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Tropical Sands

3.0 of 5
Main Ring Road | East side of the island, Avarua, Cook Islands
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Des Moines, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013

The Tropical Sands were so peaceful and quite that we just loved every minute of it. The kitchen was fully furnished and the bed was comfortable. The owners Rudy and Kanoi were very helpful and friendly. Rudy even took us into town to rent a scooter and drove us around a bit explaining some of the local customs and places... More

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Seattle, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2013

The Tropical Sands is a wonderful place to stay. We found the owners to be delightful and welcoming. The location is very quiet and relaxing with beautiful beaches and cute Unga (hermit crabs). The beach bungalows are spacious and we loved having a kitchen. We would highly recommend to others. The only thing to note that it is quite a... More

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Barwon Heads, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2013

Exactly what we were looking for and so much more was delivered when staying with Rudy and Kanoe at Tropical Sands. If you are looking for a family friendly, budget friendly, authentic island feel accommodation right on the very private beach then look no further. only 4 bungalows on the property, our children were free to roam and explore the... More

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California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2013

I stayed here for two nights after staying a week somewhere else. This place is perfect. I stayed in the ocean facing bungalow. Has a large balcony, BBQ available, coffee, tea, cereal, milk in the kitchen upon arrival. I would stay here again in a heartbeat.

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Brighton, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 November 2012

We found tropical sands out of pure luck as were booking last minute through expedia. We stayed for three weeks and had such a fabulous time there. It is conveniently located - although no where is very far on this tiny island. Rudi and Kanoi could not have been more welcoming, friendly and helpful. We had everything we needed in... More

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Northampton
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2012

These are lovely apartments by the sea especially if you are looking for value for money and peace and quiet. Situated by the sea - the beach is rocky and the sea deep blue which is quite a nice change from the rest of the Island and great if you want to go crab hunting, look out to sea or... More

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Auckland Central, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

Thank you Rudi and Kanoi for such a wonderful pleasant, spacious bungalows of paradise... Kanoi, such an amazing woman. Loved every moment staying here with families. Will definitely come back again for sure. So relaxing and comfortable. Amazing Craft shop. Best bungalows in Raro...........................

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Cairns, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012 via mobile

Thank you to our amazing hosts, Rudy & Kanoe for such friendly & welcoming hospitality and making our stay an amazing experience. The accommodation is extremely comfortable & affordable with bungalows right on the beach, all the inclusions you would need and a very quick trip into town by bus or hire car. We'll definitely be back again :-)

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Auckland Region, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012

I'm a travel agent myself, and therefore always looking for the best places to stay. This is the best place to stay on Rarotonga if you don't mind that the beach in front of it is not good. Accommodation is very tasteful and Heidi and Rudy make you feel very welcome. We bought 3 paintings form Heidi, I wished we... More

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Lahaina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2011

This is the perfect get away right on the beach. Muri Lagoon is just a 5 minute bike ride away. The owners are great and the price is good especially compared to other accomodations in the area. This is not a frilly 5 star hotel. This a propertu with 3 quaint beach bungalows and it met our needs perfectly. I... More

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Address: Main Ring Road | East side of the island, Avarua, Cook Islands
Region: Cook Islands > Southern Cook Islands > Rarotonga > Avarua
Hotel Style:
Ranked #3 of 8 Speciality lodging in Avarua
Price range (per night): RM349 - 404
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
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