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Muri Shores

3.5 star property

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A beachfront property with thatched-roof cottages, clear turquoise water, and lush greenery. - Muri Shores (Rarotonga)
An aerial view of a beachfront property with four thatched-roof cottages, a sandy beach, and a red car parked nearby. - Muri Shores (Rarotonga)
1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing - Muri Shores (Rarotonga)
A wooden deck with a view of a beach and an island. - Muri Shores (Rarotonga)
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in stove, and a window with blinds. - Muri Shores (Rarotonga)
Close to Muri Beach, Muri Shores provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. This villa is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and sun loungers. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill

Room options

View all photos for Beachfront Villa A

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, two nightstands, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors through the windows.

Beachfront Villa A

  • Beach view
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Beachfront Villa B

A bedroom with a bed, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the sea.

Beachfront Villa B

  • Beach view
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Beachfront Villa C

A room with a bed, a table with a floral tablecloth, and a view of the outside balcony.

Beachfront Villa C

  • Beach view
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Beachfront Villa D

A beachside resort with thatched-roof huts, palm trees, and a clear view of the ocean.

Beachfront Villa D

  • Beach view
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Lagoon View Villa E

A bedroom with a bed, a wall-mounted artwork, two bedside tables, and two wall sconces.

Lagoon View Villa E

  • Lagoon view
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Lagoon View Villa F

1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Lagoon View Villa F

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

View all photos for Lagoon View Villa G

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a small kitchen area, and a dining table.

Lagoon View Villa G

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

About the neighborhood

Located on the beach, Muri Shores is in Takitumu District, a neighborhood in Rarotonga. Koteka Winery and Matutu Brewing Company are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Muri Night Markets and Beachcomber Pearl Market. Tikioki Marine Sanctuary and Maire Nui Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as snorkeling. Visit our Ngatangiia travel guide
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Ara Tapu, Muri Beach, Rarotonga

What's nearby

  • A beach with clear turquoise water, palm trees, and a wooden staircase leading down to the shore.
    Muri Lagoon
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A traditional thatched-roof hut surrounded by lush greenery.
    Te Vara Nui Village
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A wooden pier extending into turquoise waters, supported by wooden pillars, with palm trees and a clear sky in the background.
    Muri Beach
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Muri Night Markets
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Tikioki Beach
    3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Ka Kite Cafe
    16 min drive
  • Kai & Co
    14 min drive
  • Palace Takeaway
    14 min drive
  • Trader Jacks Bar & Grill
    12 min drive
  • Sandals Restaurant
    5 min walk

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On a white sand beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free bottled water
  • Free local calls
  • Housekeeping (on request) (for a fee)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Snorkeling 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 6 units
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: NZD 100
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 100

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
The property charges 2.9 percent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 not available
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:

  • Deposit: NZD 500.00 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 25 per person (one-way)
  • Early check-in fee: NZD 100 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 100 (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping fee: NZD 50 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.9 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 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; cash is not accepted
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
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

We should mention

Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

Frequently asked questions

Is Muri Shores 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 Muri Shores?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of NZD 100 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 2:00 PM–6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Muri Shores?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for NZD 100 (subject to availability).

Does Muri Shores 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 Muri Shores located?

Nestled on the beach, this Takitumu District villa is within a 10-minute walk of Muri Night Markets and Muri Beach. Muri Lagoon and Te Vara Nui Village are also within 5 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Muri Shores Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful location
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Glenys

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

A fantastic property

A great property, right on the lagoon. Fully equipped for self catering. It’s in a perfect position to be able to sit and watch the water activities on the lagoon.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Holiday in paradise

We stayed at Muri Shores for 8 nights. The only regret we have, was that it couldn't have been longer. Fantastic location, view and host. If you visit Rarotonga, you would be crazy not to stay here. Book it now!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Kristina and her staff were great. Super friendly and helpful. The back villa came with amazing views with loungers and a table and chairs to enjoy the raised deck views. Bikes and kayaks were available for use and allowed us to see three turtles in the lagoon while paddling on three separate days. Loungers were also available for use on the beach. The night market was only steps away which made dining easy when we had no car available. We did rent a Muri Shores vehicle they had available at the end of our trip. This helped as our flight did not leave until late at night and gave us the option to tour the island, store our luggage in the car and have easy drop off at the airport since we had no place to stay after checkout, a common problem with late flights. Can’t say enough good things from this Canadian who was a long ways away from home.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Beautiful Place to Stay

With only six villa's available it is rather hard to get a booking. It is a fabulous place to stay. Beautifully clean and very well located.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana

How good is Muri Shores

Our stay at Muri Shores was fantastic. The staff went out of their way to accommodate all our needs. We can not say enough good things. We strongly recommend this place. Thank you one more time
Sunrise from the bed
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

All that you need with a luxurious feel

Amazing accomodations handy to all the amenities and included bikes and kayaks which we utilised fully. Beautiful view from the bed each morning with the feel of an overwater bungalow. Muri night markets in front meant beautiful meals eaten on the deck several nights. Saw several turtles right in front of the property each day. Kitchenette is fully appointed with all you need. You won’t regret staying here!!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We stayed eight nights at Muri Shores and had one of the best experiences of both of our lives! Proximity to the night market and the excellent dining choice of the Pacific Resort was convenient. We rented a scooter for the week and were glad that we did as Muri shores is a little ways away from other amenities on the island but with the scooter we were able to explore easily any area we cared to visit. If you are planning to visit and rent a scooter, I would highly recommend getting your motorcycle license in your home country BEFORE your Rarotongan vacay. It's not TOO much of a hassle, but getting the license was a little bit of a time suck on one of our days there AND you can't take the test on the weekend so we ended up renting a car for the first weekend we were there. As far as Muri Shores goes though, we wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone considering visiting Rarotonga. As a couple, we also really appreciated that it was an adults only location with good separation between the units. If I was going to give any negatives probably the only thing I can think of is that the lights from the sailing club next door are pretty bright at night and makes night time lounging on the deck (villa E) less pleasant than it would be otherwise, but of course this is no fault of Muri Shores! Oh, I guess one other thing is that the bikes provided by Muri Shores are certainly "rideable",they don't seem to be regularly maintained so may not be exactly what you are hoping for.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carola

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, room comfort, communication
Der Aufenthalt in der Strandvilla war sehr schön. Wir hsben uns sehr wohlgefühlt. Das Zimmer ist sehr groß und sauber. Die Küche war gut ausgestattet. Das Badezimmer war schön mitceiner großen Dusche. Die Terrasse und die Möbel waren gut. Man ist direkt am Strand. Edna und Albert konnten wir tagsüber fragen, wenn wir was brauchten oder wir kommunizierten mit Krystina über email. Das klappte auch im Vorfeld immer sehr gut und schnell. Gestört hat uns etwas der Essensgeruch von dem (sehr guten ) Restaurant nebenan, da die Lüftung in der Nähe unseres Bungalows (Nr. 4 ) war. Auch die morgendliche Begrüßung von Captain Tams Bootstour war etwas nervig. Der Strand ist ein Traum.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Great little villas right on lagoon. Clean with everything needed for a self contained stay. Great deck overlooking lagoon with cover if wanted. Handy to all Muri amenities and great communication from the owners and on site team. So good to be back in Rarotonga.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2019