Palm Grove
Palm Grove
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Set on 5 acres of private beach and tropical gardens in Vaima, Palm Grove features free kayaking and snorkelling equipment. A private balcony or patio with ocean or garden views is standard in all rooms. The air-conditioned rooms include a kitchen with a gas stove-top, a microwave and a refrigerator/freezer. Each room is decorated in bright colours, and features a flat-screen TV and a stereo with an iPod dock. Palm Grove is set alongside one of the most popular beaches in Rarotonga and is within 5 minutes’ drive of several other beaches, including Muri Beach, Aro'a Beach and Puaikura Beach. Rarotonga Airport, the main township of Avarua, and the National Museum of the Cook Islands are all within 15 minutes' drive. Guests can enjoy a swim in the onsite swimming pool and a casual meal in the BBQ area. The tour desk can arrange day trips and car rental. Free parking is available on site. Overlooking the gardens, The Yellow Hibiscus Restaurant offers indoor and outdoor dining. It is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- 2 swimming pools
- Airport shuttle
- WiFi
- Beachfront
- Family rooms
- Free parking
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Private beach area
- Breakfast
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Room type | Number of guests | |
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1 extra-large double bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed or 2 single beds | ||
Bedroom 1 extra-large double bed Living room 1 sofa bed | ||
Bedroom 1 1 extra-large double bed Bedroom 2 1 extra-large double bed Bedroom 3 2 single beds | ||
Bedroom 1 2 single beds Bedroom 2 1 extra-large double bed | ||
Bedroom 1 1 extra-large double bed Bedroom 2 1 extra-large double bed Bedroom 3 1 extra-large double bed |
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Margaret
United Kingdom
“A beautiful location. We have visited Palm Grove six times over the last 20 years & it’s one of the best on the island. Quiet & picturesque with a fabulous private beach just across the road. Staff are friendly & helpful & the Yellow Hibiscus...” - Derek
New Zealand
“Great location handy restaurant/bar, very child friendly” - Craig
United Kingdom
“Great location, lovely staff with a nice restaurant. The fish curry was excellent!” - Jenny
New Zealand
“Friendly, nice staff with the private beach front.” - Ross
United Kingdom
“Garden rooms were attractively spaced around the pool, well furnished and a short walk to the white sand beach. Useful restaurant for lunch and dinner. Staff were cheerful, fun and very helpful. Great laundry and library on site” - Judi
Australia
“Gorgeous location. Good breakfast and friendly staff” - Kaylanni
New Zealand
“The facility was super clean! We had the garden view eoom and it was just perfect! Pretty mu h the size of a single house. The room is not dated, it was very modern, clean and comfortable. Room service everyday with amazing cleaners who are...” - Lexi
New Zealand
“Warm, welcoming & friendly atmosphere. Quiet, relaxing place. Beautiful beach & crystal clear waters. Awesome snorkelling” - Peter
New Zealand
“Our Villa was absolute beach front . Breakfast was great. Location was excellent.” - Nadine
Austria
“Facilities, beach side, own porch ... well, erverything”
Property surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- The Yellow Hibiscus
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly
Resort facilities of Palm GroveGreat facilities! Review score, 8.8
Most popular facilities
- 2 swimming pools
- Airport shuttle
- WiFi
- Beachfront
- Family rooms
- Free parking
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Private beach area
- Breakfast
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
View
- View
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Outdoor dining area
- Sun terrace
- Private beach area
- BBQ facilities
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Dining table
- Toaster
- Stovetop
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
Activities
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Live music/performance
- Happy hour
- Themed dinner nightsAdditional charge
- Beach
- Evening entertainment
- Water sport facilities on site
- Snorkelling
- Canoeing
Living Area
- Dining area
- Sofa
- Seating Area
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
Food & Drink
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetWiFi is available in public areas and costs NZD 5 per 24 hours.
ParkingFree private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
- Accessible parking
Reception services
- Invoice provided
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
Entertainment and family services
- Board games/puzzles
- Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business facilities
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
General
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Wake-up service
- Private entrance
- Car hire
- Laptop safe
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wake up service/Alarm clock
- Room service
Accessibility
- Entire unit located on ground floor
2 swimming pools
Pool 1 - outdoorFree!
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
- Swimming pool toys
- Pool/beach towels
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
Pool 2 - outdoor (kids)Free!
- Open all year
- Suitable for kids
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
- Swimming pool toys
- Pool/beach towels
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
- Kids' pool
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
- English
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and 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 and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.


The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Please note that Palm Grove does not accept payments with American Express credit cards.