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

Categories

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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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
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Tong • couple • au
10
Pros:

Beautiful sunrise spot. We could see the sunrise from our bed

Cons:

Shower slightly small but it was clean

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Tene • couple • nz
5
Good chill out spot
Pros:

Beach front was lovely but be prepared for the roar of the sea. Other than that was very quiet and restful.
The staff were lovely, friendly and helpful.
The place was impeccably clean.
Value for money for sure.

Cons:

The bed was hard, the wifi didn't work in the villas and had to go to reception area. The TV wasn't really watch able

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Grant • couple • nz
9
Great value for money, made even better with personal service by owners.
Pros:

Location & lovely view with privacy.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Kay • solo_traveller • nz
8
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Janine • extended_group • nz
10
Excellent location, lovely staff, clean and tidy and appropriate for price point on Raro
Pros:

Fantastic location, private and small.

Cons:

The beds and pillows were a little uncomfortable.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Sviatlana • family_with_children • nz
2
2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Gizelle • family_with_children • au
10
Pros:

The passage villas was a fabulous choice for our family, we where 2 adults with 2 teenagers. We loved exploring the reef at the front of the villa at low tide. Beautiful views from our deck - we had the family villa. Great stay I definitely recommend.

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Simon • family_with_children • nz
10
Pros:

Location was really convenient. View from the villa was stunning. Had everything we needed and the hosts were friendly.

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Selvina • family_with_children • nz
10
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Bridget • family_with_children • nz
3
Pros:

Close to Muri Beach.

Cons:

Unfortunately the accommodation we very tied. A bit misleading on booking as there was no wifi, T.V didn’t work. The water pressure was very poor and the toilet leaked in to the shower. Toaster didn’t work. There was mould also on the shower and curtain. The bedroom was not set up on arrival as discussed at booking for our child.

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • couple • au
10
We would absolutely recommend the Passage villas and will certainly stay there again on our next visit.
Pros:

The location was amazing and close to to restaurants and cafes. We loved hearing the waves breaking during the day and night and sitting on our balcony looking out to the ocean was a plus.

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • family_with_children • nz
4
Average
Pros:

Location was good view was good, hosts were lovely and kind and helpful.

Cons:

Rooms were dated and in need of some renovation, towels and linen were average. Shower was terrible was a huge struggle to wash hair.
No wifi at all in all of our rooms this was really annoying as my son had school assessments due and was relying on the internet that was advertised when we booked.
TV didn't work in any of the 4 rooms booked by our party.

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Gabrielle • family_with_children • au
9
2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Kylie • couple • au
5
2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Brooke • couple • au
3
Pros:

Great location, beautiful place right on the beach front

Cons:

Shower didn’t run warm for very long

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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karyn • couple • nz
8
Lovely stay
Pros:

Clean nice area

Cons:

N/A

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Carys • couple • nz
10
2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Beccy Grigson • couple • nz
8
Good stay in Raro
Pros:

View of beach was outstanding

Cons:

Feel could do with a bit of a refurb, the pool a bit of a clean. Would be nice to have some of the loungers by beach outside apartments as comfy

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Wallace • solo_traveller • nz
7
Sunday night happy hour was great
Pros:

Fantastic water front view

Cons:

No wifi in the room

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee