Located within the Vaimaanga district in Rarotonga, Vaima Beachfront Apartments has air conditioning, a patio, and mountain views. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated a few steps from Vaimaanga Beach. The spacious apartment is equipped with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with sea views. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area. Additional in-room amenities include fruits. Guests can take advantage of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities. Water sports facilities is available on-site and both snorkelling and canoeing can be enjoyed within close proximity of the apartment. Arakuo Beach is 1.9 km from Vaima Beachfront Apartments, while Aroa Beach is 2.2 km away. Rarotonga International Airport is 12 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.9
Free WiFi
10
High score for Rarotonga

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sue
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Perfect location for our family group. The new outdoor area with the Sun loungers and outdoor shower was excellent. The view was great and the swimming and snorkeling right in front of the apartments was excellent. Kayaks and snorkeling gear was...
  • Carol
    Australia Australia
    Walk off the pato to the beach. Everything provided including snorkelling equipment Kayak, boat shoes, and tea, coffee.
  • Sue
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Just Amazing - planning on coming back 2025! - could not find a single thing to fault our stay - view , comfort, handy to everything - just perfect 👌🏻
  • Marie
    Australia Australia
    The view and location was exceptional. And proximity to shops and restaurants very close.
  • Nathan
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The location and apartment were absolutely perfect. The snorkeling just outside the apartment was amazing, so many beautiful fish to look at! I could not recommend this apartment more! We enjoyed having a bbq too. The host was very responsive, we...
  • Maree
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The beach was beautiful and quiet. Good for swimming.
  • B
    Belinda
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Fantastic accomodation! The weather was quite windy during our stay but the beach in front of the apartments was protected from the wind as was our balcony. This was so nice as we could still sit outside and not be wind swept away! The apartment...
  • Victoria
    Australia Australia
    Exceptional location, convenience of snorkeling from straight out the front of property was wonderful. Well appointed, comfy beds. Close to restaurants if you don’t feel like cooking in and also Wigmore’s if you need last minute supplies. Quick...
  • Zivh
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Second time staying, and it is a perfect 10 in any way you can think of. Great location, quiet, comfortable, and views to die for.
  • Kel
    Australia Australia
    Apartment was very nice. Very fresh and new. Right on a wonderful beach with great snorkeling out the front. Shop just down the road. Great location.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Ricky Short

9.7
9.7
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Ricky Short
Vaima Beachfront Apartments are four exclusive absolute beachfront self-catering apartments located in the beautiful village of Vaimaanga. They provide access to one of the best beaches in Rarotonga, on the southern tip of the island, where you can swim, snorkel, paddle and, uniquely, enjoy both peaceful sunrises and gorgeous sunsets. The apartments offer enviable and unimpeded views of the white sandy beach and aqua blue lagoon from both the living rooms and the master bedrooms. Perfect for groups travelling together, the property allows you to be close, while enjoying your own space & privacy. They are conveniently located a couple minutes' walk from a well-stocked 24/7 convenience store and neighbourhood cafes and restaurants. Each air-conditioned apartment is tastefully decorated with modern coastal accents and includes a master bedroom opening directly on to your own private patio with unobstructed beach and lagoon views, premium king bed, in-room safe, ceiling fans, television with chromecast TV for streaming, your own private barbecue, a well-equipped kitchen with everything you could need to self cater, including stove top, full size refrigerator/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and air fryer; as well as a second bedroom (with your choice of King or Twin beds), a large family bathroom and a living area with bi-fold doors opening up fully to the stunning lagoon view. Guest facilities are conveniently located on-site, including free on-site parking, WiFi, guest laundry, sun lounges, snorkelling equipment & kayaks. To balance your privacy and solitude with relaxation and convenience, in-stay servicing is provided approximately every 3 days.
Ricky Short grew up in the Cook Islands and, although he lives overseas now, his heart remains there. Vaima Beachfront Apartments were built primarily for his children, so they would always be encouraged to return to their proud Polynesian roots and culture; so care has been taken to ensure they have been built to a high standard and provide every comfort as a home away from home. The stunning apartments are situated in peaceful Vaimaanga village on Ricky's family land (in the Cook Islands land only passes through families), which means his parents, aunts and cousins are nearby neighbours. Indeed, the apartments have been a family affair from the start, with Ricky's uncle John Short, owner of the leading construction company in Rarotonga, building them, his parents, Tui and Cecelia, helping project manage the build and his cousin, Nadine, coordinating the beautiful coastal-themed internal design. And now Nooroa Short, John's wife, is the Property Manager, who you can contact for help during your stay. Ricky is delighted to be able to share the wonders of his beloved Rarotonga and the Cook Islands with guests from all over the world.
Vaima Beachfront Apartments are, uniquely for the area, located off the main road, away from street noise, but within walking distance of Wigmore's Superstore (open 24/7) and popular neighbourhood cafes and restaurants. You can step off your patio to peaceful Vaimaanga Beach and the aqua blue Rarotongan lagoon, with fantastic snorkelling (plenty of fish and the odd turtle), kayaking and swimming. Local buses run regularly both clock-wise and counter clock-wise around the island and can be hailed down on the main road right outside the property. Go Cook Islands rent cars and scooters and are located a couple of minutes away (next to Wigmore's Superstore). Wigmore's Falls, a popular local swimming hole and tourist attraction, is a gentle hike away. Muri Beach, a popular tourist destination with cafes, restaurants and activities is 8 km away (10-15 minute drive).
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Vaima Beachfront Apartments
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms

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

    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

    Kitchen

    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Tumble dryer
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator

    Bedroom

    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet

    Bathroom

    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower

    Living Area

    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Seating Area

    Media & Technology

    • Streaming service (like Netflix)
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Telephone
    • TV

    Room Amenities

    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron

    Accessibility

    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

    Outdoors

    • Outdoor furniture
    • Beachfront
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Balcony
    • Terrace
    • Garden

    Food & Drink

    • Fruits
    • Tea/Coffee maker

    Activities

    • Beach
    • Water sport facilities on site
    • Snorkelling
    • Canoeing

    Outdoor & View

    • Mountain view
    • Sea view
    • View

    Building characteristics

    • Private apartment in building

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided

    Miscellaneous

    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Safety deposit box

    Languages spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Vaima Beachfront Apartments takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 23:30
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 00:30 to 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.
    Refundable damage deposit
    A damage deposit of NZD 500 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about £216. This will be collected by PayPal. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via PayPal, subject to an inspection of the property.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 13 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

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Cards accepted at this property
    American ExpressVisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.

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

    Please inform Vaima Beachfront 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 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    A damage deposit of NZD 500 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by PayPal. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via PayPal, subject to an inspection of the property.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Vaima Beachfront Apartments