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"Fantastic quiet accommodation in business district of Avarua. The manager is very good and the chef is amazing! Clean and today premises with great a ... " More

By a verified traveller on Sat 11 May 2019

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Hotel Description

Wellesley Hotel Rarotonga places you in the center of Rarotonga, within just a 15-minute stroll of Para O Tane Palace and Punanga Nui Market. Highlights at this B&B include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, and free cooked-to-order breakfast.

The café, The Lazy Trout, serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch, and lunch. The bed & breakfast's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Added amenities include free WiFi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe, and free use of bicycles. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free airport shuttle.

With a stay at this 3-star Avarua B&B, you'll be 10.7 km (6.6 mi) from Muri Beach.

Double Bedroom with Private Bathroom

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Double Room With Ensuite

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

3 Bedrooms Unit with Shared Bathroom

Bed Count 3 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 6 Max

Wellesley Hotel Rarotonga ratings based on 2 Verified Reviews

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Guest reviews for Wellesley Hotel Rarotonga

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5 out of 5
Fantastic quiet accommodation in business district of Avarua. The manager is very good and the chef is amazing! Clean and today premises with great amenities. Will definitely stay again. Highly recommended.

Posted by on 11 May 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

3 Jul. 2019 by Corinne

Many thanks for the great feedback! We look forward to your next visit.

5 out of 5

Lovely small hotel at the back of town.

Pros: So close to town
Very quiet position. Room and shared bathroom well appointed and extremely clean. Manager extremely helpful. Beautiful large swimming pool to cool down in. Cafe closed for Christmas so can't comment on that.

Posted by , from Brisbane on 30 Dec. 2017

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About the Wellesley Hotel Rarotonga

Location Puoromea Road 49A 2B, Avarua, Rarotonga,

Property Features

Wellesley Hotel Rarotonga offers its guests an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Wellesley Hotel Rarotonga. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). Free self parking is available. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Rarotonga bed & breakfast.

  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Free airport shuttle
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Wellesley Hotel Rarotonga offers 3 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

  • In-room dining
  • Television
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Iron and ironing board available
  • Desk
  • Ceiling fan
  • Unique furnishings
  • Unique decor

Food & Drink

Guests are served free cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.

The Lazy Trout - This poolside café specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, and lunch. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).

Room service is available.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 9 PM

Special check-in instructions:

This property offers transfers from the airport. To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9 PM. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Wellesley Hotel Rarotonga offers transfers from the airport. Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 72 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. The front desk at this property is open daily from 8 AM - 9 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 17 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • No lifts
  • Front desk opens daily at 8 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 9 PM
  • Staffed front desk

Hotel Names

  • Wellesley Rarotonga
  • Wellesley Rarotonga Rarotonga
  • Wellesley Hotel Rarotonga Rarotonga
  • Wellesley Hotel Rarotonga Bed & breakfast
  • Wellesley Hotel Rarotonga Bed & breakfast Rarotonga

You should know

  • Children 17 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.