Our Villas

Rest, Relax, and Revive in Paradise

Retreat from the worries of the world and take a break in our idyllic South Pacific hideaway. Whether you’re looking for accommodation in Rarotonga for business or holiday, you can rest easy at Avarua Escape. 

A great alternative to a hotel, our self-contained villas provide space, privacy and convenience on Cook Island time. Close to everything you need for a relaxing break, each villa is a home away from home and costs $150 – $200.00 per night. Check and see if our self-catering accommodation is available when it suits you.

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Self-contained villas in Rarotonga

The most centrally located villas in Rarotonga, Avarua Escape is a wonderful place to stay and enjoy the privacy and tropical grounds while still being close to all the excellent eateries, shops, transport and activities Rarotonga has to offer. 

We have two lovely villas for you to choose from. The bedrooms and bathrooms in each villa are designed with the tropics in mind. With a queen bedroom, lounge/kitchenette and bathroom in our one-bedroom villas, our self-catering accommodation is perfect for couples, singles or business travellers looking for villas in Rarotonga within walking distance from town. 

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Villa 1

Maungatea – 1 bdrm villa

1 bedroom with queen bed

Lounge/kitchenette

Shared bbq hut

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Villa 2

Te Kou – 1 bdrm villa

1 bedroom with queen bed

Lounge/kitchenette

Shared bbq hut

If you have any questions, please get in touch

Welcome

On arrival, you’ll be welcomed like one of the family then left in peace to settle in, enjoy the space and indulge in our carefree Cook Island pace.

Each of the villas includes:

  • Kitchenette with kettle, toaster, microwave, fridge/freezer
  • WiFi hotspot
  • Smart TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Private, outdoor verandas
  • Water cooler station 
  • Linens, towels, and swimming towels for pool use
  • The tap water in your villa is safe to drink – filtered and also UV treated.
  • Ceiling fans in every room
  • Insect screening on deck doors
  • Locally inspired bathroom amenities
  • Hairdryers
  • Safe on premises

All villas share / have access to:

  • 8-metre saltwater pool, with deck and poolside sun loungers
  • Covered guest bbq area
  • Tropical gardens
  • Laundry – washer and tumble dryer
  • Detergents for the kitchen and laundry
  • UV-filtered water throughout the resort
  • A very short stroll to Lazy Trout Cafe, Ariki Cafe, Lucky Rooster Cafe, Trader Jacks Bar & Restaurant, Bus Stop Cafe, City Style Fashion & Beauty, Ckid Fashion, Citc Department Store, Citc Pharmacy, banks, Vodafone, Foodlands, Prime Foods Supermarkets, Good Life Health, Mareko Department Stores, Vonnias Department Store, Perfumes Of Rarotonga, The Fudge Factory, Cooks Corner Bus Station and all that town has to offer. 
  • 10-minute walk to Pununganui Saturday Markets
  • Onsite private carparking

    All stays include:

    Fresh fruit from our numerous fruit trees – please help yourself.

    Avarua Escape is situated within an approximately 2,000 m2 section landscaped with tropical plants and fruit trees on the Ara Metua. Rarotonga Airport is within 4kms, the Rarotonga Golf Course is 5 km away opposite Nikao, one of the most popular swimming beaches in Rarotonga.

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    Budget-friendly, clean and comfortable villas in Rarotonga. You’ll have everything you need for a great time in the Cook Islands.

    What they say about our Cook Island escape

    So peaceful and tranquil the gardens are relaxing and quiet considering how close to town they are. love that you can walk everywhere!

    The rooms are spacious, clean and comfortable and our hosts are very friendly & accommodating.

    Brenda, July, 2022

    Ara Metua • Avarua  • Cook Islands