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The Islander Hotel

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool
Cabana Couples
Exterior
Food and drink
Beach bar

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Bar

Explore the area

Map
Main Road, Panama, Rarotonga
  • Cook Islands Library and Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Black Rock
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Muri Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    ‪3 min walk‬

Room options

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Cabana Couples

Cabana Couples

  • 45 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Rarotonga

In the heart of Rarotonga, The Islander Hotel is within a 5-minute drive of Punanga Nui Market and Cook Island Christian Church. .This beach hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Rarotonga Golf Club and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Cook Islands Library and Museum.

What's nearby

  • Punanga Nui Market - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Rarotonga Golf Club - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Cook Islands Library and Museum - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Black Rock - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Muri Beach - 18 min drive - 14.0 km

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 1 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Charlie's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sails Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬15 min walk

About this property

The Islander Hotel

Beach hotel with outdoor pool, near Punanga Nui Market
The Islander Hotel offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Tempur-Pedic beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

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

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.
Make yourself at home in one of the 11 air-conditioned rooms featuring LED televisions. Your Tempur-Pedic bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
Relax and unwind with massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including a nightclub and an outdoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Wind down with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges or 2 poolside bars. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Islander Hotel has a restaurant on site.
Late night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 poolside bars
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 2004
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Late-night room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: NZD 100
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 100

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Islander Hotel's Tiki Bar after 5pm.]
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room; children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 25 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: NZD 100 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 100 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 25 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Islander Hotel Rarotonga
Islander Rarotonga
The Islander Hotel Hotel
The Islander Hotel Rarotonga
The Islander Hotel Hotel Rarotonga

The Islander Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 162 out of 445 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 146 out of 445 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 445 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 445 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 445 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bulathsinha Arachchige

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely people, lovely food, very close to the airport. Took care of my parents well.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed only one night before our accommodations were ready. Arriving at almost midnight, we found them ready for us, friendly and helpful. The room was clean, and most of all cool. Breakfast the next morning was stellar. We slept well, had a wonderful breakfast and were ready to start the day!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

LuAnn

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you’re just looking for a clean, decent, and convenient place to stay for 1-2 nights, I highly recommend this place. We landed around 11:30 pm, this hotel is very close to the airport (walkable). We stayed here at the front and back ends of our trip as we spent the majority of the trip in Aitutaki. We would stay here again. The restaurant had great food and drinks. I even got a wonderful massage for a great price here. They also have free WiFi. WiFi is hard to find on the island unless you purchase a Vodafone plan or pay for resort’s data plans.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy J

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

evan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Timothy J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Feb. 1st and 2nd, 2025

If you want quiet time on a Saturday night, don’t stay here. The drumming lasted till almost 10pm. The room was spacious and we enjoyed the A/C. The food was good and we enjoyed the seafood chowder and the seafood linguine. We had it both Saturday and Sunday evening. WiFi in room 8 was almost nonexistent. Mgmt needs to add another access point or an extender to get wifi to the end of the guest hallway. WiFi signals do not penetrate cement block structures well which explains the poor signal strength.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Eteta

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tereapii Seddon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the services .
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aroha

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
easy check ins as i have just got off the plane from nz !! thank you to the staff at the islander we appreciate use and your time for the locals who fly in and out of raro .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Georgia

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love it
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Islander is very conveniently located 1 block to the airport. Has an ocean side restaurant and bar, the bar scene is loud music until 10pm - hotel rooms face the bar. The staff are friendly and welcoming. Unfortunately our dinner experience was poor, order was lost and our hotel room door lock broke and we got locked in our room. But hey stuff happens. All good
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cloe

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ngaoa

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Amazing service and room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timeri

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was convenient for myself while on the island. And with it offers was amazing and the wonderfull friendly staff, after a day or two you'll just love being around as much as i did. Highly recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teremataora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were spacious and the condition over all were excellent. Highly recommend this hotel especially at the price it's well worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim Sharrie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful friendly staff and so easy to walk from the airport. Rooms were spacious and clean. Definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Arshi

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Staff & service
Very good service, accommodated my very early 1am arrival with no problems at all!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024