Rarotonga Daydreamer Escape
Ara Tapu
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Why people book this hotel
“Small and quiet resort with everything you need in terms of equipment (very well…”
“The pool and surrounding areas were always clean and a great place to chill out”
“The staff were all knowledgeable of the island, friendly and welcoming”
“Great location, facilities and staff”
“Close to rental cars and supermarket, the owners are so lovely and responsive, t…”
“The rooms are spacious, comfortable and clean with good facilities”
“Grounds were lovely and tropical, great pool and BBQ area, close to beach , real…”
“The area is perfect for snorkeling as it is near the Marine Reserve”
“The property was fully equipped with all that we needed to be comfortable and wa…”
“We were in the Garden Studio which was very private and quiet and spotlessly cle…”
“We had a lovely little homemade breakfast left in the fridge for us so we didn't…”
“Everything was just lovely, from the complimentary first breakfast to our happy …”
Overview
Rarotonga Daydreamer Escape is 2 minutes’ walk from the beach and offers spacious apartments with a private patio with outdoor furniture and pool views. Free snorkeling gear and kayaks are available for you to enjoy in the crystal clear lagoon. You can learn traditional Rarotongan dancing, take a cultural village tour or go on a diving trip, all of which can be arranged. Daydreamer Resort Rarotonga is a 10-minute drive from Rarotonga Golf Club and Rarotonga International Airport. The main township of Avarua is 15 minutes’ drive away. Set amongst lush tropical gardens, all accommodation boasts a fully equipped kitchen and an open-plan living area with a flat-screen TV and Bluetooth radio. Each has a private bathroom. Complimentary FIRST morning tropical breakfast including a yoghurt parfait, homemade bread and jams. Starter pack of tea, coffee, plunger coffee, milk and toiletries.
Traveller reviews
Shelley
extended_group
May 27, 2026
“It was just what we were after, somewhere quiet and restful, but close to beach and store plus restaurants,”
Grounds were lovely and tropical, great pool and BBQ area, close to beach , really liked that there was only 6 apartments, quiet but friendly, hosts were so helpful and accommodating, loved it all
Aidan
extended_group
May 18, 2026
“A great place to stay if you’re tired of noisy, busy resorts.”
The property was fully equipped with all that we needed to be comfortable and was very clean, open and inviting. The staff were all knowledgeable of the island, friendly and welcoming.
Jaymie
extended_group
April 27, 2026
“We loved our stay at Daydreamer escape and would absolutely stay here again! The place has everything you need, it feels”
It had everything you needed! Close to rental cars and supermarket, the owners are so lovely and responsive, the pool was amazing and the place was super quiet. Loved it so much.
Pat
solo_traveller
April 26, 2026
Owners are lovely people easy to communicate with and they live right next door. We had a lovely little homemade breakfast left in the fridge for us so we didn't have to worry about our first morning! We were in the Garden Studio which was very private and quiet and spotlessly clean. Small and quiet resort with everything you need in terms of equipment (very well equipped kitchen, common facilities include lounge area with barbecue and pizza oven by the pool. They have snorkeling gear and bikes you can borrow. The area is perfect for snorkeling as it is near the Marine Reserve.
Kurt
extended_group
April 26, 2026
“Great for big families or multiple groups”
Was always kept in tip top condition and Rob was amazing to deal with
Carolyn
couple
April 24, 2026
“Great spot to stay Anna and Rob are great hosts.”
Great location close to a beautiful beach and lovely restaurants. Set in beautiful gardens, Everything we needed.
David
family_with_children
April 22, 2026
“The hosts could not have done any more to make us feel welcome and were very informative about the island.”
The pool and surrounding areas were always clean and a great place to chill out. The rooms are spacious, comfortable and clean with good facilities.
Russell
solo_traveller
April 21, 2026
“Very peaceful get away stay. The staff were lovely and extremely helpful. We appreciated the environment and was very sa”
Great location, facilities and staff.
SHARON
solo_traveller
April 15, 2026
“A Dreamy Stay”
Welcoming owners, who were a delight. Studio was perfect, quiet, relaxing and just what I needed after a full on trip. Thank you again, I will be back.
Mariana
couple
March 28, 2026
We had an amazing week. The accommodation is very well equipped and in an excellent location. Anna, Rob, and their team help you with everything you need. We hope to come back soon!
Doris
couple
March 4, 2026
“Great stay!”
We had a friendly welcome and received helpful information. The garden and pool area is beautiful with many plants and everything is tidy and well kept after. We used the washing machine and the bikes. We would definitely stay there again!
Vicki
couple
February 23, 2026
We arrived late and the instructions sent by Anna & Rob made it easy to find our accommodation, parking and unit which they had left the light on for us. Facilities were comfortable and clean and we had been left some home baked muffins and granola/yoghurt in the fridge for breaky. Rob popped in to welcome us the next morning and was friendly and knowledgeable about local attractions, shops and places to eat. Loved the quiet, the pool and beautiful gardens. We were even given a few mangoes from garden to enjoy 😋 Also made use of the outdoor shower, barbeque and washing lines. Highly recommend this accommodation 👏🏾 👍🏽
Jules169
extended_group
February 8, 2026
“We all loved and and will definitely be happy to stay here again!”
Awesome location. Great room and deck area. Used the pool everyday and Rob was an amazing host, great chats and information about the area.
Paul
couple
February 6, 2026
This was recommended by our daughter, enjoyed the quiteness,friendly team and the mangoes ,thanks Rob, much appreciated
Tiare
solo_traveller
February 5, 2026
“I loved the stay. Was absolutely the best bang for the buck. The host was very approachable, explained everything. Loved”
I stayed in the garden unit, and everything was 👌🏽, the facilities were clean, the layout of the property, the pool, the host, the little extra touches. Property is right next to an art studio as well.
Maree
couple
January 29, 2026
“Time to Daydream”
We loved our stay. The facilities were fantastic. Lots of room with several areas to sit. The pool was a great bonus as was the BBQ. Within walking distance of a supermarket, takeaways and great restaurants. Rob is an awesome host full of helpful tips and local knowledge.
Kate
couple
January 26, 2026
Everything was just lovely, from the complimentary first breakfast to our happy anniversary box of chocolates. Tranquil setting, delightful hosts and beautiful Rarotonga, couldnt ask for more. Thank you for a lovely relaxing break x
Hannah
couple
January 25, 2026
“Little slice of paradise”
We found our stay very relaxing we loved the gardens, pool and the outdoor shower in our accomodation.
Hilary
couple
January 20, 2026
“Beautiful gardens with clean comfy attractive chalets.”
This little resort is a line of just 5 immaculate chalets and extremely well run. The Kiwi couple take great care with regard to everything and are very approachable. The gardens are exceptionally pretty and beautifully maintained. The pool is small but lovely to have there and the various types of seating areas most attractive. The owners let us help ourselves to mangoes from the tree, which were the most delicious i have ever tasted,!
Grace
extended_group
January 19, 2026
We loved this place highly recommend very peaceful place great facilities and lovely owners we really enjoyed it here and can’t wait to come back to this spot
Facilities
Activities
Tennis court, Fishing, Canoeing, Hiking, Diving, Squash, Snorkelling, Cycling, Mini golf, Pub crawls, Walking tours, Bike tours, Themed dinner nights, Tour or class about local culture, Live music/performance, Live sport events (broadcast)
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
General
Safety deposit box, Bicycle parking, Non-smoking throughout, Designated smoking area, WiFi available in all areas, Paid WiFi, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms
Internet
WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
BBQ facilities, Garden, Terrace, Sun terrace, Outdoor pool (all year), Outdoor pool, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area
Parking
Parking on site, Private parking, Street parking, Accessible parking, Free parking, Parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Pool and wellness
Swimming Pool, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas, Swimming pool, Salt-water pool, Pool/beach towels, Shallow end
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Smoke alarms, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals
Self check-in
Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive, Lockbox key collection at the property
Services
Tour desk, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Laundry, Airport shuttle
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Deluxe One-Bedroom Apartment
Featuring a private patio with outdoor furniture, this apartment boasts a fully equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, oven, and microwave. It also includes an open-plan living area with a flat-screen TV and Bluetooth radio. It has an en suite bathroom and an additional outside shower for you to enjoy the outdoors.
One-Bedroom Apartment
Featuring a private patio with outdoor furniture, this apartment boasts a fully equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, oven, and microwave. It also includes an open-plan living area with a flat-screen TV, and a Bluetooth radio. It has an en suite bathroom. Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child (see Hotel Policies). Additional guests are charged an additional NZ$45 per night. Please let us know your bedding requirements 1xK, 1xS or 3xS.
Studio Apartment with Garden View
Featuring a private patio with outdoor furniture, this studio has a kitchenette with refrigerator, stove top, and microwave. It also includes an open-plan living area with a flat-screen TV, and Bluetooth radio. Please note that the Garden Studio is the smallest of our rooms and the price reflects that.
Three-Bedroom Apartment
Featuring a private patio with outdoor furniture, this apartment boasts a fully equipped kitchen,with a refrigerator, oven, and microwave. It also includes an open-plan living area with a flat-screen TV and a Bluetooth radio. Please let us know your bedding requirements 1xK, 1xQ, 1xS OR 1xQ, 3xS.
Two-Bedroom Apartment
Featuring a private patio with outdoor furniture, this apartment boasts a fully equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, oven, and microwave. It also includes an open-plan living area with a flat-screen TV and a Bluetooth radio. Please let us know your bedding requirements 1xK, 1xQ or 1xQ, 2xS.
Hotel Policies
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