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Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel

3.0 star property
Beachfront resort with spa, near Muri Beach

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Lobby sitting area
Restaurant
Restaurant
Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel, situated near Muri Beach, offers a serene escape with free breakfast and a private beach where you can soak up the sun on loungers or try your hand at kayaking. Unwind with a body treatment or facial at the spa, then enjoy live entertainment in the bar. The resort’s library is perfect for relaxing while reading and previous guests have praised the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Airport transfer
  • Parking available
  • Spa
  • Free breakfast
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Front-desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Kitchenette
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Television
  • Garden
The current price is $223
includes taxes & fees
$194 per night
Mar 3 - Mar 4

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Studio, Beachfront

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
HDTV
Renovated in 2015
  • 376 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Studio, Beachfront

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • 452 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Ara Tapu (Main Road), Titikaveka / Vaimaanga, Rarotonga

What's nearby

  • Tikioki Beach - 13 min walk
  • Tikioki Marine Sanctuary - 13 min walk
  • Muri Lagoon - 2 min drive
  • Muri Beach - 3 min drive
  • Te Vara Nui Village - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 20 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Charlie's - ‬7 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

Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel

At Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Muri Beach and Muri Lagoon. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant and visit the spa to be pampered with facials or mani/pedis. Other features include a bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English, Filipino

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 17 units
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late 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
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Special check-in instructions

    • 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 daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Guests should notify this property in advance of their anticipated arrival time.
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Required at check-in

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

    • No pets or service animals allowed
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite parking limited
    • Free offsite parking within 33 ft
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Offsite

    • Area shuttle*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills

What to do

  • On a private beach
  • Kayaking
  • Snorkeling
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2000
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Full-service spa

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • DVD player
  • 0-cm LCD TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
  • Toaster

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the resort's full-service spa. Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of NZD 25 per person (one-way)
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of NZD 200 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of NZD 200 (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from November 1 2025 to March 31 2026 (dates subject to change).

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for NZD 20.00 per stay
  • Airport shuttle for children between the ages of 2 and 11 costs NZD 12.50 (one-way)

Policies

Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

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Moana Sands Beachfront
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Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel & Villas
Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel & Villas Rarotonga
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Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel Rarotonga
Moana Sands Beachfront Rarotonga
Moana Sands Beachfront Titikaveka
Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel And Villas
Hotel Moana Sands Beachfront
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Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel Resort Rarotonga

Frequently asked questions

Is Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel currently open?

This property is closed from November 1 2025 to March 31 2026 (dates subject to change).

Are pets allowed at Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel?

Yes. Parking spots may be limited.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is NZD 25 per person one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. There's a charge of NZD 200 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of NZD 200 (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like kayaking and snorkeling. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy other amenities such as a private beach and a picnic area. Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

Does Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?

Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a toaster.

Does Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a furnished balcony or patio.

What's the area around Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel like?

Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel is located on the waterfront in Takitumu District, a short 13-minute walk from Tikioki Marine Sanctuary and 4 minutes' walk from Maire Nui Botanical Gardens.

Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

The beach was beautiful and snorkling was great.
MEGAN, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great spot
Scott, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely loved everything about the place. The staff were super friendly and very accommodating always happy to help and always smiling. Amazing beautiful place to spend our 20 year wedding anniversary Thankyou
David, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved how close it was to the beach.
Andy, 7-night trip

4/10 Fair

Below average food
For a quality hotel, expensive for what it was, it was quite pathetic, that they don’t even have Wi-Fi, it’s available, but you have to purchase extra… Also, food served, including breakfast was very poor. only positive is that it is in a nice location on the beach, but just about every other place on the island is on the beach
D, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was excellent as well as the food. I loved the restaurant! Stay at Moana Sands, you can't go wrong.
erik, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I liked the feeling of living on the beach. Wasn't keen on the food but that might just be me.
Michele, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very pleasant stay with kind and helpful staff.
Linda, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent from the moment we checked in until Check out Staff were friendly and could not do enough for us. The food was amazing. Location was 5 star. Our room was right on the beach.
Kym, 7-night trip

8/10 Very good

Love the Seaview room
We were staying at level 2, the Seaview was lovely. We went snorkelling just outside the hotel, many fish there. It is a small hotel, which is good, nice and chill.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Best location on the island!! Beach is awesome. Hotel is simple, nothing fancy. Not all the front staff were the most friendly, but weren’t rude! Housekeeping girls were great and friendly. Purpose of trip was r&r. Great place for that!!! Would definitely visit again
kenneth, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Such a nice place for a relaxing holiday. I loved the beach sand and the blue sea.
Ray, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Beautiful view from room balcony, Right on the lagoon; loved that suncreen was available when using equipment; Staff very friendly, helpful and knowledgable.Kitchenette was equipped for us (couple) would have preferred a microwave to reheat early-purchased meals/ leftovers
Thirumala, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Small hotel, few guests, made it very secluded. Right on lagoon, all equipment provided. Staff all very friendly. Only downside was breakfast buffet was closed for first half of our stay. Instead, we listed what we want, and a tray was brought up and we are in our room.
Edwin, 8-night trip

8/10 Very good

Beautiful beach. Just no lunch service except Sunday.

10/10 Exceptional

View of the ocean from every room. We stAyed downstairs and upstairs both had beautiful view of the ocean.
Todd, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place
Nice and clean. Very friendly staff. Beautiful view to the beach and the sea. Peace and quiet.
4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The beach and sand every room has a oceanview clear water and snorkling
5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Pleasant
The stay was pleasant. Steps away from the beach. They give you free breakfast which is nice. Rooms are clean.
Todd, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had an amazing time at the hotel. Complementary kayaks and breakfast were awesome. Location is one of the best snorkeling spots on the island. The room was spacious with a stunning ocean view and golden sand beach. It was also great that the restaurant had some gluten-free options that is quite rare on the Island.
Julia, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We have just stayed 5 nights at the Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel, and loved our stay . The view from our room was incredible . I feel I need to pay special attention to the restaurant and bar staff there . Our meals were amazing . The Chef there is both lovely and knows what he is doing . The food was so so good . We simply didn’t have a single meal we didn’t completely love . And Ryan the bartender was outstanding . Also a thumbs up for housekeeping . Who were both friendly , respectful , and just lovely in general . There were 2 shops within easy walking distance . And the local bus took us everywhere we needed to go We will most definitely be back Meitaki
Sharon Lee, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It needs a pool
Karl, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay, large spacious clean well-equipped rooms. Views and location top notch, one of the best sandy beaches with incredible snorkeling and swimming. Staff are very approachable and helpful. Great cocktails and restaurant. Ticks all the boxes! Thank you for a memorable holiday. We WILL BE RETURNING!!

10/10 Exceptional

We liked that nothing was too much trouble. Very easy place to stay with everything in the room we needed. Great location on I believe the best beach in Rarotonga. Quite small and personal. Beach straight in front of our deck. We prefer this to a big resort and we had a real rest. Sandi and Glen
Sandra, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous service and location
We were upgraded to Moana Sands Beachfront Villas even though we booked at the hotel. Loved the location right across the road from Wigmores. Amazing staff, lovely pool and fantastic snorkeling on the lagoon out front. Our accommodation was large and very comfortable with a fan and air conditioning. And they were great to deal with directly. Lovely large breakfasts of fresh fruits, yoghurt, cereal and toast and spreads to set you up for the day.
Amazing breakfast
Large 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom villa
Lagoon front
Sunloungers for sunlovers and shaded area if needed
Elaine, 12-night trip

General property information

Travelers Say
"New and we will fitted with a great bathroom Missing a microwave No access to sky international and sports channels"
Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Star Rating
3.0