . Pool are and beach fantastic”
Great location and facilities.
Angela
extended_group
May 8, 2026
“Honestly, we can’t fault Moana Sands Villas. We will definitely stay again when we return to beautiful Rarotonga.”
Fantastic location, right on the beach. We were in one of the ground floor apartments so it was just a few short steps to the beach. Wigmores (24 hour convenience store) was directly across the road which made it super easy to get what we needed, and Circles Cafe just next door was convenient for coffee every morning and breakfast. The apartment had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable (including free wifi and a safe for passports and cash) and was serviced every day. The staff are lovely too.
Farrow
couple
May 1, 2026
Location Proximity to beach and nearby shops
Arija
extended_group
December 9, 2025
“Wonderful”
The lights were very bright and the curtains were inadequate. Had to hang blankets up on the windows and front door so we could sleep
Pip1980
couple
November 6, 2025
The rooms, location, staff, stunning lagoon out front!
Itsasne
couple
October 30, 2025
“Disappointing stay”
No
Kerry
extended_group
October 26, 2025
“Would definitely stay here again!”
Great location, right on a stretch of beautiful beach. Conveniently located near a supermarket and cafe with easy access to bus and other amenities
Pia
couple
October 21, 2025
“Excellent value for money and peaceful stay”
Quiet section of the island, great for relaxing. Heaps of equipment to borrow for kayaking etc. very pretty views.
Stephanie
couple
October 17, 2025
“Beautiful location”
Lovely apartments on a beautiful sandy beach. Even though it is on the south side of the island were still able to view a sunset on the beach in October.
Leigh
family_with_children
September 21, 2025
“Loved it!”
Location fabulous! Snorkeling amazing out front! Cafe next door, rental car and supermarket at back door! Staff so lovely, facilities great!!!
Jenny
couple
September 20, 2025
“Nice place lovely beach and friendly people”
The location was excellent and beach gorgeous. Tbd facilities were clean and staff friendly.
Christina
family_with_children
September 11, 2025
“Loved everything about it- missing it already!”
Everything, beach is amazing
Jenny
couple
August 28, 2025
“Weather let us down.”
Was a late arrival after midnight...so shuttle driver assist....so all okay, but bit dark finding access.
Kellee
family_with_children
July 6, 2025
“We will definitely stay again”
Everything
Anne
family_with_children
July 3, 2025
Ok location
Facilities
Activities
Fishing, Canoeing, Hiking, Diving, Snorkelling, Beachfront, Beach
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Safety deposit box, Bicycle parking, Paid WiFi, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms
Internet
WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Outdoor pool (all year), Outdoor furniture, Picnic area, Outdoor pool, BBQ facilities, Garden, Terrace
Parking
Free parking, Street parking, 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, Pool with view, Salt-water pool, Pool/beach towels, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Swimming pool
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Face masks for guests available
Services
Airport shuttle (additional charge), Laundry, Airport shuttle, Car hire, Tour desk
Studio Apartment with Sea View
The air-conditioned apartment features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a toaster in the fully equipped kitchen. The apartment also has a barbecue. Featuring a terrace with sea views, this apartment also offers a tea and coffee maker and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 3 beds.
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