Herons Reef Holiday Apartments

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Scored 9
Rated superb

Staff

9.6
  • Apartments
  • Kitchen
  • Sea view
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking

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About this property

Beachfront Location: Herons Reef Holiday Apartments in Rarotonga offers direct beachfront access with a private beach area. Guests can relax on the sun terrace or in the lush garden, enjoying sea views and a serene environment. Comfortable Accommodations: Each apartment features a terrace, balcony, kitchenette, and private bathroom. Additional amenities include air-conditioning, a washing machine, and free on-site parking. Exceptional Services: Private check-in and check-out, a paid shuttle service, and outdoor seating and dining areas enhance the stay. Free toiletries, a work desk, and a dining area ensure comfort and convenience. Local Attractions: Avarua Beach is a 14-minute walk away, while Rarotonga International Airport lies 8 km from the property. Scuba diving and other activities are available in the surrounding area. Highly rated for its garden, beach access, and attentive staff.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Airport shuttle
  • WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Private beach area

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

  • Free private parking available on-site

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1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Mandy
New Zealand New Zealand
“Beautiful spot away from the main tourist area. Sue was really friendly and helpful. The bed was super comfortable”
Paddygeo
New Zealand New Zealand
“Good location, quiet & clean, accessible & private”
Monalisa
New Zealand New Zealand
“Sue was easy to contact and told us where the keys were. Was a central location and easy on site parking. Sue was super lovely and made sure we were comfortable with our stay. Although the beach is not ideal for swimming, its a nice place to...”
Marie-christin
Austria Austria
“Amazing stay, if you look for some peace and quiet. Lovely deck for breakfast in the garden with a sea view.”
Johanna
New Zealand New Zealand
“The Apartment is right at the Beach and it’s pretty quiet there. You can watch the Sunset all alone. You can reach the City Centre in 5-10 Minutes with a Scooter. Sue was such a nice Host and her dogs are very lovely!”
Katie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This was the perfect stay on Raro! Sue is an exceptional host and has a lovely property with a beautiful garden overlooking the ocean. Everything is clean, fresh fruit is given, even coconut in the garden! The room was spacious, comfortable and...”
Sarah
New Zealand New Zealand
“Stunning beach out the back of the property. Had everything we needed and the hosts were lovely and really quick to answer any questions.”
Revell
New Zealand New Zealand
“Great customer service, beautiful spot. Was good to be away from the hustle and bustle.”
Ellan
New Zealand New Zealand
“Very comfortable and felt very homely, on arrival the place was presented beautifully and our experience was so great. Sue was a wonderful host, we had plenty of privacy and she was so lovely to talk with, great hospitality.”
Marnie
New Zealand New Zealand
“Loved the island style, simple relaxing and comfortable. Best sleeps ever, very comfy bed and with everything in one room and plenty of space, easy living. Lovely little spot, and access to a perfect private spot on the beach to watch the whales....”

Hosted by Sue & Robbie Brown & Pasha Carruthers

9.6
Host review score
Sue & Robbie Brown & Pasha Carruthers
Heron's Reef Holiday Apartments are unbeatable value for money, with a convenient location, clean and well-furnished on a beachside property. The lagoon and beach are too shallow for swimming, & rocky, but the area overlooking the ocean is secluded and perfect for relaxing and watching the waves break on the reef. The Bougainvillea Studio and the Ferns one-bedroom face the mountain, and the Coral Beach and Reef View studios overlook the lagoon. There is NO free wifi due to the high costs of internet services on island- but there are two hotspots from the on-island providers Bluesky and Zenbu and you can buy vouchers online (Zenbu) or from several shops (Bluesky) around the island.
We are off-site, with no reception on arrival, and transfers are provided by an independent company. We are mostly busy working in our restaurants around the island, where you are eligible for a 10% discount off meals. But we will make an effort to meet you and respond to any queries you may have by phone.
There are night markets four days a week, and a day market in town on Saturdays. There are lots of restaurants and beaches a five minute drive away. There are local stores for break, milk and essentials just a few minutes walk from the property. The beach is fairly rocky,great for sandcastles and beachcombing, but Muri beach for swimming and water sports is 5 minutes drive away. The area is very safe, secluded, but for family holidays with small children possibly Muri Beach, Arorangi or Titkaveka would be the best choice as there are no hotels and entertainment within wlaking distance.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

Herons Reef Holiday Apartments takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
NZD 25 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that this property does not accept payments with American Express credit card.

This property can accommodate children over the age of 7.

Transfers are available to and from Rarotonga Airport. These are charged $30 for one person $50 for two, each way.. Please inform Herons Reef Holiday Apartments in advance if you want to use this service, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that there are no on-site managers and there is no on-site reception, therefore, please let the property know your expected time of arrival at least 24 hours prior to arrival to arrange key collection, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please inform Herons Reef Holiday Apartments in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.