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Reviews of Makayla Palms This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

Rarotonga, Titikaveka, 0000 Rarotonga, Cook Islands

#19 of 128 hotels in Rarotonga

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 130 hotel reviews

9.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.8

  • Comfort

    9.7

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.5

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    9.4

  • Free Wifi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: January 7, 2025

    9.0
    It was very nice experience of Polynesia. We really enjoyed our time on Rarotonga.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 8 nights

    Men's flippers were small - 41/42

    Lagoon at Makayla is really good for snorkeling. we spotted turtles twice nearby. There is a nice hotel's restaurant is a short walk. Car rental is in the next property. There are a small shop nearby, the closest larger one is at 3km. Personnel was really nice and welcoming. Free wi-fi, good signal. Netflix provided.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 15, 2024

    10
    Beautiful, peaceful, magical, we will be back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    On the beach -best location , helpful management, beautiful surroundings & unit equipped with everything you need including WiFi!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 1, 2024

    9.0
    Awesome accomodation close to beach set up with everything you need
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was fantastic, clean and modern, set up with everything you needed, right by an awesome beach, filtered water and free wifi, snorkeling gear and kayaks, air conditioning etc

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: October 24, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Studio
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Clean, well appointed and close to the beach.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 20, 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful location, great villa. Well equipped. Comfy bed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Studio
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The WiFi was very hit and miss. Which was a shame as we needed it for our kids to be able to reach us. Apparently it is due to having issues with starlink due to cloud cover etc.

    The location was perfect. Great villa, had everything we needed.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 16, 2024

    10
    Very well appointed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very comfortable and well located

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 16, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Superior Studio
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Everything, Imai the Manageress was awesome and very helpful

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: September 25, 2024

    9.0
    Great spot to stay
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Loved the location and access to the beach. Our unit was very well presented and had everything we needed, lovely outdoor area and compared well to the photos. Staff were friendly and helpful. Would happily recommend and would stay again.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 21, 2024

    9.0
    Relaxing holiday in Paradise
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 11 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The mattress and pillows were not comfortable for us unfortunately., to hard. And we would love to view the beach from our accommodation, but it was just a one minute walk and very private.

    The location, beach is paradise and beautiful house and gardens. Staff were fantastic, thank you.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 18, 2024

    10
    Makayla palms is truly magical with their perfect villas, 10 out of 10 location, amazing and friendly team. I would book
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Studio
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Absolutely nothing

    This was my first holiday overseas and staying at makayla palms made it so much more enjoyable. Honestly if you are contemplating makayla palms, don’t because not only was the villa fully equipped, super tidy and clean, has beach access like the beach is literally 10 metres to your villa doorstep, but the manager imai out did herself with her service. She made us feel safe and was the most friendly and welcoming of hosts I’ve ever experienced. I want to tell you to book it because it was the best experience but I also want to be selfish and tell you not to in case you book it when I want to go next hehehe. All jokes aside makayla palms has my tick of approval and when you stay there it will have yours too.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 15, 2024

    8.0
    Very clean and comfortable, top location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wifi issues most days

    Superb location, terrific snorkeling straight out the front and wonderful hosts

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 2, 2024

    10
    Wonderful three days in Paradise
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing

    Beautifully presented and well-equipped 2-bedroom villa a few steps from the beach

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: September 1, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Studio
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Perfect location, plenty of food options near by. Had fantastic water pressure which was amazing 😂 comfy beds

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: July 31, 2024

    10
    You will not regret your stay with Mikayla Palms 10/10
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 9 nights

    There wasn't anything I didn't like but the internet wasn't the greatest but we managed and in the end it was a good thing meaning we had to RELAX not check emails if social media :)

    Kia orana, absolutely wonderful stay at Mikayla Palms. The bedrooms were generous in size with air con in each room and plenty of wardrobe space and comfortable beds. The open plan lounge, dining and kitchen meant we could stay connected while in different spaces. There were two doors from this area that led on to the cover outdoor entertainment area with outdoor dining, lounging and BBQ area, creating. GREAT entertainment area when we had extra people over. We also had a carport at the front of our villa, laundry facilities and a second toilet (handy with 5 adults). The villas also had a large bin of flippers, snorkels and mask for our us as well as life jackets, aqua shoes and kayaks BONUS! The Kitchen was well resourced and we had everything we needed to cook our meals and when we had extra whanau over the hosts were more than accomodating with extra cutlery and plates etc. Our hosts, the manager, gardeners and clean were ABSOLUTELY AMAZING, so helpful and accommodating. and Titikaveka lagoon it right there with the best snorkelling on the island hands down.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 20, 2024

    10
    We love the beach and the quietness of people on the beach and we feel very comfortable in the villa.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Studio
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We love the location, and the privacy of the villa. Plus the barbie.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 13, 2024

    10
    Great communication from staff and the unit had all the amenities we needed for our stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beach only 100m from accomodation

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 12, 2024

    10
    A wonderful holiday villa.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Studio
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Nothing. Everything was perfect.

    The villa was very handy to the beach, just down the path. There was everything you could want in a self-contained holiday villa. Additionally they offered snorkel and flippers to use as well as a library of books plus board games. There were outdoor chairs and table as well as loungers to relax on. The room was tastefully decorated and the furniture was comfortable. Jade was a wonderful host and was very helpful if we needed anything. We would definitely recommend Makayla Villas to anyone visiting Rarotonga.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 7, 2024

    10
    Bliss
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Studio
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Clean, everything u need in the room, even had a sewing kit, modern and light. Lovely friendly helpful staff, really private, close to the beach, good snorkeling spot and safe swimming,

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 5, 2024

    10
    This is the place u need
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Absolutely brilliant everything we needed and more

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: July 4, 2024

    10
    Perfect villa close to the beautiful beach!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beautiful property with everything you need to be comfortable. The loungers, kayaks and snorkel gear were great. The proximity to the beach was perfect.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: June 30, 2024

    8.0
    Really wonderful!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I know it temporary but there was some construction work across the road. It won't last long and you couldn't hear it from the beach at all. They might need to think about replacing the mattresses, as they were a but too.soft.

    The location is superb. You just walk out onto a near empty pristine beach. The best snorkling on the island. The studio is large has everything you need for a very comfortable stay. Good snorkling equipment too, and guest kayaks and sun loungers. There is a tiny shop and some good resturant in easy walking distance. I'd recommend the cafe in the Nui Gardens.and Charlie's. Personally I loved all the chickens running around. And they supply ear plugs if you don't won't to hear the rosters. They are everywhere on the island. Big covered veranda for relaxing and meals. The Internet wasn't great but worked which was appreciated.There are books and DVDs if you want. A really nice place to stay.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 27, 2024

    9.0
    Outstanding service
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Internet issues however the manager kept in contact and owner even bought us a sim card, above and beyond!

    The owners and manager were amazing, such lovely, kind and generous people !! They went out of their way to make our stay enjoyable.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 23, 2024

    9.0
    We really liked this place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Studio
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Really close to the beach. Private

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 13, 2024

    10
    Come here once, you will want to stay here again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Studio
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Everything you need is there: private beach, snorkelling gears, kayaks, comfortable and clean room, good shower facilities, most importantly the staff members are very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in June 2024

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