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<h2>Beachfront Location</h2> Herons Reef Holiday Apartments in Rarotonga offers a private beach area and direct beachfront access. Guests can relax on the sun terrace or in the lush garden, enjoying sea views and a serene environment. <h2>Comfortable Accommodation</h2> Each apartment features a terrace, balcony, kitchenette, and private bathroom. Additional amenities include air-conditioning, a washing machine, and free WiFi, ensuring a comfortable stay. <h2>Leisure Facilities</h2> The property provides an outdoor fireplace, outdoor seating area, picnic spots, and barbecue facilities. Free on-site private parking is available, along with paid shuttle services. <h2>Nearby Attractions</h2> Avarua Beach is a 13-minute walk away, while Albertos lies 5 km from the apartments. Rarotonga International Airport is 8 km distant, and scuba diving opportunities are available in the surroundings.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.3

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Johanna
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The Apartment is right at the Beach and it’s pretty quiet there. You can watch the Sunset all alone. You can reach the City Centre in 5-10 Minutes with a Scooter. Sue was such a nice Host and her dogs are very lovely!
  • Katie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This was the perfect stay on Raro! Sue is an exceptional host and has a lovely property with a beautiful garden overlooking the ocean. Everything is clean, fresh fruit is given, even coconut in the garden! The room was spacious, comfortable and...
  • Sarah
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Stunning beach out the back of the property. Had everything we needed and the hosts were lovely and really quick to answer any questions.
  • Revell
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great customer service, beautiful spot. Was good to be away from the hustle and bustle.
  • Ellan
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very comfortable and felt very homely, on arrival the place was presented beautifully and our experience was so great. Sue was a wonderful host, we had plenty of privacy and she was so lovely to talk with, great hospitality.
  • Marnie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Loved the island style, simple relaxing and comfortable. Best sleeps ever, very comfy bed and with everything in one room and plenty of space, easy living. Lovely little spot, and access to a perfect private spot on the beach to watch the whales....
  • Nikola
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    Absolutely amazing accommodation! It was spotless clean, had everything you might need. All the kitchen equipment. Very comfortable and large studio with a nice bathroom and super hot shower. The terrace with a mountain view was amazing and had...
  • Sara
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful views and great staff. Beach at night is a absolute must
  • Patricia
    Niue Niue
    Watching the sunrise and sunset from the deck, great location, close to shops and beaches. very helpful owner
  • Renee
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We loved everything! The veranda that over looks the beautiful gardens and leads to your own private beach, the sound of the ocean and the gorgeous view, visits from the friendly animals, and Sue was awesome so thoughtful and made us feel at home...

Hosted by Sue & Robbie Brown & Pasha Carruthers

9.8
9.8
Host review score
Host review score
Sue & Robbie Brown & Pasha Carruthers
Heron's Reef Holiday Apartments are unbeatable value for money, with a convenient location, clean and well-furnished on a beachside property. The lagoon and beach are too shallow for swimming, & rocky, but the area overlooking the ocean is secluded and perfect for relaxing and watching the waves break on the reef. The Bougainvillea Studio and the Ferns one-bedroom face the mountain, and the Coral Beach and Reef View studios overlook the lagoon. There is NO free wifi due to the high costs of internet services on island- but there are two hotspots from the on-island providers Bluesky and Zenbu and you can buy vouchers online (Zenbu) or from several shops (Bluesky) around the island.
We are off-site, with no reception on arrival, and transfers are provided by an independent company. We are mostly busy working in our restaurants around the island, where you are eligible for a 10% discount off meals. But we will make an effort to meet you and respond to any queries you may have by phone.
There are night markets four days a week, and a day market in town on Saturdays. There are lots of restaurants and beaches a five minute drive away. There are local stores for break, milk and essentials just a few minutes walk from the property. The beach is fairly rocky,great for sandcastles and beachcombing, but Muri beach for swimming and water sports is 5 minutes drive away. The area is very safe, secluded, but for family holidays with small children possibly Muri Beach, Arorangi or Titkaveka would be the best choice as there are no hotels and entertainment within wlaking distance.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Herons Reef Holiday Apartments
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities

  • Airport shuttle
  • WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Private beach area

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and charges are applicable.

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Mosquito net
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Private beach area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Wellness

  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Food & Drink

  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge

Activities

  • Bingo
    Off-site
  • Aerobics
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
    Off-site
  • Live music/performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Beach
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Snorkelling
    Off-site
  • Squash
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Off-site

Outdoor & View

  • Garden view
  • View

Building characteristics

  • Private apartment in building

Transport

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Miscellaneous

  • Adults only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
Herons Reef Holiday Apartments takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
NZD 25 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardMaestroCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that this property does not accept payments with American Express credit card.

This property can accommodate children over the age of 7.

Transfers are available to and from Rarotonga Airport. These are charged $30 for one person $50 for two, each way.. Please inform Herons Reef Holiday Apartments in advance if you want to use this service, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that there are no on-site managers and there is no on-site reception, therefore, please let the property know your expected time of arrival at least 24 hours prior to arrival to arrange key collection, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please inform Herons Reef Holiday Apartments in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Herons Reef Holiday Apartments