The Islander Hotel

3.0 star property
Beach hotel with outdoor pool, near Punanga Nui Market

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Outdoor pool
Exterior
Cabana Couples | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, individually decorated
Terrace/patio
Theater show

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Bar
The current price is AED 521
AED 599 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Mar - 8 Mar

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Cabana Couples

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 45 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Main Road, Panama, Rarotonga

What's nearby

  • Punanga Nui Market - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Cook Island Christian Church - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Cook Islands Library and Museum - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Black Rock - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Muri Beach - 22 min drive - 12.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Charlie's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sails Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬15 min walk

About this property

The Islander Hotel

Family-friendly hotel near Punanga Nui Market
Located close to Cook Island Christian Church and Cook Islands Library and Museum, The Islander Hotel provides an adjacent golf course, a nightclub, and 2 poolside bars. Indulge in reflexology, a body treatment, and a sports massage at My Beauty and Spa, the onsite spa. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), is available to all guests, along with concerts and live shows and a terrace.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge), and luggage storage
  • ATM/banking services, beach towels, and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and proximity to the airport
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like late night room service and free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Showers, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • 32-inch LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and childcare services

Languages

English

Property amenities

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

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–10:00 AM: NZD 17.50 for adults and NZD 17.50 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 poolside bars and 2 bars/lounges
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Full-service spa
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room child care (surcharge)
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - sports
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open select days

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Beach towels
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic bed

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Desk
  • In-room massage
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly 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
A late check-out fee will be charged

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 25 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 17.50 for adults and NZD 17.50 for children
  • Early check-in fee: NZD 100 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 25 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Islander Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Islander Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Islander Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Islander Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of NZD 100 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Islander Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Islander Hotel located?

This family-friendly Rarotonga hotel is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Punanga Nui Market, Rarotonga Golf Club, and Cook Island Christian Church. Cook Islands Library and Museum and Black Rock are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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The Islander Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 418 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 138 out of 418 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 418 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 418 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 418 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim Sharrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful friendly staff and so easy to walk from the airport. Rooms were spacious and clean. Definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ngaoa

Liked: Amenities
Amazing service and room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tereapii Seddon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the services .
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Ngariki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Highlight of my stay were the wonderful staff & the cooked breakfast every morning!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timeri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was convenient for myself while on the island. And with it offers was amazing and the wonderfull friendly staff, after a day or two you'll just love being around as much as i did. Highly recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aroha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
easy check ins as i have just got off the plane from nz !! thank you to the staff at the islander we appreciate use and your time for the locals who fly in and out of raro .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you’re just looking for a clean, decent, and convenient place to stay for 1-2 nights, I highly recommend this place. We landed around 11:30 pm, this hotel is very close to the airport (walkable). We stayed here at the front and back ends of our trip as we spent the majority of the trip in Aitutaki. We would stay here again. The restaurant had great food and drinks. I even got a wonderful massage for a great price here. They also have free WiFi. WiFi is hard to find on the island unless you purchase a Vodafone plan or pay for resort’s data plans.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love it
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOANNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and very close to airport. Restaurant and bar were great. Even saw whales breaching👍
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Staff & service
Very good service, accommodated my very early 1am arrival with no problems at all!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a confortable room, good check in and good dine in experience
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great convenient accommodation. Food is great at the restaurant as well!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Gina

Disliked: Staff & service
It was an ok spot to start our holiday given the location to the airport and our early morning arrival.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place and staff were lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So close to the airport,very nice food
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access and had a young porter who was great on arrival and pushed our trolley into the rm what service that was, Thank u young man well done Islander.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Close to airport
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So handy for layovers. Breakfast complimentary was perfect. Food here is to die for. Thank you for accommodating us during our overnight layover. Definitely our absolute spot. Highly recommended 😊👌
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very handy to airport, great massage available onsite
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot to stay right on the ocean. It was really convenient because our flight landed late and we were able to just walk across the street to the hotel and were kindly greeted by the night staff that checked us in. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kylie Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Within walking distance of the airport which was great when we landed at 3am! Easy check in and friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nicely furnished rooms & fabulous food.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms, staff, breakfast and proximity to airport but on water so nice Only criticism, we arrived at 10pm from a long flight and couldnt even purchase a packet of chips, too tired to find food Breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Audrey Beryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We liked the hotel as easy walk to town and airport bus stopped outside so all good .thankyou
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

It was a good stay, the Tuesday night cultural show was awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024