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Tropical Sands

Beachfront apartment for sun and fun

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Beach
Terrace/patio
Room
View from room
Reception

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Muri Village (4 minutes away), Rarotonga
  • Place, Avana Harbour
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Muri Lagoon
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Muri Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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Villa with Sea View

  • 861 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Two-bedroom Villa

  • 1033 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Villa with Garden View

  • 517 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

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Located in Takitumu District, a neighbourhood in Rarotonga, Tropical Sands is in the suburbs and on the beach. Muri Beach and Takitumu Conservation Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Tikioki Marine Sanctuary and Maire Nui Botanical Gardens. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby.

What's nearby

  • Avana Harbour - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Muri Lagoon - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Muri Night Markets - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Muri Beach - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Aroa Beach - 17 min drive - 14.1 km

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Ka Kite Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Tamarind House - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Tropical Sands

Beachfront apartment for sun and fun
WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities and tour/ticket assistance are available at this apartment building. Self parking is free. Other amenities include a garden and a picnic area. Each apartment features WiFi and a furnished patio, plus a kitchen with a fridge and a stovetop. Added amenities include a private garden, a flat-screen TV and premium bedding. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Tropical Sands offers 5 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to furnished patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodation at this 3-star apartment has kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, kitchenware and utensils and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Rarotonga apartment provides wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)) for a surcharge. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Kitchen
Parking included
Laundry
Outdoor space

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 85

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Shuttle transfer per adult: NZD 25.00 (one-way)
  • Shuttle transfer per child: NZD 20.00 (one-way), from 12 to 18 years old
  • Cleaning fee: NZD 35.00 per accommodation, per stay.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: NZD 50 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: NZD 50 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 25 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 20.00 (one-way), (from 12 to 18 years old)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 85 (subject to availability)

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 and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Tropical Sands pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tropical Sands?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Tropical Sands?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Tropical Sands?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for NZD 85 (subject to availability).

Does Tropical Sands provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of NZD 25 per person applies.

Where is Tropical Sands located?

Nestled on the beach, this Takitumu District apartment building is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Avana Harbour and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Muri Beach. Muri Lagoon and Koromiri are also within 2 miles (3 km).