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Rarotonga Daydreamer Escape

3.5 star property
Aparthotel with free parking, near Aroa Beach

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BBQ/picnic area
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living area
Basic Studio, Garden View | Private kitchen
Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Ara Tapu Road, Vaimaanga Titikaveka, Rarotonga
  • Aroa Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Wigmore's Waterfall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Takitumu Conservation Area
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • 52 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • 60 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Studio, Garden View | Terrace/patio

Basic Studio, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Washing machine
Premium bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Terrace/patio

Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Rarotonga

At Rarotonga Daydreamer Escape you'll be within a 30-minute stroll of Aroa Beach and Wigmore's Waterfall. Highlights at this aparthotel include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .Each apartment is individually furnished and features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, along with a furnished patio, a ceiling fan and a safe. In-room dining is easy with amenities like a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. Premium bedding, Netflix and a hairdryer are also available. Housekeeping is available on request. .Enjoy the pool loungers along with access to kayaking and free bike hire. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Tapere of Rutaki aparthotel include Black Rock and Muri Night Markets.
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What's nearby

  • Aroa Beach - 2 min drive
  • Wigmore's Waterfall - 4 min drive
  • Black Rock - 8 min drive
  • Muri Night Markets - 10 min drive
  • Muri Beach - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Charlie's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Sails Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Rarotonga Daydreamer Escape

Aparthotel with free parking, near Aroa Beach
Rarotonga Daydreamer Escape offers its guests an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Rarotonga Daydreamer Escape. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Rarotonga aparthotel.

  • 1 floor
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
Rarotonga Daydreamer Escape offers 6 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Rooms open to furnished patios. This individually furnished accommodation includes dining tables. Beds feature premium bedding. Full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves are provided.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and Netflix. An iron/ironing board and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Sandy beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Window screens

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Books
  • Library
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished patio
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • No pets or service animals

Suitability/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
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Change of towels on request
  • Guidebooks
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Kayaking
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 floor
  • 6 units
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Individual furnishings
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Property does not allow children
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 20

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

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 4 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests should be aware that 1 cat and 1 dog reside at this property

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 17 November 2024 to 14 March 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Selected guestrooms
Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Rarotonga Daydreamer Escape

Children and extra beds

  • Children 9 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 9 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 20 per person (one-way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit 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. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Children 9 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Daydreamer Rarotonga
Daydreamer Resort
Daydreamer Resort Rarotonga
Rarotonga Daydreamer
Rarotonga Daydreamer Resort
Rarotonga Daydreamer Resort
Rarotonga Daydreamer Escape Rarotonga
Rarotonga Daydreamer Escape Aparthotel
Rarotonga Daydreamer Escape Aparthotel Rarotonga

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Rarotonga Daydreamer Escape?

Rarotonga Daydreamer Escape offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Rarotonga Daydreamer Escape?

Yep, Rarotonga Daydreamer Escape has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Rarotonga Daydreamer Escape?

The closest beach to Rarotonga Daydreamer Escape is Muri Beach (6.9 km).

Does Rarotonga Daydreamer Escape have a pool?

Rarotonga Daydreamer Escape has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Rarotonga Daydreamer Escape?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Rarotonga Daydreamer Escape?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Rarotonga Daydreamer Escape?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Rarotonga Daydreamer Escape Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really beautiful gardens, so nice to relax in. Never felt crowded despite being consistently full. Owners very generous and helpful. Let us borrow snorkel gear, bikes, and gave great advice. Free wifi. Well located near a great supermarket, some incredible snorkel locations and some good food options. Not too far from anything e.g. Muri by car. Thanks for a lovely stay! Would definitely return.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful place to be for our holiday. Great location and small away from the big resorts. Will return Thankyou Anne and Rob
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rob and Anna were so welcoming. There was breakfast in the fridge and a phone for us to use. The place is well maintained and has lots of outdoor seating. The laundry facilities were easy, bikes available, pizza oven and barbecue available. We couldn’t have asked for more really
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Excellent place to stay. Had everything we needed. Great outdoor areas. If you needed anything Rob and Anna were easily available.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hosts, beautiful garden and pool area, immaculate!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jolien, Swanson

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would have wished for better internet and Aircon but realise this would have reflected in the price.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eryl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hosts, grounds, pool...
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

biljana

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very clean, tidy, close to good beaches. Mabey in the kichen need more utensils.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cate EALING and Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Owners very kind and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet beautiful setting Hosts were very welcoming nothing was a problem Will definitely stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at the daydreamer, great location, room has everything you could need and Rob & Anna were lovely :)
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a lovely place! We felt very welcome there and had a very great stay! Wouldnt stay anywhere else on the island as the daydreamer has everything we need. Such lovely scenery and the place is so well maintained. Thanks alot for having us we will be back in no time!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Rarotonga accomodation with very friendly hosts. Thanks so much for our lovely time away!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely intimate hideaway in beautiful gardens. Everything you could need for a stay. Kayaks, bikes and plenty of snorkelling gear. Laundry. Drying racks. Loved there was a blender in the kitchen. Lovely hosts who were super friendly and helpful - beats a big resort hands down
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Justine

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Daydreamer Awesome!
Great location although a scooter or car makes your trip much easier and better, awesome hosts, helpful and fun, loved staying at Daydreamer, small resort so everything is easy, free kayaks and snorkels to use. We would definitely recommend to everyone. Better than the pictures show.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the resort is small in numbers, only 7 units I think, awesome helpful hosts in Rob and Anna, great location but definitely have a easier holiday if you rented a scooter or car. Loved it, would recommend to everyone.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Annemarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Delightful Daydreamer Resort
Julie, Paul and Angel made us feel so welcome - excellent hospitality. We couldn't have asked for a nicer place to stay. Very comfortable rooms with everything you might need for a self-catering option. Beautiful gardens, decks, patios and pool area with great quality outdoor furniture. Close to great beaches (left for 5 min walk to beach in front of Vaima restaurant - great coral and fish; right and it's an 8 min bike ride to the Rarotongan Resort beach - gorgeous also!) for snorkelling and swimming. Resort bikes were very handy to get around. A bit of road noise but in general felt like a very tranquil place to stay. Unlike other Raro places very quiet re: rooster noise! No dramas at all from start to finish. Loved the little extras like free first breakfast supplies and fresh fruit dropped off to us to use. New favourite places to eat and drink - Charlies (fab live music) and Vaiana's (beautiful beach bar).
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very private snd comfortable . Rob and Anna are very welcoming
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

CHRIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quaint wonderful place
Our stay at the Rarotonga resort has been amazing, from check-in to check out it just got better. We stayed in room number two which is the one bedroom. Plenty of room for the two of us with a well equipped kitchen. Bed is super comfortable. Patio area was a great spot to spend the day. Very close to a supermarket. A great beach with excellent snorkeling is only a 5 to 10 minute walk from the resort. Rob and Anna are a excellent source of information on things to do and places to eat on the island. The resort is very comfortable and meeting new people is one of the great aspects of he daydreamer. If you're thinking of staying at the Rarotonga resort, think no more just book it.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cherie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Daydreamer Resort is a fantastic place to stay. Spacious very clean apartment, large private deck area, beautiful well kept gardens and grounds. Anna and Rob, the owners, were very knowledgeable and helpful with great recommendations for snorkeling, food etc. Would happily return to this beautiful resort.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at the Daydreamer - felt like our own private slice of paradise! The tropical garden is gorgeous and really well looked after. Anna and Rob are great hosts and Angel does a great job at housekeeping. From the moment we checked in we felt relaxed and well cared for. Anna's breakfast for our first morning was amazing, and lasted us a few days - the bread was YUM - send some over please :) They gave us great advice for activities to do around the island and where to go for good meals...although our unit was well equipped if we wanted to eat in and the outdoor BBQ area is great. We stayed in the two bedroom unit which was spotless and had plenty of room for the 4 of us. PS - The beach across the road is a great spot for kayaking and snorkeling - just take your reef shoes and kayaks+snorkels from the resort! We hope to be back soon x
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

caroline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Intimate boutique lodging in a friendly environmen
This is a really nice small and casual place to stay. Friendly owners and guests provide an intimate and relaxing experience. Beautiful grounds, nice pool, sweet dog Miss Lulu. BBQ griddle available outside with communal gatherings a plus. Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hospitality was exceptional and we will definitely be staying again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019