Escape to The Cooks Oasis, where lush gardens and a tranquil atmosphere await. Guests can enjoy an outdoor pool with sun loungers, connect to in-room WiFi, explore the nearby Rarotonga Golf Club or simply unwind on the terrace.
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9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Popular amenities
Airport transfer
Pool
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Non-smoking
Laundry facilities
Main amenities (12)
8 smoke-free apartments
Near the beach
Outdoor pool
Airport shuttle
Terrace
Garden
Front-desk safe
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
Picnic area
Barbecue grills
Luggage storage
Feel at home (6)
Kitchenette
Garden
Terrace
Laundry facilities
Limited housekeeping
Barbecue grill(s)
Room options
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Split Level, One Bedroom Family Villa
Highlights
Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
506 sq ft
1 bedroom
1 bathroom
Hill view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
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Basic Studio - No AC
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Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Studio
1 bathroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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Studio Villa - No AC
Highlights
Furnished balcony or patio
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
366 sq ft
Studio
1 bathroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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Garden Villa
Highlights
Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
334 sq ft
Studio
1 bathroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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1 Bedroom Tropical Villas
Highlights
Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
HDTV
Portable fan
506 sq ft
1 bedroom
1 bathroom
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed
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Upstairs Garden Villa
Highlights
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
334 sq ft
Studio
1 bathroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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Cook Islands Library and Museum - 9 min drive - 7.6 km
Muri Beach - 21 min drive - 17.5 km
Getting around
Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 6 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - 7 min drive
Shipwreck Hut - 5 min drive
Palace Takeaway - 6 min drive
The Spaghetti House - 8 min walk
Vaiana's Bistro & Bar - 4 min drive
About this property
The Cooks Oasis
Located just 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from the airport, The Cooks Oasis offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool, and kayaking, scuba diving, and snorkeling are nearby. A terrace and a garden are offered, and apartments have conveniences like refrigerators and microwaves.
Languages
Afrikaans, English
At a glance
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Property size
8 apartments
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
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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 front desk is open Monday - Friday (8:30 AM - 3:00 PM) and Saturday - Saturday (10:00 AM - noon)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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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
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information
Smoke-free property
No alcohol served onsite
Property amenities
Beach
Direct access to the beach
Pool/Spa
Outdoor pool
Sun loungers
Umbrellas
Internet
Free WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Airport shuttle on request
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Microwave
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Free tea bags/instant coffee
Electric kettle
Bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Bathrooms
Shower
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Free toiletries
Outdoor areas
Terrace
Barbecue grill
Garden
Picnic area
Laundry
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Laundry facilities
Comfort
Portable fan
Pets
Service animals only (pets not 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
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Tour/ticket assistance
Limited housekeeping
Local maps
Guidebooks/recommendations
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Location highlights
Near the airport
In the historical district
Things to do
Whale watching nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Fishing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Bicycle rentals nearby
Snorkeling 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
General
8 rooms
2 floors
7 buildings
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of NZD 25 per person (one-way)
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of NZD 95.00 (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of NZD 95.00 (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Airport shuttle for children between the ages of 2 and 12 costs NZD 15 (one-way)
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
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 on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
This property is professionally cleaned.
Also known as
Cooks Oasis
Cooks Oasis Holiday Villas
Cooks Oasis Holiday Villas Apartment
Cooks Oasis Villas
Cooks Villas
Oasis Holiday Villas
Oasis Holiday Villas Apartment
Cooks Oasis Holiday Villas Aparthotel Rarotonga
Cooks Oasis Holiday Villas Aparthotel
Cooks Oasis Holiday Villas Rarotonga
The Cooks Oasis Holiday Villas Rarotonga
The Cooks Oasis Hotel Avarua
The Cooks Oasis Rarotonga
The Cooks Oasis Aparthotel
The Cooks Oasis Holiday Villas
The Cooks Oasis Aparthotel Rarotonga
Frequently asked questions
Does The Cooks Oasis offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Cooks Oasis does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at The Cooks Oasis?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at The Cooks Oasis?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Cooks Oasis?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by The Cooks Oasis?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is NZD 25 per person one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Cooks Oasis?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM. There's a charge of NZD 95.00 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of NZD 95.00 (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Cooks Oasis and nearby?
Have fun with activities like cycling, fishing, and kayaking, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the aparthotel's other amenities, which include a picnic area and a garden.
Does The Cooks Oasis have a kitchen or kitchenette?
Yes, there is a kitchenette which also includes a refrigerator, a microwave, and cookware.
What's the area around The Cooks Oasis like?
The Cooks Oasis is in Arorangi, a short 6-minute drive from Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) and 8 minutes' walk from Black Rock.
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The Cooks Oasis Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Staff & service
9.6/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.8/10
Eco-friendliness
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What guests liked
The property offers a lovely private beach with stunning views, perfect for relaxation and water activities. (7 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 20, 2025
Highly Recommended Lodge
A beautiful lodge with nice decoration, amenities and large room. Staff are very friendly. I requested for additional banana from the Chambermaid and on the following day, she gave me a bunch. Very thoughtful of her. Well located near the beach and you can enjoy sunset.
Philip T S Chua
Philip T S Chua, 4-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jul 28, 2025
Don’t come a knocking!
The whole sad story was rejected. Not sure why. One star, because of the way we were treated.
Dean
Dean, 8-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 26, 2024
Fantastic villa-style accomodations located on a beautiful beach. Very clean, great amenities, and great location. I wouldnt hesitate to stay at The Cooks Oasis again.
Colette
Colette, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 2, 2023
Very Friendly & helpful Hosts.
Would stay again.
Alan Glynn
Alan Glynn, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 3, 2025
Great small resort.
It’s always a pleasure staying here. This trip I was in Villa 4. It was great. I’ll request that one in the future being able to self cater is such a plus. Bed is comfy. Everything is clean and quiet.
Joan
Joan, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 23, 2024
Like they do recycling, host was very welcoming and informative property is not far from the beach 2mins walk and it was lovely to meet a few locals as well.
Margaret
Margaret, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 11, 2025
Loved the location, pool, free wifi, free laundry, aircon. Free use of snorkel gear, aqua shoes & kayaks. Clean, modern unit! Fabulous host, friendly and helpful. 10/10 Highly recommended, would stay again!
Michelle
Michelle, 8-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 23, 2025
Thr staff sre awesome.
Everyone is organized.
Bhupendra
Bhupendra, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 5, 2025
Everything was amazing. Super clean!
The management is very helpful and friendly!
Room and hotel overall well equipped.
Kayaks and snorkeling equipment for free.
Strongly recommend!
Amira
Amira, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 2, 2023
Wayne and Lin are absolutely amazing hosts and made our stay extra special.
Charlotte
Charlotte, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 15, 2025
Appreciated the upgrade due to the light renovations happening.
Sharon
Sharon, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 13, 2025
Staff are really lovely. They give good directions to find down side street. Internet and aircon struggled through heat but just needed a bit of time. Beautiful bakery 100m and basically on the beach.
Christine
Christine, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 10, 2024
We had a great stay at Cooks Oasis. Loved the presentation of the unit and the garden setting. Location of the resort very convenient, close to restaurants and busstop. Great communication with Marianne and Wise, the property managers. Meitaki E Ka Kite! 😊
Caroline
Caroline, 8-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 11, 2025
A bit tired. Shower door fell off. Now being refurbished. Lovely manager.
Julie
Julie, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 11, 2024
Thanks Marianne for her hospitality. We had a great holiday and will definitely come back for a longer one ☺️. The villa is great and suitable for family with baby. Overall, it's a 5/5 stars!
Trang
Trang, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 23, 2024
Very nice.
Charles
Charles, 8-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 29, 2024
Would struggle to find a fault other than best to think you need an alternative to bus transport.
However scooters available on site and great value
Alan
Alan, 8-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 21, 2024
Good value for money; the room felt spacious and was air-conditioned, free wi-fi available.
Nice and quiet as it is a smaller accommodation and there weren’t many other guests around when we were there. If you like your resort feel though this doesn’t have the ‘luxury’ factor, you don’t have your deck chairs and pool facing the ocean like some of the resorts around. But it is simple and homely and a good base for exploring the beautiful island.
The beach is a short stroll down the driveway and you can snorkel there, but it tended to be more choppy water than elsewhere on the island, as the waves break closer to shore (on the fringe of the reef). Everything is just a short drive or bus ride away in Raro, and this accommodation is in close proximity to many dining options and other beaches to snorkel at.
Overall if you are keeping to a budget this is a very decent choice!
Jemma
Jemma, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 18, 2022
Upon arrival, host were very accommodating. We arrived late because of the flight delay, but hosts made sure we are looked after and comfortable. Cleaned our place every after 2 days, and restock everything. Walking towards the beach woth an awesome view. Great service. Will definitely come back again.
Pamelarose
Pamelarose, 9-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 16, 2023
We love this place.
Matty & Erin were lovely and full of helpful information.
The teenagers were very happy to find that Wi-Fi was now available. We were happy that a water filter was recently installed. We were all happy with the lovely beach only a short walk away, and the pool for cooling off in.
Villa 2 had plenty of room for the 4 of us. The air-conditioning and fans kept us comfortable.
Great facilities available included in your stay: laundry, BBQ, DVD library, reef shoes and snorkelling gear, and kayaks.
There are restaurants withing walking distance and it is only 10 mins or so into Avarua by car.
We much preferred The Cooks Oasis over a full blown resort.
Hope we can make it back one day.
Leanne
Leanne, 8-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 9, 2024
Sweet getaway spot near Black Rock
A little gem of a lodging option. Set away from the big resorts, but just a couple minutes walk from the front door to the beautiful beach, with great snorkeling! And the often-recommended Black Rock snorkel site is an easy 5-10 minute walk up the beach. The villa was simple and comfortable. All the necessities ae provided as well as some nice extra like reef shoes and kayaks, free to use. The property was clean, but keeping the ants at bay took constant vigilance. The management was friendly and responsive. There are several dining options in easy walking distance. (Do call if you are planning on going somewhere on the weekend, as many places are closed both Saturday and Sunday and the online info isn’t always accurate.)
Note that this is a residential neighborhood, with nearby roosters and friendly but sometimes noisy dogs.
Bethany
Bethany, 8-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 28, 2025
The staff were simply sensational, they went out of their way to assist you where ever they could.
The only downfall with the establishment is that in the room that we originally booked I didn’t check that it had air conditioning as I must assumed that in 2025 all rooms at that price would have air conditioning especially as the Cook Islands.
When we arrived due to the heat the staff manager had reassigned our room to one that was air conditioning and had already turn the unit on so the main living area was cool.
The only area where the air conditioning could not reach was like a sauna so I can only assume that if we were not relocated our accommodation would have been unbearable.
Hopefully the owners install air conditioning to all for the health and safety of all guests.
Greg
Greg, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 15, 2024
This property is comfortable with all the amenities you need. It’s a short step to the beach and is right on the main road which makes catching the bus easy. It is safe and secure and the staff are super welcoming and helpful. It’s the reason I keep going back.
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14-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 10, 2024
Excellent pre arrival communication and meet and greet.
Very roomy, clean and comfortable accommodation,
Beach a few metres away.
On site parking.
Quiet, secluded location.
No complaints.