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The Passage Villas

3.5 star property
Beachfront aparthotel with outdoor pool, near Muri Beach

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BBQ/picnic Area
Sports facility
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Down duvets, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Located near Muri Beach, The Passage Villas offers a warm welcome with a beachfront location and surfing activities. Relax on the sun-kissed terrace or by the firepit, surrounded by lush gardens. With an outdoor pool and library, this aparthotel provides ample opportunities to unwind.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Microwave
  • Kitchenette
  • Internet access

Main amenities (12)

  • 8 apartments
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • WiFi in the lobby
  • Internet in the lobby
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Library

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Kitchenette
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room options

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Down duvets, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Ocean View Villa

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
  • 35 sq m
  • Studio
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Down duvets, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Garden View Villa

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
  • 35 sq m
  • Studio
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Terrace/patio

Garden View Family Unit

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Beach/ocean view

Ocean View Family Villa

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
  • 90 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Map
Main Road, Ngatangiia – Muri, Rarotonga

What's nearby

  • Muri Lagoon - 6 min walk
  • Te Vara Nui Village - 2 min drive
  • Muri Night Markets - 3 min drive
  • Muri Beach - 4 min drive
  • Tikioki Marine Sanctuary - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 15 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Charlie's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sails Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬12 min drive

About this property

The Passage Villas

At The Passage Villas, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Muri Beach and Muri Lagoon. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool, along with onsite surfing/body boarding. Apartments feature kitchenettes, balconies or patios, and room service.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Property size

    • 8 apartments
    • Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • The property charges 3.5 per cent for credit card payments
    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
PETS

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • WiFi and wired internet access in public areas*
    • WiFi in rooms*
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Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Sun loungers

Internet

  • WiFi available (NZD 10.00 per hour)

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Family friendly

  • Free crib/infant bed

Kitchenette

  • Refrigerator (mini)
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Electric kettle
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Room service available

Bedrooms

  • Down comforter
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Library

Entertainment

  • 21-inch TV with satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace
  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit
  • Walkway to water

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/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 elevators
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (with limits)
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Local maps
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Wedding services
  • Free bottled water
  • Free local calls
  • Change of towels (on request)

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Health club access nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding on site
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • 8 rooms
  • 1 floor
  • Individually furnished

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Administrative fee: NZD 0 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service fee: 3 percent

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in guestrooms for NZD 10 per hour (rates may vary)
  • WiFi is available in public areas for NZD 10.00 per hour (rates may vary)
  • Wired internet access is available in public areas for NZD 10.00 per hour (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of NZD 20 per person (one-way)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 3.5 percent

Children & extra beds

  • Airport shuttle for children between the ages of 3 and 11 costs NZD 15 (one-way)

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip.
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Also known as

Sunrise Beach Bungalows
Sunrise Beach Bungalows Cabin
Sunrise Beach Bungalows Cabin Rarotonga
Sunrise Beach Bungalows Rarotonga
Sunrise Beach Bungalows Hotel Rarotonga
Sunrise Beach Bungalows Hotel
Sunrise Beach Bungalows
The Passage Villas Rarotonga
The Passage Villas Aparthotel
The Passage Villas Aparthotel Rarotonga

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at The Passage Villas?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at The Passage Villas?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Passage Villas?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by The Passage Villas?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is NZD 20 per person one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Passage Villas?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at The Passage Villas and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as surfing. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the aparthotel's other amenities, which include a picnic area and a garden. The Passage Villas also has access to a nearby health club.

Does The Passage Villas have a kitchen or kitchenette?

Yes, there is a kitchenette which also includes a microwave, cookware, and a coffee maker.

Does The Passage Villas have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, each apartment features a balcony or patio.

What's the area around The Passage Villas like?

The Passage Villas is located on the waterfront in Takitumu District, a short 6-minute walk from Muri Lagoon and 5 minutes' walk from Avana Harbour.

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The Passage Villas Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
We had a great stay. Hosts were super engaging and the place was very nice and quite - car is a good idea if you want to get around to restaurants and sandy beaches. We had a great time would recommend to anyone
glen, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a great visit here. Michele and Svein are very kind and helpful. The kids loved the pool and nice to be right on the water.

10/10 Exceptional

More than adequate for my stay
Murray, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic stay at The Passage Villas. Michele and Svein were great hosts with the best local recommendations. Will definitely be back.
Rachel, 7-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great view from our room, private being upstairs also. Lovely hosts, very helpful. However for the price, one would assume that wifi would be in the room and toiletries supplied! Note the beach out front is also not swimable, on shore waves!! Recommend if you’re after a private stay near Muri Beach (3-5 min drive) though.
Brogan, 8-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A Gift
What a place. Amazing experience. Swain was simply amazing. Rarotonga is the most beautiful location. Probably our favourite location to holiday, rest, and reconnect.
Andrew, 12-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We loved staying at Passage Villas, very close to town and the owners were beautiful hosts. Stunning views on the beach. Would recommend getting a unit on the beach, however the family unit we were in was also comfortable. My 3yr old son loved it there. They also serviced the room everyday where we would spend the day out and return to a nice clean place with fresh towels. Amazing ❤️
Meremaihi, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is the place to stay if you want an authentic Rarotongan experience while still being close to Muri and snorkelling areas. Seeing whales every day was an unexpected highlight! Our hosts were incredible- knowledgeable and always helpful. Would highly recommend.

10/10 Exceptional

Michele and Svein were wonderful hosts, welcoming us after hours and setting us up for a lovely few nights' stay. Svien was always on hand to help in any way. The property isn't on a sandy beach; it is on a wild coastline, which was perfect for our kids - so no beach swimming, but the pool is large (one of the larger ones from our experience in Rarotonga). The room was good for a family. It is very old and tired, but they are in the process of renovating. The villas provide a good base to sleep and then go exploring the island for the day/s. The highlight of the stay was Svien picking a Coconut and opening it for the kids - they loved it!! Thank you
MATTHEW, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Was right on the beach, you can see the sun rise every morning. The best part was how lovely the hosts were. They really made us feel welcome and did everything they could to make us comfortable. Such a wonderful couple.
Simmi, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We would like to take the time to thank Michele and Svein for their hospitality and allowing us to spend such a magical time at the Passage Villas. We would highly recommend this property to anyone visiting Rarotonga. Checkin was smooth, in fact, the owners were kind and flexible enough to let us know once the room was ready as we were on an early flight. The serenity and view the property gave was immaculate; you had the beautiful view all to yourself and surrounding was so quiet that we were truly able to relax and forget about our busy lives during our stay! The owners were also kind enough to let us know when a whale was passing by, it was amazing to be able to see this up close from your property! All of the recommendations Michele and Svein gave were excellent. Their communications were prompt and great (they even helped us out on something even when it was out of their office hours.) Our stay at Rarotonga was truly a rememberable one and no doubt deciding to stay at the Passage Villas was a huge contributor in this, thank you and see you again!
Kazuma, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

What an experience. Spent 5 days relaxing, listening to the waves and watching the whales from our villa Michele & Svein are incredible hosts, felt like staying with family. They gave us lots of recommendations and let us in on a local secret involving pastries... Exactly what my girlfriend and I needed as we didn't plan anything and turned our phones off for the duration of the trip Highly recommend and will be staying there next time in Raro
Jesse, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Svien and Michelle were absolutely lovely, and have the property to match. The villas were well maintained and in a spectacular location right by the water. Would never get tired of waking up to that view. The room was very comfortable, and had both a fan and a heat pump for those hot days/nights. The hosts were very friendly and made some great recommendations of places to go and things to do. Could not recommend this place enough. They really had all the bases covered with a relaxing pool and even had a bar onsite for people to use. A
Logan, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely spot, great views and it felt very homely. The beach isn't swimmable really but we got to see whales at one point, and it was super close to swimmable Muri beach. The villa was tidied and refreshed each day and they gave us great advise for places to go to eat and activities. The only problem we had was the office was never attended and when I tried calling them I couldn't get through. Perhaps a doorbell would be helpful as I didn't want to go up to there house and disturb their privacy. Again, lovely hosts when they were available, they gave us snorkeling gear to borrow too. Highly recommend!
Tracy, 12-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a wonderful 11 night stay. The view from the villas was wonderful and sitting on the front deck one morning we had the wonderful experience of seeing whales right out from our accommodation. We were told about all the local events and places of interest by our hosts even down to the local bakery that makes the best croissants. With happy hour once or twice a week it gave us a good chance to meet other visitors staying at this small 8 villa accommodation. We stayed in two different ocean view villas during our stay, 5 & 6 nights and both had their really good points. We would recommend this accommodation, only one thing against it is that you can’t swim right outside your villa but you are only a short distance from the beautiful lagoon. You WILL ENJOY this accommodation.
catherine, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The oceanfront location is spectacular, the only sounds are the ocean and the occasional rooster. It is safe and quiet, nice to sit oceanfront, there is limited beach entry. It is close to Muri village, island bus transportation is available, however a car would also be good.The room could use shelves or drawers for storage, we had to use the extra bed and living room chair to store our clothing. The AC stopped working and ventilation was difficult, the lanai door was open but there isn't much opportunity to open other windows for free air flow. Owners are on the property and are friendly and helpful. However, somewhat cavalier in charging your credit card early.
Sandra, 8-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Ruth, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Rajiv, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mikaela, 6-night trip

8/10 Very good

Helene, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

6-night trip

8/10 Very good

Owners were very friendly and helpful
Hamish, 6-night trip

8/10 Very good

Road sign should be more visible, so people can notice that beautiful place stright away.
Nenad, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Michelle and Svein were wonderful hosts. It was the perfect spot for a Raro holiday. The villas have everything you need , stunning views and a good location to Muri beach .
Zoie, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved our stay here, the room was great and we were very comfortable. The ocean view was memorizing and having the air conditioning was a real plus when the days got really hot. Most of all the owners Michele & Svein were so welcoming and they went out of their way to help us out, they gave us with food when we arrived and had none of our own, they drove us places until we were able to arrange our own transportation and they also put together a lovely night where we could share some drinks with them and other guests. Overall I'm really glad we stayed here and I'm happy to recommend them to anyone.
Jared, 8-night trip