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Rumours Luxury Villas & Spa

5.0 star property
Adults-only beachfront hotel with spa, near Muri Beach

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Platinum Villa | View from room
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Beachfront Villa | View from room
Property grounds
Beachfront Villa | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Spa tub
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
Feel at home
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Kitchen
  • Separate dining area
  • Living room
  • Television
  • Garden

Room options

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Beachfront Villa | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Beachfront Villa

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 2691 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Beachside Villa | Terrace/patio

Beachside Villa

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 2476 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Platinum Villa | View from room

Platinum Villa

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 2691 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Main Rd, Muri Beach, Rarotonga

What's nearby

  • Muri Lagoon - 3 min walk
  • Muri Beach - 6 min walk
  • Muri Night Markets - 8 min walk
  • Te Vara Nui Village - 12 min walk
  • Tikioki Marine Sanctuary - 16 min walk

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 23 min drive
  • Free airport shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Charlie's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Sails Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Rumours Luxury Villas & Spa

Rumours Luxury Villas & Spa offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Muri Beach. You can take a dip in the outdoor pool, then visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, body wraps, or aromatherapy. A free airport shuttle and a spa tub are offered, and in-room conveniences at this luxurious hotel include refrigerators and microwaves.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 7 rooms
  • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum guest age is 15
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))

Parking

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Transfers

  • Free airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property
  • Caters to adults only

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Kayaking
  • Snorkeling
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Safari nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Mosquito nets
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Spa tub
  • Massage/treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • DVD player
  • 55-inch flat-screen TV

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Private plunge pool
  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate living room

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils
  • Dishwasher

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

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.

Fees & policies

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Rumours Luxury Villas & Spa offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Rumours Luxury Villas & Spa does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Rumours Luxury Villas & Spa?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Rumours Luxury Villas & Spa?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Rumours Luxury Villas & Spa?
Yes, a free airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Rumours Luxury Villas & Spa?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Rumours Luxury Villas & Spa and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like kayaking and snorkeling. Additional recreation nearby includes safari tours and ecotours. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and soothe your senses in the spa tub. Rumours Luxury Villas & Spa also has private plunge pools and a garden.
Does Rumours Luxury Villas & Spa have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchen is available in every room, and also includes a coffee maker, a toaster, and cookware.
Does Rumours Luxury Villas & Spa have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a private plunge pool and a furnished balcony or patio.
What's the area around Rumours Luxury Villas & Spa like?
Rumours Luxury Villas & Spa is a short 6-minute walk from Muri Beach and 3 minutes' walk from Muri Lagoon.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Alasdair, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Peter, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Anton, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Yvonne, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The villas were lovely and right on the beach and the staff were fantastic! Would absolutely stay again!
Lucille, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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
Brooke Sean Cunliffe, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Private beach access, own pool and spa were fantastic. Lovely and quiet, extremely comfortable and beautiful view. We didn't want to leave.
3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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
6-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

6-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

6/10 Good

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
Rick, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Graeme, 5-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
8-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
JC, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Geoff, 9-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Mario, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Shelley, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Old Dave, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Walk out from villa straight onto a beach!
Villas clean, VERY private, private pool, right on the beach, excellent staff. Awesome.
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed our stay at Rumours immensely. Our Villa was great and the staff was even better.
Verified Expedia guest review