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Reviews of Are Tamareni 2BR Beach Cottage or River Studio

50 Tamarind House, Avarua, Cook Islands

#4 of 7 hotels in Avarua

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 28 apartment reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    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: December 5, 2024

    8.0
    Went to Rarotonga for a sporting event ( Vaka Eiva) and this accommodation was an ideal location for the event. Could sh
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 11 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Proximity to Avarua. View, ammenities, full size kitchen

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: November 8, 2024

    8.0
    Thankyou Sue for sharing your cottage with us. We had a family of 5 Adults. Sue was very helpful and
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Thankyou 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: October 17, 2024

    8.0
    Beautiful location and the studio had everything we needed for our stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Studio - Disability Access
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Needed to get out to the balcony to get the free wifi.

    Location was perfect. Hosts very helpful, welcoming & responsive.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 16, 2024

    10
    myself and my family thoroughly enjoyed our stay, and we will be back again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights

    location was excellent could not be better

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: September 11, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Studio - Disability Access
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great communication with the host

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 3, 2024

    9.0
    A perfect place to relax and enjoy Raro.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A 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: June 14, 2024

    10
    Fantastic stay, definitely coming back here
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Just 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: June 14, 2024

    10
    Clean and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Studio - Disability Access
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Great 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: November 16, 2023

    8.0
    Really lovely place, we really enjoyed our stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Studio - Disability Access
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Water 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: May 20, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Studio - Disability Access
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location view of sea

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: March 16, 2023

    10
    I will be back 👌😊
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Studio - Disability Access
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything, such a beautiful spot. Cosy house, amazing

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: November 6, 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Studio - Disability Access
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The 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: September 30, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing.... 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: September 21, 2022

    10
    Fantastic, marvellous and just what the doctor ordered.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Studio - Disability Access
    • Stayed 14 nights

    Some 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: September 20, 2022

    9.0
    A+ for Accommodation A+ for Location A+ for Hosts
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights

    We 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: September 15, 2022

    8.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Studio - Disability Access
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The 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: August 17, 2022

    9.0
    Quite idyllic , home from home cottage overlooking the sea.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 11 nights

    Nothing 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: July 15, 2022

    10
    Raro Heaven
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was nothing not to like.

    The location was perfect. The view was magnificent and the house was lovely.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: September 26, 2024

    7.0
    Would come again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Studio - Disability Access
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    louvers 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: July 2, 2024

    6.0
    Accomodation was adequate considering price but had a few issues.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Studio - Disability Access
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wasn’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: December 14, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Studio - Disability Access
    • Stayed 8 nights

    Extremely noisy place, right next to circlar road. Moscitos were a plague.

    The owner is very friendly and provides support

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: April 13, 2023

    8.0
    Loved it! Thanks Pasha ☺️
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Studio - Disability Access
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    quiet and private. close to beach and main town

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 4, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Studio - Disability Access
    • Stayed 7 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: May 16, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Queen Studio - Disability Access
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in May 2024

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