Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront resort near Muri Beach

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Lobby sitting area
Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed, Beachfront | View from room
Studio, Beachfront | Terrace/patio
Fridge, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, toaster

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Ara Tapu (Main Road), Titikaveka / Vaimaanga, Rarotonga
  • Tikioki Marine Sanctuary
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Muri Lagoon
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Muri Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

Studio, Beachfront

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed, Beachfront

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 42 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Rarotonga

On the beach.Within a 15-minute walk of this Takitumu District resort, you'll find Maire Nui Botanical Gardens and Tikioki Beach. Muri Beach and Tikioki Marine Sanctuary are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Tikioki Marine Sanctuary - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Muri Lagoon - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Te Vara Nui Village - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Muri Night Markets - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Muri Beach - 5 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ka Kite Cafe - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Vinyl Revival - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Charlie's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel

3-star beachfront resort near Muri Beach
Step outside to feel the sun on your face and the sand in your toes on the white sand beach. At Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel, pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa or have fun in the sun with activities like snorkeling and kayaking.

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. This beach resort also offers a garden and a terrace.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Rarotonga resort.

  • 1 building
  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 2000
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the resort's full-service spa. Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Snorkeling

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 0-cm LCD TV with digital channels
  • DVD player

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: NZD 200
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 200

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests should notify this property in advance of their anticipated arrival time.

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from November 1 2025 to March 31 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 20.0 per stay.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 30.00 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 15.00 (one-way), (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • Early check-in fee: NZD 200 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 200 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 20.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.

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