Title: Aroa Beachfront House - Starlink Internet Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia [See all properties](http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Aroa Beachfront House - Starlink Internet Beachfront vacation home for sun and fun ## Photo gallery for Aroa Beachfront House - Starlink Internet ![On the beach, beach towels - Aroa Beachfront House - Starlink Internet (Rarotonga)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27510000/27508800/27508736/fa0b32d0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Aroa Beachfront House - Starlink Internet (Rarotonga)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27510000/27508800/27508736/af13b7b2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Aroa Beachfront House - Starlink Internet (Rarotonga)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27510000/27508800/27508736/5dbaace1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Aroa Beachfront House - Starlink Internet (Rarotonga)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27510000/27508800/27508736/647698be.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player, books - Aroa Beachfront House - Starlink Internet (Rarotonga)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27510000/27508800/27508736/f362e54f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Imagine a beachside retreat on Aroa Beach, western sunset side of Rarotonga. With snorkeling and all-tide swimming at your doorstep, unwind in the fully self-contained house featuring an outside shower, 1.5 bathrooms inside and WiFi hotspot for data purchase. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travelers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Aroa Beachfront House - Starlink Internet Property situated on lovely Aroa beach, western sunset side of Rarotonga (on the lee side of the island). With all tide swimming and fantastic snorkeling at your doorstep. Beautiful white sandy, safe beach just steps from the house. Beautiful clear blue lagoon, fringed by waves breaking on distant reef. House is fully self-contained with fridge freezer, plus clothes washing machine. Hair dryer, bathroom towels & beach towels. Outside shower, extra to 1.5 bathrooms inside. All windows and doors fully screened. Air con in the bedroom. For stays of more than 7 nights, a linen change and clean will be arranged at a convenient time. Large convenience store within a 500 metre walking distance, open 7 days. Larger superstore /supermarkets 15 min drive. Rental cars can be arranged, bus stop at the gate. The house has Starlink Internet which is free for use at the house only. If you wish to access internet away from the house it may be wise to also buy the Tourist Pack for $49nz, lasts for 14 days, $69 for 1 month. Vodafone have an outlet in the arrival lounge at the airport. Check in to the house 2pm, check out 10am The house has a safe for your cash and personal documents etc the code will be given to you near to arrival. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car not required - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Wheelchair accessibility - Designated smoking areas - Note from host: on outside deck area only ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7270000/7260900/7260801/a74e589c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Coral Sands Apartments Arorangi - Pool - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.0 Wonderful 86 reviews [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-03-02&selected=7260801&PinnedHotelID=7260801&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3640000/3636600/3636564/c78576ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Palm Grove Takitumu District - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is not required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Aroa Beachfront House Wifi Hotspot Rarotonga Aroa Beachfront House Wifi Hotspot Aroa Beachfront Wifi Hotspot Rarotonga Aroa Beachfront Wifi Hotspot Aroa Beachfront House - Wifi Hotspot Rarotonga Aroa Beachfront House - Wifi Hotspot Private vacation home ## About the neighborhood Located on the beach, this vacation home is in Arorangi, a neighborhood in Rarotonga. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Muri Beach and Muri Lagoon. Cocoputt and Maire Nui Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Snorkeling and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby. [Visit our Rarotonga travel guide](https://www.expedia.com/Rarotonga.dx6055262) [View more Vacation Homes in Rarotonga](https://www.expedia.com/Rarotonga-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6055262-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-21.24616%2C-159.82422&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=4Fz_TZvvG9QxR6yvkJGV_GZ0FFA=) Rarotonga, Cook Islands ### What's nearby - ![Aroa Beach featuring a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6142568/e187d45e-74b6-4f0e-88da-69c4de2432fe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Aroa Beach 17 min walk \- 0.9 miles - ![Muri Beach which includes tropical scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055267/2a662e9a-fcb0-4422-924d-ae96403bf801.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Muri Beach 16 min drive \- 7.6 miles - Puaikura Beach 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Cocoputt 14 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Highland Paradise Cultural Centre 2 min drive \- 0.5 miles ### Getting around - Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) 11 min drive ### Restaurants - Tamarind House 14 min drive - Palace Takeaway 11 min drive - Trader Jacks Bar & Grill 12 min drive - Superbrown Take Away 16 min drive - Ka Kite Cafe 11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Aroa Beachfront House - Starlink Internet pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Aroa Beachfront House - Starlink Internet? ### What time is check-out at Aroa Beachfront House - Starlink Internet? ### Where is Aroa Beachfront House - Starlink Internet located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Aroa Beachfront House - Starlink Internet Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.com/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 30 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Cameron C. May 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Vacation great stay, good snorkelling right off the house. ##### Cameron C. Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wayne S. Feb 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome Family house Perfect for Kids with the beach as part of your backyard. swimming, snorkeling, cool offs. Lots of space for everyone. ##### Wayne S. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maia M. Jan 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Meitaki! We had a great stay - location to beach was perfrct for our kids who spent everyday snorkelling and who rated the fish diversity as the best. Large kitchen was perfect, sleeping at night with the fans and mosquito screens was awesome! Bonus was definitely the huge mango tree, star fruit and passionfruit vines! ##### Maia M. Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Catherine E. Jul 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location on best snorkelling beach We had a great time in this lovely spacious house. Plenty of room, large kitchen. The beach is on the back yard - amazing views and sunsets. Safe for swimming, snorkelling, kayaking. Comfortable beds. Great to have a washing machine and plenty of clothes line to dry things. Handy to have a restaurant next door for when you don’t want to cook. We would definitely come again! Thank you. ##### Catherine E. Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deborah W. Nov 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We spent nearly a month at this wonderful property, and enjoyed it tremendously. We were so sad to leave. The beach really is at the end of the lawn, and it really is as beautiful as it looks in the photos. What a wonderful treat to be able to stroll across the lawn to the beach and into the warm south Pacific ocean to snorkel among the incredible tropical fish. The house is perfect for a family, but as a retired couple we found it suited us just fine. A huge kitchen, dining room with a big table, and a very nice living room. The bedroom with a king and single bed was comfortable, and we could look out the window in the morning to view the ocean. The side by side bathrooms, one full and one-half, were all we needed. The immense covered patio with many chairs, lounges, sofas and even a day bed, table to eat at, and a grill - really, what more could we want. Two picnic tables on the lawn, and three chairs overlooking the beach, under the palm trees. Vaine and Oki were wonderful and friendly hosts. They brought us fruit, fixed small problems like squeaky doors, and otherwise respected our privacy. Janice was very helpful, promptly responding to questions, and arranging our shuttles from and to the airport. Finally, our favourite beach bar in the world, the Shipwreck Hut, was right next door. We enjoyed strolling over there for a drink or meal. They have live music most days, but it ends around nine pm when the bar closes. Do we recommend this property? Absolutely. ##### Deborah W. Stayed 29 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Viv W. May 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Aroa Beach Paradise I’ve stayed in many holiday homes across the years we’ve been coming to Rarotonga; from the higher priced end of the market to budget friendly options and this place tops them all. That is to say it has more of what we look for including spotlessly clean, comfortable, good sized shower, lots of room both inside and out, perfectly positioned beachfront great for swimming, private, close to amenities with a car and even without. One full bathroom and an extra toilet…convenient! Right next door to Shipwreck bar and restaurant for well priced, great food and cocktails. Kitchen large and well stocked for home cooking. Jan was always at hand both pre, during and post booking with quick, helpful communication. The local fruit left for us was much appreciated and delicious. Aroa Beachfront is an original local home, built for island family living. Not flash, but perfectly suited to those looking for somewhere to sink into the rhythm of island life and spread out a bit. We look forward to our return. Meitaki maata. ##### Viv W. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Christine P. May 26, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy #### Needs immediate attention My husband and i stayed here for 8 nights thinking it was a quiet spot, after getting over the fact the placce was filthy, smelt moldy , the bedding was okd and dirty, there was a previous guests under ware still under beds. We shared this villa with cockroaches and geckos. ants were coming iut of tge shiwer mixer handle, The local bar us literally right next door, we had to tell there customers the the garden was seperate and private as they sat themselves down on the picnic benches in the garden. The resident chickens were ok except for the rooster sqwarking at 3.30am ,4 30am 5.30am then every 15 minutes, so we had no sleep, there was also several wasps nests on the side of the property so never had window's open, We had no cleaners come through out our stay which was 8 days. This place ruined our first holiday in 6 years. If your looking for a clean and quiet place to stay, then go somewhere else,. ##### Christine P. Stayed 8 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark S. Aug 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great stay with our 2 teenagers,nice beach good snorkel highly recommend ##### Mark S. Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark Aug 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Great for family plenty of room ,good internet Nice beach good snorkeling ##### Mark Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kimiora T. Jul 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Enjoyed our stayed loved the access to the beach at the backyard kids enjoyed it and the kayak was amazing . Shipwrecked NXT door which was fine. No free wifi had to buy a hot pass but we ended up using our data also not much on the telly but apart from that. Really loved being near the beach it's beautiful ##### Kimiora T. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joey M. Jun 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We loved it The lagoon is right there and it’s so so beautiful we went snorkeling every day and loved it, will definitely be back. The bar next door does have some regular fairly loud music in the evenings but it doesn’t run late. Totally worth it. ##### Joey M. Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shane A. May 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Meitaki Awesome, Meitaki! ##### Shane A. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### richard c. Apr 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Richard Waterfront with safe swimming . Next to a resort bar which is handy but some noise which does stop around 9pm each night . Used their wi-fi . Very price competitive . ##### richard c. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shane J. Jul 10, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect spot Just what I imagined and more beautiful white sand with beach at door step swam with a turtle out front. Best side of island with sunsets great location handy to town and around Thanks jan ##### Shane J. Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diana B. Mar 23, 2018 #### We left our hearts in Rarotonga We spent five weeks at this awesome rental. The house is well equipped and I did get use to the French press coffee maker after a week or so. The photos of the house and surroundings are better in real life and the towels are plush and soft. The BBQ is new and works really well and it’s great to have the outside shower to rinse off after snorkeling. We snorkeled in every suggested spot around the island but the snorkeling in front of the beach house was the BEST...Made friends with an eel that nodded its head while I swam by. Sometimes when we went snorkeling it was like swimming in an aquarium. Having the shipwreck bar beside us was very pleasant as we could go for dinner if we wanted to or just sit and listen to the music while sipping wine. Oki and Vanine were the BEST landlord/caretakers who also became our friends. Going to a church service is a MUST as there you will feel the love ❤️ of the people of Rarotonga of the Cook Islands. There is no kayak included in the rental of this beach house as advertised but there is a place close by that you can rent them if you wish . We would go back in a heart beat to pick up the rest of our hearts left on that bench. ##### Diana B. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle L. Nov 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Our second time staying at this prime location right on the beach and we have always enjoyed our stay. Highly recommend. ##### Michelle L. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ken B. Aug 1, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved this Bach so much, wonderful stay Easy, seamless experience ##### Ken B. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cheryl B. Feb 24, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Location, location, location! Great little spot. Loved that there was fresh fruit and avocado upon our arrival. Jan was quic to address all our questions. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. ##### Cheryl B. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steeves R. Jan 27, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Warm and Friendly Rarotonga The home was as described and fit our needs perfectly. We loved the West side of Rarotonga. It is a beautiful area. The Shipwreck Hut next and all the people who work there are wonderful. Jan was very helpful with advice and accommodating of our special requests. Landowners Oki and Vaine were exceptionally kind. We highly recommend this property! Kia Orana and Maitaki Mata! ##### Steeves R. Stayed 19 nights in Jan 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveler Jan 6, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just what we wanted The description and pictures capture the property, amenities and location perfectly. We loved the place and would/will go back again. We/I just arrived home a few hours ago after spending 12 days/nights and can state that my wife, daughter and I have no criticisms, constructive or otherwise to render. If you do go, please understand it is not a resort. There are friendly locals living around you. There will be a friendly dog or three transiting the beach. There will be free range chickens, including roosters. Roosters do their thing. There may also be a gecko having a look about the place. Embrace it, it's all part of the beautiful mosaic of being in Rarotonga. More specifically as to the house: the kitchen has everything you need, the main bath has two sinks, the shower is good with plenty of hot water. The ceiling fans keep the temp comfortable. The verandah pictured in the listing faces the beach and has water views. The washer works and because of the trade winds, clothes dry thoroughly on the line. The backyard shower is perfect to rinse the salt and sand off after a swim or snorkel. Bring reef shoes for walking, swimming and snorkeling. Great spot. ##### Verified traveler Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Ray C. Nov 14, 2019 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Holiday but...... This property was more than enough for two people and was clean and centrally located on the west coast of the Island. The sunsets were beautiful when if wasn’t cloudy or raining. We were a little disappointed in the furniture, however. The two love seats in the living room were very uncomfortable to sit in as they had bars that ran through the seats so it was difficult to find a comfortable area to sit. The bed in the master bedroom was very low and the mattress and pillow quite hard for our taste. The toilet seat in the second bathroom was broken and the owner, when contacted, had to replace it. After it was replaced it didn’t seem to be centred on the toilet bowl and kept sliding sideways off centre a bit. Insects and small reptiles such as geckos are common around the property and occasionally made their way indoors despite every window and door being screened. There were tiny red ants that were particularly annoying in that their bite was quite painful. ##### Ray C. Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shafia S. Oct 22, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Location Wonderful place to relax and enjoy Rarotonga. Very pleased we found this perfect beach front location. We are very grateful for the opportunity to stay there. Thank you ##### Shafia S. ### 8/10 Good #### John N. Sep 25, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Location, location, location. Excellent position right on the beach in very quiet area on the western side of the island. Comfortable and very spacious accommodation with eferything you may need. Friendly local beach dogs who visit regularly. Highly recommend this property for a great relaxing break on beautiful Rarotonga. Already planning next years visit. Well done Janice ##### John N. Stayed 16 nights in Sep 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dave B., Jonesville, Michigan Jan 15, 2019 #### Great house on the beach The Wife and I just spent the last three weeks at the beach front home. It was everything we look for in a vacation rental. Quiet, well equipped and right on the water. Just what we needed. The bus stop is right in front of the house. Store right up the road. Perfect ##### Dave B. Stayed 20 nights in Dec 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Laura K. Jul 30, 2018 #### Lovely location and house My spouse and I spent 2 weeks at the Aroa Beachfront House. It was a very comfortable place and certainly more than we needed for just the 2 of us. The featured picture is literally how it looks from the back, covered veranda. The location was just great for us: walking to the beach, swimming in the reef-protected waters, lots of great fish to see while snorkelling. The outside (cold) shower was great for getting off sand and salt, and the heated indoor shower was a treat after being in the cooler water. We were somewhat taken aback to discover you can't drink the tap water on the Island (surprised due to our lack of pre-research); so we did end up choosing to rent a car for more convenience in schlepping gallons of potable water (we found 2 of us consumed 5 liters/day) which you can fill up at a filtered water station near the petrol station/convenience store not too far from the house. You could walk the distance, too, if you don't mind carrying the water. We left 10 liters of filtered and bottled water for the next guests, as we felt it would have been nice to have some water to see us through the first day or two while we were getting the lay of the land. They do have some older, used snorkel masks and snorkels and water shoes at the house, but these are very well-used; so we'd recommend either bringing your own or renting/buying your own on the island. We basically lived outside on the covered veranda facing the ocean or on the attached beach or in the water. It was lovely! The Shipwreck Bar next door was nice, too, with decent fare and drinks. Not loud, either; except on music nights, but that was pleasant and they wrap up by 9 pm (Tues/Thurs/Sat). We didn't know about the dogs roaming free on the Island, and one in particular, "Tripod", a 3 legged dog frequents the property. She seemed very nice and interested in making friends; so don't be alarmed if she is there to greet you when you arrive! She didn't beg for food and seemed keen on the odd walk and belly rub. Most but not all dogs seem friendly. The king-sized bed was rather soft for us, but we rested well, nonetheless. The queen bed seemed firmer and the 2 singles seemed soft. The facilities were clean and adequate, and the owners even came by with freshly caught tuna one day, which was a treat! We also appreciated the limes and papayas they provided at the start of our stay, and the mid-point house-keeping. All in all, a great location and space ##### Laura K. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018