We arrived and upon checking in we were told that our booking had been cancelled by the hotel by mistake even though I had been emailing them in the lead up to our arrival. To their credit they were able to check us in for our 4 days however this meant moving into 3 different rooms during the 4 days which wasn’t feet convenient for us but at least we had somewhere to stay. Steph was really apologetic and tried to do her best to compensate us and we were actually able to see the different types of rooms they had but it wasn’t an ideal situation. The rooms were really spacious, clean and had great amenities and were in a really good location. Only downside of the second villa we were in is that it’s totally open and some people walking along the beach would come right up to the villa and be looking in while we were inside

We arrived and upon checking in we were told that our booking had been cancelled by the hotel by mistake even though I had been emailing them in the lead up to our arrival. To their credit they were able to check us in for our 4 days however this meant moving into 3 different rooms during the 4 days which wasn’t feet convenient for us but at least we had somewhere to stay. Steph was really apologetic and tried to do her best to compensate us and we were actually able to see the different types of rooms they had but it wasn’t an ideal situation. The rooms were really spacious, clean and had great amenities and were in a really good location. Only downside of the second villa we were in is that it’s totally open and some people walking along the beach would come right up to the villa and be looking in while we were inside

Great place to unwind from the world. Could be improved if there was a bar or restaurant either on the premises or very close.

Great place to unwind from the world. Could be improved if there was a bar or restaurant either on the premises or very close.

The owners and staff couldn’t have been any more helpful and friendly. The villas have quality bicycles, paddle boards, and kayaks that are free to use and plentiful. We will be back!

The owners and staff couldn’t have been any more helpful and friendly. The villas have quality bicycles, paddle boards, and kayaks that are free to use and plentiful. We will be back!

Had a lovely stay at sea change villas. They were very accommodating on our final day when they could not provide a late check-out. The villa itself was very comfortable and well equipped, and the facilities available made the stay very relaxing and easy.

Had a lovely stay at sea change villas. They were very accommodating on our final day when they could not provide a late check-out. The villa itself was very comfortable and well equipped, and the facilities available made the stay very relaxing and easy.

Having your own private pool was wonderful in the 30 degree plus temperatures. Other than the roosters, this is a very quiet and peaceful location with good beach access. Please note, however, that if you are staying in the Lagoon View Executive Villas that claim "you can enjoy watching the breaking of the waves on the reef from the front deck" that actually due to palm trees the view is VERY limited. The basement game room was also very musty, probably due to the significant amount of rain they had before we arrived. We also killed 6 cockroaches during our stay so make sure you are okay with that too. Some advertisements for this place also indicated free wifi - this isn't true and you will need to pay for it. We would still recommend this resort as compared to many others found on the island.

Having your own private pool was wonderful in the 30 degree plus temperatures. Other than the roosters, this is a very quiet and peaceful location with good beach access. Please note, however, that if you are staying in the Lagoon View Executive Villas that claim "you can enjoy watching the breaking of the waves on the reef from the front deck" that actually due to palm trees the view is VERY limited. The basement game room was also very musty, probably due to the significant amount of rain they had before we arrived. We also killed 6 cockroaches during our stay so make sure you are okay with that too. Some advertisements for this place also indicated free wifi - this isn't true and you will need to pay for it. We would still recommend this resort as compared to many others found on the island.

We went for our honeymoon and we loved every minute of it.

We went for our honeymoon and we loved every minute of it.

Very clean, They had complimentary kayaks,paddle boards, laundry, bicycles, also fridge stocked with eggs bread and fruit juice

Very clean, They had complimentary kayaks,paddle boards, laundry, bicycles, also fridge stocked with eggs bread and fruit juice

Beautiful in every way. Staff were extremely helpful

Beautiful in every way. Staff were extremely helpful

This place is amazing! Spent 4 nights in a beach front villa, it was a great finish to our two week stay in the Cook Islands. Will definitely be back and stay for longer next time.

This place is amazing! Spent 4 nights in a beach front villa, it was a great finish to our two week stay in the Cook Islands. Will definitely be back and stay for longer next time.

Excellent service and perfect location and complete privacy. Definitely will be coming back!

Excellent service and perfect location and complete privacy. Definitely will be coming back!

Hands down, this was one of the best hotel experiences we have ever had!! Everything was just perfect, starting from the clean, spacious, and extremely well-equipped villa, the countless freebies (bikes, snorkeling gear, reef shoes, paddle boats, kayaks, music CDs, DVDs, washer, dryer, etc.), to the super amazing staff. Everyone went out of their way to make us feel truly welcome!! On top of all this, we got a complimentary early check-in, a well-stocked refrigerator including bread, butter, eggs, jam, milk, orange juice, beer, and even a bottle of wine (no charge whatsoever). They even gave us a complimentary rental car on our last day -- because our flight only left at midnight and they could not offer us a late check-out as other guests were arriving. Unbelievable!!

Hands down, this was one of the best hotel experiences we have ever had!! Everything was just perfect, starting from the clean, spacious, and extremely well-equipped villa, the countless freebies (bikes, snorkeling gear, reef shoes, paddle boats, kayaks, music CDs, DVDs, washer, dryer, etc.), to the super amazing staff. Everyone went out of their way to make us feel truly welcome!! On top of all this, we got a complimentary early check-in, a well-stocked refrigerator including bread, butter, eggs, jam, milk, orange juice, beer, and even a bottle of wine (no charge whatsoever). They even gave us a complimentary rental car on our last day -- because our flight only left at midnight and they could not offer us a late check-out as other guests were arriving. Unbelievable!!

Rather than criticize the hotel I'd like to generally explain that it seems like hotels on small tropical islands simply don't have the upkeep standards of those in more populated areas. What does that mean? Mostly that things aren't perfect. We really enjoyed the hotel and there are probably none or few others on Rarotonga as nice as the Sea Changes. The location was good, the people were nice, and the overall experience is one that we would happily re-live. Expect that places like this may have things in the rooms that need to be fixed, or simply don't work. Stuff on the island is not luxury. It is a small, rather poor place and they do the best they can. Rental cars are in poor condition, and little is what I would describe as 5 star luxury. While things might be rough around the edges, the island is great. Lovely beaches, relaxing winds, and warm weather. Food is good and nothing is too expensive. Though stuff closes quite early. Going back to the Sea Changes I want to point out a few nitpicks. Some lights in the room did not work. The in-room safe was useless and have instructions that did not apply to it. Some of the ocean gear there for the guests was in less than good condition, but that was really it for complaints. Those who are used to European or American luxury will find it to be charming, relaxing, but rustic. Those who want a low-key romantic getaway and have no problems with some "character" will love the Sea Changes and the island.

Rather than criticize the hotel I'd like to generally explain that it seems like hotels on small tropical islands simply don't have the upkeep standards of those in more populated areas. What does that mean? Mostly that things aren't perfect. We really enjoyed the hotel and there are probably none or few others on Rarotonga as nice as the Sea Changes. The location was good, the people were nice, and the overall experience is one that we would happily re-live. Expect that places like this may have things in the rooms that need to be fixed, or simply don't work. Stuff on the island is not luxury. It is a small, rather poor place and they do the best they can. Rental cars are in poor condition, and little is what I would describe as 5 star luxury. While things might be rough around the edges, the island is great. Lovely beaches, relaxing winds, and warm weather. Food is good and nothing is too expensive. Though stuff closes quite early. Going back to the Sea Changes I want to point out a few nitpicks. Some lights in the room did not work. The in-room safe was useless and have instructions that did not apply to it. Some of the ocean gear there for the guests was in less than good condition, but that was really it for complaints. Those who are used to European or American luxury will find it to be charming, relaxing, but rustic. Those who want a low-key romantic getaway and have no problems with some "character" will love the Sea Changes and the island.