Name: The Passage Villas
Address: Main Road Turangi, Rarotonga, 00000, CK

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2026

robert

It was a delightful location just steps from the ocean. The room were large and clean and the hosts were friendly and helpful. Overall it was a wonderful experience I would be happy to stay there again.

8/10

Excellent

28 Jul 2026

Diane Norma

Had a late check in arranged which ended up being much later than I had planned for. Svein was accommodating even though it clearly kept him up waiting for us.

The rooms were good overall but could do with some drawers and a few more hangers and then they would be much more functional for people who dont want to live from the suitcase.

We had a few days with little to no hot water which was not ideal but it was sorted by day 4.

We had 4 of the 8 villas for a wedding party and I am certain we caused more mess than most guests would ordinarily with bottles and food etc. Svein and Michelle again were extremely tolerant of this.

Wifi is an issue which I had missed in the description when booking. It is available around the pool and near the office but otherwise you would need a Sim if you are needing to stay in touch with people. If you are someone who really doesnt need it often then this shouldn't put you off.

Overall we had a great stay.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2026

Lisa

Right on the water and a shop and restaurant super close by. Not too far if you want a decent stroll to Muri Beach, and the bus stops right outside.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Jun 2026

Cherie

Unit was right at seafront, fantastic view of sea & reef.
Hosts very friendly & helpful.
Quiet & peaceful location.
Covered veranda with sea view.
Towels changed daily. Rubbish collected daily.
Cereal & bread breakfast provided on first day,
Good library on site.
Wifi available, only around office & pool area.
Unit could do with some maintenance - broken tiles in shower, bathroom cabinet amateurish.
No hot plates, so limited to microwave for cooking. No cooking utensils for microwave.
Only 1 set each of crockery & cutlery for 2 people, no extras. Needed to wash between uses.
No rain cover for main door, so got wet when entering & leaving during rain.
Need vehicle as shops, beach, restaurants not within walking distance.
No beach access.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2026

Leah

Waking up to sunrises and beach views from bed was lush! Our room was serviced daily to give us extra towels for our water adventures, I can’t say anything negative it was an amazing play to stay!! Can’t wait to come back

Family

8/10

Excellent

29 May 2026

Robyn

Beautiful spot.Right on the beach.The owners are fantastic.Nothing is a bother.room was nice,very clean.Only thing i could complain about is the bathroom is too tiny.Overall great stay

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2026

Elijah

Host was awesome!
Highly recommend this villa. We stayed in the family unit which was right next to the pool. Stunning views!!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2026

Christine

Our family of four with two teenagers had such a lovely and peaceful stay here in a 1 bedroom family suite. We woke up to sunrise views. Beach here is so quiet (no other visitors other than villa guests/ faces the windward side a bit rough to swim) yet only a 20min walk to Muri where you can find dining options. We arrived late into Rarotonga and the kind host Svein was there to greet us and fridge had milk/toast/cereal. Rooms were clean, beds were very comfortable.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2026

Tatiane

We had a wonderful stay at The Passage Villas.
The villa was beautifully presented, very clean, and extremely comfortable – it truly felt like a home away from home.
The space was equipped with everything we needed for a relaxing and stress-free holiday.
The location is fantastic, peaceful and private, yet still close to everything. Waking up each morning surrounded by such a tranquil atmosphere made our stay even more special. It is also the perfect spot to enjoy breathtaking sunrises – starting the day with such a beautiful view was truly unforgettable.
We especially appreciated how quiet and relaxing the environment was, perfect for unwinding and enjoying quality time. Communication and the overall experience were smooth and easy from start to finish.
We would happily stay here again!

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2026

Sharon Jocelyn

Heaven on Earth

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Feb 2026

Isabelle

We had a lovely stay, place is super convenient, maybe 10/15 minute drive from the airport, we hired a car (would recommend) we had a three bedroom room, was spacious had a deck, and some seating inside, they gave us breakfast for the first day, and we stocked up at the supermarket.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jan 2026

Bethwyn

Stayed in the ocean view family villa. Villa was very clean, well furnished and well maintained -serviced daily. Pool is a great as beach is not sandy but is secluded. Great location - Turangi Eatery at the end of the driveway, Vili’s Burger Joint and small grocery store/petrol station just up the road. Short drive to Muri Night markets and the Muri lagoon.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Nov 2025

Wayne

Quiet and clean. Great view and friendly owners. Perfect for a quiet getaway.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Sep 2025

Sam

Clean, comfortable, beautiful setting, friendly hosts, close to amenities

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2025

Shelly

Pool was clean, safe and inviting. There were pool toys available and the poolside loungers were great.
The room was clean, appropriately furnished and had great indoor- outdoor flow. The initial breakfast and local bananas and mango were a nice touch. Michelle and Svein were great hosts. They were friendly and helpful. When my wife had a fall at night they were able to provide a great first aid kit, support and advice on local health care options for which we were very grateful.
Couldn’t recommend Passage Villas highly enough.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2025

Debbie

Loved how peaceful and relaxed it was, was quiet, beautiful sound of the ocean right there! Loved how the pool was right outside our room. Loved the happy hour at the beach bar. Will be coming back. Thank you

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2025

vanessa

Very enjoyable stay

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2025

Nina

Beautiful spot, spacious and clean family unit with amazing ocean views. Had everything what we needed.
We really enjoyed our stay.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Nov 2024

Kazuma

We would like to take the time to thank Michele and Svein for their hospitality and allowing us to spend such a magical time at the Passage Villas.
We would highly recommend this property to anyone visiting Rarotonga.

Checkin was smooth, in fact, the owners were kind and flexible enough to let us know once the room was ready as we were on an early flight.

The serenity and view the property gave was immaculate; you had the beautiful view all to yourself and surrounding was so quiet that we were truly able to relax and forget about our busy lives during our stay!
The owners were also kind enough to let us know when a whale was passing by, it was amazing to be able to see this up close from your property!

All of the recommendations Michele and Svein gave were excellent. Their communications were prompt and great (they even helped us out on something even when it was out of their office hours.)

Our stay at Rarotonga was truly a rememberable one and no doubt deciding to stay at the Passage Villas was a huge contributor in this, thank you and see you again!

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2024

MATTHEW

Michele and Svein were wonderful hosts, welcoming us after hours and setting us up for a lovely few nights' stay. Svien was always on hand to help in any way.
The property isn't on a sandy beach; it is on a wild coastline, which was perfect for our kids - so no beach swimming, but the pool is large (one of the larger ones from our experience in Rarotonga).
The room was good for a family. It is very old and tired, but they are in the process of renovating.
The villas provide a good base to sleep and then go exploring the island for the day/s.
The highlight of the stay was Svien picking a Coconut and opening it for the kids - they loved it!! Thank you

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

04 Aug 2024

Brogan

Great view from our room, private being upstairs also. Lovely hosts, very helpful. However for the price, one would assume that wifi would be in the room and toiletries supplied!
Note the beach out front is also not swimable, on shore waves!! Recommend if you’re after a private stay near Muri Beach (3-5 min drive) though.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2024

Meremaihi

We loved staying at Passage Villas, very close to town and the owners were beautiful hosts. Stunning views on the beach. Would recommend getting a unit on the beach, however the family unit we were in was also comfortable. My 3yr old son loved it there. They also serviced the room everyday where we would spend the day out and return to a nice clean place with fresh towels. Amazing ❤️

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2024

Andrew

A Gift

What a place. Amazing experience. Swain was simply amazing. Rarotonga is the most beautiful location. Probably our favourite location to holiday, rest, and reconnect.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jan 2024

Christian

We had a great visit here. Michele and Svein are very kind and helpful. The kids loved the pool and nice to be right on the water.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Nov 2023

Tracy

Lovely spot, great views and it felt very homely. The beach isn't swimmable really but we got to see whales at one point, and it was super close to swimmable Muri beach. The villa was tidied and refreshed each day and they gave us great advise for places to go to eat and activities. The only problem we had was the office was never attended and when I tried calling them I couldn't get through. Perhaps a doorbell would be helpful as I didn't want to go up to there house and disturb their privacy. Again, lovely hosts when they were available, they gave us snorkeling gear to borrow too. Highly recommend!

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

10 Nov 2023

Logan

Svien and Michelle were absolutely lovely, and have the property to match. The villas were well maintained and in a spectacular location right by the water. Would never get tired of waking up to that view.
The room was very comfortable, and had both a fan and a heat pump for those hot days/nights. The hosts were very friendly and made some great recommendations of places to go and things to do. Could not recommend this place enough. They really had all the bases covered with a relaxing pool and even had a bar onsite for people to use. A

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2023

Jesse

What an experience. Spent 5 days relaxing, listening to the waves and watching the whales from our villa

Michele & Svein are incredible hosts, felt like staying with family. They gave us lots of recommendations and let us in on a local secret involving pastries...

Exactly what my girlfriend and I needed as we didn't plan anything and turned our phones off for the duration of the trip

Highly recommend and will be staying there next time in Raro

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Aug 2023

Helen

This is the place to stay if you want an authentic Rarotongan experience while still being close to Muri and snorkelling areas. Seeing whales every day was an unexpected highlight! Our hosts were incredible- knowledgeable and always helpful. Would highly recommend.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2023

Sandra

The oceanfront location is spectacular, the only sounds are the ocean and the occasional rooster. It is safe and quiet, nice to sit oceanfront, there is limited beach entry. It is close to Muri village, island bus transportation is available, however a car would also be good.The room could use shelves or drawers for storage, we had to use the extra bed and living room chair to store our clothing. The AC stopped working and ventilation was difficult, the lanai door was open but there isn't much opportunity to open other windows for free air flow. Owners are on the property and are friendly and helpful. However, somewhat cavalier in charging your credit card early.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2023

Murray

More than adequate for my stay

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2022

Rachel

Fantastic stay at The Passage Villas. Michele and Svein were great hosts with the best local recommendations. Will definitely be back.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2022

catherine

We had a wonderful 11 night stay. The view from the villas was wonderful and sitting on the front deck one morning we had the wonderful experience of seeing whales right out from our accommodation. We were told about all the local events and places of interest by our hosts even down to the local bakery that makes the best croissants. With happy hour once or twice a week it gave us a good chance to meet other visitors staying at this small 8 villa accommodation. We stayed in two different ocean view villas during our stay, 5 & 6 nights and both had their really good points. We would recommend this accommodation, only one thing against it is that you can’t swim right outside your villa but you are only a short distance from the beautiful lagoon. You WILL ENJOY this accommodation.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2022

glen

Great stay

We had a great stay. Hosts were super engaging and the place was very nice and quite - car is a good idea if you want to get around to restaurants and sandy beaches. We had a great time would recommend to anyone

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2022

Simmi

Was right on the beach, you can see the sun rise every morning. The best part was how lovely the hosts were. They really made us feel welcome and did everything they could to make us comfortable. Such a wonderful couple.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2022

Hamish

Owners were very friendly and helpful

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Jun 2022

Nenad

Road sign should be more visible, so people can notice that beautiful place stright away.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2022

Zoie

Michelle and Svein were wonderful hosts. It was the perfect spot for a Raro holiday. The villas have everything you need , stunning views and a good location to Muri beach .

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2022

Jared

Loved our stay here, the room was great and we were very comfortable. The ocean view was memorizing and having the air conditioning was a real plus when the days got really hot.

Most of all the owners Michele & Svein were so welcoming and they went out of their way to help us out, they gave us with food when we arrived and had none of our own, they drove us places until we were able to arrange our own transportation and they also put together a lovely night where we could share some drinks with them and other guests.

Overall I'm really glad we stayed here and I'm happy to recommend them to anyone.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jan 2022

Rochelle

This property has new owners that have refurbished and improved the previous set up. The villas are spacious and well appointed with lovely, fresh decor, substantial kitchen facilities and air conditioning. The grounds are tranquil - a fabulous, deep pool that is set amongst tropical flora and fauna, as well as an accessible BBQ, an outdoor bar for an evening drink or cocktail, seating alongside the reef, and access to a private beach only metres away. During our stay (9 days), the hosts were welcoming, friendly and accommodating. Fresh produce and breakfast supplies (milk, tea, coffee, bread, spreads, cereals, fruit) were waiting in the room on arrival. The outlook from the villas to the ocean is spectacular! While we were there, we experienced a tropical cyclone where the waves rolling in were magnificent! As the weather settled, so did the ocean, where it became clear and much more still. Exploring the reef and the surrounding area of the property was fabulous! Lots of little hermit crabs and other wildlife kept us amused for hours! This section of the island is the perfect spot for whale watching later in the year. There is a small shop across the road if you need basic provisions, or a little further down the road there is a gas station, larger shop and takeaways. In the other direction, Muri is only minutes away. If you are looking for accommodation that’s away from the busy, larger resorts, this is the place to stay!

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

11 Jul 2026

Victor

The villas were beautiful, and the location itself was stunning. However, we experienced several situations that made us feel uncomfortable.
The bathroom soap had already been cut in half, and only one half was provided. The hot water run out while the second person was taking a shower, everyday. There was no Wi-Fi available inside the villa, so whenever we needed to deal with work-related matters, we had to walk to the outdoor common area to access the internet.
Additionally, at no point were we informed about the checkout time. On the day of our departure, we returned from breakfast at around 10:00am. Since check-in was at 2:00pm, we naturally assumed that checkout would be at least 11:00am. But the owner entered the villa without even knocking at 10:05am. As soon as he saw us, he bluntly asked, “When are you leaving? You should have checked out at 10:00. That’s the standard checkout time everywhere in the world!” Before I even had a chance to respond, he added, “Please leave as quickly as possible.”
We found this behavior rude and unprofessional. More than anything else, this was what left us feeling the most disappointed about our stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2025

Mirjam

A Dream!

Beautiful beach houses directly on the east coast of Rarotonga. Very clean. Comfortably furnished. The hosts fulfill all wishes, very attentive and helpful. We had a rental car and were anywhere on the island within 25 minutes. We can highly recommend Passage Villas. Thank you Michele and Svein for letting us be your guests.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Jun 2025

Ute

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