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Nautilus Resort

4.5 star property
Luxury beach resort with spa, near Muri Beach

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Beach nearby, white sand, snorkeling, beach yoga
In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
TV

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Air conditioning
Main amenities
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Free children's club
  • Room service
  • Babysitting
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
Feel at home
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club (free)
  • Kitchenette
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Television
  • Garden

Room options

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Highlights

Furnished patio
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
  • 2368 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

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Highlights

Furnished patio
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 1291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Highlights

Furnished patio
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 1291 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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2 Bedroom Garden Are

Highlights

Furnished patio
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
  • 2368 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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$159 per night
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About the neighborhood

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Muri Beach, Ara Tapu, Ngatangiia District, Rarotonga

What's nearby

  • Muri Lagoon - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Muri Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Muri Night Markets - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Te Vara Nui Village - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Tikioki Marine Sanctuary - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 18 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Charlie's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Sails Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Nautilus Resort

At Nautilus Resort, you can spend time at the beach practicing yoga, plus you'll be just steps from Muri Beach. The outdoor pool provides a splash of fun, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in hot stone massages, body wraps, and facials. The restaurant is a great spot for a bite to eat and cold drinks are served at the bar/lounge. A free kid's club and a terrace are offered, and in-room conveniences at this luxurious resort include refrigerators and microwaves.

Languages

English, Filipino, French, German, Italian, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 17 units

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
  • Contactless check-in 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

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

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

Children

  • Babysitting*
  • Supervised childcare*
  • Free children's club

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms (1-device limit)

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Free children's club
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)

What to do

  • Beach yoga
  • Kayaking
  • Snorkeling
  • Beach nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Mosquito nets
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 46-inch TV

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Espresso maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Private plunge pool
  • Furnished patio

Freshen up

  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (1-device limit)
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Kitchenette

More

  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)

Special features

Spa

The onsite spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include hot stone massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

Dining

Onsite venue - This beachfront restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 3 to 27 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of NZD 22 per person (one way)

Children & extra beds

  • Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Airport shuttle service for children costs NZD 11

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Nautilus Resort Rarotonga
Nautilus Resort
Nautilus Rarotonga
Nautilus Resort Resort
Nautilus Resort Rarotonga
Nautilus Resort Resort Rarotonga

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Nautilus Resort?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Nautilus Resort?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Nautilus Resort?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is NZD 22 per person one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Nautilus Resort?
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Nautilus Resort and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like kayaking, snorkeling, and beach yoga. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Nautilus Resort also has private plunge pools and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Nautilus Resort?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers alfresco dining and pool views.
Does Nautilus Resort have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a refrigerator, a microwave, and an espresso maker.
Does Nautilus Resort have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a private plunge pool and a furnished patio.
What's the area around Nautilus Resort like?
Nautilus Resort is located near Muri Beach in Takitumu District, a short 2-minute walk from Muri Lagoon and 4 minutes' walk from Muri Night Markets.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Paradise!!!
Ekaterina, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location on beach and walkable to restaurants and shopping. Wonderful staff! Very friendly and helpful Quiet and beautiful Rooms large and very comfortable.
Verified Travelocity guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Sunrise from our room
Deanne, 7-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Wonderful staff. On site food options and availability limited and not very good.
Cheryl, 8-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

the Cook Islands has a staff shortage at the moment, but it was most notable at the Nautilus. we were told on three separate occasions that the bar was closed for the afternoon as they didn't have a bar tender. there was also no room service available for the duration of our stay. what staff they had were friendly enough, but very busy trying to keep up. we did note that some of other resorts we went to looked to have plenty of staff, so not sure what the issue was. the room was nice, although a bit tired and could do with a freshen up to bring it up to the photos on the website. for $900 a night, we were left underwhelmed.
David, 6-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Excellent accomodation and location, close all facilities and ideal beach with Lagoon area. This resort deserves 5 star rating however the restaurant lets the resort down and the owners need to invest in improving this. There are plenty of examples (OTB) of where they need to be when it comes to food quality and variety. Being closed two days a week is just not acceptable when pay this price to stay there,
5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great property, large size villas, very clean and tidy, great pool and restaurant, very friendly staff, well recommended.
5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Well presented, very clean, great friendly helpful staff.
Braden, 8-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ideal position right on the beach with great restaurant over-looking pool and beach.Accommodation superb with large 'ares' Only disappointments were that night lighting very poor for reading , need a kindle and lagoon too shallow for swimming,the resort pool needs to be heated ?solar, at this time of year.
6-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We had the 2 bedroom villa which was perfect for us with kids. Spacious and beautiful. Great location, easy to walk to market and restaurants. Lagoon is beautiful but no fish, just full of sea cucumbers so it’s not fun to walk in. Walk further down or drive to a different area for tons of fish right at your doorstep.
Rdtrips, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

What a beautiful place! Staff are very friendly and accomodating, rooms are awesome. If you really want an experience try to get a room with an Ocean view, WOW.
4-night trip with friends
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Top quality stay
Stunning boutique property on the lagoon in Muri. Very spacious rooms, beautifully furnished and a very good restaurant. Very friendly, welcoming staff
Karen, 4-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the individual plunge pools at each bure but could have done with thicker fencing around the room for added privacy. Great venue and service
Louise, 7-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The resort is beautiful, but it's the staff that really make the stay special.
7-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Rarotonga luxury holiday
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Nautilus, the staff were friendly and engaging and the infinity pool a delight. The rooms were clean and comfortable but would need a kindle to read at night as the lighting is minimal. Lots of water activity gear available kayaks, sups and snorkeling gear. The location is great being right on the beach and plenty of eateries within walking distance. We would definitely stay here again.
Tony, 8-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Staff very accommodating and knowledgable about local amenities
8-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Best resort on Rarotonga. Nice beach to snorkel from out and around island. Food 5 star. Location can walk from. Suggest hiring a car though. Room on beach with own pool very luxurious. Great wet edge pool overlooking lagoon.
Bin, 8-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Beautiful but could use improvement
We were welcomed to a beautiful room set up with fruit and champagne. We booked last minute and they were not aware we were coming so we waited a bit in the bar. The staff were nice. We saw a cockroach in our room and another couple stated the same. It’s an island we were told and it happens. We were asked to switch rooms for our last night on part of our 5 night stay. We noticed another family switched rooms too during our stay. We said we were not comfortable moving but Tatiana ended up coming to our room asking again if they provided a late check out. She looked up our flights. We felt she made their error our problem. When we arrived, we stated we were looking forward to a stress free stay. We ended up switching from room 7 to 17 but felt the room was not as nice and was near the road area. We also booked a tour with Tatiana that was 10 minutes away walking but transfers were included. I stated if it’s the last stop there and first stop back, we would like transfers given that it’s summer and going to be more dressed up. We did not want to walk in the dark as it ended late. She did not ask and booked it with no transfer. We asked when we arrived and were annoyed to find out that we would have been picked up last and dropped off first. I left my hat at the hotel and the man working the evening dropped it off at the airport. This was amazing and I was very thankful. Overall, it was a nice stay but needs more attention to be a 4.5 star hotel.
5-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

What a beautiful property! The staff is fantastic, very kind and always helpful. I loved how they always remembered my name. The views are amazing, the pool is fantastic, and the food at the restaurant is tasty. Loved the local options. I splurged on a beachfront room and it was worth every penny! Private. Nice way to relax. Highly recommend.
Teri, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Lovely location. Not on sunset side. Had our wedding there and it was beautiful. We drew their attention to what needed to be polished up on in order to retain their star rating.
5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We loved the villa room and plunge pool. Enjoyed the infinity pool area. Breakfast buffet was appreciated and food, in general, was very good. Lovely staff.
5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Our family of 4 stayed at the Nautilus for 5 nights this summer. The staff were all friendly and helpful. The manager Craig in particular could not have done more to make our stay comfortable. The rooms are beautifully furnished, really comfortable and spacious. The restaurant was excellent and our (9 and 11yo) children loved our stay as much as us grown ups did. A fantastic hotel; I can't think of anything Nautilus could have improved upon. We definitely plan to return in a few years.
5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We cannot fault Nautilus Resort facilities or staff. We were extended generous hospitality, comfortable room and pleasant surroundings. Location close to Muri village and right on the lagoon was a great bonus along with the coffee machine in our room and the complimentary sumptuous breakfast. Thank you for a wonderful holiday.
Helen, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice resort, on the beach, family friendly so be prepared to have kids about.
Eb, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

General property information

Travelers Say
"Excellent accommodation and location, close all facilities and ideal beach with Lagoon area."
Check-In Time
12:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Star Rating
4.5