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The Islander Hotel
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Hotel overview and key features

Main Road, Rarotonga, Cook Islands
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The Islander Hotel & Spa is a 3-star hotel located 656.2 ft from Rarotonga International Airport Departure Terminal, offering direct access to Nikao Beach. Guests benefit from a free roundtrip airport shuttle and proximity to Avarua city center, Avatiu Harbour, and National Stadium. The waterfront property sits between Raemaru Mountain and the ocean, featuring brilliant outdoor dining areas around a sparkling swimming pool.

Spacious Oceanview Rooms

Rooms at The Islander Hotel average 147.6 ft^2, featuring one king bed and one single bed accommodating up to three guests. Each room includes an ensuite bathroom with toiletries, air conditioning, flat-screen LED TV with in-house movies, and tea & coffee making facilities. Large windows offer views of the Pacific Ocean and gardens.

Dining & Nightlife

The Islander Grill & Tiki Bar serves Pacific Rim cuisine, premium wines, and espresso coffee, while the Hula Bar hosts live music under starlit skies. Guests can enjoy a free cooked-to-order breakfast and lagoon-view dining. The property also features six nearby nightclubs accessible via Going Troppo tours.

Adventure & Relaxation

Activities include snorkeling tours, glass-bottom boat excursions, and paintball at the abandoned Sheraton Hotel. The onsite spa offers Pacific Ocean vistas, while the multi-talented crew organizes ukulele performances and coconut husking demonstrations. A semi-submersible tour departs daily from Avatiu Harbour.

Services & Events

The Islander Hotel provides a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and wedding coordination for events up to 800 guests. Business amenities include laptop-friendly workspaces and late-night room service. Motorized buggy rentals are available for off-road exploration.

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Getting around

Transportation options available

City Centre
Rarotonga 3.9 km
Airports
Rarotonga International (RAR) 2.2 km

Facilities

Stay relaxed and refreshed just minutes from the airport

General

  • Paid Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Free shuttle service
  • Laundry

Dining

  • Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Outdoor dining area

Business

  • Business centre

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Garden area
  • Spa & wellness centre

Room features

  • Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Location info

Main Road, Rarotonga, Cook Islands
Map view
Main Road, Rarotonga, Cook Islands
City landmarks
Market
CITC Supermarket
910 m
Landmark
Wreck of the Matai
2.2 km
Landmark
Nikao Beach
890 m
Market
CITC Food Avatiu
900 m
Landmark
Mike Tavioni
950 m
Landmark
Church of Jesus Christ
980 m
Landmark
Cook Islands Library and Museum
2.6 km
Landmark
CTIC Building Centre
1.2 km
Landmark
Raro Reef Sub
1.3 km
Landmark
Cross-Island Track
1.4 km
Landmark
View over town
1.4 km
Landmark
National Stadium
1.4 km
Landmark
The Little Red Gallery
1.5 km
Landmark
Albertos
2.4 km
Landmark
St. Joseph's Cathedral
1.7 km
Store
Vonnias Warehouse
1.8 km
Landmark
Cicc
1.8 km
Store
Island Craft
1.9 km
Landmark
Dive Shop
1.9 km
Landmark
Hospital Hill Lookout
2.9 km
Landmark
CITC Foodland
1.9 km
Museum
Cook Islands National Museum
2.8 km
Landmark
Airport view
2.0 km
Landmark
Cook Islands Christian Church
2.6 km
Landmark
Perfumes of Rarotonga
2.0 km
Landmark
Clear Area
2.1 km
Mall
Avarua Shopping Centre
2.1 km
Nearby
Celebration Church
470 m
Te Aranui
470 m
Avatiu
Turtles & Ocean
570 m
Restaurants
Hula Bar
150 m
The Islander Hotel
21. 3 Vaiana's Bar & Bistro
880 m
Ara Tapu Nikao
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:00-23:59
Check-out
until 10 am
Guest Parking
Public parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for additional charge.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, Bahasa Indonesian, Tagalog / Filipino
Number of rooms:
13
Former name
Aquarius Rarotonga

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