50 Tamarind House, Avarua, Cook Islands
#4 of 7 hotels in Avarua
Guests' ChoiceBased on 28 apartment reviews
8.8Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.6
Location
9.6
Facilities
8.8
Staff
9.3
Value for money
9.0
Free WiFi
3.1
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Reviewed: 5 December 2024
Elizabeth
AustraliaProximity to Avarua. View, ammenities, full size kitchen
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 8 November 2024
Kira
New ZealandThankyou Sue for sharing your cottage with us. We had a family of 5 Adults. Sue was very helpful and made sure we had everything we needed and that we were comfortable .Will certainly look at staying at this accommodation when next in Rarotonga if its available. Close to town centre and airport .
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 17 October 2024
Ivapene
AustraliaNeeded to get out to the balcony to get the free wifi.
Location was perfect. Hosts very helpful, welcoming & responsive.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 16 October 2024
Philip
New Zealandlocation was excellent could not be better
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 11 September 2024
Lotte
New ZealandGreat communication with the host
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 3 September 2024
Myrene
New ZealandA little noise from the restaurant but not too bad.
It’s location, the view of the sea, and proximity to Tamarind Restaurant. Also very spacious with lots of covered deck space.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 14 June 2024
Katty
New ZealandJust the driveway bit, it was really awkward pulling in especially with the washing like right in the front there
Very spacious, beds were really comfortable apart from the one with the wheels that kept rolling about but still comfy as. Had all the features a home could need. Nice that there was a bar/restaurant right next door. Loved waking up to the sound of the waves crashing in the early mornings, the sun shining in the back yard too. Definitely recommend this little cottage.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 14 June 2024
Rob
New ZealandGreat place to chill out after a day of chilling out. Clean comfortable and had all the amenities I needed for a short stay.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 16 November 2023
Tayarni
New ZealandWater pressure was not great in shower as only thing we didn’t love
Really central location, perfect spot hidden away and had everything we needed
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 20 May 2023
Moya
AustraliaGreat location view of sea
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 16 March 2023
Angela
New ZealandEverything, such a beautiful spot. Cosy house, amazing
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 6 November 2022
Yingyu
United StatesThe host are doing a great job to make the guests comfortable and happy. I think they are doing their best to create a nice experience for the guests. We are happy with our stay.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 30 September 2022
Rex
New ZealandNothing.... except maybe that we couldn't stay longer 😊
Great location, got to watch whales from the deck. Handy location and great restaurant next door. Had everything you needed and hosts were very approachable if there were any issues.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 21 September 2022
Elizabeth
New ZealandSome of the biting/stinging mossies/ants - however all dealt with and no problem after that.
Closeness to water, and if we had any queries or questions Sue was there to help.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 20 September 2022
Tammy
New ZealandWe weren't prepared for Rarotongan mosquitos! They are silent unlike NZ mosquitos. Make sure to have repellent with you! Not our hosts nor the property's fault!!
The location was fantastic. The property is comfortable and well stocked. The view from the Beachfront Cottage was phenomenal. The hosts provided helpful guidance about staying in Rarotonga before we arrived, and were accommodating to our needs. We would happily stay here again and recommend it to others.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 15 September 2022
Peter
AustraliaThe only real seating area was outside on the patio. As it rained a lot of the time I was there this was a problem.
A good room for one or two people.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 17 August 2022
Nelum
New ZealandNothing really I did not like.
Beautiful view, friendly host, close to many facilities, well furnished, spacious, well equipped, comfy beds, very private, easy living, quiet, very close to the sea. Tamarind cottage is an ideal place for a relaxing holiday. It is very central to town and the airport (although it is nice to have a car) and next door to a beautiful Restaurant with excellent food. The cottage is spacious, well furnished with 2 large decks, the front one looking over a private tropical garden and the view of the sea! The kitchen is fully equipped with a gas/oven cooker and microwave and all the cutlery and crockery and more. In the bathroom plenty of towels, soap and even shampoo. They gave us a change of linen and lots of clean towels also for the beach. There is a barbeque and a washing line. It was 3 of us , for 11 days and having 2 bedroom and 2 bathrooms was what we were looking for. Having a washing machine was a plus. The beds are vey comfy, the master bedroom has a king size bed ;you can see and ear the sea from the bedroom. The landlady is very helpful and made sure we had all we needed and answer all our questions. She is friendly and there if you need her. The communication we had before going there was also very good. I would definitely recommend Tamarind Cottage and will love to return!
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 15 July 2022
Sandy
New ZealandThere was nothing not to like.
The location was perfect. The view was magnificent and the house was lovely.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 26 September 2024
Clarke
Australialouvers could do with a good clean.back verandah could do with an up grade. food scrap bucket in the kitchen was rusty, need replacing. no where to hang tea towel.
good access to beach, bathroom facilities adequate.close to town.transport available.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 2 July 2024
Siobhan
New ZealandWasn’t clean when we arrived, had issues with washing machine, lots of geckos, ants, and mice coming in and out.
The location, the bed was comfortable, nice outside area/deck. She was very helpful and responsive, and did a good job trying to resolve the issues.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 14 December 2023
Eliana311000
GermanyExtremely noisy place, right next to circlar road. Moscitos were a plague.
The owner is very friendly and provides support
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 13 April 2023
Anonymous
New Zealandquiet and private. close to beach and main town
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 4 April 2025
Tufah
Solomon IslandsThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Ines
AustraliaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in May 2024
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