Rutaki Retreat
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Why people book this hotel
“Great location”
“Just across the road from the property is the beach with fantastic snorkelling”
“V spacious and comfortable house”
“The retreat is comfortable and well stocked”
“Clean, comfortable, modern”
“Supermarket close by & clean water station over the road”
“Hosts were friendly and accommodating”
“Good communication with David - very good host”
“Lovely house clean modern facilities everything we needed and much better value …”
“Across the road from great swimming beach”
Overview
In the Rutaki district of Rarotonga, close to Vaimaanga Beach, Rutaki Retreat features a garden and a washing machine. Located 300 metres from Aroa Beach, the property provides a private beach area and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.6 km from Kavera Beach. Featuring a Nintendo Wii, the spacious villa has a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 3 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms with a bath and a shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the villa. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests at the villa will be able to enjoy activities in and around Rarotonga, like canoeing. Albertos is 12 km from Rutaki Retreat. The nearest airport is Rarotonga International, 7 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Traveller reviews
Alexandra
couple
October 9, 2025
“A relaxing fun stay away from hotels. We felt like locals.”
Beautiful airy house just paces away from some of the best snorkeling on rarotonga. Lovely garden full of beautiful plants and crazy chickens. Nice having a full sized kitchen which we used a lot.
Bev
extended_group
August 10, 2025
Beautiful tropical garden. V spacious and comfortable house.
Richard
family_with_children
July 21, 2025
“Overall, very good, and perfect place to return to each day after swimming or exploring the island.”
Great location. Large completely private property, with plenty of space inside and out. Very well set up.
Wendy
family_with_children
July 16, 2025
“Gorgeous house in a great garden setting, close to the beach with fantastic snorkelling.”
The retreat is comfortable and well stocked. The garden is relaxing and lush. Just across the road from the property is the beach with fantastic snorkelling.
Jenny
family_with_children
July 7, 2025
Outstanding accommodation, definitely exceeded our expectations, perfect for our family holiday. Fresh fruit on arrival... such a treat. Wonderful location with great snorkelling nearby. Hosts were friendly and accommodating. Thank you for making our holiday so amazing.
Hinemihi
family_with_children
September 23, 2024
“Incredible experience. Comfortable, clean and spacious. Great facilities. Quiet area, very relaxing!”
Clean, comfortable, modern. Well kept. Serene gardens around the property. Across the road from great swimming beach. Good communication with David - very good host! Excellent facilities.
Trudi
family_with_children
September 16, 2024
Fantastic location close to excellent snorkelling beach. Spacious house with all mods and cons. David was great to deal with.
Lisa
extended_group
September 6, 2024
“Too many unexpected "check ins" from the property owners.”
Our stay at this property was a mix of highs and lows. The house itself is undeniably beautiful, and the grounds are equally stunning. The location is fantastic—close to some of the best snorkeling spots on the island and conveniently near great cafes. They also provide snorkeling gear and kayaks, which you can use at your leisure, adding an extra layer of convenience to your island experience.
Dunc
family_with_children
August 18, 2024
“Immaculate, spacious home. Stunning gardens and just across the road from the island's best beach.”
jonz
extended_group
July 21, 2024
Wonderful location, over the road for good snorkeling , we saw something new everyday. Supermarket close by & clean water station over the road. Close to resorts and local cafe if you wanted an easy meal out. Good beds, beach towels provided and fully equipped kitchen..including coffee press, blender etc. Great covered deck .
Stewart
extended_group
June 22, 2024
“Magical”
The house had private surroundings and offered everything we needed.
Anja
extended_group
May 15, 2024
We had a very relaxing time, enjoying the nearby beaches, the beautiful garden, the spacious and comfortable house.
Fiona
family_with_children
April 28, 2024
A beautifully appointed house surrounded by lovely gardens. It was a perfect place to explore Rarotonga from for our family.
Keren
family_with_children
October 30, 2023
“Excellent Retreat!!! Will recommend and will be back again!!!”
The house was very comfortable and fitting for our family.
Gary
extended_group
October 8, 2023
“Beautiful piece of paradise”
Beautiful home and gardens great patio excellent facilities. Fabulous beach 50m away, close to restaurants etc. Great people to deal with and we will be back. Thanks
Brett
family_with_children
August 30, 2023
“Excellent place would highly recommend”
Lovely house clean modern facilities everything we needed and much better value for money than the resorts
Elizabeth
solo_traveller
August 21, 2023
“David was a warm and friendly host, with a lovely house nestled in a lush grove of gardens”
The house was very inviting, well laid out with plenty of space rain or shine (and great for families), nestled in a lush grove of gardens from which David the owner, collected fresh tropical fruits for us. Very peaceful time and space and would stay there again in an instant. Very close (50 metres) to the beach
Robert
family_with_children
August 11, 2023
Lovely house with fantastic gardens and lots of space inside and out. Great facilities and awesome to be able to borrow kayaks also. Just across the road from a great snorkelling spot!!
Facilities
Activities
Canoeing, Private beach area, 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, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Non-smoking throughout, Designated smoking area, Paid WiFi, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms
Internet
WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Garden, Outdoor furniture
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Safety & security
Smoke alarms
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals
Services
Airport shuttle (additional charge), Airport shuttle
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Hotel Policies
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