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Motu Beachfront Art Villas

4.0 star property
Adults-only beachfront hotel with outdoor pool

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On the beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach towels
Villa, 1 Bedroom, Lagoon View | View from room
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Concierge desk
Books, video library
At Motu Beachfront Art Villas, crystal waters meet modern comfort. Guests enjoy snorkeling and sun loungers on white sand beaches, find tranquility in the garden, or discover books from the library. The property offers in-room WiFi and attentive staff just steps from Muri Beach.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
Exterior

On the beach

This traditional-style hotel is located on the waterfront and on the beach. Take advantage of the beach loungers and beach towels at the white sand beach. Some on-site activities to enjoy during your trip include snorkeling and kayaking. Popular nearby activities worth checking out include whale watching and windsurfing.

Beach/ocean view
Exterior
What guests liked about the beach

The beach at Motu is beautiful with great snorkeling and clear kayaks available.

Room options

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Books, video library

Villa, 1 Bedroom, Lagoon View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Villa, 1 Bedroom, Beachfront

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Books, video library

Premium Villa, 1 Bedroom, Beachfront

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio, Garden View | Living area | Books, video library

Studio, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Titikaveka Beach, Rarotonga

What's nearby

  • Tikioki Marine Sanctuary - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Muri Lagoon - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Te Vara Nui Village - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Muri Beach - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Aroa Beach - 9 min drive - 4.5 miles

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ka Kite Cafe - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Vinyl Revival - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Charlie's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Motu Beachfront Art Villas

Upscale hotel remodeled in 2020 and located near Muri Beach
You can look forward to a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a grocery/convenience store, and a terrace at Motu Beachfront Art Villas. With a white sand beach, sun loungers, and kayaking, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Stay connected with in-room WiFi (surcharge), and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a library.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Free bicycle rentals, an electric car charging station, and express check-out
  • Free newspapers, water sports equipment, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and composting
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (NZD 10 per hour)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (NZD 10 per hour)

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Books
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Games
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Video library
  • Water sports equipment

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Low-height bed
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 1 floor
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Built in 1999
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Renovated entire property - June 2020
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Paper towels
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Composting
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: NZD 250
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 250
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via Shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (6:00 AM - 5:30 AM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 100.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: NZD 10 per hour (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: NZD 10 per hour (rates may vary)
  • Early check-in fee: NZD 250 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 250 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 100.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

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
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 3648/2017

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Royale Takitumu
Royale Takitumu Villas
Royale Takitumu Villas Hotel
Royale Takitumu Villas Hotel Rarotonga
Royale Takitumu Villas Rarotonga
Takitumu
Takitumu Villas
Royale Takitumu Hotel Rarotonga
Royale Takitumu Hotel
Royale Takitumu Rarotonga
Royale Takitumu Resort Rarotonga
Royale Takitumu Resort
Royale Takitumu Hotel Titikaveka
Royale Takitumu Rarotonga
Motu
Royale Takitumu
Motu Beachfront Art Rarotonga
Motu Beachfront Art Villas Hotel
Motu Beachfront Art Villas Rarotonga
Motu Beachfront Art Villas Hotel Rarotonga

Frequently asked questions

Does Motu Beachfront Art Villas have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Motu Beachfront Art Villas pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Motu Beachfront Art Villas?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Motu Beachfront Art Villas?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of NZD 250 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Motu Beachfront Art Villas?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for NZD 250 (subject to availability).

Does Motu Beachfront Art Villas provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Motu Beachfront Art Villas located?

Nestled on the beach, this Takitumu District hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Maire Nui Botanical Gardens and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Muri Beach. Tikioki Beach and Takitumu Conservation Area are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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