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9.4/10Excellent103 Reviews
Cleanliness9.4/10 9.4
Service9.6/10 9.6
Comfort8.8/10 8.8
Condition8.6/10 8.6
Location8.0/10 8.0
Neighborhood9.2/10 9.2
Value9.6/10 9.6
Amenities9.2/10 9.2
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About Avana Waterfront Apartments
Situated on the edge of the historic Avana Harbour in Rarotonga, this property offers self-contained apartments with private patios and lagoon views. The accommodation features an outdoor swimming pool and provides guests with private beach access.
Available room types include studios and two or three-bedroom apartments, all equipped with kitchens or kitchenettes featuring a refrigerator and microwave. Guests can make use of the on-site kayaks and snorkelling equipment. The property is located a short walk from Muri Lagoon, which is 0.
3 km away, and Muri Beach is 2. 7 km away.
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With a stay at Avana Waterfront Apartments in Rarotonga (Takitumu District), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Muri Lagoon and a 4-minute drive from Muri Beach. This beach aparthotel is 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Beachcomber Pearl Market and 4.3 mi (7 km) from Wreck of the Matai.
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms featuring microwaves and LED televisions. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include electric kettles and complimentary bottled water, as well as phones with free local calls.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Popular amenities
Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Beach services
Non-smoking
Childcare
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
12:00 PM
Check-in until
anytime
Check-out until
10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age
18
Hotel policies
No elevators
By ocean
Professional property host/manager
Pets not allowed
Cleaning and safety
Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available
Contactless check-out is available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO
Important information
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You need to know
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
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Special Instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open during the following times:
- Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Instructions
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
- Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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Minimal age
18
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Optional fees
- Airport shuttle fee: NZD 25 per person (one-way)
- Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 10.00 (one-way), (from 1 to 10 years old)
- Early check-in fee: NZD 50.00 (subject to availability)
- Late check-out fee: NZD 50.00 (subject to availability)
- Air conditioning fee: NZD 10 per day
- Rollaway bed fee: NZD 50.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Spoken Language
English
Nearby attractions
Avana Harbour
0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Muri Lagoon
0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Te Vara Nui Village
1.6 km / 1 mi
Koromiri
1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Koteka Winery
1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Muri Night Markets
1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Muri Beach
2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Matavera Beach
2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Matutu Brewing Company
3.6 km / 2.3 mi
Tikioki Beach
3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Tikioki Marine Sanctuary
3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Arai-Te-Tonga
4.3 km / 2.7 mi
Maire Nui Botanical Gardens
4.6 km / 2.9 mi
Takitumu Conservation Area
6.5 km / 4.1 mi
Beachcomber Pearl Market
6.9 km / 4.3 mi
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
- Total number of rooms: 10
- Apartments
- hotel
- Check-in hour
- Check-out hour
- Wi-fiExtra charge
- Laundry service
- Minimum check-in age: 18
Upon availability
Room types
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STUDIO LAGOON VIEWSTUDIO • LAGOON VIEWSTU.VL
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- STUDIO
- View / characteristic
- LAGOON VIEW
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
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STUDIO LAGOON VIEW
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- STUDIO
- View / characteristic
- LAGOON VIEW
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: STU.VL
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APARTMENT LAGOON VIEWAPARTMENT • LAGOON VIEWAPT.VL
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
- Room type
- APARTMENT
- View / characteristic
- LAGOON VIEW
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Limited room details from hotel
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APARTMENT LAGOON VIEW
Room photos
Photos are not available for this room type.
Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
- Room type
- APARTMENT
- View / characteristic
- LAGOON VIEW
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: APT.VL
Limited room details from hotel
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about Avana Waterfront Apartments
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J
Great spacious room, very welcoming staff
Tracey
Room was perfect for a couple. Clean and spacious. Great view of the lagoon. Facilities were good including own kitchen and shared resort pool. Only a 25 min walk to Muri which we did most days. Nearest cafe restaurant was just a 10min walk away.
Jamie
This is a wonderful resort. Very quiet and staff are lovely warm and friendly. They make your stay very enjoyable. We would love to come back soon!
Lee-Anne
Very spacious studio apartment with all cooking amenities. Full size fridge. Had everything you needed. 1.5kms walk to Muri beach. You can swim off the jetty. Great base for exploring. Off the main road and great view of the ocean.
Desiree is amazing. Would definitely stay again.
Desiree is amazing. Would definitely stay again.
Peter
Lovely pool, clean and tidy. Desiree is very helpful.A great understanding lady. Any problems, see her. The studios are very clean, tidy and have electric ceiling fans, heat pumps and gauzed sliding widows.. Apartments are literally 10 to 15 meters away from the beautiful lagoon. Would definitely stay there again. One word of advice. Anyone taking a DSLR Camera to Rarotonga take a CPL Lens filter. Just to take the ripple effect off the water when windy.
Jacqui
Studio unit was fully equipped with all cooking utilities needed, towels and toiletries also provided, bed was comfortable and room was a great size. Staff were very friendly and happy to help with any questions. Wifi was only avaliable in the pool area. They have life jackets, snorkles, flippers and kayaks you are able to use, and every unit has an outdoor shower to rinse off under. Lovely place to stay.
Pauline Elizabeth
Hostess deseree was wonderful
Lois
Was a great place to stay. Nice to be away from the crowds of tourists. Plenty to do with the pool, canoes etc - there is a lot more sea life in the water than further up the lagoon. Desiree was so helpful and accomodating- nothing was too much trouble. The cleaning staff were excellent and very friendly. Would definitely stay here again.
Bridget
This was our second stay at Avana Beachfront Apartments with manager Desiree and friendly staff. The studio has all the amenities , and a wonderful view of the lagoon from the deck. It’s close enough to Muri restaurants, stores and the night market to make it easy for dining options and breakfast coffee. Had a lovely time paddling in the kayaks and swimming in the pool when the weather was windy. Friendly, helpful staff who do their best to make sure you get a wonderful holiday. We loved our 2 weeks here and look forward to returning .
John Murray
We had an upstairs room that was large & comfortable with a balcony ,bed was good plenty of chairs ,the view from the deck was good although impaired by trees which could do with a bit of thinning out , beach & pool were good & closeby. plenty of choice with kayaks single & double with great paddling to the nearby Island & round the lagoon although launching was hard at low tide on the stones . Allthough advertised with air conditioning
we found on arival it was an extra cost per day because of expensive power.however we had an enjoyable time at this location.
we found on arival it was an extra cost per day because of expensive power.however we had an enjoyable time at this location.
Fay
The friendliness of the staff from the first day to the last was very welcoming. You felt they knew you. The accommodation was more than expected, a loaf of bread, a bunch of bananas, as well as jam, marmalade, butter was all in the unit on arrival.
The wifi was fickle.
We were lucky on our day of departure the staff let us carry on using our unit until the afternoon, thank you
The wifi was fickle.
We were lucky on our day of departure the staff let us carry on using our unit until the afternoon, thank you
Richard
Our room was clean, quiet and private with great access to the lagoon, beach and pool. A 2km or 20 minute walk to all the facilities in Muri, we hired a car and could park at our door.
Irirangi
Facilities were great with all you need to self cater. Pool was lovely and proximity to the beach a highlight. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Bobby
The scenery is stunning, and the accommodation is excellent. The staff are especially warm and attentive, making the stay very enjoyable. The only downside is that the air conditioning doesn’t cool properly, making the room quite hot. If this could be improved, the experience would be perfect.
Vicky
Our unit was very private which we loved. The lagoon view is awesome. Friendly staff. Highly recommend.
Tania
Loved staying here! Desiree and team are so generous and hospitable. Really enjoyed the amenities provided and the free activities such as snorkelling, kayaking and my personal favourite, the coconut husking station! Had the best time, will be back if visiting again. 😁
Alekisanita
Friendly and very professional staff
kym
Absolutely loved staying at the Avana. Desiree and her team are absolutely fantastic. This placeis highly recommended perfect in every wayxx
Glen
This place is amazing!!
Friendly staff very helpful.
Awesome spot right on the edge of the lagoon.
This place is value for your money
Friendly staff very helpful.
Awesome spot right on the edge of the lagoon.
This place is value for your money
Brent
a week in Raro
Always great to stay here, so handy to all that you need, was here for work but some down time was found.
Constance
The owners were very caring and good at communicating. When a cyclone was looming.
A little dated.
A little dated.
Christine
Fantastic apartment with sea views and a pool. The manager Desiree made us feel very welcome.
Russell
Desiree was a wonderful host, nothing was a problem, knowlegeable about area, helped with WIFI and taxis. Pool area was immaculate
ARTHUR DENIS
Friendly staff and cleaned the outside surroundings every day
Christine
I personally loved being away from the hustle and bustle of the more touristy spots. I am not so sure that my hubby felt the same!!You need a car or scooter - which are cheap as chips. The staff could not have been more lovely - they are superb. I will be back with the grand children.
Judy
I liked the view of muri lagoon from our studio and that it was situated off the main road.
However, it is not a quiet place to stay as it faces the lagoon and on a windy day (which we had many during our stay) it howled through the studio. Roosters and barking dogs also made it a challenge to sleep. Ear plugs were essential.
However, it is not a quiet place to stay as it faces the lagoon and on a windy day (which we had many during our stay) it howled through the studio. Roosters and barking dogs also made it a challenge to sleep. Ear plugs were essential.
Julie
Loved the kitchen with all utensils and BBQ area to cook outside. Desiree was lovely to deal with would stay again if we go back.
Maxine Mary
It was quieter than the huge resorts. The staff were so friendly and went out of their way to make sure we had a great time.
Brent
First trip 4 2023
Back on the rick for a week with work, great to stsy at Avana, staff fantastic, service top, i will be back
Michael Graham
Great place that enabled versatility on how we could experience Rarotonga
Marcos
Wonderful place.
Kate
Had a great stay at Avana Apartments!
Rooms were spacious and had everything we needed.
Pool was lovely with plenty of sun loungers and umbrellas.
Great swimming and kayaking around the jetty area and lagoon.
Would recommend as an affordable and great place to stay!
Rooms were spacious and had everything we needed.
Pool was lovely with plenty of sun loungers and umbrellas.
Great swimming and kayaking around the jetty area and lagoon.
Would recommend as an affordable and great place to stay!
Jane Andrea
Friendly helpful support and communication
Verified traveler
Very homely, bachy feel..super helpful and caring onsite manager.
The pool is pretty small, but the set up around it is fun bright colours, nice BBQ area and a bonfire site.
We probably won't book again because the location is right on one of the 7 channels, which are sometimes dangerous depending on the tides...and my eldest kid is a very confident spearo and diver...and didn't feel safe to swim in the water. Though a very dynamic piece of water to look at, and the views are great from your rooms.
The pool is pretty small, but the set up around it is fun bright colours, nice BBQ area and a bonfire site.
We probably won't book again because the location is right on one of the 7 channels, which are sometimes dangerous depending on the tides...and my eldest kid is a very confident spearo and diver...and didn't feel safe to swim in the water. Though a very dynamic piece of water to look at, and the views are great from your rooms.
Verified traveler
Property had its own jetty right outside room great to snorkel off and great to catch giant trevellys also,my husband had a great time fishing.
Verified traveler
Perfect location next to water and close to Muri.
Swimming pool and kayaks used everyday.
Excellent friendly service.
If we go back this is were we will stay
Swimming pool and kayaks used everyday.
Excellent friendly service.
If we go back this is were we will stay
Brent
irst call 2020
First time to stay here, Avana that is, great location, a few things surprised me, room only cleaned once in the 7 days there, down staairs toliet lecked, no aircon, in a 2 story complex, made for a realy sticky stay, pool was great apart from ladder step breaking when getting out, would I stay again, possibly not.
Verified traveler
Our host made us feel very welcome during our short stay. Room had amazing view and great size for a studio. No beach out front but we just jumped off the jetty into clear warm sea. Great location too within short stroll to village shops. Would stay again.
Elliot
Short stay on Raro
Clean and tidy place, kayak available. Older condition but no issues
Ideally need transport, like staying most areas on Raro
Ideally need transport, like staying most areas on Raro
Antoinette
Returning for another stay!
This was a return trip for us as a couple, having previously stayed as a family group. Lovely place to stay, friendly staff and atmosphere with well appointed rooms, everything you need for a self catering holiday (although not far at all from Muri for the night market restaurants and supermarkets and only 10 minute drive to town). Very comfortable beds and nice swimming pool and bbq area. Will definitely be back to stay.
Verified traveler
Nice spacious units with a lovely view and good amenities for cooking. Management very pleasant. On the water, and near the bus. Night market for evening meal was just in walking distance, and there is a eating place for lunch close. We mainly cooked for ourselves.
Janet
We loved the spacious apartment and the fact that it was right on the waterfront, with lovely views. The staff were warm, friendly and helpful.
Helen
Fantastic staff and great location . Loved the pool and BBQ area
Peter
Lovely setting and peaceful.
Lovely place. Ellyn and Nolli were excellent. Ellyn went out of her way to make our stay great. The place was spotlessly clean, very well managed and the rooms are spacious with great views an excellent bed with a few little food extras on arrival. Nice pool too. Thank you Ellyn. Pete & Bron.
Verified traveler
Probably the best thing about this property is that every unit faces the ocean/lagoon. It is a gorgeous view! There is also really good snorkelling right in front of the resort, especially at the end of the dock/pier. The beach in front of the resort is not good for swimming, but the island directly across from it is awesome. It is only a quick kayak paddle across or you can just swim across like I did, and you'll likely have the whole beach to yourself.
Muri Beach, which is where you will want to go for restaurants and shopping, is about a km away. We walked back and forth daily, but it might be a bit far for some people. We also rented ebikes for a couple of days that were super handy - we should have rented them for the entire week.
The pool area is clean and lovely. The staff are friendly and helpful. The resort is off the main road which eliminates traffic noise - leaving only dogs and roosters, both of which are unavoidable on this island. I would recommend this resort to anyone who wants a quiet place that's not too far from the action of Muri Beach.
Muri Beach, which is where you will want to go for restaurants and shopping, is about a km away. We walked back and forth daily, but it might be a bit far for some people. We also rented ebikes for a couple of days that were super handy - we should have rented them for the entire week.
The pool area is clean and lovely. The staff are friendly and helpful. The resort is off the main road which eliminates traffic noise - leaving only dogs and roosters, both of which are unavoidable on this island. I would recommend this resort to anyone who wants a quiet place that's not too far from the action of Muri Beach.
Verified traveler
It was a lovely stay. The staff are awesome and helpful. Nice big accommadation . Pool and BBQ area was lovely.
Verified traveler
Nice, quiet location. Our 2 bedroom unit was a good size for 2 adults and two teenagers.
Verified traveler
Self-contained unit with everything we needed. Fridge, microwave, washing machine, cook-top, washing line, access to free BBQ. Food is expensive in Rarotonga (I brought most packaged food items from Australia) so having the option to cook at home was brilliant. Filtered water is provided, and some fresh fruit was in our fruit bowl when we arrived. Access to free kayaks and snorkels, masks, and flippers. Pool is lovely. Has a fabulous jetty straight out the front you can jump off. Apartment is spacious, lots of room to relax. Definitely recommend.
Nic
We had a 15 month old and a 7 year old. Didn’t expect we would be in a 2nd storey unit with balconies both ends with no safe rails baby could fall off. So easy for 7 year old to leave door open for 1 minute.
Everything else good. Had pool to ourselves loved kayaks and beautiful island with snorkelling with tropical fish. Rental car needed.
Everything else good. Had pool to ourselves loved kayaks and beautiful island with snorkelling with tropical fish. Rental car needed.
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Avana Waterfront Apartments
Kaireva Drive, Rarotonga, Cook Islands
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