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Rumours Luxury Villas & Spa

5.0 star property

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Beachfront Villa | Terrace/patio
2 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Beachfront Villa | View from room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Spa
  • Kitchen
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Main Rd, Muri Beach, Rarotonga
  • Muri Lagoon
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Muri Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Te Vara Nui Village
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Beachfront Villa

Beachfront Villa

  • 250 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Beachside Villa | Terrace/patio

Beachside Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 230 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Platinum Villa | View from room

Platinum Villa

  • 250 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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About the area

Ngatangiia

With a stay at Rumours Luxury Villas & Spa in Rarotonga (Muri), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Muri Beach and Muri Lagoon. .This beach hotel is 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Aroa Beach and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Muri Night Markets.

What's nearby

  • Muri Lagoon - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Muri Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Muri Night Markets - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Te Vara Nui Village - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Tikioki Marine Sanctuary - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ka Kite Cafe - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Vinyl Revival - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Charlie's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Rumours Luxury Villas & Spa

Adults-only beachfront hotel with outdoor pool
Rumours Luxury Villas & Spa offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with private plunge pools and DVD players. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Accommodations at this 5-star hotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

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

The onsite spa has 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Thai massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and hydrotherapy. The spa is open select days.
Make yourself at home in one of the 7 air-conditioned rooms featuring private plunge pools and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Kitchens are outfitted with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and DVD players are provided for your entertainment.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and bicycles to rent. This hotel also features wedding services, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills.
Take advantage of the hotel's room service.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).
Room service is available.

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)

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle on request
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkelling

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • 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 the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open select days
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 floor
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • Private plunge pool

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Room service
  • Separate dining area
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM) and Saturday - Saturday (9:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 15 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 15 and older are welcome

Payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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

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
Guests under 15 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Rumours Luxury Villas
Rumours Luxury Villas Hotel
Rumours Luxury Villas Hotel Rarotonga
Rumours Luxury Villas Rarotonga
Rumours Luxury Villas Resort Rarotonga
Rumours Luxury Villas Resort
Rumours Luxury Villas Spa
Rumours Luxury Villas Spa
Rumours Luxury & Spa Rarotonga
Rumours Luxury Villas & Spa Hotel
Rumours Luxury Villas & Spa Rarotonga
Rumours Luxury Villas & Spa Hotel Rarotonga

Reviews

Rumours Luxury Villas & Spa Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alasdair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was simply amazing. The weather wasn't the best, but we had everything we needed in our Villa so we didn't need to leave. The plunge pool was cool and refreshing but my wife preferred the spa - which she could heat up to whatever temperature she wanted. Magical finish to our time in Cook Islands. You could not want for anything more. The WiFi is now free as well which was a pleasant surprise to what was advertised.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Anton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were attentive when asked questions and got repair of kayak done quickly but broke after being fixed. Quite basic for 5 star accommodation. Very disappointed in breakfast. Three of us staying in two bedroom villa and got a croissant, juice and muesli with bowl of yoghurt to share. We got two bagels on one day to share for three and a muffin cut in half one day for three. No fruit and we were on a tropical island. Snorkel equipment was included but mouth piece was broken. Waking up to view every morning amazing and perfect location for villa on the beach. Overall we thought that it was very overpriced for what was presented.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful facilities and close to Muri beach. Staff very friendly. Stunning outlook but quite windy although very warm. The pool and spa in a quiet and sheltered location. Would definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucille

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The villas were lovely and right on the beach and the staff were fantastic! Would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Brooke Sean Cunliffe, Mastarton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property itself is great, but the breakfast options were pretty damn poor. When paying big $ for a villa, then breakfast options should match. But 2 slices of toast, packet of muesli and a couple of eggs, is piss pour tbh. Beach in front was average, not really a good seimming beach
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Private beach access, own pool and spa were fantastic. Lovely and quiet, extremely comfortable and beautiful view. We didn't want to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Our unit was in need of maintance The position of the beach side u it meant in July it got no sun at all all day
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 6 nights in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Rick, California

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
I hated the musty smell from the rock wall with mold. I complained and they said they would take care of it. I don’t know what they did or if they did anything because the odor remained. I kept the A/C and fans on with the windows open. That made the odor tolerable until the neighbor started burning yard clippings. Just another odor I don’t care for. The staff, linens, bed, and shower were all comfortable but the mold was unforgivable. I don’t drink and I don’t normally get headaches. I woke up every morning with a headache
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

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

December 2018 stay

Quite frankly, Rumours is fantastic. Of course they have the bonus of being right on the beach at Muri but wow, do they excel everywhere else too! We were picked up from the airport and on the way to our villa, Andrew gave us the low down on what to expect, where to eat and other vital information. He was so accurate with his descriptions too. If he recommends somewhere to eat, it'll be good! We completed our check-in in Spa Villa 6 itself and it was the most relaxed check-in experience I've ever had. Light hearted and fun but very informative. The only distraction was the view. Talk about a wow factor when you walk in to the villa and see that for the first time. It doesn't tire seeing it each morning either. The villa is a lot bigger than we expected and extremely well maintained and cleaned to an incredibly high standard. We weren't expecting a four poster bed, let alone 2. There's a great well stocked kitchen with a full sized fridge. We had a big bathroom (there's another upstairs with a laundry in it) with his and hers sinks, towels provided for both indoor and outdoor use and changed as often as needed. A deep plunge pool one side and the lagoon on the other. Kayaks and snorkelling equipment provided. A large deck for sunbathing and relaxing and even a hot tub. Andrew and Belinda are brilliant hosts – visit them at Rumours and they'll certainly take care of you!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Treat it as a luxury motel. It is not a hotel.

Excellent. 5+ This was what we wanted even if rained out as we had taken reading material(although they have their own). They rectified an unread email, promptly or else we would have had hiccups. Suggestions for those that follow: 1) Consider flight times relative to Villa availability (2pm). At moment flight in from LA arrives at 6am odd. We paid extra to rent a day room and this recommended. In fact we moved right in, which of course was even better but given popularity this can not be guaranteed. 2) Use their pick up and drop off if jet lagged. You can rent a car in Muri Beach which is 15-20min walk for middle of stay. 3)Order the self catering breakfast the day before and have breakfast at dawn so you can get out to lagoon early if tide in 4)Order the lunch pallet day you arrive and store food in fridge if you do not need to eat it all that day 5)Rent a compact car if it might rain. Do the island on a rainy day. The 3 museums we did were worth seeing but only one (at Muri Beach) is up to modern standards. Remember most of island culture artefacts got exported to Europe by missionaries etc. The corner shops are open 7am to about 6pm. The food range on offer there is limited (4 sort of decent food shops on whole island, mainly imported NZ basics, and of course fresh topical fruit but Rarotonga bananas for example are not your supermarket size). Oranges might not look like much but taste excellent- much better than the Raro juice of 40 years ago in NZ.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Nice Hotel close to the beach

A nice hotel in a good location . Go for a room with a full sea view, as ours had a partial view - which we knew - however we should not of compromised. The hotel location is on the east side of the island and the wind was rather persistent so unfortunately the beach had limited use.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

JC, Bay Area, CA

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

Stunning, private retreat

This property is truly exceptional. Each room has a private entrance and pool with a cascading waterfall. The beach is pure white sand and the lagoon is a stunning aqua-marine blue. Views are breathtaking. Belinda and Andrew went out of their way to accommodate us during our stay. The resort is a once in a lifetime destination. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Geoff, Victoria

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

Great location of famous Muri Lagoon

We found that our stay on Rarotonga in the Cook Isles was a perfect location for our relatively short stay of nine days. The locals are so "laid back" and friendly. Our fellow tourists were mainly enjoying their stay as we were. No doubt, we will one day return and again enjoy the experience.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mario, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything about our stay at Rumors was excellent. We were blown away by the villa and we can't say enough positive things about the staff. They were very attentive and went above and beyond if we had any questions or needed assistance. We can't wait to go back and if you are look for a great place on the beach in Rarotonga, with everything you could need and a staff that is like family, Rumors is definitely the place. Thanks Rumors for making our stay fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Shelley, Palmerston North NZ

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

Fantastic Experience

We stayed here for our Honeymoon. Belinda, Andrew & their staff were absolutely fantastic. We felt they went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable. They organised a rental car & sightseeing for us. Transfers included, even though we arrived in the middle of the night & completed check in, in the car on the way. The Villa was fantastic, clean & well maintained. The views were also fantastic. We loved that it was beachfront, but high enough up that it was very private. Breakfast was delivered daily (we chose the self cook option) and the food was fresh & delicious.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Stunning Villa and Resort

Beautiful Resort with excellent customer service. Owners Belinda and Andrew are amazing and make you feel very welcome. Each villa is equipped with everything you need. Very, very clean, spacious and very luxurious. Highly recommend, you will not be disappointed.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing!

We spent 4 nights at Rumours in September 2017. Belinda and Andrew were wonderful hosts and so helpful. We stayed in Villa 1, and although you could not see the beach from our room, that didn't spoil our enjoyment at all. The 2-bed Villa was very spacious and immaculately furnished. As other reviewers have noted, the beach is a little rocky, and not easy to swim right off the shore from the Villa. However, we knew this before we booked. I would not hesitate in recommending Rumours for anyone wanting a luxury, and very private 2-bed location in Rarotonga.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Old Dave, Toronto

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

Luxury with superb personalized attention

Probably the most luxurious villas on the island right on the beach. Fully equipped with everything from kayaks to espresso maker. Complimentary sparkling wine and beer in the fridge and more snacks than I could consume on my stay. What really made Rumours special was the personalized attention from management and staff from the time I made my reservation until the end of my stay. It felt like I was staying with friends, only possible at a place with few units. It is not just that they know your name - they each tell you theirs. As a first time visitor at peak season it was particularly helpful that they proactively reached out after I reserved to suggest and advise on booking activities which were fully sold out by the time I arrived. Just a fabulous few days - best ever.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Rob, Tapitallee, Australia

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

Walk out from villa straight onto a beach!

Villas clean, VERY private, private pool, right on the beach, excellent staff. Awesome.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed our stay at Rumours immensely. Our Villa was great and the staff was even better.