The Passage Villas

Hotels
9 (288 reviews)
Main Road, Ngatangiia, Muri Beach , Rarotonga , CK

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Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Room service
Terrace
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful views
Friendly hosts
Convenient location
Peaceful and relaxing atmosphere
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Inaccurate online representation
Limited swimming access due to beach condition

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Cleanliness
6.95
Multiple mentions of unclean conditions and maintenance issues negatively affected the sentiment.
Service
9.99
Guests praised the hosts' friendliness and helpfulness throughout their stay.
Location
9.96
The location received high praise for its beautiful settings and accessibility.
Room Quality
8.91
General comfort of rooms noted, but issues with cleanliness detracted from the overall quality.
Amenities
9.44
Good selection of amenities, though some guests suggested additional options such as kayaks.
Value for Money
7.9
Feedback indicated that the pricing did not fully match the quality of the accommodation.
Food and Beverage
8.95
The breakfast welcome pack and happy hour bar received positive feedback.
Overall Experience
9.92
Overall experience rated high due to exceptional service and location despite some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 13:09

Property Description

Beachfront Paradise:
Nestled on 1 acre of lush gardens and sandy beach, The Passage Villas offers a serene escape with a pool and complimentary tropical breakfast.

Surfing Haven:
Away from the hustle, enjoy direct beach access perfect for surfing and whale watching from July to November. Conveniently located just a 1-minute drive from Pacific Resort and 8 km from Rarotonga Airport.

Comfort and Convenience:
Indulge in private bungalows with balconies, outdoor verandas, and well-equipped kitchens. Unwind with free toiletries, a TV, and the convenience of a gas barbecue for delightful evenings.

Experience tranquility and comfort at The Passage Villas. Book now for a memorable beachfront getaway!

Important information:

Please note that WiFi Hotspot cards can be purchased at Vodafone stores. Information is available at reception. Charges apply.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: RAR

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 288 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.95
Service: 9.99
Location: 9.96
Room Quality: 8.91
Amenities: 9.44
Value for Money: 7.9
Food and Beverage: 8.95
Overall Experience: 9.92
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Claire • couple • nz
8
Lovely basic villas
Pros:

Lovely basic villa overlooking the sea. Comfortable. Lovely owners. Great cocktails on Sunday. We hired a car for our whole time which is really essential if staying here.

Cons:

All ok

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Tearoha • couple • au
9
Pros:

For me personally this is exactly the type of accommodation I was looking for, secluded enough to relax and feel like I had the ocean views to myself, but not too secluded that Muri or the township was just a short ride away. On the island you can hire a car, bikes, scooters or there is a bus or a taxi. I did read lots of reviews regarding the wifi and tv, but for myself I personally enjoyed disconnecting from technology, the wifi is a little spotty but I still managed to get wifi if needed. There was milk, tea, coffee etc in the villa on arrival and clean towels everyday. The beach area in front of the villa is a coral beach but it's still beautiful and the owners have gone to a lot of effort to ensure you can enjoy watching the ocean, either from the little walkway with 2 chairs, from your villa if you book a beach front or there is extra seating where they have a little beach bar, again Muri lagoon isn't far for a swim if you really want to swim. Falling to sleep and waking up to the waves crashing was so peaceful. Also the owner Michelle was very good with communication via booking.com messages before arrival.

Cons:

Nothing, everything was comfortable.

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Webb • couple • nz
8
Pros:

View and host

Cons:

The weather!

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Suzanna • extended_group • au
10
Woke up every morning to the stunning view of the ocean. What could you possibly complain about?
Pros:

Everything! So homely, beautiful view every morning. Room was made up every day. Owners Svein & Michele take absolute care of their property and we felt very safe.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Coleen • couple • au
8
We’ve had a lovely stay. A lovely spot and very hospitable hosts.
Pros:

Beautiful view, beachfront location. Close to a little shop for supplies and close to a little coffee shop

Cons:

Wifi was non existent and so was the tv. We couldn’t watch sports and couldn’t connect to Netflix or anything in the evenings. No board games or cards etc.

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Sue • couple • au
10
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Toni • couple • nz
8
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Samantha • couple • us
9
A beautiful corner of paradise
Pros:

Our stay was fantastic! Svein was so kind, welcoming, and very knowledgeable of the happenings on the island. The space was large, with large plants outside our garden patio that provided us some privacy to enjoy our patio. There was a convenient treated water tap and reusable bottles to fill for our room, they also provided reef shoes and snorkel masks. I definitely made use of the boardwalk and chairs to watch the sunrise in the morning! Fantastic location: right next to a convenience, coffee shop, and eatery, and close to the next hub in Muri beach without being directly in the hustle and bustle!

Cons:

We were tucked away in a beautiful corner of nature! The downside being sometimes nature finds its way indoors- there were a few ants in the kitchenette, but we were able to secure our snacks without issue!

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • extended_group • nz
2
Campground basic at premium prices. Shoreline is a bank of coral, you cannot even sit there.
Pros:

We didn’t like anything, booked for 4 nights, left after 1 the photos looked nothing like the “villa” and “family room” we were given.

Cons:

It’s completely not as advertised. The “beach” is a bank of coral that’s not even able to be sat on. They don’t show this in any of their photos, in fact their photo is of the Muri lagoon with them positioned on the top edge of the lagoon. They do say it’s not swimmable but they don’t say it’s sharp coral with no beach whatsoever.
We booked two rooms. One was a “villa” which is a concrete block building, akin to a camping ground, super basic. I had to kill the ants on the kitchen bench on arrival. The bathroom window covering was a net curtain window looking directly into the shower. There was no way to get privacy in the bathroom at night with the light on. We don’t use the shower and left the next morning. Photos attached to this review. The seating out the front facing the “beach” is bean bags filled with empty plastic bottles which was lumpy plastic.
The second “family room” was the ground floor of their home again with no window coverings at all so at night anyone can see directly in. The kids had no blankets on their bed and ended up all in the double bed to keep warm. The owner came to the door the evening of arrival and asked one of the children to turn off the outside light (which we needed on as the two rooms they put us in were at the opposite end of the property to each other) He then asked the 13 year old boy if he was home alone, his mother was round the corner in the bedroom within the unit and said no. It was super uncomfortable and a strange thing to ask.
The next day on departure I handed back the keys and asked the owner what had happened the night before and he said he walked round the complex at night checking on things. It’s not acceptable to not have adequate window coverings for privacy.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Allyssa • couple • nz
9
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Trevor • couple • nz
9
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Colleen • solo_traveller • nz
8
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Alexandra • solo_traveller • fr
9
Excellent séjour
Pros:

Très sympa et pas trop isolée

Cons:

RAS

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • family_with_children • au
8
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Kim • couple • au
10
The perfect place to relax and unwind.
Pros:

Excellent location right on the beach, the view is spectacular. We loved sitting outside enjoying the view and watching the waves breaking on the reef from our own outdoor balcony area.

The villa was comfy, and had everything we needed. Michele and Svein were friendly and helpful, and we appreciated the relaxed vibe of the property.

Cons:

The water pressure in the shower was a bit too low for our liking, but it was a minor issue and didn’t detract from how much we enjoyed our stay.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Brown • couple • nz
7
Enjoyable
Pros:

Location and privacy

Cons:

Poor internet and low shower preasure.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Jared • family_with_children • us
8
Pros:

Private villa and nice location.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Nicholas • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • couple • nz
7
We had a lovely time in Rarotonga
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Bit small in the bathroom, no cupboards to put your clothes away and unpack, no extra luggage rack for second person’s suitcase.

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Janis • solo_traveller • lv
9
Pros:

The sunrise with palm trees and ocean right from your bed. What can you wish for your holiday in paradise. Our stay felt really private as there are only few villas around. And you can have best coffee, delicious breakfast or dinner at eatery with in a minute walk.

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee