Moana Sands Lagoon Resort - Adults Only

Hotels
Independent
9.2 (73 reviews)
Muri Beach, Rarotonga , Rarotonga , CK

Facilities

Free breakfast
Full-service spa
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Continental breakfast
Concierge service
Picnic area
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Library
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean facilities
Beautiful views
Cons:
Limited breakfast options
Lack of atmosphere

Categories

Cleanliness
9.35
The resort is described as very clean and well maintained.
Service
9.85
The staff received high praise for their friendliness and professionalism.
Location
9.35
Fabulous location with many eating and drinking options nearby.
Room Quality
9.35
Rooms are described as spacious, modern, and comfortable with beautiful views.
Amenities
9.15
Facilities are clean and included amenities like snorkeling equipment.
Value for Money
8.35
Decent for the price, but some mention of insufficient breakfast options.
Food and Beverage
8.35
Breakfast options were criticized, though some meals ordered were praised.
Overall Experience
9.85
Overall, guests expressed a high level of satisfaction with their stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 04:27

Property Description

Experience the ultimate getaway at Moana Sands Lagoon Resort - where relaxation meets island charm.

Indulgent Spa Experience
Take time to pamper yourself at our full-service spa, offering a tranquil environment to unwind and rejuvenate after a day of exploration.

Gourmet Dining Options
Savor delightful culinary creations at our restaurant or enjoy in-room dining with our limited hours room service. Don’t forget to visit the bar/lounge for your favorite refreshing drink.

Comfortable Accommodations
Our 24 air-conditioned rooms feature private balconies or patios, perfect for soaking in the stunning views. Benefit from modern amenities like free newspapers, luggage storage, and complimentary toiletries in your private bathroom.

Don’t miss out on your serene escape—book your stay at Moana Sands Lagoon Resort today!

Important information:

  • Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property.
  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
  • A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property.
  • Contactless check-out is available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals not allowed

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • Transportation

    Car recommended

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

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Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 73 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.35
Service: 9.85
Location: 9.35
Room Quality: 9.35
Amenities: 9.15
Value for Money: 8.35
Food and Beverage: 8.35
Overall Experience: 9.85
M
Maureen Linda friends
8
Pros:

I was disappointed with the breakfast offered. Very poor selection.

2025-10-12 via Nuitee
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Colleen friends
10
Pros:

Had an upstairs room with a fantastic view to pool and out to sea. Staff were very friendly, knew everybody's names after the first meeting. Dinners were lovely and breakfasts all that was required both continental or cooked. Thoroughly recommend this property as adult only very nice place to go to.

2025-10-04 via Nuitee
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Kelly
10
Pros:

Well organised room with great furniture. Friendly staff who made check in easy. Parking accross the road is great. Wifi at this resort is excellent. The only down side was there really was no atmosphere. We may have seen about 2 people the whole time we were there. We enjoyed the fact it was an adult only resort but it was more just for peaceful laxing. There is no activity or entertainment.

2025-09-26 via Nuitee
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Anne
10
Great place to stay
Pros:

Great staff. Very clean

2025-09-26 via Nuitee
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Tracey partner
10
Pros:

Fabulous location- lovely clean resort which was very quiet. The water sports cupboard was great , especially the reef shoes . Great parking across the road and a really handy location. Would return agai.

2025-09-04 via Nuitee
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Patricia family
10
Pros:

Beautiful views of the lagoon . Gorgeous sunrises to wake up to and light airy comfortable rooms that were very spacious

2025-09-03 via Nuitee
M
Mehr
6
Pros:

Decent for the price. No wifi was a bummer.

2025-07-31 via Nuitee
D
Delwyn partner
8
Pros:

The room was very spacious and modern. It had three large mirrors in all, which is something most accommodation falls short on. The staff were lovely, the barista made coffee was very good, and the location was excellent, being very close to many eating and drinking options. The only negatives I would say is that we rented a car from the airport, but still had to pay the hotel van driver $30 to check us in as our flight was after the office closed (as would most of the flights in I would think), and for $300 odd dollars a night, I would expect more than toast, 2 plain cereals, yogurt, sliced coconut, orange & apple for the included breakfast. I assume it is to push you to order a paid breakfast, which we did several times - my husband had the omelette every time as it was fabulous, I had halloumi and mushrooms on toast, which wasn’t good as the toast wasn’t buttered, halloumi not cooked and mushrooms just fried then some balsamic vinaigrette sprinkled over it. I assumed I was getting mushrooms in a cream sauce considering the time we waited for it, and it wasn’t busy.

2025-07-24 via Nuitee
P
Pamela partner
10
Pros:

Beautiful room and property. Right on the beach with amazing sunrise viewing.

2025-07-18 via Nuitee
S
Simone
10
Pros:

The property was very well maintained and the facilities were clean. Staff were lovely. Really enjoyed our stay. Thank you

2025-07-14 via Nuitee
J
Jo-Ann partner
10
Pros:

Great staff, very friendly. Appreciated the free use of snorkel equipment.

2025-07-09 via Nuitee
T
Thomas family
10
Pros:

All the Staff were exceptional in all aspects of our stay with the Moana Sands Lagoon Resort- any request was done with ease, with professionalism, grace and with a smile. It was our second time at the Lagoon Resort. The facilities are outstanding & our room was fabulous. My mums first time with us , she’s hard to impress , but absolutely loved being spoilt & being paid extra attention- AMAZING

2025-07-08 via Nuitee
H
Hilary partner
8
Pros:

It was clean and spacious

2025-06-20 via Nuitee
L
lisa
10
Pros:

Respect and staff are lovely. Fantastic area

2025-06-13 via Nuitee
J
Jemma partner
10
Pros:

Great location, clean and tidy. Very friendly helpful staff.

2025-06-10 via Nuitee
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Tina partner
10
Pros:

Wonderful relaxing stay in a large room with gorgeous lagoon views. Relaxing by the large pool or wandering down along the lagoon to the heart of Muri Lagoon (about a 15 min walk ) quickly put us into holiday mode. Staff were so friendly and welcoming (special mention to the lovely April in the day spa and Va in the restaurant ). As others have mentioned the included breakfast is extremely basic, but easily supplemented with cooked eggs, etc for purchase, and on the evening we dined i house the meals were very well presented and great value for money. The ground staff and cleaners do a fantastic job of keeping the pool, grounds and rooms looking clean and inviting.
Will definitely plan a return visit.

2025-06-04 via Nuitee
A
annette friends
10
Pros:

Loved Moana Sands Lagoon, amazing views from our upstairs unit. Place felt clean & fresh throughout, staff were friendly & helpful and always busy cleaning and making things look nice. Loved how peaceful it was to relax by the pool and easy to stroll along the beach to the centre of Muri. A+++ we'll definitely be back.

2025-06-02 via Nuitee
E
Erin
10
Pros:

It was lovely. Restaurant was great.

2025-05-30 via Nuitee
G
Gillian partner
10
Pros:

This resort was a wonderful place to begin our Cook Islands experience. Large, clean and well kept room. Comfy bed and easy access to the outdoors. Staff were very helpful and friendly. One improvement would be to have the desk staffed into the early evening or access to someone. Other than that, a really lovely couple of days.

2025-05-20 via Nuitee
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Tara
10
Fantastic location! Beautiful friendly staff!
Pros:

This hotel was in a perfect location. We could access the lagoon which was filled with different fish, turtles and eagle rays. The kayaks and snorkelling equipment were included and free to use as you wished. This was a huge bonus as some places charged for all equipment. The Lagoon restaurant was amazing! Va looked after us so well as did the other staff. The food was spectacular!
You may need a car as the hotel is around towards Muri beach and not near the main part of town however there are plenty of resort bars, beach bars and restaurants within walking distance. Highly recommended!

2025-05-17 via Nuitee