Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel

Deluxe Studio, Beachfront | View from room

Studio, Beachfront | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Studio, Beachfront | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

9.0 / 10.0

Outstanding(113 Ratings)

Resort in Takitumu District

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this resort

On a private white sand beach, near Muri Beach
Catch some rays on Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel's private white sand beach, pamper yourself at the full-service spa, or enjoy snorkeling.
Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel offers 17 accommodations with DVD players and safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Accommodations at this 3-star resort have kitchenettes with refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

LCD televisions come with digital channels. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the resort include a private beach.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Map of Takitumu District

Nearby attractions

Te Rua Manga (The Needle)

5.2 mi

Raro Safari Tours & Concierge Desk

9.4 mi

Available Rooms

Studio, Beachfront

Beds not specified • 376 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Hotels.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Studio, Beachfront

Beds not specified • 452 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Hotels.com for availability & pricing

$$$$

Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel

$$$$

9.0 / 10.0

Outstanding(113 Ratings)

Resort in Takitumu District

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this resort

LCD televisions come with digital channels. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the resort include a private beach.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Map of Takitumu District

Nearby attractions

Te Rua Manga (The Needle)

5.2 mi

Raro Safari Tours & Concierge Desk

9.4 mi

Available Rooms

Studio, Beachfront

Beds not specified • 376 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Hotels.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Studio, Beachfront

Beds not specified • 452 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Hotels.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

9.0 / 10.0

Outstanding(113 Ratings)

2.0 / 10.0

Dec 2024

For a quality hotel, expensive for what it was, it was quite pathetic, that they don’t even have Wi-Fi, it’s available, but you have to purchase extra… Also, food served, including breakfast was very poor. only positive is that it is in a nice location on the beach, but just about every other place on the island is on the beach

4.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

Great spot

4.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

Great spot

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

Staff was excellent as well as the food. I loved the restaurant! Stay at Moana Sands, you can't go wrong.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

Staff was excellent as well as the food. I loved the restaurant! Stay at Moana Sands, you can't go wrong.

8.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

Best location on the island!! Beach is awesome. Hotel is simple, nothing fancy. Not all the front staff were the most friendly, but weren’t rude! Housekeeping girls were great and friendly. Purpose of trip was r&r. Great place for that!!! Would definitely visit again

8.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

Loved how close it was to the beach.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

Loved how close it was to the beach.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

We have just stayed 5 nights at the Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel, and loved our stay . The view from our room was incredible . I feel I need to pay special attention to the restaurant and bar staff there . Our meals were amazing . The Chef there is both lovely and knows what he is doing . The food was so so good . We simply didn’t have a single meal we didn’t completely love . And Ryan the bartender was outstanding . Also a thumbs up for housekeeping . Who were both friendly , respectful , and just lovely in general . There were 2 shops within easy walking distance . And the local bus took us everywhere we needed to go We will most definitely be back Meitaki

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

2.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

This lodging option in Rarotonga does not fit with a hotel style designation as is listed on Hotels.com It is a far cry from a 4 star hotel. It presents as apts or condos with only outdoor stairway access to rooms even to the 3rd floor The rooms have kitchens & a balcony The in room phones did not work There was not evenwiring for the phones either There are no elevators . There was a front desk attendant similar to a condo desk greeter. There is NO ONE at the front desk after 2 pm They are only there from 9 am - 2 pm and not on weekends . There is NO 24 hour front desk person. The phone in the room did not work There was no WiFi provided despite signs on the counter saying WiFi was available. Their advertising says restaurant on the premises. When we arrived at noon , the restaurant was quite closed and we were told it had been closed for 2 years ! But they still have the menu posted outside advertising the restaurant to drivers passing by. We quickly realized that if we stayed overnight , we would have been stranded without food, and no way to call a taxi or get back to the airport. The front desk attendant seemed unconcerned. Prior to the attendant leaving at 2 pm, we had him reluctantly use his cell phone to call us a taxi so we could quickly leave & try to find alternate accommodations at the last minute. We expected to have to sleep on the beach The taxi arrived, we got inside and we had no idea where to go or stay. The taxi driver helped us find a real hotel

2.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

Excellent from the moment we checked in until Check out Staff were friendly and could not do enough for us. The food was amazing. Location was 5 star. Our room was right on the beach.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

Excellent from the moment we checked in until Check out Staff were friendly and could not do enough for us. The food was amazing. Location was 5 star. Our room was right on the beach.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2024

Very pleasant stay with kind and helpful staff.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2024

Very pleasant stay with kind and helpful staff.

4.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

We were staying at level 2, the Seaview was lovely. We went snorkelling just outside the hotel, many fish there. It is a small hotel, which is good, nice and chill.

4.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

We were staying at level 2, the Seaview was lovely. We went snorkelling just outside the hotel, many fish there. It is a small hotel, which is good, nice and chill.

8.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

Beautiful view from room balcony, Right on the lagoon; loved that suncreen was available when using equipment; Staff very friendly, helpful and knowledgable.Kitchenette was equipped for us (couple) would have preferred a microwave to reheat early-purchased meals/ leftovers

8.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

8.0 / 10.0

Mar 2024

Small hotel, few guests, made it very secluded. Right on lagoon, all equipment provided. Staff all very friendly. Only downside was breakfast buffet was closed for first half of our stay. Instead, we listed what we want, and a tray was brought up and we are in our room.

8.0 / 10.0

Mar 2024

6.0 / 10.0

Feb 2024

Pros - Private beach is really nice - Nice view from room balcony - There was a bartender (can’t remember his name but think he’s the head bartender) but he was really nice - made us good cocktails and was super helpful/friendly Cons - Staff rude and unhelpful, especially a guy called Kieran that worked at reception, such a rude, dismissive person - him and the others were hesitant to call us taxis (because it cost them money) and told us to call them from our room. Also tried to request a switch to Moana Sands Resort (partner accommodation) and that whole process was painful, again were hesitant to call the resort to help facilitate and basically told us to sort it. - Location isn’t ideal, it’s on the other side of the island from the airport, main town Avarua and in general most things. Definitely need a car or scooter - we wanted to hire e-bikes/bicycles but there was nothing around. Muri beach (where there’s some shops, cafes, resorts) is about a 35 min walk away and the only decent places that are close (within 5 min walking distance) is the Little Polynesian resort (nice food/coffee/view), Charlie’s restaurant (nice food, view and vibe) and Maire Nui Garden & Cafe although the cafe was closed for renovations until March/April. - Breakfast is awful and basic, only ate there once - Room isn’t bad, has aircon and sea view balcony but it’s a bit dated and the shower/water pressure was temperamental - Accommodation in general is quite basic/dated and not much of a vibe

6.0 / 10.0

Feb 2024

8.0 / 10.0

Dec 2023

Beautiful beach. Just no lunch service except Sunday.

8.0 / 10.0

Dec 2023

Beautiful beach. Just no lunch service except Sunday.

5.0 / 10.0

Nov 2023

Nice and clean. Very friendly staff. Beautiful view to the beach and the sea. Peace and quiet.

5.0 / 10.0

Nov 2023

Nice and clean. Very friendly staff. Beautiful view to the beach and the sea. Peace and quiet.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

View of the ocean from every room. We stAyed downstairs and upstairs both had beautiful view of the ocean.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

View of the ocean from every room. We stAyed downstairs and upstairs both had beautiful view of the ocean.

5.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

The stay was pleasant. Steps away from the beach. They give you free breakfast which is nice. Rooms are clean.

5.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

The stay was pleasant. Steps away from the beach. They give you free breakfast which is nice. Rooms are clean.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

We had an amazing time at the hotel. Complementary kayaks and breakfast were awesome. Location is one of the best snorkeling spots on the island. The room was spacious with a stunning ocean view and golden sand beach. It was also great that the restaurant had some gluten-free options that is quite rare on the Island.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

We liked that nothing was too much trouble. Very easy place to stay with everything in the room we needed. Great location on I believe the best beach in Rarotonga. Quite small and personal. Beach straight in front of our deck. We prefer this to a big resort and we had a real rest. Sandi and Glen

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

8.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Such a nice place for a relaxing holiday. I loved the beach sand and the blue sea.

8.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Such a nice place for a relaxing holiday. I loved the beach sand and the blue sea.

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2022

Excellent stay, large spacious clean well-equipped rooms. Views and location top notch, one of the best sandy beaches with incredible snorkeling and swimming. Staff are very approachable and helpful. Great cocktails and restaurant. Ticks all the boxes! Thank you for a memorable holiday. We WILL BE RETURNING!!

FAQs

How much does this resort cost compared to others in Takitumu District?

The average price for a rental in Takitumu District is $266 per night. This rental is $25 above the average.

Is parking included with this resort?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this resort?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this resort. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this resort is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel?

We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, laundry, balcony or patio, and hot tub or spa.

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Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel

Resort in Takitumu District

Reasons to book

About this resort

Amenities

Map of Takitumu District

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Studio, Beachfront

Deluxe Studio, Beachfront

Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel

Resort in Takitumu District

Reasons to book

About this resort

Amenities

Map of Takitumu District

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Studio, Beachfront

Deluxe Studio, Beachfront

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this resort cost compared to others in Takitumu District?

Is parking included with this resort?

Is there a pool at this resort?

Is Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel?

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