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Rarotonga, Titikaveka, 0000 Rarotonga, Cook Islands

#19 of 129 hotels in Rarotonga

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Review Score

Based on 130 hotel reviews

9.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.8

  • Comfort

    9.7

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.5

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.4

  • Free Wifi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: March 22, 2023

    10
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We stayed at Makayla Palms for 8 days in Feb.23..It was a great holiday.Makayla Palms are modern,clean,well appointed Villas,set in tropical gardens, with about 40 steps to what we regarded as the best swimming beach on the island..We certainly will be back.Thankyou to hosts Jade and Ben

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: March 11, 2023

    10
    Perfection.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Studio
    • Stayed 9 nights

    The villa was a perfect home away from home. Everything had been thought of down to cheese knives in the kitchen and an extension cord for gadgets. Kayaks, snorkelling gear, reef shoes … all provided at no extra cost. The villa was welcoming and incredibly clean; the hosts were accessible and accommodating.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 11, 2023

    10
    Wonderful place to stay!!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing!!

    Great location and good snorkeling!! They had everything that you would want in the Villa.Even had a weber BBQ!! Ben was great, and Grace did a great job around the villas. Would definitely recommend this place and we will be back next year!!!!

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: February 20, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Studio
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Beautiful, peaceful location, a very short stroll to a white sandy beach with amazing snorkelling. Hosts Jade and Ben were lovely and friendly and went out of their way to make us feel welcome. Self contained villas have everything you need for a perfect holiday with a lush and well maintained tropical garden setting. A short walk along the beach to some amazing eateries for lunch/dinner/cocktails. We miss our short stay in Rarotonga already and can't wait to return.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: January 15, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Loved everything about this accomodation

    Lovely villa with everything you need, beautiful gardens and the most amazing snorkeling just down the very short path to the beach. Staff very friendly also. Will definitely be back!

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: December 22, 2022

    10
    Very clean and modern apartment, located on one of the nicest beaches in Rarotonga
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Studio
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    nothing - Makayla Palms is perfect.

    For the traveller that is looking for the relaxed lifestyle away from the resorts. this is for you. 30m walk down a private palm tree lined path puts you on one of the nicest beaches in Rarotonga! Snorkel or kayak straight of the beach in crystal clear water.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: December 18, 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lovely villa in a great location.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: November 30, 2022

    10
    perfect :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Studio
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    home away from home

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: November 15, 2022

    9.0
    Very relaxing and enjoyable stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 14 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing at all.

    Our hosts Jade and Ben Grace at reception All extremely helpful. Bright and airey villa. Very short stroll to the lagoon.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: November 5, 2022

    10
    amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    great location & had everything you need. amazing experience with tge best facilities

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: October 27, 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 7 nights

    We staying in the 2 bedroom. Fantastic property with all the mod cons, very comfy beds. Situated on the best beach on the island I believe. Very private and the staff were lovely and helpful. Would love to return one day.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: October 21, 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Great location, beautiful spot, wonderful and clean villas. The gardens are absolutely beautiful, it's a tiny distance to the best beach and there are gentle breezes. Absolutely fantastic set up for families - with outdoor showers, kayaks, snorkeling gear and loads of washing lines for hanging up wet gear. Our family of four with the grandparents in the villa next door had the best family holiday ever. There are vigorous roosters and dogs everywhere on Rarotonga, so take your ear plugs (some are provided in the villas).

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 19, 2022

    10
    The perfect place to stay in Raro.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Studio
    • Stayed 6 nights

    The ringing of the bell on Sunday morning (unavoidable, as Rarotonga loves Jesus). So next time I'll make sure to wear ear plugs on Saturday night.

    My Fiance and I stayed at Makayla Palms, it was our first time to Rarotonga, and to the Pacific Islands. We wanted to be close to Muri, but also close to the fruits of raro too. This accommodation was honestly amazing, the value for comfort, size and everything! Even small spreads and freezer packs were there for us when we got there. The staff were extremely professional. It was an amazing time, thank you to the staff and Makayla Palms. We'll definitely be back here! <3

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: October 2, 2022

    10
    Enjoyed our stay at Makayla Palms. Great location, not to far of a drive to Muri a beach. Villa was spacious and clean,
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nice and clean. Was very quiet and felt like we had the beach to ourselves everyday

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: October 1, 2022

    9.0
    Relaxing and helpful, kind and friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Superior Studio
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    it was a studio and there were 2 of us

    close to beautiful beach and best supermarket. self catering

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: September 18, 2022

    10
    A relaxing week in a beautiful spot.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 7 nights

    I can't think of anything!

    It was a fabulous set up for a family group, in a private, beautiful setting - tropical gardens, close to the beach. We had everything we needed, including snorkelling gear, reef shoes and kayaks, cooking and laundry facilities.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: September 10, 2022

    10
    Will definitely return
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Nothing really. We liked the peace and quiet.

    Just a minute to a beautiful beach. Enjoyed walks along the beach at night. Went to Charlies for happy hour and meals...25 minute walk along the beach then walked back along the road as tide was full. A magical place. Lovely hosts and having the beach at our doorstep was unbeatable. A bit further from the main town but a good supermarket close by.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: August 23, 2022

    8.0
    Enjoyable stay in Paradise
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Studio
    • Stayed 10 nights

    Woken by roosters every morning (although this happens all over the Island). We did not get a full service half way through our stay. just the bedding and towels changed. Bathroom in the 2 bedroom unit could have done with a fan or better ventilation system. Pillows were all quite firm. It would have been good to have some softer pillows available. Safes were complicated to work.

    Location was excellent, short walk to beautiful beach. Spacious rooms with fans in bedrooms and living rooms. Lovely outdoor area and good barbecue. Tastefully decorated with Island vibe! Great to have beach gear such as snorkels, beach shoes. flippers and kayaks available to use. good supply of kitchen utensils. Umbrellas also supplied for those rainy days. Use of laundry and lots of space to hang washing.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: August 21, 2022

    8.0
    we absolutely loved our stay here. Would recommend it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was in a great location but you do need a car to get around.

    Beautiful set up, loved the beach, all facilities were excellent. We loved our stay here

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: August 14, 2022

    9.0
    Fabulous villas, short stroll to stunning beach with everything you need.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Studio
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bed. I am a light sleeper and the double bed was the kind that if one person moves the whole bed moves.

    The location. The privacy. The very friendly staff. The size of the room. The patio. The sun lounges. The complimentary snorkeling gear. The ability to use the laundry. The outdoor shower. Having a shop short walk away. Easy parking. All the little extras - you don’t need to bring anything.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: July 18, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shower hot water kept coming in amd out ? Maybe low on gas

    Relaxed, near great snorkelling

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: July 11, 2022

    10
    Absolutely brilliant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Studio
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/a

    No breakfast . Loved the whole experience of the makayla palms

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: June 13, 2022

    9.0
    need transport to restaurantd and cafes but otherwise great place, so near a lovely beach with decent snorkelling and ka
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Studio
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    should’ve paid for air conditioning.

    Jade and Grace very helpful and prepared to go out of their way to help.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 6, 2022

    10
    beautiful people running a quality establishment for a home away from home on the island!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Studio
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    not much to not like. property is close to the beach, not directly on it.

    close to the beach with kayaks and snorkel gear to use, fully stocked kitchen, and an amazing and helpful team to answer questions, make bookings, and ensure your stay is amazing!

    Stayed in June 2022

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