Hotels in Rutaki, Rarotonga

We loved our stay at JJ'sRetreat! Jason & Jaime are wonderful hosts. They were so friendly and easy going and shared a lot of knowledge about the island. They have a wonderful slice of paradise in Rarotonga at JJ's Retreat. The self-contained villa had everything we needed for our 10 day stay. It was very clean and tidy, the kitchen was well equipped with cooking equipment and basic cooking ingredients such as oil, salt and pepper, and a great BBQ so we could cook our own meals. Tea/coffee/milk for the first day was provided, as was basic toiletries, but we brought most of what we needed with us from NZ or bought from the local supermarket/take away, Wigmore's, which is a short easy 10 min cycle down the road. Water in the villa is filtered for drinking. The gardens around the property are beautiful and well kept, along with the swimming pool which we enjoyed everyday! We were so lucky to be the only couple there so we had the whole place to ourselves. The property is set back from the main ring road (5 min walk) so it is very quiet and peaceful. The Raro bus will pick you up/drop you off at the main road and so it is very easy to get around without a car. JJ's is located close by to the best snorkelling on the island - Fruits of Raro to the east and Aroa to the west. The bikes provided allowed us to cycle to Aroa beach to enjoy snorkelling at our own pace. We also cycled to Wigmore's Waterfall for a swim and picnic. After adventuring every day it was wonderful to come back to our villa and enjoy our evening on the deck. The use of the washing machine was great too, and there was a phone to call local numbers to make reservations. The bed was so comfortable and the villa was kept cool by its design and the wonderful big fan above our bed! They were happy to arrange a late check out for our late flight. Jason & Jaime have thought of all the little details that make a holiday extra special.

The location and friendly bar staff

great location and very helpful staff

Nice cosy bungalow in a beautiful garden. Close to the Muri beach. Very friendly and helpful hosts.

Property was clean and in an amazing location, close to everything we wanted.

Location, view and facilities. It is a perfect place to enjoy the beach but also do some kayaking, and walks. Beautiful view, nice and comfy place to relax.

Nev is a brilliant helpful host. There is what you need for a start in the fridge till you canbuy your own. He offers towels for beach and bath as offers towels as often as you need, and unlimited drinking water. He got a "full" library in the garage where you also can find differe t svimware. Highly recomended.

This is such a lovely place to stay! We were so happy we found it. The owner was waiting for us in late hours, showed us everything and even gave us some fruit from their garden, very lovely. It's very private place, basically noone can see you, very quiet. Nice terrace just outside the door, where we sat every evening. Bed was also very comfortable, there was AC if you need. Good location, close to night markets and nice beaches. Thank you so much for having us 🙏

Everything was perfect! This place is like a paradise postcard! The beach is one of the best in the island, The staff is always so friendly and welcoming! And you can see love and good taste in every details! We should have stayed longer!

The place is perfect for exploring the local culture. It’s close to the museum, library, church, and there are several restaurants nearby, as well as the Saturday market. You don’t need a car because the bus stop is just a few minutes away. The best part, of course, was the amazing staff who truly cared about me during my stay and pick me up from the airport and a different accommodation. I stayed twice at this small hotel. The pool is great, and breakfast at The Trout was fantastic. If you are picky with cleaning, this is your place 😉