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Motu Beachfront Art Villas

4.0 star property
Adults-only beachfront hotel with outdoor pool, near Muri Beach

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On the beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach towels
View from room
Concierge desk
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Bicycling
VIP Access

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Pool
  • Non-smoking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • WiFi in the lobby
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
Feel at home
  • Kitchenette
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bedroom
  • Living room
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room options

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Books, video library

Villa, 1 Bedroom, Lagoon View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 570 sq ft
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Villa, 1 Bedroom, Beachfront

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 590 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Books, video library

Premium Villa, 1 Bedroom, Beachfront

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 590 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio, Garden View | Living area | Books, video library

Studio, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Titikaveka Beach, Rarotonga

What's nearby

  • Tikioki Marine Sanctuary - 19 min walk
  • Muri Lagoon - 3 min drive
  • Muri Night Markets - 4 min drive
  • Te Vara Nui Village - 4 min drive
  • Muri Beach - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 28 min drive
  • Free airport shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Charlie's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Sails Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬18 min drive

About this property

Motu Beachfront Art Villas

When you stay at Motu Beachfront Art Villas, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Muri Beach. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool, along with onsite kayaking and snorkeling. A free airport shuttle and free bike rentals are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves.

Languages

English, French, German

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 10 rooms
  • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
  • Express check-out available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM
  • Contactless check-out available
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Guests must transfer via 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; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
  • The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (6:00 AM - 5:30 AM)
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
  • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum guest age is 18
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • WiFi in public areas*
  • WiFi in rooms*

Parking

  • Free uncovered onsite self parking
  • Electric vehicle charging point on site

Transfers

  • Free airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property
  • Caters to adults only

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grills

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Kayaking
  • Snorkeling
  • Free use of nearby fitness center
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Water sports equipment

Facilities

  • Built in 1999
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • An outdoor pool
  • Bicycle parking
  • Video library
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community & sustainability
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Walkway to water
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Low-height bed
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Espresso maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Individually furnished and decorated
  • Separate living room

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free newspapers
  • WiFi (surcharge)
  • Free local calls
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Kitchenette
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils
  • Paper towels

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Composting
  • Recycling
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in guestrooms for NZD 10 per hour (rates may vary)
  • WiFi is available in public areas for NZD 10 per hour (rates may vary)
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of NZD 250 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of NZD 250 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2.5 percent

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for NZD 100.0 per day

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Long-term renters welcome.
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Property Registration Number 3648/2017

Also known as

Royale Takitumu
Royale Takitumu Villas
Royale Takitumu Villas Hotel
Royale Takitumu Villas Hotel Rarotonga
Royale Takitumu Villas Rarotonga
Takitumu
Takitumu Villas
Royale Takitumu Hotel Rarotonga
Royale Takitumu Hotel
Royale Takitumu Rarotonga
Royale Takitumu Resort Rarotonga
Royale Takitumu Resort
Royale Takitumu Hotel Titikaveka
Royale Takitumu Rarotonga
Motu
Royale Takitumu
Motu Beachfront Art Rarotonga
Motu Beachfront Art Villas Hotel
Motu Beachfront Art Villas Rarotonga
Motu Beachfront Art Villas Hotel Rarotonga

Frequently asked questions

Does Motu Beachfront Art Villas offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Motu Beachfront Art Villas does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Motu Beachfront Art Villas?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Motu Beachfront Art Villas?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Motu Beachfront Art Villas?
Yes, there's free self parking. Electric vehicle charging is available.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Motu Beachfront Art Villas?
Yes, a free airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Motu Beachfront Art Villas?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge of NZD 250 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of NZD 250 (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.
What is there to do at Motu Beachfront Art Villas and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like kayaking, snorkeling, and cycling. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a garden.
Does Motu Beachfront Art Villas have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a stovetop, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
Does Motu Beachfront Art Villas have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a furnished balcony or patio.
What's the area around Motu Beachfront Art Villas like?
Motu Beachfront Art Villas is located on the waterfront in Takitumu District, a short 19-minute walk from Tikioki Marine Sanctuary and 19 minutes' walk from Tikioki Beach.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Exceptional Experience!
We left Motu Beach a few days ago - the service, cleanliness, location and ambiance and airport transfers are outstanding. They added some very special touches at no extra charge for my girlfriend’s birthday! I’ve traveled for a living for 30 years and stayed in thousands of hotels. This is one of the best. I misplaced my car keys on the property and Mii was incredibly diligent in helping us find them. Turns out I left them in the refrigerator!!! Last Monday Polynesian car rental opened a new location next door to Motu Art Villas - I was its first customer! Book your free airport transfers through Motu and rent your car next door at Polynesian for 20% off - too easy! Great location for swimming, snorkeling, walking. New grocery store + gas station to open across the street soon!
James, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We always enjoy our stay at Motu Villas. Friendly and helpful team who look after the guests, great surroundings on a wonderful island, what's not to love.
Leonie, 9-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The Management & staff were wonderful, thoughtful touches with the newspaper delivered each morning & breakfast supplied on Sunday, Our bungalow was absolute beach front and very private, the best holiday by a long shot we have ever had.
Craig, 10-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the privacy, beach and facilities.
Suzanne, 8-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The whole staff was extremely friendly. The room was like a little apartment well furnished. The location was great for snorkelling. We had a great welcoming with fresh fruit and vegetables, vine and beers in the fridge. Any thing to have a self-breakfast was provided.
Maurizio, 8-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommend Motu Villas. Small place with only 11 villas, it is very peaceful, and an amazing location right on the beach with amazing snorkelling and sea life straight off the beach. All the staff are super friendly. Thanks to Lucile, Tim & Mii, who were happy for a chat any time. Villa was very spacious with separate bedroom, and fully equipped kitchen. We had fresh fruit, bread, eggs, milk, butter, jam & honey on our arrival. We grabbed some supplies in Avarua CITC supermarket and that was our breakfast/lunch sorted for the week. Hired a car for a few days and also got the bus a few times. Walking distance to Little Polynesian, Moana Sands & Charlies for dinner. Borrowed the e-bikes and biked around the island one day (32km) – well worth it. Lovely pool & self-service bar. Will definitely come back here!
Mairi, 7-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Motu is my favourite place on the planet. The villas are perfect, and to lay on the sun longer out the front looking at the shy through the palms, then out over the crystal aqua water is absolute bliss.
Kim, 10-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Siegfried, 7-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely beautiful place to stay! Managers Lucile, Tim and Mii and the rest of the staff were so accommodating and friendly and kept the place looking immaculate at any time of the day. Read the back story of the whole place and could see the love and passion poured in to the place. Would definitely recommend to anyone to stay at Motu.
Fay, 7-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful and very relaxing with lovely staff and everything you need.
Margareta, 7-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

What a property! E-bikes, kayaks, and great snorkeling just steps away from our villa. The service was incredible!
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Such a wonderful place to stay. Snorkelling on your doorstep is some of the best on the island. The e-bikes were great, we used them almost every day to get around the island. The outlook over the lagoon is beautiful and so relaxing. The staff are super friendly and helpful with lots of generous little touches that just bring this experience up a level. Absolutely can’t fault the place and we’d definitely stay again when we come back to Rarotonga.
Cat, 8-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Vadim, 8-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

K M, 10-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect
Mark, 6-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Motu is beautiful. It’s the most relaxing place I’ve ever been. Sitting on the sun lounges overlooking the lagoon, book in hand was bliss. The snorkelling in the lagoon was magical. The villas were stunning, and all the staff lovely. It’s a slice of paradise
Kim, 7-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

OUTSTANDING BECH VILLA RESORT
Super Friendly Staff! The Villa was Perfect size and Has Everything to make You feel at Home… The Location on the Island is Definitely on spot… Close enough to everything and far enough way to keep the Beach to just The Mutó Villa’s. Truthfully it was the Best Beach we found the whole week on the island.
Anthony, 7-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great efficiency. Just’s lacks quality access to the lagoon for swimming
Michael, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Motu is incredible. We loved everything about our stay! From the service to the location. Do not hesitate to book here. You won't regret it. Thank you so much to everyone that looked after us!!!! Kia Orana!
Kayla, 6-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very welcoming and helpful staff. Property very clean and tidy. Lovely welcome gifts on a arrival.
Kim, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This is a fantastic place to stay, Titikavika is one of the best beaches on Rarotonga and Motu Villas is perfectly placed to take advantage of the beach. The villas are lovely, so nice to see the display of art from Pasific artists, and have all that is required to be self contained, and I appreciated the complimentary food and drinks waiting in my villa. The staff are really friendly and helpful. Although there is no restaurant it is an easy walk to Charlie’s (the sashimi and ika mata are excellent)and Te Marie Gardens (the cheesecake is fabulous) and an easy drive to muri. Would definitely stay here again. Meitaki mata Motu Villas.
Kieran, 8-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A little piece of paradise.
The Motu Beachfront was a little piece of Paradise. The setting and villas are marvellous and the hospitality of Lucille, Tony and Mii was beyond compare.
Rolfe, 7-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Simon, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Cornelis, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Relaxing stay and great snorkeling Very clean units and great staff.
Cynthia, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review