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Moana Sands Lagoon Resort - Adults Only

3.5 star property
3.5-star beachfront hotel near Muri Beach

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Deluxe Lagoon Studio
Sundeck
Front of property
Deluxe Garden Studio | Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Spa

Explore the area

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Muri Beach, Rarotonga
  • Place, Muri Lagoon
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Muri Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Muri Night Markets
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Lagoon Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Garden Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

About the area

Ngatangiia

On the beach.A stay at this Muri hotel places you steps from Muri Beach and within a 5-minute walk of Muri Lagoon. Matutu Brewing Company and Muri Night Markets are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Muri Lagoon - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Muri Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Muri Night Markets - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Tikioki Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Te Vara Nui Village - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Ka Kite Cafe - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Tamarind House - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Moana Sands Lagoon Resort - Adults Only

3.5-star beachfront hotel near Muri Beach
Moana Sands Lagoon Resort - Adults Only offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Moana Sands Lagoon Resort - Adults Only. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Rarotonga hotel is smoke free.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Moana Sands Lagoon Resort - Adults Only offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Rarotonga hotel provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Hibiscus Spa.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (NZD 50 for 10 minutes)

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • 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
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 0-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: NZD 200.00
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 200.00

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 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Moana Sands Lagoon Resort - Adults Only

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: NZD 50.00 (for 10 minutes, rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 30.00 per person (one-way)
  • Early check-in fee: NZD 200.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 200.00 (subject to availability)

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Moana Sands Lagoon Resort Rarotonga
Moana Sands Lagoon Rarotonga
Moana Sands Lagoon
Moana Sands Lagoon Resort
Moana Sands Lagoon Rarotonga
Moana Sands Lagoon Resort Adult Only
Moana Sands Lagoon Resort - Adults Only Hotel
Moana Sands Lagoon Resort - Adults Only Rarotonga
Moana Sands Lagoon Resort - Adults Only Hotel Rarotonga

Moana Sands Lagoon Resort - Adults Only Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 128 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 128 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 128 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 128 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 128 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous location- lovely clean resort which was very quiet. The water sports cupboard was great , especially the reef shoes . Great parking across the road and a really handy location. Would return agai.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views of the lagoon . Gorgeous sunrises to wake up to and light airy comfortable rooms that were very spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

SCOTT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Mehr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Decent for the price. No wifi was a bummer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Delwyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very spacious and modern. It had three large mirrors in all, which is something most accommodation falls short on. The staff were lovely, the barista made coffee was very good, and the location was excellent, being very close to many eating and drinking options. The only negatives I would say is that we rented a car from the airport, but still had to pay the hotel van driver $30 to check us in as our flight was after the office closed (as would most of the flights in I would think), and for $300 odd dollars a night, I would expect more than toast, 2 plain cereals, yogurt, sliced coconut, orange & apple for the included breakfast. I assume it is to push you to order a paid breakfast, which we did several times - my husband had the omelette every time as it was fabulous, I had halloumi and mushrooms on toast, which wasn’t good as the toast wasn’t buttered, halloumi not cooked and mushrooms just fried then some balsamic vinaigrette sprinkled over it. I assumed I was getting mushrooms in a cream sauce considering the time we waited for it, and it wasn’t busy.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela, Mesa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room and property. Right on the beach with amazing sunrise viewing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was very well maintained and the facilities were clean. Staff were lovely. Really enjoyed our stay. Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo-Ann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, very friendly. Appreciated the free use of snorkel equipment.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the Staff were exceptional in all aspects of our stay with the Moana Sands Lagoon Resort- any request was done with ease, with professionalism, grace and with a smile. It was our second time at the Lagoon Resort. The facilities are outstanding & our room was fabulous. My mums first time with us , she’s hard to impress , but absolutely loved being spoilt & being paid extra attention- AMAZING
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Britney

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Hilary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and spacious
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Respect and staff are lovely. Fantastic area
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jemma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean and tidy. Very friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful relaxing stay in a large room with gorgeous lagoon views. Relaxing by the large pool or wandering down along the lagoon to the heart of Muri Lagoon (about a 15 min walk ) quickly put us into holiday mode. Staff were so friendly and welcoming (special mention to the lovely April in the day spa and Va in the restaurant ). As others have mentioned the included breakfast is extremely basic, but easily supplemented with cooked eggs, etc for purchase, and on the evening we dined i house the meals were very well presented and great value for money. The ground staff and cleaners do a fantastic job of keeping the pool, grounds and rooms looking clean and inviting. Will definitely plan a return visit.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

annette

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved Moana Sands Lagoon, amazing views from our upstairs unit. Place felt clean & fresh throughout, staff were friendly & helpful and always busy cleaning and making things look nice. Loved how peaceful it was to relax by the pool and easy to stroll along the beach to the centre of Muri. A+++ we'll definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was lovely. Restaurant was great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This resort was a wonderful place to begin our Cook Islands experience. Large, clean and well kept room. Comfy bed and easy access to the outdoors. Staff were very helpful and friendly. One improvement would be to have the desk staffed into the early evening or access to someone. Other than that, a really lovely couple of days.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

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

Fantastic location! Beautiful friendly staff!

This hotel was in a perfect location. We could access the lagoon which was filled with different fish, turtles and eagle rays. The kayaks and snorkelling equipment were included and free to use as you wished. This was a huge bonus as some places charged for all equipment. The Lagoon restaurant was amazing! Va looked after us so well as did the other staff. The food was spectacular! You may need a car as the hotel is around towards Muri beach and not near the main part of town however there are plenty of resort bars, beach bars and restaurants within walking distance. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was really good, close to shops & restaurants. The staff from the front desk ( Mary & Leilani), housekeeping girls (Maria & Marilyn), dining restaurant (Mere & Va) were all fantastic, friendly & very helpful. They all made our stay very memorable.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A comfortable stay and conveniently located to areas of interest
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly clean and top notch staff
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Pita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025