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Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel

3.0 star property
Beachfront resort with spa, near Muri Beach

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
Main amenities
  • 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
  • Kitchenette
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Television
  • Garden
The price is $230
includes taxes & fees
$200 per night
Dec 1 - Dec 2

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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 Marine Sanctuary - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Muri Lagoon - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Muri Beach - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Muri Night Markets - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Te Vara Nui Village - 4 min drive - 3.6 km

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

Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel puts you just a 5-minute drive from Muri Beach. 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

Hotel size

  • 17 units
  • Arranged over 3 floors

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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 more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
  • Guests should notify this property in advance of their anticipated arrival time.

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

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Parking

  • Onsite parking limited
  • Free offsite parking within 33 ft

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Offsite

  • Area shuttle*

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)

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

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

Frequently asked questions

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 13 minutes' walk from Tikioki Beach.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very Good

Great spot
Scott, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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
Verified Expedia guest review

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 family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Loved how close it was to the beach.
Andy, 7-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

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 romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Huge disappointment Not what was advertised
This lodging option in Rarotonga does not fit with a hotel style designation as is listed on Hotels.com It is a far cry from a 4 star hotel. It presents as apts or condos with only outdoor stairway access to rooms even to the 3rd floor The rooms have kitchens & a balcony The in room phones did not work There was not evenwiring for the phones either There are no elevators . There was a front desk attendant similar to a condo desk greeter. There is NO ONE at the front desk after 2 pm They are only there from 9 am - 2 pm and not on weekends . There is NO 24 hour front desk person. The phone in the room did not work There was no WiFi provided despite signs on the counter saying WiFi was available. Their advertising says restaurant on the premises. When we arrived at noon , the restaurant was quite closed and we were told it had been closed for 2 years ! But they still have the menu posted outside advertising the restaurant to drivers passing by. We quickly realized that if we stayed overnight , we would have been stranded without food, and no way to call a taxi or get back to the airport. The front desk attendant seemed unconcerned. Prior to the attendant leaving at 2 pm, we had him reluctantly use his cell phone to call us a taxi so we could quickly leave & try to find alternate accommodations at the last minute. We expected to have to sleep on the beach The taxi arrived, we got inside and we had no idea where to go or stay. The taxi driver helped us find a real hotel
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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 family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Brianna, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very pleasant stay with kind and helpful staff.
Linda, 3-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

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
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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 romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Gokhan, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Kellie, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

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
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Pros - Private beach is really nice - Nice view from room balcony - There was a bartender (can’t remember his name but think he’s the head bartender) but he was really nice - made us good cocktails and was super helpful/friendly Cons - Staff rude and unhelpful, especially a guy called Kieran that worked at reception, such a rude, dismissive person - him and the others were hesitant to call us taxis (because it cost them money) and told us to call them from our room. Also tried to request a switch to Moana Sands Resort (partner accommodation) and that whole process was painful, again were hesitant to call the resort to help facilitate and basically told us to sort it. - Location isn’t ideal, it’s on the other side of the island from the airport, main town Avarua and in general most things. Definitely need a car or scooter - we wanted to hire e-bikes/bicycles but there was nothing around. Muri beach (where there’s some shops, cafes, resorts) is about a 35 min walk away and the only decent places that are close (within 5 min walking distance) is the Little Polynesian resort (nice food/coffee/view), Charlie’s restaurant (nice food, view and vibe) and Maire Nui Garden & Cafe although the cafe was closed for renovations until March/April. - Breakfast is awful and basic, only ate there once - Room isn’t bad, has aircon and sea view balcony but it’s a bit dated and the shower/water pressure was temperamental - Accommodation in general is quite basic/dated and not much of a vibe
Samuel, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

moragh, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Beautiful beach. Just no lunch service except Sunday.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Daryn, 7-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

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 family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

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
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nina, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

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
Verified Expedia guest review

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 romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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

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!!
Verified Expedia guest review

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