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Central Motel

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Central Motel provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a window, a table, and a wall with a leaf pattern.

Standard Double Room

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

Premium Double Room

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A room with a bed, a table, and two chairs.

Executive Double Room

  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a painting on the wall, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Apartment

  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Takuvaine Tapere, a neighborhood in Rarotonga, is home to Central Motel. Wreck of the Matai and Rarotonga Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Muri Beach and Takitumu Conservation Area. Sir Geoffrey Henry National Culture Centre and Highland Paradise Cultural Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Rarotonga travel guide
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Takuvaine Rd, Rarotonga

What's nearby

  • A display of traditional musical instruments, including a stringed instrument with a curved body and a percussion instrument with a cylindrical shape, both mounted on glass shelves in a museum.
    Cook Islands Library and Museum
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A stone building with arched windows, a white cross, and a graveyard with white headstones.
    Cook Island Christian Church
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A wooden sign for the National Museum in Rurangwa Park.
    Cook Islands National Museum
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Beachcomber Gallery
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Para O Tane Palace
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Kai & Co
    12 min walk
  • Trader Jacks Bar & Grill
    4 min walk
  • VIBE
    6 min drive
  • Tiare's
    13 min drive
  • Saigon Shack
    14 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

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

  • Administrative fee: NZD 10 per accommodation, per stay

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

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Does Central Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Central Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Central Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Central Motel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Central Motel located?

Located in Takuvaine Tapere, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Beachcomber Gallery, Cook Island Christian Church, and Para O Tane Palace. Cook Islands Library and Museum and Sir Geoffrey Henry National Culture Centre are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Central Motel Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to shops, cafes etc. Close to airport. Plenty of space. Fabulous shower.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located shopping, bus ride, restaurants, taking strolls, will definitely stay again when I go back..price is right too.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and well maintained
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, close to the airport, very clean, well sized room. Good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really comfortable bed, shower pressure is really good. Happy with our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026