Moana Sands Beachfront Villas

3.5 star property
Beachside hotel with outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Private kitchen
Terrace/patio
3 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board
3 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board
Moana Sands Beachfront Villas sits steps from Muri Beach, offering a genuine seaside escape. Travelers can spread out on the white sand beach, borrow kayaks for exploring the calm waters, or relax beside the outdoor pool when they need a break from the salt and sun.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Room options

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Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Beach View, Beachfront

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LCD TV
3 bedrooms
  • 1055 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Studio, Beach View, Beachfront

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LCD TV
Premium bedding
3 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
  • 431 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Located in Takitumu District, a neighbourhood in Rarotonga, Moana Sands Beachfront Villas is in a shopping district and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Muri Beach and Aroa Beach. Maire Nui Botanical Gardens and Cocoputt are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking/biking trails.
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Ara Tapu, Vaimaanga, Rarotonga

What's nearby

  • Tikioki Marine Sanctuary - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Muri Lagoon - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Te Vara Nui Village - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Muri Night Markets - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Muri Beach - 5 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ka Kite Cafe - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Vinyl Revival - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Charlie's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Moana Sands Beachfront Villas

Hotel near Muri Beach
An airport shuttle, a corner/local shop and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Moana Sands Beachfront Villas. With a white sand beach, sunloungers and snorkelling, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a garden, guests can connect to in-room WiFi (surcharge).
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), barbecues and smoke-free property
  • Tour/ticket information, a front desk safe and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Moana Sands Beachfront Villas feature comforts, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as safes and WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 0-cm LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Furnished balconies or patios, kitchens and full-sized fridge/freezers

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (NZD 50 per minute)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (NZD 50 per minute)

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkelling

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 0-cm LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via airport shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - noon)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 1 December 2025 to 9 April 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 20.0 per stay

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: NZD 50.00 per minute (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: NZD 50.00 per minute (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 30.00 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 15.00 (one-way), (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 20.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Moana Sands Beachfront Villas Hotel Rarotonga
Moana Sands Beachfront Villas Hotel
Moana Sands Beachfront Villas Rarotonga
Moana Sands Beachfront Villas
Moana Sands Beachfront Villas Hotel
Moana Sands Beachfront Villas Rarotonga
Moana Sands Beachfront Villas Hotel Rarotonga

Frequently asked questions

Does Moana Sands Beachfront Villas have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Moana Sands Beachfront Villas pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Moana Sands Beachfront Villas?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Moana Sands Beachfront Villas?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM.

What time is check-out at Moana Sands Beachfront Villas?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Moana Sands Beachfront Villas provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of NZD 30.00 per person applies.

Where is Moana Sands Beachfront Villas located?

Located in Takitumu District, this beachfront hotel is in a shopping district, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Maire Nui Botanical Gardens and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Muri Beach. Tikioki Beach and Tikioki Marine Sanctuary are also within 15 minutes.

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