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The Passage Villas

3.5 star property
Beachfront aparthotel with outdoor pool, near Muri Beach

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Ocean View Family Villa | Beach/ocean view
Reception
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Ocean View Family Villa | Down comforters, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Internet access
    Internet access
  • Kitchenette
    Kitchenette
  • Microwave
    Microwave
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
Main amenities
  • 8 apartments
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • WiFi in the lobby
  • Internet in the lobby
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Library
Feel at home
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Kitchenette
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace

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Ocean View Villa | Down comforters, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Ocean View Villa

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
  • 377 sq ft
  • Studio
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Garden View Villa | Down comforters, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Garden View Villa

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
  • 377 sq ft
  • Studio
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Garden View Family Unit | Terrace/patio

Garden View Family Unit

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Ocean View Family Villa | Beach/ocean view

Ocean View Family Villa

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
  • 969 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Main Road, Ngatangiia – Muri, Rarotonga

What's nearby

  • Muri Lagoon - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Te Vara Nui Village - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Muri Night Markets - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Muri Beach - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Tikioki Marine Sanctuary - 5 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 15 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Charlie's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sails Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬12 min drive

About this property

The Passage Villas

The Passage Villas puts you just a 5-minute drive from Muri Beach. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool, along with onsite surfing/body boarding. Apartments feature kitchenettes, balconies or patios, and room service.

Languages

English

At a glance

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • The property charges 3.5 percent for credit card payments
  • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours
  • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Sun loungers

Internet

  • WiFi available (NZD 10.00 per hour)

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Family friendly

  • Free crib/infant bed

Kitchenette

  • Refrigerator (mini)
  • Microwave
  • Electric kettle
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Water dispenser
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Room service available

Bedrooms

  • Down comforter
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Library

Entertainment

  • 21-inch TV with satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace
  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit
  • Walkway to water

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/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 elevators
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (with limits)
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Local maps
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Free bottled water
  • Champagne service

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Health club access nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding on site
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Golf nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • 8 rooms
  • 1 floor
  • Individually furnished

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Administrative fee: NZD 0 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service fee: 3 percent

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in guestrooms for NZD 10 per hour (rates may vary)
  • WiFi is available in public areas for NZD 10.00 per hour (rates may vary)
  • Wired internet access is available in public areas for NZD 10.00 per hour (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of NZD 20 per person (one-way)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 3.5 percent

Children & extra beds

  • Airport shuttle for children between the ages of 3 and 11 costs NZD 15 (one-way)

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip.
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Also known as

Sunrise Beach Bungalows
Sunrise Beach Bungalows Cabin
Sunrise Beach Bungalows Cabin Rarotonga
Sunrise Beach Bungalows Rarotonga
Sunrise Beach Bungalows Hotel Rarotonga
Sunrise Beach Bungalows Hotel
Sunrise Beach Bungalows
The Passage Villas Rarotonga
The Passage Villas Aparthotel
The Passage Villas Aparthotel Rarotonga

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at The Passage Villas?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at The Passage Villas?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Passage Villas?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by The Passage Villas?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is NZD 20 per person one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Passage Villas?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at The Passage Villas and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as surfing. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the aparthotel's other amenities, which include a picnic area and a garden. The Passage Villas also has access to a nearby health club.
Does The Passage Villas have a kitchen or kitchenette?
Yes, there is a kitchenette which also includes a microwave, cookware, and a coffee maker.
Does The Passage Villas have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, each apartment features a balcony or patio.
What's the area around The Passage Villas like?
The Passage Villas is located on the waterfront in Takitumu District, a short 6-minute walk from Muri Lagoon and 5 minutes' walk from Avana Harbour.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Michele and Svein were wonderful hosts, welcoming us after hours and setting us up for a lovely few nights' stay. Svien was always on hand to help in any way. The property isn't on a sandy beach; it is on a wild coastline, which was perfect for our kids - so no beach swimming, but the pool is large (one of the larger ones from our experience in Rarotonga). The room was good for a family. It is very old and tired, but they are in the process of renovating. The villas provide a good base to sleep and then go exploring the island for the day/s. The highlight of the stay was Svien picking a Coconut and opening it for the kids - they loved it!! Thank you
MATTHEW, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great view from our room, private being upstairs also. Lovely hosts, very helpful. However for the price, one would assume that wifi would be in the room and toiletries supplied! Note the beach out front is also not swimable, on shore waves!! Recommend if you’re after a private stay near Muri Beach (3-5 min drive) though.
Brogan, 8-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We loved staying at Passage Villas, very close to town and the owners were beautiful hosts. Stunning views on the beach. Would recommend getting a unit on the beach, however the family unit we were in was also comfortable. My 3yr old son loved it there. They also serviced the room everyday where we would spend the day out and return to a nice clean place with fresh towels. Amazing ❤️
Meremaihi, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A Gift
What a place. Amazing experience. Swain was simply amazing. Rarotonga is the most beautiful location. Probably our favourite location to holiday, rest, and reconnect.
Andrew, 12-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We had a great visit here. Michele and Svein are very kind and helpful. The kids loved the pool and nice to be right on the water.
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely spot, great views and it felt very homely. The beach isn't swimmable really but we got to see whales at one point, and it was super close to swimmable Muri beach. The villa was tidied and refreshed each day and they gave us great advise for places to go to eat and activities. The only problem we had was the office was never attended and when I tried calling them I couldn't get through. Perhaps a doorbell would be helpful as I didn't want to go up to there house and disturb their privacy. Again, lovely hosts when they were available, they gave us snorkeling gear to borrow too. Highly recommend!
Tracy, 12-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

Svien and Michelle were absolutely lovely, and have the property to match. The villas were well maintained and in a spectacular location right by the water. Would never get tired of waking up to that view. The room was very comfortable, and had both a fan and a heat pump for those hot days/nights. The hosts were very friendly and made some great recommendations of places to go and things to do. Could not recommend this place enough. They really had all the bases covered with a relaxing pool and even had a bar onsite for people to use. A
Logan, 7-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

What an experience. Spent 5 days relaxing, listening to the waves and watching the whales from our villa Michele & Svein are incredible hosts, felt like staying with family. They gave us lots of recommendations and let us in on a local secret involving pastries... Exactly what my girlfriend and I needed as we didn't plan anything and turned our phones off for the duration of the trip Highly recommend and will be staying there next time in Raro
Jesse, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This is the place to stay if you want an authentic Rarotongan experience while still being close to Muri and snorkelling areas. Seeing whales every day was an unexpected highlight! Our hosts were incredible- knowledgeable and always helpful. Would highly recommend.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Rajiv, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The oceanfront location is spectacular, the only sounds are the ocean and the occasional rooster. It is safe and quiet, nice to sit oceanfront, there is limited beach entry. It is close to Muri village, island bus transportation is available, however a car would also be good.The room could use shelves or drawers for storage, we had to use the extra bed and living room chair to store our clothing. The AC stopped working and ventilation was difficult, the lanai door was open but there isn't much opportunity to open other windows for free air flow. Owners are on the property and are friendly and helpful. However, somewhat cavalier in charging your credit card early.
Sandra, 8-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

More than adequate for my stay
Murray, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Mikaela, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Helene, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic stay at The Passage Villas. Michele and Svein were great hosts with the best local recommendations. Will definitely be back.
Rachel, 7-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We had a wonderful 11 night stay. The view from the villas was wonderful and sitting on the front deck one morning we had the wonderful experience of seeing whales right out from our accommodation. We were told about all the local events and places of interest by our hosts even down to the local bakery that makes the best croissants. With happy hour once or twice a week it gave us a good chance to meet other visitors staying at this small 8 villa accommodation. We stayed in two different ocean view villas during our stay, 5 & 6 nights and both had their really good points. We would recommend this accommodation, only one thing against it is that you can’t swim right outside your villa but you are only a short distance from the beautiful lagoon. You WILL ENJOY this accommodation.
catherine, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
We had a great stay. Hosts were super engaging and the place was very nice and quite - car is a good idea if you want to get around to restaurants and sandy beaches. We had a great time would recommend to anyone
glen, 5-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Was right on the beach, you can see the sun rise every morning. The best part was how lovely the hosts were. They really made us feel welcome and did everything they could to make us comfortable. Such a wonderful couple.
Simmi, 6-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Owners were very friendly and helpful
Hamish, 6-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

Road sign should be more visible, so people can notice that beautiful place stright away.
Nenad, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Michelle and Svein were wonderful hosts. It was the perfect spot for a Raro holiday. The villas have everything you need , stunning views and a good location to Muri beach .
Zoie, 6-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Loved our stay here, the room was great and we were very comfortable. The ocean view was memorizing and having the air conditioning was a real plus when the days got really hot. Most of all the owners Michele & Svein were so welcoming and they went out of their way to help us out, they gave us with food when we arrived and had none of our own, they drove us places until we were able to arrange our own transportation and they also put together a lovely night where we could share some drinks with them and other guests. Overall I'm really glad we stayed here and I'm happy to recommend them to anyone.
Jared, 8-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This property has new owners that have refurbished and improved the previous set up. The villas are spacious and well appointed with lovely, fresh decor, substantial kitchen facilities and air conditioning. The grounds are tranquil - a fabulous, deep pool that is set amongst tropical flora and fauna, as well as an accessible BBQ, an outdoor bar for an evening drink or cocktail, seating alongside the reef, and access to a private beach only metres away. During our stay (9 days), the hosts were welcoming, friendly and accommodating. Fresh produce and breakfast supplies (milk, tea, coffee, bread, spreads, cereals, fruit) were waiting in the room on arrival. The outlook from the villas to the ocean is spectacular! While we were there, we experienced a tropical cyclone where the waves rolling in were magnificent! As the weather settled, so did the ocean, where it became clear and much more still. Exploring the reef and the surrounding area of the property was fabulous! Lots of little hermit crabs and other wildlife kept us amused for hours! This section of the island is the perfect spot for whale watching later in the year. There is a small shop across the road if you need basic provisions, or a little further down the road there is a gas station, larger shop and takeaways. In the other direction, Muri is only minutes away. If you are looking for accommodation that’s away from the busy, larger resorts, this is the place to stay!
Rochelle, 8-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

General property information

Travelers Say
"The villas are spacious and well appointed with lovely, fresh decor, substantial kitchen facilities and air conditioning."
Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Star Rating
3.5