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Little Polynesian Resort

5.0 star property

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Relax by the oceanfront pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.
Enjoy ocean views from the room's large window, with access to an outdoor area through a sliding glass door.
Overlooking the sandy beach, this beachfront property features a thatched-roof structure with a balcony and lush palm trees.
Enjoy serene beach views, shaded by palm trees, and explore the calm waters with kayaks nearby.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, comfortable seating area, and a window offering a view of the outdoors.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Bar
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
Main Road, Titikaveka, Rarotonga
  • Tikioki Marine Sanctuary
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Muri Lagoon
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Muri Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Garden Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 57 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Beachfront Bungalow

Beachfront Bungalow

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 88 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Rarotonga

With a stay at Little Polynesian Resort in Rarotonga (Takitumu District), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Tikioki Marine Sanctuary and Muri Lagoon. .This beach resort is 1.8 mi (3 km) from Muri Beach and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Te Vara Nui Village.
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What's nearby

  • Tikioki Marine Sanctuary - 2 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Muri Lagoon - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Te Vara Nui Village - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Muri Beach - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Aroa Beach - 10 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Charlie's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Sails Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬18 min drive

About this property

Little Polynesian Resort

Luxury resort on the beach, with outdoor pool
Little Polynesian Resort offers 14 accommodations with DVD players and safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Satellite television is provided. Accommodations at this 5-star resort have kitchenettes with coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Rarotonga resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the resort include a private beach and an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 14 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Satellite programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Relax on the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. This resort also features complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Grab a bite to eat at Little Poly Restaurant, a beachfront restaurant where you can take in the pool view and dine alfresco. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 8 AM and 10:30 AM.
Little Poly Restaurant - This beachfront fine-dining restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Little Poly Restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Snorkelling

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

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

More

  • 1 floor
  • 14 buildings
  • Built in 2005
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 29-inch HDTV with satellite channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 70.00 per person (roundtrip)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Little Polynesian
Little Polynesian Rarotonga
Little Polynesian Resort
Little Polynesian Resort Rarotonga
Little Polynesian
Little Polynesian Resort Resort
Little Polynesian Resort Rarotonga
Little Polynesian Resort Resort Rarotonga

Little Polynesian Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 93 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deon

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
small resort, personal attention
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Riccardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Lannette

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Chemical laden bedroom

We loved the setting of our room with beach front view of the lagoon and swaying palm trees. Did not like seeing ants dyed on our beddings and sinks. I suspected that housekeeping spray pest control substance on our pillows and sheet as well as all the surfaces in the bathroom
Dead ants on pillow
They were not dropped from the ceiling, they died while crawling on the pillow
So many dead ants, I slept with a towel over my pillow and sheet
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an absolutely amazing hotel and staff! Cannot recommend this hotel more! The staff is so awesome, they get to know your name and will recommend local food spots as well as things to do.
Stayed 15 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda, Lions Bay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location, beach for long walks, food was excellent, service excellent, small, friendly, snorkeling good.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dr David M, Staunton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spent 6 nights at Little Polynesian. A beautiful oasis. We loved our beachfront chalet, quiet, clean, peaceful with direct beach access. The service and food was exceptional. I’d read mixed reviews about the continental breakfast but my husband and I are big eaters and we enjoyed every breakfast. Nice to have coffee replenished every day. We look forward to returning.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

harold

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole experience was wonderful with special mention to the staff who were always so friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Acoomodations but Disappointing

The hotel itself was charming. The rooms tastefully decorated, extremely clean with beautiful grounds and views. The staff were very pleasant however we were not at all impressed with the service. Also the continental breakfast did not include coffee which we were charged for separately. We thought this was odd given the price of the rooms. The food and drinks were very good. Miri and Christine were exceptionally friendly and welcoming. Unfortunately we will not return.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

April

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beachfront was truly beachfront. You look out from your bed and see only water and beach. It was wonderful. Staff was wonderful and we loved our villa. Loved the outdoor shower. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ying

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a great hotel, it is on the opposite part of the island to the main town so it is generally quieter. It is quite a small hotel, but very nice. It also has its own beach/lagoon area for swimming etc
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Why would you want to stay anywhere else?! A small boutique property on the beach with a team of people that remember everything about you that it feels like home. The food is superb, the rooms are fabulous and all I can say is go and stay 😊
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie, Hook

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Truly outstanding! Our accommodation on the beach was special, wonderful staff with personal service, excellent food and drinks, great infinity pool, snorkelling gear and SUPs and kayaks available foc. WiFi was free in all areas! I cannot rate this hotel highly enough
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Janet

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maile, Kapaa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing in every way!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beachfront 5 star resort above and beyond all our expectations
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely awesome beach front bungalow
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle, Seattle

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kamal, Chesterland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of the best resorts we have ever stayed in
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023