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The Islander Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star beach hotel near Rarotonga Golf Club

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Restaurant
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Main Road, Panama, Rarotonga
  • Place, Nikao Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Punanga Nui Market
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Muri Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    ‪3 min walk‬

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8.6 out of 10
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  • 45 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Rarotonga

Oceanside stay.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Rarotonga hotel, you'll find Punanga Nui Market and Rarotonga Golf Club. Cook Island Christian Church and Cook Islands Library and Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Nikao Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Punanga Nui Market - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Cook Islands Library and Museum - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Black Rock - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Muri Beach - 18 min drive - 14.0 km

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 1 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ka Kite Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tamarind House - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Islander Hotel

3-star beach hotel near Rarotonga Golf Club
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. For a drink, you can stop by one of the onsite bars, including 2 poolside bars and 2 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, a nightclub, and spa services are also featured at the family-friendly The Islander Hotel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars by the pool
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2004
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Nightclub
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
The Islander Hotel offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Tempur-Pedic beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 poolside bars
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Late-night room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: NZD 100
Contactless check-in available
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 100

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Islander Hotel's Tiki Bar after 5pm.]
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 25 per night.

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.

  • Early check-in fee: NZD 100 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 100 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 25 per night

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 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; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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 accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding. Children might not be eligible for free breakfast.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Islander Hotel Rarotonga
Islander Rarotonga
The Islander Hotel Hotel
The Islander Hotel Rarotonga
The Islander Hotel Hotel Rarotonga

The Islander Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 228 out of 555 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 169 out of 555 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 555 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 555 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 555 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Theres

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Alle waren sehr nett. Das Zimmer war sehr schön. Wir würden wieder kommen.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and close to the airport. The included breakfast was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Chrissy

Travelled with family
The property is dated and the room we had very basic., the rate we were charged was not as quoted thru Expedia as it was charged in U S dollars which wasn’t disclosed at the start of the transaction. Wouldn’t use Expedia for booking again Island uses NZ dollars and that was what I expected to pay. Ended up being well overpriced.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Garrie

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Islander Hotel was OK for a nights sleep after arriving to Rarotonga on a late night flight. We arrived late and unfortunately everything was closed for the night but were able to bed diwn after a shower prior to heading to our more expensive accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sala, Caboolture South

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were friendly, Kind & hospitable. Rooms were clean and tidy. Had a great stay at the premises
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was so easy and quick considering we landed at 2am. The bed was very comfortable and the room stayed a great temperature all night. Breakfast in the morning was lovely and the staff were friendly and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Juliana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great staff that were very helpful. Location to the airport is the reason to stay. Its right across the road. Excellent food and drinks.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very freindly and helpful. The Island night was great and food and menu delicious. Love the location of the Islander and enjoyed being able to sit, have a great coffee, see the sea and work on my laptop during the day. thanks so much
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Huia

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to rest and refresh after a late flight in. Easy walk from airport and 24 hr service. Great views at breakfast.
Breakfast views from the Islander motel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for stopovers before flying off to an island. Across the road from the airport. Great food and drink menu
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Information

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic cultural night, lovely friendly customer service, great for the young adults though as hula bar us right next to the rooms :) loved this place food was yum
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Solomon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Late arrival into RAR. Easy, short walk from the airport. Very clean and comfortable room. Perfect for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Subhash

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Friendly staff and great service. Rooms were nice and clean. Free Wifi. Memorable cultural night show too.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walkable location from airport after long flight. Very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Wei

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Velmor, Hinchinbrook

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff once you are able to locate them. Not a lot of signage that you are actually within The Islander Hotel as it mostly showing the restaurant and bar. Music coming from the bar is audible from my room but they are reliable in finishing at 11pm.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice room but noisy. No black out. Some staff very nice, except in the bar. No beach to swim. No chairs around the pool to sunbathing. Some nights kitchen closed. Close to aiport. There is a beach that you can go walking. Also there is bus in front of the hotel that goes around the island.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We got in late at 2300 hours. Staff were waiing for our arrival. We had booked food from the menu for our arrival. Which was waiting in our room. Delicious. Room.was.clean and aircon on, so room was.nice and cool. 😊
Tuna sashimi
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ram

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
TV not working no remote hot water jug not working air conditioner not good not enough hand towels
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Metua

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Everything was fine with the room. Just the loud music from the hula bar kept us up late, when trying to sleep for our flight the next morning.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place amazing staff
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a convenient spot. When you come in late from a flight just walk across the road to stay. Also you can leave your bags there after check out for $5 if you want to fill in time before your next flight. It was great too when I returned from a domestic flight and had a long wait for my international flight I sat in the restaurant and had a nice meal and watched the Whales passing by.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025