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Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel

3.0 star property
Beachfront resort with spa, near Muri Beach

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Studio, Beachfront | Terrace/patio
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Studio, Beachfront
Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel, situated near Muri Beach, offers a serene escape with free breakfast and a private beach where you can soak up the sun on loungers or try your hand at kayaking. Unwind with a body treatment or facial at the spa, then enjoy live entertainment in the bar. The resort’s library is perfect for relaxing while reading and previous guests have praised the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Airport transfer
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Spa
  • Free breakfast

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Front-desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Kitchenette
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Television
  • Garden
The current price is CA $292
CA $335 total
includes taxes & fees
May 26 - May 27

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Studio, Beachfront

Studio, Beachfront

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Studio, Beachfront

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • Ocean view
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
On the beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach towels

The Edgewater Resort & Spa

  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
8.2 out of 10, Very good, 1,000 reviews
The price is CA $295
CA $339 total
includes taxes & fees
May 29 - May 30
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About the area

Map
Ara Tapu (Main Road), Titikaveka / Vaimaanga, Rarotonga

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
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Charlie's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Sails Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬18 min drive

About this property

Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel

Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel puts you just a 5-minute drive from Muri Beach. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant and visit the spa to be pampered with facials or mani/pedis. Other features include a bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English, Filipino

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 17 units
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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.
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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
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite parking limited
    • Free offsite parking within 33 ft
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Offsite

    • Area shuttle*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills

What to do

  • On a private beach
  • Kayaking
  • Snorkeling
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2000
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Full-service spa

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • DVD player
  • 0-cm LCD TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
  • Toaster

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the resort's full-service spa. Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of NZD 25 per person (one-way)
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of NZD 200 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of NZD 200 (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

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

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for NZD 20.00 per stay
  • Airport shuttle for children between the ages of 2 and 11 costs NZD 12.50 (one-way)

Policies

Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
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.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Moana Sands
Moana Sands Beachfront
Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel
Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel & Villas
Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel & Villas Rarotonga
Moana Sands Beachfront Villas
Moana Sands Beachfront Villas Rarotonga
Moana Sands Hotel
Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel Rarotonga
Moana Sands Beachfront Rarotonga
Moana Sands Beachfront Titikaveka
Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel And Villas
Hotel Moana Sands Beachfront
Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel Rarotonga
Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel Villas
Moana Sands front Rarotonga
Moana Sands Beachfront Resort
Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel Resort
Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel Rarotonga
Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel Resort Rarotonga

Frequently asked questions

Is Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel currently open?

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

Are pets allowed at Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel?

Yes. Parking spots may be limited.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is NZD 25 per person one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. There's a charge of NZD 200 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of NZD 200 (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like kayaking and snorkeling. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy other amenities such as a private beach and a picnic area. Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

Does Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?

Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a toaster.

Does Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a furnished balcony or patio.

What's the area around Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel like?

Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel is located on the waterfront in Takitumu District, a short 13-minute walk from Tikioki Marine Sanctuary and 13 minutes' walk from Tikioki Beach.

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Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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What guests liked

  • The beach was consistently described as beautiful, safe to swim, and perfect for snorkeling with stunning ocean views. (12 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

Reviews

6/10

6-night trip

8/10

3-night trip

10/10

The beach was so beautiful, safe to swim, would have taken my own snorkel if I had know how great the area was. Our room was on the bottom floor, so we could go out our doors right out to the beach. The outdoor dining was just a few steps from our room. The food was great, so were the drinks. One drink in particular was great, called a Mud Lover. The staff was great, especially Ryan, very friendly and helpful. Marvin was also great. One thing I would recommend would be to rent a car at least for a couple days, everything is very spread out, no shopping close to the hotel. There is a bus there can get you around and we did use it everyday. Overall I would highly recommend this hotel. There is not a swimming pool here, but I was very comfortable swimming in the ocean.
8-night trip with friends

4/10

They closed the reception desk early, closed the restaurant and bar on a Saturday night, their restaurant food was awful - had two dishes, one was undercooked packet crumbed fish and the other was overcooked packet crumbed wings, cooked to the extent that the outside was hard and the meat inside all but disintegrated. The staff had fun playing darts while patrons picked through broken snorkel gear. Their breakfast spread was very basic and once they agreed to turn the toaster on, it took about 8 minutes to cook a slice of stale toast. Mozzies were rampant. Waiter looked at patrons like they were an interruption to this work. The floors are thin and people walking on the floor above us sounded like elephants doing circus work. Have to boil water for drinking in their kettle - no bottled water provided. Awful place to stay at and given the very high expense, we expected much more.
2-night trip

10/10

6-night trip

2/10

3-night trip

10/10

Very nice, middle of the road lodgings in a gorgeous setting on an incredible beach.
4-night family trip

10/10

Cool
7-night trip

4/10

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
2-night trip

10/10

We have stayed twice now at Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel. Absolute beachfront . Perfect for swimming and snorkelling . Great food and cocktails downstairs at the restaurant . Quiet location . The local shop is less than 1 km walk up the road, as is 2 other highly recommended eateries . ( Charlie’s and Little Polynesian) It was perfect for everything we needed and highly recommend. The staff were amazing
10-night romance trip

10/10

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.
4-night romance trip

6/10

The beach was beautiful and snorkling was great.
5-night romance trip

10/10

I liked the feeling of living on the beach. Wasn't keen on the food but that might just be me.
7-night trip

10/10

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
2-night romance trip

8/10

Great spot
1-night trip

10/10

Staff was excellent as well as the food. I loved the restaurant! Stay at Moana Sands, you can't go wrong.
5-night trip

8/10

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
5-night family trip

10/10

Loved how close it was to the beach.
7-night romance trip

10/10

We have just stayed 5 nights at the Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel, and loved our stay . The view from our room was incredible . I feel I need to pay special attention to the restaurant and bar staff there . Our meals were amazing . The Chef there is both lovely and knows what he is doing . The food was so so good . We simply didn’t have a single meal we didn’t completely love . And Ryan the bartender was outstanding . Also a thumbs up for housekeeping . Who were both friendly , respectful , and just lovely in general . There were 2 shops within easy walking distance . And the local bus took us everywhere we needed to go We will most definitely be back Meitaki
5-night romance trip

4/10

This lodging option in Rarotonga does not fit with a hotel style designation as is listed on Hotels.com It is a far cry from a 4 star hotel. It presents as apts or condos with only outdoor stairway access to rooms even to the 3rd floor The rooms have kitchens & a balcony The in room phones did not work There was not evenwiring for the phones either There are no elevators . There was a front desk attendant similar to a condo desk greeter. There is NO ONE at the front desk after 2 pm They are only there from 9 am - 2 pm and not on weekends . There is NO 24 hour front desk person. The phone in the room did not work There was no WiFi provided despite signs on the counter saying WiFi was available. Their advertising says restaurant on the premises. When we arrived at noon , the restaurant was quite closed and we were told it had been closed for 2 years ! But they still have the menu posted outside advertising the restaurant to drivers passing by. We quickly realized that if we stayed overnight , we would have been stranded without food, and no way to call a taxi or get back to the airport. The front desk attendant seemed unconcerned. Prior to the attendant leaving at 2 pm, we had him reluctantly use his cell phone to call us a taxi so we could quickly leave & try to find alternate accommodations at the last minute. We expected to have to sleep on the beach The taxi arrived, we got inside and we had no idea where to go or stay. The taxi driver helped us find a real hotel
1-night trip

10/10

Excellent from the moment we checked in until Check out Staff were friendly and could not do enough for us. The food was amazing. Location was 5 star. Our room was right on the beach.
7-night family trip

10/10

4-night trip

10/10

Very pleasant stay with kind and helpful staff.
3-night romance trip

8/10

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.
1-night trip

8/10

Beautiful view from room balcony, Right on the lagoon; loved that suncreen was available when using equipment; Staff very friendly, helpful and knowledgable.Kitchenette was equipped for us (couple) would have preferred a microwave to reheat early-purchased meals/ leftovers
5-night romance trip