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Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel

3.0 star property
Beachfront resort with full-service spa

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Studio, Beachfront | Terrace/patio
Fridge, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, toaster
Deluxe Studio, Beachfront | View from room
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry

Room options

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Studio, Beachfront | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Studio, Beachfront

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
HDTV
Renovated in 2015
  • 35 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Studio, Beachfront

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • 42 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located on a private beach, Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel is in Takitumu District, a neighborhood in Rarotonga. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Muri Beach and Aroa Beach. Maire Nui Botanical Gardens and Cocoputt are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with boat tours and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.
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Map
Rarotonga, Ara Tapu (Main Road), Titikaveka / Vaimaanga

What's nearby

  • Tikioki Marine Sanctuary - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Muri Lagoon - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Te Vara Nui Village - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Muri Night Markets - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Muri Beach - 5 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ka Kite Cafe - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Vinyl Revival - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Charlie's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel

Resort near Muri Beach
Take advantage of free breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel. This resort is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, sun loungers, and kayaking. Treat yourself to a body treatment, a manicure/pedicure, or a facial at the onsite spa. A library, laundry facilities, and a bar are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance
  • Beach towels, wedding services, and luggage storage
  • Free newspapers, a front-desk safe, and barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel feature thoughtful touches such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, as well as amenities like safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 0-cm HDTVs with digital channels and DVD players
  • Furnished balconies or patios, separate sitting areas, and kitchenettes

Languages

English, Filipino

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Snorkeling

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2000
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 0-cm LCD TV with digital channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: NZD 200
Late check-in subject to availability
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 200

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); 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 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests should notify this property in advance of their anticipated arrival time.

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from November 1 2025 to March 31 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 20.00 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 25 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 12.50 (one-way), (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • Early check-in fee: NZD 200 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 200 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 20.00 per stay

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, 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel?

Limited spots are available. There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of NZD 200 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for NZD 200 (subject to availability).

Does Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of NZD 25 per person applies.

Where is Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Takitumu District resort is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Maire Nui Botanical Gardens and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Muri Beach. Tikioki Beach and Tikioki Marine Sanctuary are also within 15 minutes.

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Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 137 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 137 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 137 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 137 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 137 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and clean. Great beach for snorkelling and playing
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Ocean Views. Lovely staff. Clean, well appointed rooms. Free breakfast. Can walk straight onto the beach. Little restaurant/bar for eves.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Amenities
Staff were all very helpful and friendly
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Noemi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay especially for money value..Room was spacious and bathroom excellent.. Beachfront was clean and relaxing..Breakfast was the best of the 3 hotels we stayed at. Staff very friendly.. The bad news are the ridiculous taxi fares. For example if a family of 4 want to go to a restaurant a kilometere away. It will cost $280..4x$35 one way and return the same. A real tourist turn off.Why dont Hotels have shuttle buses,,
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, middle of the road lodgings in a gorgeous setting on an incredible beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Scott James

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Pros: Great location, lovely beach access, friendly staff. Cons: Very noisy, you can hear footsteps constantly if you are not on the top floor. Made sleeping very difficult. Breakfast buffet is very limited. Pros outweigh the cons however.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

PETER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff were excellent, friendly and so helpful. Thats always the most important.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert Patrick Gerrard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay. Everything is there including snorkel items. Amazing kai. We have stayed aunt other places on the same strip and Moana Sands has the best sea life for snorkelling. Can’t wait to come back
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

MEGAN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beach was beautiful and snorkling was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved how close it was to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant stay with kind and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great spot
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent as well as the food. I loved the restaurant! Stay at Moana Sands, you can't go wrong.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved everything about the place. The staff were super friendly and very accommodating always happy to help and always smiling. Amazing beautiful place to spend our 20 year wedding anniversary Thankyou
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is in a good location snorkelling wise with a nice view. It’s debatable if we would stay here again, most likely not as you can hear neighbour noise IE moving furniture, talking and the cleaners make a fair bit of noise. Not ideal when you have had a late night and wish to sleep in or just have peace in general. The shower pressure would drop to almost a dribble when someone I’m guessing in another room was using the shower. The food was diabolical don’t eat there but the drinks were great. The room itself was spacious and had a great view and was clean. We would try one of their sister properties
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the ocean front view, the staff was so incredibly helpful n excellent service. The only thing i dont like was no outlet in the bathroom.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a nice place for a relaxing holiday. I loved the beach sand and the blue sea.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tuakana

Liked: Staff & service
Cool
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love the Seaview room

We were staying at level 2, the Seaview was lovely. We went snorkelling just outside the hotel, many fish there. It is a small hotel, which is good, nice and chill.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beach and sand every room has a oceanview clear water and snorkling
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

D

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Below average food

For a quality hotel, expensive for what it was, it was quite pathetic, that they don’t even have Wi-Fi, it’s available, but you have to purchase extra… Also, food served, including breakfast was very poor. only positive is that it is in a nice location on the beach, but just about every other place on the island is on the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
View of the ocean from every room. We stAyed downstairs and upstairs both had beautiful view of the ocean.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best location on the island!! Beach is awesome. Hotel is simple, nothing fancy. Not all the front staff were the most friendly, but weren’t rude! Housekeeping girls were great and friendly. Purpose of trip was r&r. Great place for that!!! Would definitely visit again
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kenneth A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful beach. Just no lunch service except Sunday.