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Set on 5 acres of private beach and tropical gardens in Vaima, Palm Grove features free kayaking and snorkelling equipment. A private balcony or patio with ocean or garden views is standard in all rooms. The air-conditioned rooms include a kitchen with a gas stove-top, a microwave and a refrigerator/freezer. Each room is decorated in bright colours, and features a flat-screen TV and a stereo with an iPod dock. Palm Grove is set alongside one of the most popular beaches in Rarotonga and is within 5 minutes’ drive of several other beaches, including Muri Beach, Aro'a Beach and Puaikura Beach. Rarotonga Airport, the main township of Avarua, and the National Museum of the Cook Islands are all within 15 minutes' drive. Guests can enjoy a swim in the onsite swimming pool and a casual meal in the BBQ area. The tour desk can arrange day trips and car rental. Free parking is available on site. Overlooking the gardens, The Yellow Hibiscus Restaurant offers indoor and outdoor dining. It is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site

Activities:

Canoeing

Snorkelling

Private beach area


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
Bedroom :
1 extra-large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 3:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.6
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ross
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    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
  • Judi
    Australia Australia
    Gorgeous location. Good breakfast and friendly staff
  • Kaylanni
    New Zealand New Zealand
    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...
  • Lexi
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Warm, welcoming & friendly atmosphere. Quiet, relaxing place. Beautiful beach & crystal clear waters. Awesome snorkelling
  • Peter
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Our Villa was absolute beach front . Breakfast was great. Location was excellent.
  • Nadine
    Austria Austria
    Facilities, beach side, own porch ... well, erverything
  • Christine
    Australia Australia
    Location close to the beach. Accommodation and staff were very helpful. Food fro. The restaurant was great.
  • Samantha
    Australia Australia
    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...
  • Sandra
    Australia Australia
    Location was great. The staff were great, especially Mama and Kitty
  • Ali
    Australia Australia
    The location, facilities, the privacy and absolutely the hospitality.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • The Yellow Hibiscus
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly

Resort facilities of Palm Grove
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • 2 swimming pools
  • Airport shuttle
  • WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Private beach area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live music/performance
  • Happy hour
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Water sport facilities on site
  • Snorkelling
  • Canoeing
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and costs NZD 5 per 24 hours.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Wake-up service
  • Private entrance
  • Car hire
  • Laptop safe
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
2 swimming pools
Pool 1 - outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Swimming pool toys
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Pool 2 - outdoor (kids)Free!
  • Open all year
  • Suitable for kids
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Swimming pool toys
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
  • Kids' pool
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:30
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot upon request
Free
2 - 5 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
6+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 80 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that Palm Grove does not accept payments with American Express credit cards.

FAQs about Palm Grove

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Check-in at Palm Grove is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The nearest beach is just 50 yards from Palm Grove. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Palm Grove may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Palm Grove is 2.6 miles from the centre of Rarotonga. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Palm Grove has 1 restaurant:

    • The Yellow Hibiscus
  • Palm Grove offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Snorkelling
    • Canoeing
    • Beachfront
    • Evening entertainment
    • Beach
    • Happy hour
    • Private beach area
    • Water sport facilities on site
    • Swimming Pool
    • Live music/performance
    • Bicycle rental
    • Themed dinner nights
  • Guests staying at Palm Grove can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet
  • Room options at Palm Grove include:

    • Bungalow
    • Studio
    • Villa
    • Holiday Home