3.5 Star Hotel

Palm Grove

Main Road , Rarotonga View Map

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Palm Grove

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Set on 5 acres of private beach and tropical gardens in Vaima, Palm Grove features free kayaking and snorkeling equipment. A private balcony or patio with ocean or garden views is standard in all rooms. The air-conditioned rooms include a kitchen with a gas stove-top, a microwave and a refrigerator/freezer. Each room is decorated in bright colors, and features a flat-screen TV and a stereo with an iPod dock. Palm Grove is set alongside one of the most popular beaches in Rarotonga and is within 5 minutes’ drive of several other beaches, including Muri Beach, Aro'a Beach and Puaikura Beach. Rarotonga Airport, the main township of Avarua, and the National Museum of the Cook Islands are all within 15 minutes' drive. Guests can enjoy a swim in the onsite swimming pool and a casual meal in the BBQ area. The tour desk can arrange day trips and car rental. Free parking is available on site. Overlooking the gardens, The Yellow Hibiscus Restaurant offers indoor and outdoor dining. It is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

107 Reviews

9.0Exceptional
Cleanliness
8.9
Staff
9.5
Location
9.6

What Guests Say

  • “Facilities to enable self catering. Free use of snorkel equipment and kayaks. Private beach was great - and location close to…”
  • “Liked the area, it was a little quieter and the resort being smaller meant a more intimate experience. Yes a car or scooter is ideal but…”
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Top Amenities

  • Swimming Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Beachfront
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Beach Villa1/4

Beach Villa

290 sqft • 1 King or 1 King or 1 King

  • Additional bathroom
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Balcony
Three-Bedroom House1/4

Three-Bedroom House

2046 sqft • 1 King or 1 King or 1 King or 1 Sofabed

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
Two Bedroom House1/4

Two Bedroom House

2046 sqft • 1 King or 1 King

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
2 Bedroom Bungalow 1/4

2 Bedroom Bungalow

2046 sqft • 4 Single, 2 Unknown

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Bath or Shower
3 Bedroom Bungalow1/4

3 Bedroom Bungalow

2046 sqft • 4 Single, 1 Unknown, 3 Unknown

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Bath or Shower
Superior Bungalow with Garden View1/4

Superior Bungalow with Garden View

593 sqft • 1 King or 1 Sofabed

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower

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    What Guests Loved

    9
    Exceptional

    Based on 107 reviews

    Location

    9.6

    Cleanliness

    8.9

    Staff

    9.5

    Overall Quality

    9.1

    Pros +

    • Facilities to enable self catering. Free use of snorkel equipment and kayaks. Private beach was great - and location close to supermarket, bus stop and restaurants.
    • Liked the area, it was a little quieter and the resort being smaller meant a more intimate experience. Yes a car or scooter is ideal but no issues with the busses.
    • The beautiful grounds, the two lovely cats, proximity to the beach. Staff were exceptionally welcoming and friendly. BBQ night was terrific and we loved the live music

    Cons -

    • The wind coming up later in our stay, but that can't be helped!!!
    • Going home?
    • Breakfast could have been better. Although included in the cost of accommodation, it was rather too basic. Only white sliced bread with sometimes scones & a slice of cake. There was a choice of fruit (mostly tinned) & cereals. It was the only thing which was disappointing in an otherwise excellent place to stay.
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    8MrsPosted on: 3-28-2026

    Facilities to enable self catering. Free use of snorkel equipment and kayaks. Private beach was great - and location close to supermarket, bus stop and restaurants.

    10BrownPosted on: 5-1-2025

    Liked the area, it was a little quieter and the resort being smaller meant a more intimate experience. Yes a car or scooter is ideal but no issues with the busses.

    The wind coming up later in our stay, but that can't be helped!!!

    10MarianPosted on: 4-15-2025

    The beautiful grounds, the two lovely cats, proximity to the beach. Staff were exceptionally welcoming and friendly. BBQ night was terrific and we loved the live music

    Going home?

    10LaureenPosted on: 2-16-2025

    Great restaurant. Beautiful beach. Exceptional staff.

    10MargaretPosted on: 1-15-2025

    A beautiful location. We have visited Palm Grove six times over the last 20 years & it’s one of the best on the island. Quiet & picturesque with a fabulous private beach just across the road. Staff are friendly & helpful & the Yellow Hibiscus restaurant has lovely food with generous portions & reasonable prices.

    Breakfast could have been better. Although included in the cost of accommodation, it was rather too basic. Only white sliced bread with sometimes scones & a slice of cake. There was a choice of fruit (mostly tinned) & cereals. It was the only thing which was disappointing in an otherwise excellent place to stay.

    8DerekPosted on: 12-28-2024

    Great location handy restaurant/bar, very child friendly

    9CraigPosted on: 12-13-2024

    Great location, lovely staff with a nice restaurant. The fish curry was excellent!

    9RossPosted on: 11-5-2024

    Garden rooms were attractively spaced around the pool, well furnished and a short walk to the white sand beach. Useful restaurant for lunch and dinner. Staff were cheerful, fun and very helpful. Great laundry and library on site

    Wi-Fi was unreliable and expensive - Vodafone seem to practice a form of digital colonialism across the island.

    8JudiPosted on: 10-7-2024

    Gorgeous location. Good breakfast and friendly staff

    King beds are too soft to be comfortable. No where to put bags or items in the downstairs king room.

    10KaylanniPosted on: 8-6-2024

    The facility was super clean! We had the garden view eoom and it was just perfect! Pretty mu h the size of a single house. The room is not dated, it was very modern, clean and comfortable.Room service everyday with amazing cleaners who are always happy, fast and efficient.Reception ladies are AMAZING! always greet you around the resort and we're always happy to help when needed.Restaurant on-site! Super convenient for complementary breakfast every morning and open for lunch and dinner. Happy our on a Friday,free drinks for those staying in palm grove for 1.5hours! Free entertainment also.Swimming pool in close by with bbq for everyone's use.The beach....probably the best in raro! Golden sand and beautiful turquoise water and the best spot for snorkeling. Free kayak use, deposit for snorkeling and beach equipment, returned once items are handed back.I can go on and on, i highly recommend palm grove for anyone looking at staying.We will definitely be returning.

    10LexiPosted on: 8-4-2024

    Warm, welcoming & friendly atmosphere. Quiet, relaxing place. Beautiful beach & crystal clear waters. Awesome snorkelling

    Can’t stay there for ever, sad

    10NadinePosted on: 5-27-2024

    Facilities, beach side, own porch ... well, erverything

    10JacquiePosted on: 5-23-2024

    Breakfast was basic - wish it had more options. Warm food would have been nice and fresh fruit.

    7SarahPosted on: 5-22-2024

    Staying in the beach villa - the pool room was not nearly as nice.

    The breakfast was really very poor and it would have taken very little to make it better. It was all done on the cheap...not nice bread, hardly any fresh fruit, margarine not butter, not pleasant juice or coffee. Would be so much nicer with proper nice freshly baked bread, fresh fruit including banana and pineapple and limes ...proper fresh juice...

    9ChristinePosted on: 5-11-2024

    Location close to the beach. Accommodation and staff were very helpful. Food fro. The restaurant was great.

    There is not much to not like!

    10SamanthaPosted on: 5-9-2024

    We stayed at the Beach Villa which was right on the beach, we could just walk out the back door, slip our snorkels and fins on and see the most wonderful array of sea life 15 m out from the shore. The proximity to Wigmore’s was really convenient and the Yellow Hibiscus restaurant food and service was exceptional. We also loved our daily buffet breakfast.

    Nothing, it was perfect for a family of 4.

    10AliPosted on: 4-25-2024

    The location, facilities, the privacy and absolutely the hospitality.

    10StinsonPosted on: 4-23-2024

    Beachfront Bungalows are awesome. Arguably the best snorkeling on the island right out front . AC is very nice after a hot day.

    Nothing. Wish we could stay longer

    10CindyPosted on: 3-30-2024

    We loved being close to the pool, close to the beach and the staff were just lovely.

    There was nothing to not like about the property, everything was great.

    10JacquePosted on: 3-26-2024

    Beachfront villa. Private and fairly secluded, awesome swimming and snorkelling

    Aircon wasn’t cooling our first 2 days, just blowing as a fan so was too hot. Weekend so googled, repowered and it was perfect

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Swimming & Soaking

    • Beachfront
    • Swimming Pool
    • Kids' pool
    • Outdoor pool
    • Pool with view
    • Private beach

    Food & Drinks

    • Restaurant

    Transportation

    • Free Parking
    • Airport Shuttle
    • Accessible parking

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
    • Themed dinner nights

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 3:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 10:00 AM
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome. Children of age 6 and above can stay with extra bed, subject to additional charges. Children of age 0 to 1 stay free with cot. Children of age 0 to 5 stay free with extra bed.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Please note that Palm Grove does not accept payments with American Express credit cards.

    Location

    Palm Grove

    Main Road , Rarotonga

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