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.
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
February 2025

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Outdoor pool
Terrace/patio
Cabana Couples
Exterior
Theatre show

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Cabana Couples

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 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

  • Cook Island Christian Church - 4 min drive
  • Cook Islands Library and Museum - 4 min drive
  • Rarotonga Golf Club - 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 Punanga Nui Market
Located close to Cook Island Christian Church and Cook Islands Library and Museum, The Islander Hotel provides an adjacent golf course, a nightclub and 2 poolside bars. Indulge in a manicure/pedicure, a deep-tissue massage and aromatherapy 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 coffee/tea in reception
  • Tour/ticket information, meeting rooms and evening entertainment
  • 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 Jan 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Islander Hotel on 23 Jan 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).

The Islander Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 407 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 133 out of 407 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 407 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 407 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 407 reviews" "

8.2/10

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

Aroha

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love it
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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

Ngaoa

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Amazing service and room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timeri

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Kim Sharrie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Arshi

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Ngariki

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Highlight of my stay were the wonderful staff & the cooked breakfast every morning!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juhli

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Pare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is allgoods here
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Alone

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Mej, Point Cook

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOANNE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and very close to airport. Restaurant and bar were great. Even saw whales breaching👍
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Cynthia

Liked: Staff & service
This place was very basic. It was convenient when arriving late on Island as one could just walk to. The music from the bar was too loud to sleep and the place really needs up keep. The cooks tried but the food needed help. Best thing was the understaffed staff were so nice and tried very hard.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

lori

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Liked: location to Airport. Food. Staff in Reception and Bars. View from restaurant Disliked absolutely no water pressure for shower, trickle at best. Couldnt shower for 5 days! Cleaning of room poor. Building in disrepair. Safe didn't work. Reported issues, no resolution.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is a bar and it is loud till about 11pm otherwise great place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leilani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tutai

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Will return
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcel

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Eden

Travelled with family and small children
This hotel is perfect for an airport wait or layover. It was free wifi, air conditioning, a bar and restaurant and bag storage. The food and drinks are really good and well priced. I would not stay for a holiday. It is next to a bar and very noisy, and we were placed in a room directly next to the bar with our 1 year old. You cannot even have the curtains open as people are drinking right outside the window. I don’t think this hotel is suitable for young children. Tv doesn’t work and no remote. Our air conditioning was dripping water consistently and the noise was so annoying on top of the night club outside. The room also had a very strong smell of urine and dampness. The room however is nice, big, and clean aside from the smell. It has a modern bathroom and furniture. They provided a good condition portacot.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024