Does Palm Grove have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Palm Grove pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Palm Grove?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Palm Grove?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Palm Grove provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs at scheduled times. A fee of NZD 20 per person applies.

Where is Palm Grove located?

Nestled on the beach, this Takitumu District resort is within 3 mi (5 km) of Takitumu Conservation Area, Aroa Beach, and Puaikura Beach. Tikioki Beach and Wigmore's Waterfall are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Palm Grove Resort - Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

About the neighborhood

Located on a private beach, Palm Grove is in Takitumu District, a neighborhood in Rarotonga. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Aroa Beach and Muri Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Maire Nui Botanical Gardens and Cocoputt. Scuba diving and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby.

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10/10 Excellent

Joy

Oct 1, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Friendly staff and great Breakfast every morning lovely place to stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Aug 29, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Epic.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Marc

May 11, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Large bungalow with kitchen and nice green garden - just across a small street to an amazing private beach! The restaurant is there for breakfast and dinner. Only suggestion is to please add more variety to the inclusive breakfast-perhaps savoury (boiled eggs, cheese or cold cuts) as the sweet options is not for everyone (health related), especially when staying for more than a few days. Overall great place to unwind and enjoy the scenery.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David and Marie

Jun 4, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We have stayed at Palm Grove in the past. We love the beachfront units. Even if the weather is poor, the view is still brilliant. The snorkeling in front of the units is extremely good with a wide variety of fish life. The sandy beach is also great. Breakfast is adequate with cereals, fruit, toast, spreads, coffee etc. Plus you can order and pay for more if you need it. Use of kayaks and snorkeling gear is complimentary, if you dont have your own. Wigmores supermarket is just down the road, and the units have a good kitchen for cooking for yourself if you want to.

snacks on our deck with a beautiful view

looking from the beach to the beachfront units

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine Sarah

Feb 24, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Palm Grove was good for what it is, but can tell the garden rooms dont get as much love as the beach villas. The staff are friendly and the breakfast is convenient but its not luxury if thats what you're after

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Feb 26, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

A very quiet and relaxing place to stay. Excellent beach and Convenience store very close.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Nov 19, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Second stay. Will return. Love it.

Second year staying at Palm Grove Beachfront Studio. We will definitely be back What a beautiful view with comfy bed and breakfast included. Snorkeling right from the beach in front of the studios. Quiet and private with help from staff if you need. We are from Hawaii and this is where we choose to vacation.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

May 11, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great accommodation, beach, dining options, breakfast, snorkelling gear. Kitty at the front desk is kind, friendly and a terrific help with all your needs.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Mar 25, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

We absolutely loved our stay in Palm Grove and can't thank the team enough for going out of their way to make us feel welcomed and at home. I would stay here again and i would recommended Palm Grove to all friends and family. Thank you for a wonderful stay!

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Nov 18, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love the beachfront villa.

We have stayed here previously and we loved it in our absolute beachfront villa, staff are very friendly, the restaurant is great for meals and drinks, there is a small supermarket a short walk away, the villa has a kitchenette which is great, the beds are very comfortable, we will definitely be back again.

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Apr 7, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

It was very quiet and perfect for relaxation. The beach area was spectacular with great swimming and snorkeling. To improve they need to remove the roosters which constantly crow and interupt the peaceful atmosphere

Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Aug 31, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Just returned from another stay at Palm Grove and we will be back again in the future! Can’t beat this place for the value and location! Spend the few extra bucks and upgrade to the beachfront studios, they are fantastic! Staff is always friendly and the free tropical breakfast is great! Thank you SO much for another wonderful stay at Palm Grove!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Nov 25, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Cant wait return

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Jul 31, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We've visited Palm Grove every time I've visited Rarotonga, and we will continue to stay everytime we come. The beach villa was the best experience we have had. We loved the privacy, access and the villa itself! Love the happy hour and the free snorkel/kayak equipment. The bus stop outside made transport around the island easy. The SPCA is just down the road, and a fast travel to walk the dogs in the morning. We didn't need our room cleaned everyday - due to our own reasons, but the equipment they left made cleaning the room a breeze. Thank you Palm Grove for an exceptional stay-cation!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Jun 1, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We chose it for the fantastic beach area and the wide lagoon to swim and snorkel in. Along with staying at a smaller resort which is quiet. The free breakfast was very good with a range of fruits and baked goods. All our lunch and dinners at the Hibiscus restaurant were great value and tasty. Loved the caesar salad. While the units are clean, they are looking a little tired and could.do.with new paint. The pool was quiet small and we didnt end up using it as we preferred the beach.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

May 20, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

The owner of the property could be more hospitable. All staff is wonderful. The owner, she could take some lessons from them!! Even “Good Morning” would be a good start.

Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Joe

Jul 27, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would not stay here again

Palm Grove is well located with a nice beach. Restaurant was clean and meals were good. However the "resort" is in need of maintenance and refurbishment. Stench of blocked drains in G7 bungalow, no hot water in kitchen of G10, doors that don't lock from the inside in G9. At almost $400 per night I expected some sympathy/empathy and help with my request for a firm mattress due to a back injury. No sympathy and no assistance at all. I spent 7 nights sleeping on cushions on the floor. Would not stay here again. Much better accommodation options nearby.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Ken

May 9, 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Room was run-down and in need of maintenance. Ceiling fan did not work properly. Initial lack of hot water caused by the need to keep depressing a heater switch which we were not told about. Chickens and roosters wandering about the property making noise and entering the deck area looking for food hand-outs.

Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Craig

Jul 5, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bring ear plugs!

I love this property. We've bene going to it since 1996. HOWEVER! There are roosters on the island and this property has one that sleeps near B8 on the edge of the property. Now, most roosters will start going off at sunrise as is their nature, but Raro roosters like to sound off at midnight and throughout the night. In 2016, we were in B8 and the rooster that was there went off every hour from 11 pm through 7 am. And the bungalows are not sound proof. Nearly ruined that vacation. This time, I thought I was being smart and asked in my reservation, which was done several months in advance, to specifically not be placed in the ocean bungalows near the rooster. The property's response was roosters don't sleep in the palm trees. That is correct, but there is a different type of tree near the road, right next to B8 and it DOES sleep in that tree. Well, guess what units we got? B7 and B8, right next to the rooster. AGAIN. This rooster wasn't as bad but it still went off at midnight and 4 am. I love this property but I don't think I will be going back there again, which is a great shame. Not sure if roosters are protected (which is what I was told in 2016 when I was at my wits end) but if so, someone could make a good living relocating roosters from resort areas into the center of the island. The location is great; near the 24/7 Wigmore's store, very few people on the beach, and lots of fish in the snorkeling area which is 200 yards of 4 ft deep water.

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Rebecca lane

Oct 14, 2025

Nice large room, and deck space, great location, bit dated but price appropriate

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

myles

Jun 29, 2025

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

May 26, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

May 22, 2025

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharron

May 7, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

So handy to beach and shops great reef for snorkeling to see all the different fish

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Wolfhart

Dec 23, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

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