Have just returned from a wonderful holiday at Makayla Palms. Our third trip to Rarotonga, and we have found a real slice of paradise. The accommodation was first class and Rachel & John are great hosts. Rachel's cooking was a lovely treat, we will certainly be back. More

We had a very nice week with John and Rachel in april 2012....their villa's are very nice. The garden fantastic and beautifully maintained....it is even nicer than he description tells you and we found this very unusual. The island you can only enjoy and we had some fantastic food....and all that not more than 50 m away from your private... More

Thank you for a wonderful stay in paradise... so close to the beach! Wonderfully decorated villas, on gorgeous landscaped gardens. Perfect for our family! Kayaking was incredible.. and the seemingly endless supply of fresh fruit was fantastic! I highly recommend booking an Umu through Makayla Palms.. a wonderful insight into the culture, and absolutely delicious food. Thanks John and Rachel,... More

Thank you John and Rachel for the excellent accommodation, excellent customer service and excellent location. We will definitely come again. More

We have been to MP twice now and are booked in again in July and October (as we are getting married and John and Rachel are hosting our wfedding). There is one simple reason for this - we love the place ! Not only that but John and Rachel are such lovely people we have 'adopted' them. The accomodation is... More

What a holiday- our best one yet! As a travel agent, I am always on the discerning outlook for new places & great accommodation however Makalya Palms totally exceeded my expectations and then some. The perfect relaxing place to holiday (after a particularly stressful time) we will be booking again this year - if that is not some indication of... More

Overall we were very impressed by Makayla Palms. From the time we were picked up at the airport to our return there 7 days later, John went out of his way to make our stay a relaxed and comfortable one. Unfortunately Rachel was in NZ whilst we were there but we still got to enjoy the home baking and John... More

My husband and I recently stayed at Makayla Palms for our honeymoon, and we could not have been happier with our choice. It was the perfect, private, home away from home - exactly what we were looking for! After a long, red-eye flight from LAX, John greeted us with open arms (and lei's!) and whisked us off to Makayla Palms.... More

John & Rachel were amazing hosts. They could not do enough for us which was so very much appreciated. Beer & wine in the fridge, fruit, home baking - yum. Very clean & tidy accommodation. comfortable beds. Lovie, their housekeeper was always cheerful & happy to do any little extra thing for you. So close to the sandy beach &... More