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Coral Sands Apartments

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A pathway lined with potted plants and palm trees leading to a beach. - Coral Sands Apartments (Rarotonga)
A resort with a swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and a pathway leading to a building. - Coral Sands Apartments (Rarotonga)
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Located close to Aroa Beach, Coral Sands Apartments provides a terrace, a garden, and a library. This apartment is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and kayaking. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, and laundry facilities are available to all guests.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill

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A cozy living room with a sofa, two armchairs, a dining table, and a fruit bowl.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A living room with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, a TV on a wooden stand, and a laptop on a table.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (for 2)

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

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A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a fruit bowl. There is a kitchen in the background with cabinets and a window.

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Arorangi, a neighborhood 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, snorkeling and windsurfing adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Rarotonga travel guide
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Main Road, Arorangi, Rarotonga

What's nearby

  • A beach with clear turquoise water, a sandy shore, and lush green vegetation.
    Aroa Beach
    6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Black Rock
    4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Rarotonga Golf Club
    5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Puaikura Beach
    5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Cocoputt
    6 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • VIBE
    4 min drive
  • Kai & Co
    9 min drive
  • Trader Jacks Bar & Grill
    10 min drive
  • Anchorage
    3 min drive
  • Shipwreck Hut
    3 min drive

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On a white sand beach

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool toys

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • Beach toys
  • Crib: NZD 20 per night
  • Pool toys

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area
  • Window screens

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • DVD player
  • Library
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Free bottled water
  • Guidebooks
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Multilingual staff
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Weekly housekeeping

Location highlights

  • Near the airport
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Kayaking
  • Fishing 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Window guards
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 2 floors
  • 7 units
  • Connecting units available
  • Garden

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 available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from November 9 2026 to November 13 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Swimming pool
During renovations, the apartment will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

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
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 20.0 per night

Property payment types

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 20.0 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 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 elevators
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. The property will be renovating the pool from November 9 2026 to November 13 2026 (completion date subject to change).

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?

Check-out 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).

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Reviews

Coral Sands Apartments Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 101 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sergey

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great value for the money. The location is perfect, just steps from the beach. The rooms were spacious and clean. The outdoor grill was a great for cooking the fresh fish we bought at the local markets. We had a fantastic stay and will come back!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jarrod

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Everyone was so nice here, it's right next to the beach, spacious & clean with good wifi.10/10 Would stay here again. Thank you for the hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rebecca Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great wee spot. Well stocked units and a comfortable bed. Lovely hot shower. Thanks for having me.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Silke

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fantastic location, good facilities
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful stay. Staff excellent. Nice view on the beach
Stayed 17 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We are a family of 5 and this accommodation suited us perfectly. Geat amount of space in the appartment, clean and tidy. Awesome location with just meters from the absolutely stunning beach. Would highly reccommend this place!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lenore

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The rooms were clean and you supplied us with those small things you tend to forget e.g. torch, spray, breakfast items. Hearing the ocean from our window was magical.. The whole complex is compact and private. Loved, loved our stay. Wish we could have stayed there for the entire holiday as the next motel was so disappointing.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect set up for we needed. Clean beds. Fresh towels available when needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything we needed for a family of 5, including welcome supplies, beach towels, reef shoes and umbrellas. The pool was great and 50m from the sand and reef. The only thing missing was air con. You have to pay extra for air con. per day. We tried to go without and it was really hard to sleep, even when it was raining outside and the fan was on high!
The bench with a view of the reef.
Breakfast poolside.
We ran, strolled and walked to dinner with cultural show along the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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 đź‘Ť
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The rooms were clean, and the apartment setup was excellent. The pool was an absolute lifesaver in the Rarotonga heat, and overall, we had a very pleasant stay. We were unaware that air conditioning comes at an additional cost. The owner later informed us that this is stated on the Coral Sands website, but we must have missed it. This was unexpected, as we have not encountered extra charges for air conditioning at any other Pacific island hotel we’ve stayed at. During the trip, I became unwell due to mosquito bites, which made managing the heat even more crucial, so having air conditioning became essential. If you’re considering Coral Sands, it’s worth factoring in the extra charge for air conditioning, especially during the warmer months or if you have health needs that require a cooler environment. Aside from that, it was a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Really handy and well equipped. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very helpful and considerate staff members. Very spacious and clean apartment. Comfortable bed. Plenty of towels and beach towels supplied. Good selection of DVDs and books in a library. Also water equipment supplied. Easy access to beach. We saw some great whale activity while we were there. Great for sunsets too. Sue was great in securing us a rental car. Great restaurants and cafe in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
There's great snorkeling at the beach out front and two awesome beach bars in easy walking distance !
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
We had a beautiful island holiday and the Accommodation was perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

NALAKA MAHANAMA JAYATHILAKE

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Value for money
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Kate

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We left this hotel early because it was so awful and lost NZ $2700 that never got refunded. Broken window that couldn't be closed, noisy from traffic and travellers coming and going, sofa beds uncomfortable and not made up with bed linen for our arrival late at night, generally runs down and neglected, owners unhelpful and not interested in our feedback.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024