Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel
Avarua, Cook Islands (RAR)
Hotel Specials
NYC
Package Specials
Package Specials
Studio, Beachfront
1 King Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
376-sq-foot room, furnished balcony/patio with ocean views
Layout - Separate sitting area
Entertainment - LCD television, digital channels, and DVD player
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and toaster
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk; cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking, renovated in January 2015
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Deluxe Studio, Beachfront
1 King Bed
452-sq-foot room, furnished balcony/patio with beach and ocean views
Layout - Dining area and sitting area
Entertainment - HDTV, digital channels, and DVD player
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and toaster
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Location
With a stay at Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel in Rarotonga (Takitumu District), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Muri Beach and 9 minutes from Aroa Beach. This beach resort is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Maire Nui Botanical Gardens and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Tikioki Beach.
Accommodation Details
Make yourself at home in one of the 17 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. LCD televisions with digital programming are available for your entertainment, and DVD players are also provided. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Restaurants, Lounges & Bars
At Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Meetings & Conventions
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and limited parking is available onsite.
Entertainment & Activities
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers body treatments and facials. You can soak up the sun at the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this resort include wedding services, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
Nearby
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Maire Nui Botanical Gardens - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Tikioki Beach - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Tikioki Marine Sanctuary - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Matutu Brewing Company - 1.5 km / 1 mi
Takitumu Conservation Area - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Muri Lagoon - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Muri Beach - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Muri Night Markets - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Te Vara Nui Village - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Koromiri - 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Avana Harbour - 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Koteka Winery - 3.8 km / 2.3 mi
Wigmore's Waterfall - 6.1 km / 3.8 mi
Aroa Beach - 7 km / 4.4 mi
Cocoputt - 7.7 km / 4.8 mi
The preferred airport for Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel is Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 16.6 km / 10.3 mi
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This property is closed from November 1 2025 to March 31 2026 (dates subject to change).
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Area shuttle (surcharge)
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Beach sun loungers
- Beach towels
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Bicycle rentals on site
- Boat tours nearby
- Daily
- Designated smoking areas
- Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
- Distance from property (ft) - 2297
- Distance from property (meters) - 700
- Ecotours nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Free parking nearby
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Full-service spa
- Garden
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Kayaking on site
- Laundry Services
- Library/Video Library
- Luggage storage
- Number of bars/lounges - 1
- Number of restaurants - 1
- Parking (limited spaces)
- Picnic Area
- Private Beach
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Scooter/moped rentals nearby
- Snorkeling on site
- Terrace
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Wedding Services
- Wheelchair accessible – no
(*) = Free, some restrictions may apply