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Ocean Escape Resort&Spa

Beachside aparthotel to enjoy outdoor pool and white sand beach

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Outdoor pool
BBQ/picnic Area
Outdoor wedding area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

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1 Ara Tapu, Turangi Village, Rarotonga, Rarotonga
  • Muri Lagoon
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Te Vara Nui Village
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Muri Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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Premium Villa, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exclusive Villa, Oceanfront

  • Ocean view
  • 76 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the area

Ngatangiia

Located on the beach, Ocean Escape Resort&Spa is in Takitumu District, a neighbourhood in Rarotonga. Te Vara Nui Village and Cook Islands National Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Koteka Winery and Matutu Brewing Company. Maire Nui Botanical Gardens and The Perfume Factory are also worth visiting.

What's nearby

  • Muri Lagoon - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Te Vara Nui Village - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Muri Night Markets - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Muri Beach - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Tikioki Marine Sanctuary - 6 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Charlie's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sails Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Ocean Escape Resort&Spa

Beachside aparthotel to enjoy outdoor pool and white sand beach
Spend the day relaxing on the beach or pampering yourself at Ocean Escape Resort&Spa's full-service spa. Each apartment provides a kitchen with a fridge, a stovetop, a microwave and a dishwasher. Comforts include a pillowtop bed and premium bedding, and guests will also find conveniences, such as a dining area and a sitting area. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Ocean Escape Resort&Spa offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes desks. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Accommodation at this 4-star aparthotel has kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. 50-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include an outdoor pool.
The on-site spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages.

Amenities

Pool
Breakfast included
Kitchen
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children 16 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 16 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 50.00 per person (return)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (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, debit 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, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Children 16 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Frequently asked questions

Does Ocean Escape Resort&Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Ocean Escape Resort&Spa pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Ocean Escape Resort&Spa?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ocean Escape Resort&Spa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Ocean Escape Resort&Spa?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Ocean Escape Resort&Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of NZD 50.00 per person applies.

Where is Ocean Escape Resort&Spa located?

Nestled on the beach, this Takitumu District aparthotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Avana Harbour and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Muri Beach. Muri Lagoon and Koromiri are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Ocean Escape Resort&Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Communication

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yiran

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very very comfortable and really recommend! We had a great stay and the hotel views were beautiful, the staff and owner are both very nice and suggested many great things to do for us. We were provided many different varieties of food for breakfast. Loved it here and will definitely come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Accommodations were lovely- liked not having children at the resort
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca Quintanar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was as stated. Staff extremely friendly and accommodating. The breakfast essentials were included and replenished as needed. Lovely property and location. Definitely a 5 star accommodation.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great little place and staff very helpful. New clean facilities and only a stones throw from from Muri beach. Petrol station, store and great burger joint across the road too. No hesitations in recommending this place, other than the fact that I want it to be available next time I want to go!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absolutely beautiful resort with amazing accommodations. Villa right on the water and centerally located near even more amazing beaches. My wife and I enjoyed staying for our honeymoon and will definitely be back.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
My husband and I love this resort and made to come back for a second visit this year. The resort is beautiful, Elaine is so helpful in every aspect of your stay. Looking forward to the Tapas bar opening for our next visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

adam matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Awesome place to stay, very relaxing and rooms are very nice i will be back when i can! :)
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Merle

What a wonderful experience we had at this resort. The accommodations were perfect. The details that were put into the design and development of this property were amazing. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

We would stay again!

A lovely, restful stay. The staff couldn't have been more helpful and pleasant. Rooms are great and the pool and other facilities are lovely. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tania Dawn Te

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was my first time visiting Rarotonga and my accomodation area was amazing. It has gorgeous features and a warm aura. The people here welcomed me with warm smiles. If I was to stay in Rarotonga again I would definitely come back to ocean escape resort & spa
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was beautifully maintained and all staff were helpful and friendly, we thoroughly enjoyed our time at the resort.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

KIM

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved the place, it was so organised and tip top clean and Elaine was just the loveliest host and helped out with everything we needed. Our unit was only about 5m to the sand and the pool was to die for. Thank you so much we really enjoyed our stay with you and recommend this place for others.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I would highly recommend this property. We loved everything about it. There is a local convenience store, takeaway food shop and coffee shop nearby. The bus passes right outside and Muri is walkable. The staff were lovely and so helpful. The property itself was immaculate and beautifully maintained. Elaine on reception was a delight. Would definitely return.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

MARK

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property is excellently presented and maintained. The staff are willing to assist with any request. The location is ideal and just right to enjoy the beautiful sunrises.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
were do you start , what an outstaning property . has everthing you need ,great staff very helpful . we will be back .
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I’d recommend this property to everyone. Owner & manager we’re the most accommodating to all requests.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Van

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was just as the pictures showed and then some. The staff was very friendly and attentive. Great customer service. I will go back. A beautiful place to stay and relax.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

KAREN

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Amenities
We found the setting of the accomodation was perfect, we were unlucky with the weather, the winds were severe, which meant we could not sit on our 'balcony' for fear of being blown away. The bed was hard, neither of us slept well at all, the TV was very disappointing, no satallite connection, which meant we had the option of 2 channels both of which has such poor reception it was very hard to watch anything. Not sure how much it would cost to install an upgrade on the TV system, but it certainly would be worth it, as a selling point. There was no DVD as an alternative :( On the positive note, the pool and setting were perfect, the staff and owners were lovely, just a shame that the items mentioned let the place down. We will return to the Cook Islands, but not choose this accommodation unless upgrades have been made :( sorry!

10/10 Excellent

Avinesh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
What an experience! Barry, Jade and Elaine were wonderful host who looked after us from when we landed at the airport to when we boarded the return flight. They went out of their way to make sure we had an awesome experience while in Rarotonga. They organised and booked all our activities so we did not have to do anything apart from lay in the beautiful sea water pool. Thank you guys for an awesome vacation… we are already planning another, longer this time! Thank you Avi and Alvina 🙏
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Staff and owners Discretion Wonderful time with hosts and guests Safe
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
What a wonderful place. Absolutely coming back here again. Private, Quiet in such a beautiful setting. Rooms were nicely laid out and had everything needed
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Constance

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Ocean Escape was an absolutely stunning property. The villas were handsomely appointed with all of the comforts that one would expect while staying at a resort of this caliber. Barry and Jane were perfect hosts who put so much time and consideration into making sure that my villa was stocked with items fitting my dietary restrictions. I cannot wait to return to Rarotonga and stay at Ocean Escape again in the future. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022