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Wellesley Hotel Rarotonga

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A person in a bikini by a pool with yellow umbrellas and white chairs. - Wellesley Hotel Rarotonga (Rarotonga)
A living room with a sofa, a table with a lamp, and a window with blinds. - Wellesley Hotel Rarotonga (Rarotonga)
A modern outdoor seating area with umbrellas, palm trees, and a sign reading "WELLESLEY". - Wellesley Hotel Rarotonga (Rarotonga)
A bedroom with a bed, two chairs, a small table, and a window. - Wellesley Hotel Rarotonga (Rarotonga)
A woman holding a tray with food and drinks in a living room with a sofa, coffee table, and artwork on the walls. - Wellesley Hotel Rarotonga (Rarotonga)
Consider a stay at Wellesley Hotel Rarotonga and take advantage of free cooked-to-order breakfast, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and a poolside bar. The on-site local and international cuisine café, The Lazy Trout, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and al fresco dining. In addition to a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

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A bedroom with a bed, two chairs, a small table, and a window.

Double Room With Ensuite

  • Mountain view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

Double Bedroom with Private Bathroom

  • Garden view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A neatly made bed with two pillows, a yellow blanket, and two folded towels.

3 Bedrooms Unit with Shared Bathroom

  • Garden view
  • 35 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Avarua, a neighborhood in Rarotonga, Wellesley Hotel Rarotonga is near the airport and near the beach. Wreck of the Matai and Rarotonga Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Punanga Nui Market and Beachcomber Pearl Market. Sir Geoffrey Henry National Culture Centre and Highland Paradise Cultural Centre are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Rarotonga travel guide
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Puoromea Road 49A 2B, Avarua, Rarotonga

What's nearby

  • Colorful beach huts with a sign for 'Rito Coconuts'.
    Punanga Nui Market
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A wooden boat with a pointed bow and a flat stern, featuring a central mast and two side oars.
    Cook Islands Library and Museum
    15 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • A stone building with arched windows, a white cross, and a graveyard with white headstones.
    Cook Island Christian Church
    15 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • A mural with a woman reading a book, tropical flowers, a parrot, a boat, and a volcano.
    Cook Islands National Museum
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • A display of gold necklaces with pearl-like pendants.
    Beachcomber Pearl Market
    2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • VIBE
    5 min drive
  • Kai & Co
    9 min walk
  • Trader Jacks Bar & Grill
    8 min walk
  • Anchorage
    7 min drive
  • BJ's Tapas Bar
    10 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle on request
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Lazy Trout

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

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 front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 17 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Wellesley Hotel Rarotonga have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Wellesley Hotel Rarotonga 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 Wellesley Hotel Rarotonga?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Wellesley Hotel Rarotonga?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Wellesley Hotel Rarotonga provide a shuttle to the airport?

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

Where is Wellesley Hotel Rarotonga located?

Located in Avarua, this bed & breakfast is within a 15-minute walk of Punanga Nui Market, Beachcomber Gallery, and Cook Island Christian Church. Para O Tane Palace and Cook Islands Library and Museum are also within 15 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

Wellesley Hotel Rarotonga Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

10

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect welcome to Rarotonga

Great place, very clean, close to town. Great for an airport-connection before exploring the island. Fantastic breakfast. Shared bathroom might be an issue for some.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff here is AMAZING! Friendly as can be and super helpful with ideas on what to do and where to go! I would highly recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and facilities. Great location if you want to stay in Avarua
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable & convenient stay in Avarua, Raratonga

Our one-night stay was very comfortable. Our downstairs room was spacious and we had exclusive use of the bathroom. The communal lounge area was also very comfortable. Thibault met us at the airport and was very helpful with information and checking in. The staff were friendly. Breakfast was excellent. We had a very nice lunch at the Lazy Trout restaurant attached to the hotel. The hotel is located less than10 minutes walk from the bus stop at Cook's Corner and other areas, such as the markets and Trader Jack's were also within walking distance. We were also transferred back to the airport next day.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic quiet accommodation in business district of Avarua. The manager is very good and the chef is amazing! Clean and today premises with great amenities. Will definitely stay again. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
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6/10 Okay

Mary Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A little far from the road hotel in Rarotonga

I moved to this hotel after being dissatisfied with an alternative accommodation I had on the island through AirBnb. This place was available at last minute notice and quiet. It has a nice pool with outside/indoor eating area but rarely busy. This place is a bit further from the road but doable if you have a car. My room was nice and clean. Downside: there were ants in my room. They got into my luggage. I didn't have food in it. I had to clean out my luggage a few times during my stay. The breakfast food was good. I had the fruit platter and eggs with toast which was included in my hotel stay. There seems to be a lot of workers around. The wifi code only works if you are in their lobby but it quickly expired as there was only 250mb per day. Cook Islands is really expensive for wifi and cell service. None of the accommodations or places you go to offer complimentary wifi.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic place

This was my second stay here. As soon as I realized I was returning I booked my room. The service was amazing as was the food. Bed was comfortable and clean. Next time I’m in Raro I’ll be back
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worthy to stay

Sweet boutique hotel, very new with a cozy living room. The staffs are so friendly and helpful. Nice choice in Raro!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convenient hotel, close to town

We chose the Wellesley Hotel to overnight on our arrival at Rarotonga due to our very late arrival at 1.30am and its close proximity to the airport. Chibault greeted us at the airport and could not have been nicer or more helpful. This same man drove half way around the island to our new hotel a few days later to deliver us something we had left in roon. That's service! We had an excellent breakfast in a pleasant setting overlooking the large swimming pool and garden. Our room was very modern, comfortable and well appointed although no airconditioning. That said, we were not too hot and there were numerous windows on three sides and good breeze. The only real negative was the noise - not the fault of the hotel but Rarotonga is overrun with free ranging dogs and roosters and boy do they make a racket. But other than that, the Wellesley suited our short stay needs very well. Good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
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8/10 Good

Linsylou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Business not pleasure

Beautifully dressed hotel. Would call it a bed and breakfast rather than hotel. More staff than guests. Would recommend for business persons on overnight stays rather than couples/family's. Noisy due to cockerels and music from adjoining properties. Bedroom fan was neither use nor ornament. One window had no curtain so very light early morning. We shared a bathroom which we knew before hand, but didn't realize how uncomfortable this would be. Inconvenient moving toiletries twice a day. Felt more like sharing a house with the staff than being in a hotel. Excellent food, but inconvenient food opening times for us. Quite an unusual set up in general, but would recommend for business travellers for the odd night due to inclusive breakfast, airport transfers and location. The staff want to please, but only if it's convenient which again seems a little strange!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

nice hotel

Enjoyed the stay, staff was very helpful. Close to market and beach. Very close to bus stop too
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely small hotel at the back of town.

Very quiet position. Room and shared bathroom well appointed and extremely clean. Manager extremely helpful. Beautiful large swimming pool to cool down in. Cafe closed for Christmas so can't comment on that.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Ram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

nice pool and friendly stuff.

awesome place to relax and friendly staff and great food too. it was 3 great day of chilling.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
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10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018