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The Islander Hotel

3.0 star property
Escape to an island paradise where you can soak up sun by day and groove to live music by night.

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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$288
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb

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Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Tempur-Pedic bed
Blackout curtains
  • 45 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
Main Road, Panama, Rarotonga

What's nearby

  • Punanga Nui Market - 18 min walk
  • Cook Island Christian Church - 4 min drive
  • Cook Islands Library and Museum - 4 min drive
  • Black Rock - 4 min drive
  • Muri Beach - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 1 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Charlie's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sails Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬15 min walk

About this property

The Islander Hotel

Family-friendly hotel near Cook Island Christian Church
Located close to Punanga Nui Market and Cook Islands Library and Museum, The Islander Hotel provides an adjacent golf course, a nightclub and 2 poolside bars. Indulge in a body treatment, aromatherapy and a deep-tissue massage at My Beauty and Spa, the on-site spa. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), is available to all guests, along with concerts and live shows and a terrace.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge) and ATM/banking services
  • Meeting rooms, tour/ticket information and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and proximity to the airport
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches such as late-night room service and free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Showers, hairdryers and shampoo
  • 32-inch LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, mini fridges and childcare services

Languages

English

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)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 17.50 for adults and NZD 17.50 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 poolside bars
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Full-service spa
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open select days
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Late-night room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: NZD 100
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Islander Hotel's Tiki Bar after 5pm.]
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 25 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately NZD 17.50 for adults and from NZD 17.50 for children
  • Early check-in fee: NZD 100 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 25 per night

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

Islander Hotel Rarotonga
Islander Rarotonga
The Islander Hotel Hotel
The Islander Hotel Rarotonga
The Islander Hotel Hotel Rarotonga

Frequently asked questions

Does The Islander Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Islander Hotel?

As of 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Islander Hotel on 23 Feb 2025 start from NZ$288.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Islander Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Islander Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Islander Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of NZD 100 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Islander Hotel?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Islander Hotel located?

This family-friendly Rarotonga hotel is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Punanga Nui Market, Rarotonga Golf Club and Cook Island Christian Church. Cook Islands Library and Museum and Black Rock are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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The Islander Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 146 out of 416 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 137 out of 416 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 416 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 416 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 416 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim Sharrie

Wonderful friendly staff and so easy to walk from the airport. Rooms were spacious and clean. Definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ngaoa

Amazing service and room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tereapii Seddon

Love the services .
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Ngariki

Highlight of my stay were the wonderful staff & the cooked breakfast every morning!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timeri

The property was convenient for myself while on the island. And with it offers was amazing and the wonderfull friendly staff, after a day or two you'll just love being around as much as i did. Highly recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aroha

easy check ins as i have just got off the plane from nz !! thank you to the staff at the islander we appreciate use and your time for the locals who fly in and out of raro .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

If you’re just looking for a clean, decent, and convenient place to stay for 1-2 nights, I highly recommend this place. We landed around 11:30 pm, this hotel is very close to the airport (walkable). We stayed here at the front and back ends of our trip as we spent the majority of the trip in Aitutaki. We would stay here again. The restaurant had great food and drinks. I even got a wonderful massage for a great price here. They also have free WiFi. WiFi is hard to find on the island unless you purchase a Vodafone plan or pay for resort’s data plans.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Love it
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOANNE

Great place and very close to airport. Restaurant and bar were great. Even saw whales breaching👍
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda

Very good service, accommodated my very early 1am arrival with no problems at all!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Was a confortable room, good check in and good dine in experience
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Great convenient accommodation. Food is great at the restaurant as well!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Gina

Liked: Staff & service
It was an ok spot to start our holiday given the location to the airport and our early morning arrival.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Easy access and had a young porter who was great on arrival and pushed our trolley into the rm what service that was, Thank u young man well done Islander.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcelle

Place and staff were lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teao

So close to the airport,very nice food
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alone

So handy for layovers. Breakfast complimentary was perfect. Food here is to die for. Thank you for accommodating us during our overnight layover. Definitely our absolute spot. Highly recommended 😊👌
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Close to airport
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Very handy to airport, great massage available onsite
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Great spot to stay right on the ocean. It was really convenient because our flight landed late and we were able to just walk across the street to the hotel and were kindly greeted by the night staff that checked us in. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul

The Islander is very conveniently located 1 block to the airport. Has an ocean side restaurant and bar, the bar scene is loud music until 10pm - hotel rooms face the bar. The staff are friendly and welcoming. Unfortunately our dinner experience was poor, order was lost and our hotel room door lock broke and we got locked in our room. But hey stuff happens. All good
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

mary

Rooms, staff, breakfast and proximity to airport but on water so nice Only criticism, we arrived at 10pm from a long flight and couldnt even purchase a packet of chips, too tired to find food Breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tutai

The staff were amazing. The location was perfect for the airport. I highly recommend it. The staff will definitely make you feel welcome
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kylie Emma

Within walking distance of the airport which was great when we landed at 3am! Easy check in and friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Everything
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024