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Coral Sands Apartments

Apartment on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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  • Place, Black Rock
  • Place, Rarotonga Golf Club
  • Place, Aroa Beach
  • Airport, Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 516 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom (for 2)

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

  • 516 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Rarotonga

Located in Arorangi, a neighbourhood in Rarotonga, Coral Sands Apartments is near the airport and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Aroa Beach and Tikioki Marine Sanctuary, while Cook Islands Library and Museum and Te Vara Nui Village are cultural highlights. Para O Tane Palace and Cook Island Christian Church are two other places to visit that come recommended. Looking to get your feet wet? Scuba diving, snorkelling and windsurfing adventures can be found near the property.
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What's nearby

  • Black Rock - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Rarotonga Golf Club - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Puaikura Beach - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Cocoputt - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Aroa Beach - 6 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ka Kite Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tamarind House - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Coral Sands Apartments

Apartment on the beach, with outdoor pool
At Coral Sands Apartments, relax by an outdoor pool or hit the beach where you can enjoy kayaking. Each apartment features a kitchen with a stovetop and a microwave, plus free WiFi and a Smart TV with digital channels. Netflix and a DVD player provide a bit of entertainment, and guests can also appreciate conveniences, such as a dining area and an electric kettle. Weekly housekeeping is available.
Coral Sands Apartments offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and a safe. Accommodation at this 3.5-star apartment has kitchens with stovetops, microwaves, separate dining areas and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). 43-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.

Recreational amenities at the apartment include an outdoor pool.

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

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry
Outdoor space

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 20 per night

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 25 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 15.00 (one-way), (from 2 to 12 years old)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Air conditioning fee: NZD 20 per night
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 20 per night

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and window guards
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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

Frequently asked questions

Does Coral Sands Apartments have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Coral Sands Apartments pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Coral Sands Apartments?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Coral Sands Apartments?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Coral Sands Apartments provide a shuttle to the airport?

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

Where is Coral Sands Apartments located?

This Arorangi apartment building is on the beach, 2 mi (3.2 km) from Aroa Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Para O Tane Palace and Cook Island Christian Church. Cook Islands Library and Museum and Tikioki Marine Sanctuary are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

Coral Sands Apartments Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.2/10

Communication
Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 84 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great communication, comfortable and walkable to near by beach bars and restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Brent was an absolute legend from day one, checked in to see if everything was ok throughout our stay. We would definitely book again if and when we come back to Raro.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Accomodation woukd leave you to it, offering help or services every other day to check in, but overall were simply very relaxed and left us to our lovely getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Shelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property is beautiful. Owners were very friendly. Cleaning was excellent. Definitely needs new mattress. The room I stay when we sleep we both roll in middle as Mattress was loose. Wake up every morning with bad back. I book room for 5 days so I expected at least the tea coffee enough for five days for two of us. Was enough for two days . Owner was very generous and he even left a loaf of bread for us. I would definitely recommend this apartment and if I make another trip than will return to this apartment. The price I paid for my stay was definitely worth it. Location is excellent and views to.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness
it was okay, it is a little bit worn
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great low key relaxed location - on the beach, tidy facilities and all the things you need for a self contained stay. Definitely go back
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Well presented, friendly, easy to comminicate, private and all amenities you need. A super place to spend your holiday. Thank you.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurence

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Highly recommended, my whanau had a great time at Coral sands appartments, Island is small it’s very easy to get anywhere
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great apartment. Nice pool. Great sunsets. Great owners. Great value. Not far from town.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It was perfect my son and I had our own individual apartment which suited sustainable living with a lovely salted pool to swim in all day & nigh & our own beach access was very nice the currents are a bit strong but we enjoyed that and sunbathed on the sand if you like. independent living where you can be quiet without all the crowds of people, the coral sands is the perfect place to stay there is just enough people that you felt like it was a small family community not the big hustle and bustle of over crowded hotels. Brent & eve are wonderful people with very helpful staff 👍
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I highly recommend the Coral Sands Apartments. With just a 30 sec walk to the beautiful beach where you can swim, kayak or snorkel. Or the pool right outside your apartment for those who want a more secure option. Friendly and extremely helpful staff who go the extra mile to ensure you have a wonderful safe. Brent and Eve are super super lovely. Loved having my name on the door as we entered too. I will definitely be coming back soon
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We will be back...nice modern up to date apartment. Thank you
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhyannon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property had everything we needed for a self catering holiday. Everything in the kitchen is in good condition and well thought out. The knives are even sharp. The hosts communicate everything about the property and now have internet included. The Pool is great for the family and having the beach so close is great for small kids.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kylee June

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a great stay at Coral Sands. It has everything you need for a relaxing holiday - pool, clean rooms, laundry facilities, bbq and it’s at the footstep of the ocean. The location is great too - close to the town and many good eateries are within walking distance. It was lovely to see other families staying and enjoying themselves. The staff were very friendly and accommodating, as were Brent and Eve (the owners). Thanks for a great holiday!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, communication
This property sadly has little going for it, apart from its staff who communicate well when they are there. It is tired, and overpriced 23 star at a push, sadly it has little going for it.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Coral

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
First time to Rarotonga Had a great stay.. The hosts were so friendly and helpful. Let us have a late check out. Their staff were great as well. . A nice little walk to the beach and the pool was so well used.. We loved staying here Thank-you
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Miriam

Disliked: Communication
The good part is the property was clean and the areas around and the pool was handy. The service people were very helpful and friendly. The owner does not live onsite but there are cameras everywhere outside. We spent 3 wks there. My biggest complaint is the beds were hard as. 3wks is a long time to sleep on a hard bed. The double bed couch is NOT suitable for 2 adults. I would honestly say that is for 1 adult or 2 children. However that couch bed is also hard and you could feel the springs. We did communicate this but the solution we got was not suitable either. Also just a tip it would be great if you could explain to your customers that they need to book an extra night if they are arriving at 1.35am on jetstar. Yes its on the website but in the excitement of going on holiday it could be missed. This is basic customer service, its called looking after the customer. If i could have got my money back i would have moved. To be honest we will never stay there again.

2/10 Terrible

Susan

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Very disappointing

I stayed in unit no. 7 which was located away from the other apartments and should not have been rented. It had the electrical box for all the apartments so was often getting a knock on the door to check the box. I had to remove worms from the room, and it wasn't as advertised. The other rooms looked ok so I'm saying don't rent no. 7. Very disappointing as I had booked 3 weeks there.
Stayed 23 nights in May 2022

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Communication by host really poor . Did not realise there was no onsite manager. We’re there in middle of flooding and tropical storm and they were more concerned about a park bench that floated away than communicating with their guests on safety and finding out how we were . No one to meet us on arrival and we were left to find our room which had the wrong name on the board outside. They arrived half an hour after we got there then gave us a key that wouldn’t fit the look. By this time our luggage was in our room and we were locked out. Told the host who was onsite at the time and she drove off to go to their other accommodation and forgot about us so we were left locked out of our room for half an hour then had to ring and remind her we will still waiting to get in. Place is on the market and they were more focused on trying to sell the property to guests than making sure guests we were comfortable and looked after. They came and went at different times and seemed disinterested. The only time I hopped in the the rusty para pool for a swim the owner stopped by to clean it . Started cleaning it while I was in there and didn’t even bother to ask if it was ok so I ended up having to hop out. We had an aircon unit in our room which we werent told about usage of. If we wanted to use it had to pay $15 a day for the facility. We were only told this by another guest as there was nothing on the property information about this. I would definitely not recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great proximity & access to beach. Appreciated the chilled water, fruit juice & fresh bread to start us off. Easy bus round island. Our unit was pretty old & tired & could have done with a good overall clean. Comfy bed.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Barbara, Rotorua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, secluded and only a short step down a leafy pathway to the ocean. Beautiful. Nice pool if just want to lie in the sun. Charming, helpful hosts. Would we return to Coral Sands? You bet we will. Xx
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beachfront location. Toilet seat needed attention, a pack of Tissues would have been helpful
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quiet clean property just off the beach. Nice surprise to have a few extra goodies waiting in the fridge. Helpful staff and proprietors.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place had everything we wanted and more. It was clean and spacious. Had a nice pool, Brent was knowledgeable and helpful, and the breakfast supplies for the first morning were a great touch
Stayed 8 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What we liked was the privacy to be left alone to do our own thing. It's not a large place but was very comfortable for 2 of us. Brent and Eve were contactable by phone and they responded immediately to what we needed. In our case it was a blown kitchen light bulb. There is no daily cleaning, but we did this ourselves without any concern. We never went swimming as I felt the pool was not that large and was mostly used by families with children. Plenty of ocean to swim in though. Roosters were annoying and our room was on the main road so very noisy due to traffic. Just shows how busy Rarotonga is. There is no restaurant or bar at this place but there is a kitchenette if you don't wish to eat out. We preffered eating out as it gave us a chance to see and review different places each day. Overall loved and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2019