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Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Feb 4, 2013
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"Excellent value for the price"Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Jan 28, 2013
The owners Michelle and Paul really make The Castaway great! They have great attention to detail and are VERY personnable. The unit came with a kitchenette that saved us from going out for a few meals which can be expensive on the island. The snorkeling just at the beach was OK and better at the Rarotongan, but for the price, it can't be beat!
"Highly recommended secluded location"Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Jan 28, 2013
Rather than criticize the hotel I'd like to generally explain that it seems like hotels on small tropical islands simply don't have the upkeep standards of those in more populated areas. What does that mean? Mostly that things aren't perfect. We really enjoyed the hotel and there are probably none or few others on Rarotonga as nice as the Sea Changes. The location was good, the people were nice, and the overall experience is one that we would happily re-live. Expect that places like this may have things in the rooms that need to be fixed, or simply don't work. Stuff on the island is not luxury. It is a small, rather poor place and they do the best they can. Rental cars are in poor condition, and little is what I would describe as 5 star luxury. While things might be rough around the edges, the island is great. Lovely beaches, relaxing winds, and warm weather. Food is good and nothing is too expensive. Though stuff closes quite early. Going back to the Sea Changes I want to point out a few nitpicks. Some lights in the room did not work. The in-room safe was useless and have instructions that did not apply to it. Some of the ocean gear there for the guests was in less than good condition, but that was really it for complaints. Those who are used to European or American luxury will find it to be charming, relaxing, but rustic. Those who want a low-key romantic getaway and have no problems with some "character" will love the Sea Changes and the island.
Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Jan 14, 2013
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"Best snorkeling on Rarotonga"Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Jan 7, 2013
Beautiful beach. Best place to kayak and snorkel. We would feed the fish from our kayak, and they would eat out of our hands. Best snorkeling on the island. We snorkeled all the best snorkeling beaches on the island, but The Rarotongan has the best snorkeling beach. Nice place to stay. Very comfortable. We stayed in a garden room with our two teenagers. Nice to stay at a resort where you don't need to leave.
Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Nov 5, 2012
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"Close to paradise"Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Oct 9, 2012
Borrow (small fee) snorkelling equipment and walk across the street and plunge into the lagoon. We spend hours doing just that. Hotel staff was very friendly (5 stars) and the rooms are more like small apartments (hence the name..) with all you need for self catering. Very relaxed. No TV and just one station on the FM radio :-) Our best recommendations.
"Meitaki Club Raro"Reviewed by Garth of "Seattle" on Mar 6, 2012
I had a great time at Club Raro. The Staff were super friendly and helpful and it's in a good central location. Great value for money. I will be back.
"The Sanctuary Hotel, Rarotonga"Reviewed by Carol G of "Auckland, NZ" on Aug 24, 2010
The staff were lovely, they have a new restaurant that is Japanese, Malaysian / Thai and the food is fantastic - we ate at several of the great restaurants on the island and Tipani was hard to beat. The room was lovely at first glance and comfortable however, there was a strong smell of sewage in the bathroom that could occassionally spread into the main area and was very unpleasant. When we mentioned this they said the smell was blowing in from across the road but it was definitely in the bathroom. Considering the hotel has only been open since Feb / March it was already a little worn - mould above shower, shower handle had part broken off. Bathroom door would constantly come back on you if you were on the toilet and you would have to prop it back with your foot if not completely closed - minor but odd things that with some thought would not be there. Aroa Beach reserve was lovely - the beach, facilities, snorkelling all good. Situation good. Car hire across the road. powered bikes for hire - hilarious. We had a lovely relaxing time.
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