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Reviews of Palm Grove 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!

Main Road , Titikaveka, Rarotonga, Cook Islands

#62 of 129 hotels in Rarotonga

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 98 hotel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: February 22, 2025

    9.0
    I’ll be back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow - Beach Front
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing to dislike

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 14, 2025

    10
    Paradise.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast could have been better. Although included in the cost of accommodation, it was rather too basic. Only white sliced bread with sometimes scones & a slice of cake. There was a choice of fruit (mostly tinned) & cereals. It was the only thing which was disappointing in an otherwise excellent place to stay.

    A beautiful location. We have visited Palm Grove six times over the last 20 years & it’s one of the best on the island. Quiet & picturesque with a fabulous private beach just across the road. Staff are friendly & helpful & the Yellow Hibiscus restaurant has lovely food with generous portions & reasonable prices.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 12, 2025

    9.0
    Had a wonderful stay .all staff and amenities 11/10
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Location was perfect for our needs

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 28, 2024

    8.0
    Great family holiday destination
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow - Beach Front
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Great location handy restaurant/bar, very child friendly

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 13, 2024

    9.0
    Great stay with super friendly staff, the free drinks on Friday evening were an added bonus
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow - Beach Front
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location, lovely staff with a nice restaurant. The fish curry was excellent!

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 15, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Friendly, nice staff with the private beach front.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 5, 2024

    9.0
    Great little resort, great beach location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wi-Fi was unreliable and expensive - Vodafone seem to practice a form of digital colonialism across the island.

    Garden rooms were attractively spaced around the pool, well furnished and a short walk to the white sand beach. Useful restaurant for lunch and dinner. Staff were cheerful, fun and very helpful. Great laundry and library on site

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: October 7, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Beach Villa
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    King beds are too soft to be comfortable. No where to put bags or items in the downstairs king room.

    Gorgeous location. Good breakfast and friendly staff

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: September 27, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Restaurant and includes breakfast

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 6, 2024

    10
    BOOK NOW! 🌺
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The facility was super clean! We had the garden view eoom and it was just perfect! Pretty mu h the size of a single house. The room is not dated, it was very modern, clean and comfortable. Room service everyday with amazing cleaners who are always happy, fast and efficient. Reception ladies are AMAZING! always greet you around the resort and we're always happy to help when needed. Restaurant on-site! Super convenient for complementary breakfast every morning and open for lunch and dinner. Happy our on a Friday,free drinks for those staying in palm grove for 1.5hours! Free entertainment also. Swimming pool in close by with bbq for everyone's use. The beach....probably the best in raro! Golden sand and beautiful turquoise water and the best spot for snorkeling. Free kayak use, deposit for snorkeling and beach equipment, returned once items are handed back. I can go on and on, i highly recommend palm grove for anyone looking at staying. We will definitely be returning.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 4, 2024

    10
    Relaxing paradise
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 11 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Can’t stay there for ever, sad

    Warm, welcoming & friendly atmosphere. Quiet, relaxing place. Beautiful beach & crystal clear waters. Awesome snorkelling

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 8, 2024

    10
    Absolute Island style relaxation!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow - Beach Front
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our Villa was absolute beach front . Breakfast was great. Location was excellent.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: May 27, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Facilities, beach side, own porch ... well, erverything

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 23, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow - Beach Front
    • Stayed 8 nights

    Breakfast was basic - wish it had more options. Warm food would have been nice and fresh fruit.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 11, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There is not much to not like!

    Location close to the beach. Accommodation and staff were very helpful. Food fro. The restaurant was great.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 9, 2024

    10
    Paradise found, we will be back!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Beach Villa
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing, it was perfect for a family of 4.

    We stayed at the Beach Villa which was right on the beach, we could just walk out the back door, slip our snorkels and fins on and see the most wonderful array of sea life 15 m out from the shore. The proximity to Wigmore’s was really convenient and the Yellow Hibiscus restaurant food and service was exceptional. We also loved our daily buffet breakfast.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 8, 2024

    8.0
    Lovely quiet place to stay, except for the roosters lol
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location was great. The staff were great, especially Mama and Kitty

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 25, 2024

    10
    Palm Grove is a piece of paradise with a really secluded feeling. the accomodation was beautiful and perfect for a coupl
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow - Beach Front
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    The location, facilities, the privacy and absolutely the hospitality.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2024

    10
    10/10 with Great snorkeling out your door
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow - Beach Front
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing. Wish we could stay longer

    Beachfront Bungalows are awesome. Arguably the best snorkeling on the island right out front . AC is very nice after a hot day.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2024

    10
    We shall come back with family and stay at Palm Grove.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was nothing to not like about the property, everything was great.

    We loved being close to the pool, close to the beach and the staff were just lovely.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 26, 2024

    10
    Stunning private location, felt the entire beach was ours alone majority of the time. Lovely staff, great restaurant, s
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow - Beach Front
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Aircon wasn’t cooling our first 2 days, just blowing as a fan so was too hot. Weekend so googled, repowered and it was perfect

    Beachfront villa. Private and fairly secluded, awesome swimming and snorkelling

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 13, 2024

    10
    Relaxing 5 nights in Rarotonga
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow - Beach Front
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was really good definitely plan to stay again at Palm Grove

    We were in a beach bungalow it had a beautiful view of the lagoon walking only a few metres every day to swim was the best, great privacy as you can’t see others while on your own balcony, plus an outside shower to rinse off, relaxing lounger on balcony, Air conditioning, great water pressure, the friendliest and helpful staff, restaurant was fabulous great food selection and loved happy hour and the band Ephraim and Rangi who sang beautiful songs I also liked the postcards stamps and postal box at the reception was so handy good selection at the complimentary breakfast and such wonderful helpful staff

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 1, 2024

    10
    The best holiday I've ever had and can not wait to go back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow - Beach Front
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Nothing. Everything at this resort was amazing.

    Everything, the location was amazing, the staff were amazing and so friendly and helpful. We can't wait to go back for another stay!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 18, 2024

    9.0
    a very relaxing holiday
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 7 nights

    we loved the simplicity of the lifestyle, the beach, and the people

    Stayed in February 2024

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