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4.7 of 5 guest rating
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Pool View
44 square metres
1 King Bed 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Cabana
38 square metres
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Garden View
40 square metres
1 King Bed 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Comfortable hotel near the beach

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Laundry facilities
Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
Concierge services

With a stay at The Black Pearl Beach Side Apartments in Rarotonga (Arorangi), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Puaikura Beach and 9 minutes by foot from Cocoputt. This beach hotel is 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from Muri Beach and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Aroa Beach.

Make yourself at home in one of the 12 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. Rooms have private balconies. Wireless internet access (surcharge) is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and separate sitting areas.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this hotel include wireless internet access (surcharge), concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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The Black Pearl at Puaikura

Avarua, Rarotonga,

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 12
  • Number of floors - 1
  • Number of buildings/towers - 3
  • Airport transport (surcharge)
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Picnic area
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • WiFi (surcharge)
  • Year Built – 1985
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Vending machine
  • Bicycle parking available
  • Bicycle tour information

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge) , Wireless internet access

Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Languages spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

The Black Pearl Beach Side Apartments offers 12 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Accommodations at this 3-star hotel have kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. This Rarotonga hotel provides wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps) for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Balcony
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Separate sitting area
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Cookware, dishware and utensils
  • Wireless internet access
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • Stovetop
  • WiFi (surcharge)
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Window screens
  • Change of towels: Every number of days 3
  • Change of bed sheets: Every number of days 3
  • WiFi speed - 50+ Mbps

Nearby Things to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf lessons available nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals on site
  • Boat tours nearby

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 65 per night.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

No lifts

Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Guest will receive an email before arrival 72 hours

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff do not wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property follows sanitisation practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Mobile key entry is not available

Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO)

Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: NZD 20 (for 15 minutes, rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: NZD 20 (for 15 minutes, rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 50 per person (roundtrip)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 30 (roundtrip), (from 5 to 11 years old)
  • Early check-in fee: NZD 95 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 95 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 65 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Puaikura
  • Puaikura Reef
  • Puaikura Reef Lodges
  • Puaikura Reef Lodges Rarotonga
  • Puaikura Reef Rarotonga
  • Black Pearl Puaikura Hotel Rarotonga
  • Black Pearl Puaikura Hotel
  • Black Pearl Puaikura Rarotonga
  • Black Pearl Puaikura
  • Black Pearl Puaikura Resort Rarotonga
  • Black Pearl Puaikura Resort
  • The Black Pearl At Puaikura Rarotonga
  • Puaikura Reef Hotel Arorangi
  • The Black Pearl at Puaikura
  • The Black Pearl Beach Side Apartments Hotel
  • The Black Pearl Beach Side Apartments Rarotonga
  • The Black Pearl Beach Side Apartments Hotel Rarotonga

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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