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Tropical Sands

3.0 star property
Beachfront apartment for sun and fun

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Villa with Sea View | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, stovetop, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities at Tropical Sands. This apartment is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and sun loungers. Stay connected with in-room WiFi (surcharge).

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking included
Beach

On the beach

This traditional-style apartment is located on the waterfront and on the beach. Take advantage of the beach loungers at the beach. Noteworthy nearby activities include snorkeling and whale watching.

Terrace/patio
Reception

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Villa with Garden View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Villa with Garden View

Highlights

Furnished patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchen
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Two-bedroom Villa | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Two-bedroom Villa

Highlights

Furnished patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchen
  • 96 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Villa with Sea View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Villa with Sea View

Highlights

Furnished patio
Yard
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

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Muri Village (4 minutes away), Rarotonga

What's nearby

  • Muri Lagoon - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Te Vara Nui Village - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Muri Night Markets - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Muri Beach - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Tikioki Marine Sanctuary - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ka Kite Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Vinyl Revival - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Charlie's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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 refrigerator and a stovetop. Added amenities include a private yard, a flat-screen TV, and premium bedding. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Tropical Sands offers 5 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to furnished patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3-star apartment have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, cookware/dishes/utensils, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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 irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi (NZD 50 per stay)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (NZD 50 per stay)

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Paper towels
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Portable fan

Pets

  • No pets or service animals

Suitability/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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Free bottled water
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In the suburbs
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 floor
  • 5 buildings
  • 5 units
  • Built in 1998
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Soundproofing
  • Traditional architecture

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
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

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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, 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
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Tropical Sands Apartment Rarotonga
Tropical Sands Rarotonga
Tropical Sands Apartment
Tropical Sands Rarotonga
Tropical Sands Apartment Rarotonga

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?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out 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 mi (3 km).

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