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9.6/10Excellent118 Reviews
Cleanliness9.8/10 9.8
Service9.6/10 9.6
Comfort9.2/10 9.2
Condition9.6/10 9.6
Neighborhood9.2/10 9.2
Amenities9.4/10 9.4
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About Little Polynesian Resort
Inspiring Romance…Little Polynesian is one of the many jewels in our crown. This 5-star, intimate adults only award-winning resort is perfect for couples and honeymooners looking for a romantic, private and luxurious escape.
One of Rarotonga's leading boutique resorts, Little Polynesian is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World and enjoys a stunning location on the beautiful Titikaveka Beach
If you are looking for a luxurious private setting and a truly special place to come and stay, then look no further than Little Polynesian.
A stay with us is all about the personal touches and we offer an experience like no other which will leave you yearning for your next visit to our little corner of paradise.
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With a stay at Little Polynesian Resort in Rarotonga (Takitumu District), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Tikioki Marine Sanctuary and Muri Lagoon. This beach resort is 1.8 mi (3 km) from Muri Beach and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Te Vara Nui Village.
Make yourself at home in one of the 14 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Satellite programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
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Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Beach services
Smoking areas
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
2:00 PM
Check-in until
anytime
Check-out until
10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age
18
Hotel policies
No rollaway/extra beds available
No cribs (infant beds) available
No elevators
Children not allowed
By ocean
Professional property host/manager
Property does not require health documentation at check-in
Pets not allowed
Service animals 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
- This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
- Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
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Special Instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
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Instructions
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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Minimal age
18
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Optional fees
- Airport shuttle fee: NZD 100 per person (roundtrip)
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
Maire Nui Botanical Gardens
0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Tikioki Beach
0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Tikioki Marine Sanctuary
0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Matutu Brewing Company
1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Takitumu Conservation Area
1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Muri Lagoon
2 km / 1.3 mi
Turoa Beach
2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Muri Beach
2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Muri Night Markets
2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Te Vara Nui Village
3.2 km / 2 mi
Koromiri
3.3 km / 2 mi
Avana Harbour
3.5 km / 2.1 mi
Koteka Winery
3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Wigmore's Waterfall
6.3 km / 3.9 mi
Aroa Beach
7.3 km / 4.5 mi
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
- Total number of rooms: 14
- Studios: 4
- Bungalows: 10
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- Nearest Bus / Metro Stop
- Airport
- Beach
- Car park
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- Check-in hour
- Check-out hour
- Late Check-outExtra charge
- Wi-fiExtra charge
- Local and international callsExtra charge
- Airport ShuttleExtra charge
- Room service
- Laundry service
- Hotel safe
- Cloakroom
- Garden
- Terrace
- Concierge
- Luggage room
- Clothes dryer
- Private beach area
- Electric kettle
- Towels and bed linen
- Bar
- Restaurant: 1
- Poolside snack bar
- Outdoor freshwater pool: 1
- Sun loungers
- Parasols
- Breakfast
- Breakfast served to the table
- Continental breakfast
- Only Adults
- Early Check-in
- Flight information required
- Minimum check-in age: 18
Meal plans
Meal plan types
Meal options depend on the room and rate you choose. Search your dates to see which meal plans are included.
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Room types
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STUDIO GARDEN VIEW KING BEDSTUDIO • GARDEN VIEW KING BEDSTU.GV-KG
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- STUDIO
- View / characteristic
- GARDEN VIEW KING BED
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
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STUDIO GARDEN VIEW KING BED
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- STUDIO
- View / characteristic
- GARDEN VIEW KING BED
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: STU.GV-KG
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BUNGALOW BEACH FRONTBUNGALOW • BEACH FRONTBUN.BF-1
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–9 • Adults: max. 9 • Children: max. 4
- Room type
- BUNGALOW
- View / characteristic
- BEACH FRONT
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
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BUNGALOW BEACH FRONT
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–9 • Adults: max. 9 • Children: max. 4
- Room type
- BUNGALOW
- View / characteristic
- BEACH FRONT
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: BUN.BF-1
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about Little Polynesian Resort
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Catherine
I wouldn’t stay anywhere else in Rarotonga. It’s in the prettiest beach, snorkel equipment included. The food is great. The room is the best with amazing view right on the beach. I highly comment staying at the Little Polynesian Resort.
Bodil
Perfect beach location
Very well set up rooms
Very well set up rooms
Bruce
overall a great place. Just a bit short of a 5*.
Douglas
Excellent location, property and bungalow on the beach. Restaurant food and quality excellent. One would expect premium bedding at this price point could use some improvement. Bed comfortable but not luxurious, sheets could use more
Thread count. Overall amazing property. Low key, quiet and uncrowded
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Thread count. Overall amazing property. Low key, quiet and uncrowded
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James
Beautiful small hotel with welcoming and helpful staff, great views, very nice beachfront bungalows, very good food. A real bargain compared to other South Pacific destinations.
Antony David
As usual the rooms were very clean and the staff so very friendly and welcomed us back as longtime friends, which we are.
The continental breakfasts were fresh and very well presented and the meals were up to standard so much so that we didn't venture away from Little Poly for meals.
The continental breakfasts were fresh and very well presented and the meals were up to standard so much so that we didn't venture away from Little Poly for meals.
Timothy
Rog the housekeeping guy was excellent . And Tom the waiter was very good as well.
Room was ocean front as promised and staff and food were wonderful. Fantastic stay!!!!
Room was ocean front as promised and staff and food were wonderful. Fantastic stay!!!!
Bernadine
Not worth the $$$
Fiona
We had a delightful stay at Little Polynesian Resort. First up - the resort itself is very clean and comfortable and sits in the landscape nicely. Secondly the resort sits in Paradise...the view over the lagoon and the breaking waves on the reef beyond are gorgeous...not to mention the sunsets whilst you enjoy your evening meal and/or a cocktail. The staff are also very welcoming, polite, cheerful and helpful. We would stay again should we be lucky enough to return.
Andrew
An incredible hotel, stunning location, ever-so friendl staff and fabulous food.
Bojan
This place is a treasure! Amazing staff. Bungalows right on the water. Beautiful sunrises and sunsets. And delicious food. What a brilliant way to end our vacation 😁
Daniela
Absolutely stunning place. Staff were lovely. Food was amazing. Definitely coming back. Highly recommended.
Lisa
Unbelievable service — Florence and the staff made us feel like family, always greeting us by name (and even with hugs!). Our beachfront bungalow was spotless and comfortable with stunning views. Breakfast and dinner were excellent, and the location right on the beach is perfect. Highly recommend renting a car to explore, but it’s hard to leave this special place. Truly unforgettable!
Philip
Hard to find fault at this resort from the moment we arrived to the moment we sadly left.
M C
Perfect
Beautiful beach bungalows!! Staff all lovely and it’s super quiet and relaxing.
Shenquan
Staff members from reception, kitchen and house cleaning are very friendly, show genuine concern of guest’s wellbeing and professional. Housekeeping and meals services are high standard. Close to beach, convenient location and very safe
david
small resort, personal attention
Lannette
Chemical laden bedroom
We loved the setting of our room with beach front view of the lagoon and swaying palm trees. Did not like seeing ants dyed on our beddings and sinks. I suspected that housekeeping spray pest control substance on our pillows and sheet as well as all the surfaces in the bathroom
Tyler
What an absolutely amazing hotel and staff! Cannot recommend this hotel more! The staff is so awesome, they get to know your name and will recommend local food spots as well as things to do.
Linda
Loved the location, beach for long walks, food was excellent, service excellent, small, friendly, snorkeling good.
Chelsea
We spent 6 nights at Little Polynesian. A beautiful oasis. We loved our beachfront chalet, quiet, clean, peaceful with direct beach access. The service and food was exceptional. I’d read mixed reviews about the continental breakfast but my husband and I are big eaters and we enjoyed every breakfast. Nice to have coffee replenished every day. We look forward to returning.
harold
The whole experience was wonderful with special mention to the staff who were always so friendly and helpful.
Dylan
Perfect!
Elizabeth
Beautiful Acoomodations but Disappointing
The hotel itself was charming. The rooms tastefully decorated, extremely clean with beautiful grounds and views. The staff were very pleasant however we were not at all impressed with the service. Also the continental breakfast did not include coffee which we were charged for separately. We thought this was odd given the price of the rooms. The food and drinks were very good. Miri and Christine were exceptionally friendly and welcoming. Unfortunately we will not return.
April
Beachfront was truly beachfront. You look out from your bed and see only water and beach. It was wonderful. Staff was wonderful and we loved our villa. Loved the outdoor shower. Highly recommend
Ying
It’s a great hotel, it is on the opposite part of the island to the main town so it is generally quieter. It is quite a small hotel, but very nice. It also has its own beach/lagoon area for swimming etc
Kim
Why would you want to stay anywhere else?! A small boutique property on the beach with a team of people that remember everything about you that it feels like home.
The food is superb, the rooms are fabulous and all
I can say is go and stay 😊
The food is superb, the rooms are fabulous and all
I can say is go and stay 😊
Melanie
Truly outstanding! Our accommodation on the beach was special, wonderful staff with personal service, excellent food and drinks, great infinity pool, snorkelling gear and SUPs and kayaks available foc. WiFi was free in all areas! I cannot rate this hotel highly enough
Maile
Everything was amazing in every way!
Sharon
Beachfront 5 star resort above and beyond all our expectations
Sharon
Absolutely awesome beach front bungalow
Kamal
One of the best resorts we have ever stayed in
Glen
We stayed in one of the beach front houses, and it was true to the pictures on the website. Property was clean, staff were friendly and attentive and addressed us by our names which was a nice touch. It would be nice if they had a specials menu that changed every day, however the food that they had was nice, so I can't complain.
The only small negative that I have is that we ordered room service on a day that was extremely windy, hence didn't venture out, and were charged a $10 room service fee to take the food a few steps to our door. Whilst I know this is in their terms and conditions, we feel it is a bit steep when you are already paying top dollar to stay there. Apart from that, we had a great stay, and from what we saw it is one of the better resort on the island.
The only small negative that I have is that we ordered room service on a day that was extremely windy, hence didn't venture out, and were charged a $10 room service fee to take the food a few steps to our door. Whilst I know this is in their terms and conditions, we feel it is a bit steep when you are already paying top dollar to stay there. Apart from that, we had a great stay, and from what we saw it is one of the better resort on the island.
DESLEY
The property was lovely as were the grounds. Unfortunately it rained, was very windy and cold while we were there so we didn’t even go into the water. As for Rarotonga itself we wouldn’t return however if you don’t want to an outer island and want to stay on the main island, this property would be hard to beat although quite expensive. The restaurant food was 10 out of 10. In windy wet weather we had to have room service as their dining area isn’t intended for inclement weather.
Melissa
Wonderful stay, everything was great! Would definitely return here. The beach view from the room was unbeatable.
Chrissie
Great for a quiet and sophisticated break away from it all. Staff were friendly and professional. The food was amazing, with both excellent quality and variety. The snorkelling right outside the hotel is the best we found anywhere on the motu. The pool area is a heavenly oasis of relaxation during the day.
Cynnelle
Amazing views and friendly staff.
Hunter
I only had time to spend one night here but it was great. Staff are very friendly and hotel is in a amazing location right on the beach with a restaurant and pool right above the beach. If I ever return to the island which hopefully I will, I plan on staying here again.
Adrienne
We enjoyed our stay at the Little Polynesian. Apart from a few issues listed below, the resort was great. The staff were friendly and the rooms were modern, renovated, and clean. The views from the beach bungalow were amazing.
The included 'tropical breakfast' is a complete disappointment and mediocre at best. It included a paltry offering of a few small pieces of fruit and some toast. It definitely wasn't worth waking up for, nor the short walk to the restaurant. For a 5-star resort and at the $800 a night price point, this included breakfast is an embarassment. We skipped breakfast after the first morning because it was a joke and not worth waking up for.
The resort provides cutlery and dishes in the room. When you order room service they do not bring you cutlery and expect you to wash and use the cutlery in the room. When I order and pay for room service I do not appreciate having to do dishes afterwards.
Rarotonga is a really beautiful island and we will be returning in the future.
The included 'tropical breakfast' is a complete disappointment and mediocre at best. It included a paltry offering of a few small pieces of fruit and some toast. It definitely wasn't worth waking up for, nor the short walk to the restaurant. For a 5-star resort and at the $800 a night price point, this included breakfast is an embarassment. We skipped breakfast after the first morning because it was a joke and not worth waking up for.
The resort provides cutlery and dishes in the room. When you order room service they do not bring you cutlery and expect you to wash and use the cutlery in the room. When I order and pay for room service I do not appreciate having to do dishes afterwards.
Rarotonga is a really beautiful island and we will be returning in the future.
Adam
We loved our stay at Little Poly. The staff were kind, friendly and attentive. They made us feel welcome and helped us when we needed it. The resort itself is mere metres from the lagoon, which is ideal for snorkelling and kayaking. In addition, the resort is near many amenities and the popular Muri beach. The next time we visit Rarotonga, we will be staying here again.
Natalia
Emplacement de cet hotel est magnifique (lagoon, snorkeling spots sur place, belle plage). Les villas sont excellents, entourés les jardins tropicales. Par contre, le niveau du service est correct, si nous sommes dans l’hotel 3 etoiles, mais pour 5 etoiles, c’est insatisfaisant. En commençant par la reception, un peu decevable, pas de collier de fleur, ni serviette humides, ni coctail de bienvenue, aucun ce petit signe de bienvenu qu’on trouve habituellement dans resorts de ce genre. Nous avons eu une mauvaise experience avec la reservation de la table pour souper, ce qui a gaché une bonne partie de notre sejour, même si nous avons reçu les excuses de manager le matin suivant. Il reste toujours sale après le menage (room service). Rien n’est prevu pour recyclage. Petit déjeuner inclus est juste correct (toasts, fruits, yougurt, cereales, café) si tu reste pour une deux nuits, mais pas plus. Nous avons y resté 5 nuits et le prix payé (700 nz$) est assez élevé pour le petit dejeuner pareil. Restaurant est juste ok, pas plus. Globalement, lorsqu’on y va dans une hotel 5 étoiles sur les îles tropicales, nous attendons un niveau du service plus haut surtout si on paye cher. J’espère que le management fera les efforts pour améliorer le niveau du service, car on parle de meilleur resort sur l’île. Je me pose la question, qu’est-ce que se passe dans autres dans ce cas?
Steven
Beautiful location and rooms! Staff are great! Unfortunately you have to pay extra for wifi, but it is still worth the stay.
Roland
Great destination
Amazing property and excellent service
Timothy James
We had an excellent relaxing week at The Little Polynesian, the staff were welcoming and knew us by name, the food was delicious and the chef made gluten free versions of most dishes for my wife with Celiacs. The grounds are clean and safe and the marine reserve is right there for great snorkelling.
Christie
Lovely place to stay in Raro! Room was great, food was lovely and setting for dinner and drinks was gorgeous. Staff were very friendly and most helpful too! Highly recommend! Thanks Greg and staff!
Verified traveler
Excellent property and location. Restaurant good. Booked transfers from the airport and they didn’t show up. No real apology from the property or indication this was a concern. Only got to the property through intervention of kind stranger as we arrived late at night. Most staff good but some just cold and clueless, not appropriate given the price. Might stay again but would have to think about it.
Verified traveler
Loved the beautiful villa on the beach. The little private garden with the outside shower was fantastic - used it everyday. The food was delicious and the staff felt like family. Will definitely go back
denise
This was one of the most beautiful hotels we have ever stayed at. The service and attention to detail was world class. It was the perfect honeymoon getaway. The food at the hotel was also spectacular, we were sad we couldn't try everything on the menu! I highly recommend this hotel.
Verified traveler
Perfect in every way excellent facilities and restaurant
Verified traveler
Beautiful resort. Spacious rooms and bathrooms. Really nice restaurant with fabulous food and very friendly staff
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Little Polynesian Resort
Main Road, Titikaveka, Cook Islands
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