Beach Bungalow Facilities
Setting The Scene
The accommodation at Rarotonga Beach Bungalows on - Rarotonga’s spectacular southern coast - sit on a wide, sandy beach. The turquoise lagoon and the coral gardens here in front our beachside accommodation offer some of the best snorkeling in the Cook Islands.
Part of the reason, besides the natural wide lagoon and overhead depth, lies in the fact that there is a marine wildlife fish reserve here called a RAUI. Since no spears or hooks are allowed in the RAUI, the colorful, tropical reef fish are big and numerous. Fish feeding is possible, especially in the mornings, at the lagoon edge in from of the deluxe beachfront bungalows.
Home Away From Home
* Each of the five (5) cozy Cook Island bungalow accommodations is a large ngutu’are (home away from home) - with 65 square meters/700 square feet of tropical living space.
These luxurious bungalow accommodation were conceptualized and built in ‘island style’. Thus, capturing the Polynesian bungalow "mana"(feeling), each unit is elevated off the ground to allow cool breezes to circulate under the tile floor. The "mana" extends also to the exterior roofs of the accommodation which are lined with coconut thatch, the interior ceilings covered with island cloth, and the woven bamboo inside walls that offer a charm of yesteryear.
Exotic wood furniture was custom designed and crafted to reflect old style island charm. Each accommodation’s interior also features framed native paintings, colorful fish tile art, and an extensive collection of outrigger canoe paddles.
Special Features
* Areca palms and white sand surround all these lovely beachfront accommodations.
* These luxurious beach accommodations also offer COMPLIMENTARY use of: kayaks, snorkeling gear, sun lounges, laundry facilities, guest library and various table games in the lounge, email access during morning office hours - 9am - 12 noon, parking, and romantic strolls along the unspoilt beach.
* An additional bonus for all clients - included in the rate at this ‘mini resort’ accommodation - is daily Tropical Breakfast (juice, cereal, toast, coffee & tea) served buffet style, in the Totara Lounge, from 8-10 am.
* A small, superb restaurant - The Paw Paw Patch Restaurant - enjoys a big reputation for serving gourmet dinners and hot breakfasts. Its location right next door - 50 feet away - to our first class accommodation is like having our own ‘in house’ food and beverage operation.
Bungalow Services
* Complimentary email service is provided in the office from 9 am-12 noon - Monday to Friday.
* Rarotonga Beach Bungalows is only one of a few in all the Cook Islands accommodations to offer full bungalow maid service 7 days a week. However, please note that this being a small accommodation with limited employees, bungalow maid service is provided only between 9 am – 1 pm daily.
Other Activities Available
* Many other activities - such as cross island nature walks with PA, boat cruises, deep sea fishing, scuba diving, jeep safaris, black pearl shopping, and farmer’s market etc are easily programmed from our beach accommodations.
* Comfortable and quiet secluded beach living is the philosophy behind the design of these tropical beach accommodations. Sandy feet, wet bums, and cool drinks are the norm for the large, wide covered decks at this beachside ‘mini resort-hotel’. Oceanside living here means kicking back on the cool deck and enjoying a good book or gazing at the ever-changing tints and hues of blue in the lagoon. Hard to beat this modern beach living in a laid back tropical village atmosphere.