Are Tamareni 2BR Beach Cottage or River Studio

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Are Tamareni 2BR Beach Cottage or River Studio
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Scored 8.7
Rated fabulous

Excellent location!

9.7
  • Apartments
  • Kitchen
  • Sea view
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking

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About this property

Beachfront Location: Are Tamareni 2BR Beach Cottage or River Studio in Rarotonga offers a private beach area and direct beachfront access. Guests enjoy sea views and a sun terrace, complemented by a lush garden. Comfortable Accommodation: The apartment features a kitchenette, balcony, and private bathroom. Additional amenities include air-conditioning, free WiFi, and a fitness room. Family rooms and a children’s play area cater to all guests. Dining Experience: The traditional restaurant serves international cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Outdoor dining areas provide scenic views, while the bar offers a relaxing atmosphere. Activities and Surroundings: Guests can participate in yoga, fitness, cycling, and snorkelling. Nearby attractions include Avarua Beach just a few steps away and Rarotonga International Airport 4 km from the property. Scuba diving is available in the surrounding area.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Beachfront
  • Bar
  • Private beach area

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

  • Free parking available on-site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Alice
    Italy Italy
    “Simple, self-contained unit, with absolutely everything you need for your stay. I was really impressed by all that was provided: multiple towels, toiletries, kitchenware…Nice and relaxing outdoor area from where you can see and the ocean and...”
  • Maria
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Beautiful views. Open and spacious. No schedule , no fuss, and certainly very private. It was like being ‘home away from home’.”
  • Sarah
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Loved the spot, very homely and loved our morning coffees at the beach out from the studio. Had everything we needed and felt very well looked after”
  • Teurunau
    Australia Australia
    “Cozy, close proximity to town ( good location), value for money, great beach access at River Studio, supplies left by proprietor (Thank You ❤️) washing machine & the premise met all our needs .. Will stay again”
  • Mary
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Location fabulous. Can see the beach and swim there. Lovely house and so private. Restaurant next door. Easy car parking. Very responsive owner/host.”
  • Elizabeth
    Australia Australia
    “Proximity to Avarua. View, ammenities, full size kitchen”
  • Kira
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Thankyou Sue for sharing your cottage with us. We had a family of 5 Adults. Sue was very helpful and made sure we had everything we needed and that we were comfortable .Will certainly look at staying at this accommodation when next in Rarotonga if...”
  • Anthony
    Australia Australia
    “Private, fully self contained. Perfect for a family or group of friends”
  • Ivapene
    Australia Australia
    “Location was perfect. Hosts very helpful, welcoming & responsive.”
  • Myrene
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “It’s location, the view of the sea, and proximity to Tamarind Restaurant. Also very spacious with lots of covered deck space.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Suzanne Brown & Pasha Carruthers

9.4
Host review score
Suzanne Brown & Pasha Carruthers
Are Tamarini cottage is a well equipped 2 bedroom, 2 bath beachfront cottage on a peaceful lagoon just 3 minutes drive from Avarua main town. The adjacent River Studio has a deck with partial sea view with king bed, kitchenette, ensuite bathroom with toilet, shower and washing machine and is wheelchair accessible. Restaurant adjacent, Both units are a perfect location for the business traveller as well as for holidaymakers. with wifi hotspot, washing machine, and self catering amenities at this peaceful and centrally-located place. It has a lovely sunset and sunrise viewing north-facing beach and shallow swimming spot down the large lawn. Adjacent to Tamarind Restaurant and only a couple of kilometers from town and most government offices very convenient if you are here on work.
A family who have been running their holiday apartments in Rarotonga since 2011 receiving multiple host awards
On the Beach, easy walk to cafes and restaurants, reef fishing, close to main town with tours, inland walks, beach walks, lagoon swimming and snorkelling, whale watching in season, museums and library, historical places of interest, car rentals, deep sea fishing, turtle tours, bus stop right outside.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Tamarind House
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

House rules

Are Tamareni 2BR Beach Cottage or River Studio 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

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardMaestroCash
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 inform Are Tamareni 2BR Beach Cottage or River Studio 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.