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The Passage Villas

3.5 star property
Beachfront aparthotel units with kitchenettes and balconies

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On the beach, surfing
Ocean View Family Villa
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Ocean View Villa
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Main Road, Ngatangiia – Muri, Rarotonga
  • Place, Muri Lagoon
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Te Vara Nui Village
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Muri Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Ocean View Villa

Ocean View Villa

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
  • 35 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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 cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Garden View Villa

Garden View Villa

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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 cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
  • 90 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Ngatangiia

At The Passage Villas you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Avana Harbour and Muri Lagoon. Highlights at this beachfront aparthotel include an outdoor swimming pool, and in-room kitchenettes and balconies. .Each apartment is individually furnished and features a TV with satellite channels, along with WiFi, a coffee/tea maker and free local calls. In-room dining is convenient with amenities like a kitchenette and room service. A microwave, a down duvet and free bottled water are also available. Limited housekeeping is available. .Spend the day at the beach where you'll find surfing/body boarding, and enjoy the on-site pool loungers. Additionally, you'll find Wi-Fi in public areas, a library and a terrace. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Within a 30-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Takitumu District aparthotel, attractions include Muri Beach and Aroa Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Muri Lagoon - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Te Vara Nui Village - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Muri Night Markets - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Muri Beach - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Tikioki Marine Sanctuary - 7 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Charlie's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tamarind House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Rehab Nightclub, Rarotonga, Cook Islands - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Passage Villas

Beachfront aparthotel units with kitchenettes and balconies
As a guest of The Passage Villas, you'll find an outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace. WiFi and wired Internet are available in public spaces for a fee. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at The Passage Villas. Self parking is free. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Rarotonga aparthotel.

  • 1 floor
  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
The Passage Villas offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature down duvets. Accommodation at this 3.5-star aparthotel has kitchenettes with microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.

This Rarotonga aparthotel provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Televisions come with satellite channels. An iron/ironing board and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool loungers

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi (NZD 10 per hour)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (NZD 10 per hour); wired internet (surcharge)

Parking and transport

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

Family friendly

  • Free cot

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Champagne service
  • Room service

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 21-inch TV with satellite channels
  • Library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • 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 lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Change of towels on request
  • Free bottled water
  • Free local calls
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Local maps
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Health club (partner property) nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 floor
  • 8 units
  • Garden
  • Individual furnishings
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Water dispenser

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

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 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: NZD 10 per hour (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: NZD 10.00 per hour (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wired Internet in public areas: NZD 10.00 per hour (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 20 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 15 (one-way), (from 3 to 11 years old)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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 and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property is 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 parking available at The Passage Villas?

Yep, The Passage Villas has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Passage Villas?

The closest beach to The Passage Villas is Muri Beach (2.8 km).

Does The Passage Villas have a pool?

The Passage Villas has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What makes The Passage Villas a romantic place to stay?

A champagne service, plus private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Passage Villas.

Is The Passage Villas family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a BBQ and a picnic area, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Passage Villas is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Passage Villas?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Passage Villas?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Passage Villas?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

The Passage Villas Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

vanessa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful spot, spacious and clean family unit with amazing ocean views. Had everything what we needed. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi, Monrovia

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kazuma, Beverly Hills

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We would like to take the time to thank Michele and Svein for their hospitality and allowing us to spend such a magical time at the Passage Villas. We would highly recommend this property to anyone visiting Rarotonga. Checkin was smooth, in fact, the owners were kind and flexible enough to let us know once the room was ready as we were on an early flight. The serenity and view the property gave was immaculate; you had the beautiful view all to yourself and surrounding was so quiet that we were truly able to relax and forget about our busy lives during our stay! The owners were also kind enough to let us know when a whale was passing by, it was amazing to be able to see this up close from your property! All of the recommendations Michele and Svein gave were excellent. Their communications were prompt and great (they even helped us out on something even when it was out of their office hours.) Our stay at Rarotonga was truly a rememberable one and no doubt deciding to stay at the Passage Villas was a huge contributor in this, thank you and see you again!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

MATTHEW

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
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
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Brogan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meremaihi

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 ❤️
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

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.
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian

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.

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Logan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.

10/10 Excellent

Rajiv

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Murray

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
More than adequate for my stay
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mikaela

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Helene

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Fantastic stay at The Passage Villas. Michele and Svein were great hosts with the best local recommendations. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

catherine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

glen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

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
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simmi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Hamish

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Owners were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022