Little Polynesian Resort
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Little Polynesian Resort

No.1 of Cultural Hotels in Southern Cook Islands
Main Road - Titikaveka, Takitumu, Southern Cook Islands, Cook Islands
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Highlights
Free parking
Delicious breakfast
Lots to do
Amenities
Outdoor swimming pool
Snorkeling
Surfing
Public parkingFree
Airport pick-up
Luggage storage
Bar
Restaurant
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Property Description
With a stay at Little Polynesian Resort in Rarotonga (Takitumu District), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Tikioki Marine Sanctuary and Muri Lagoon. This beach resort is 1.8 mi (3 km) from Muri Beach and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Te Vara Nui Village.
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9.2/10
Great
Great location! View and food amazing!
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Surroundings
Airport: Rarotonga International Airport
(15.8 km)
Landmarks: Titikaveka Beach
(<100m)
Landmarks: Maire Nui Gardens and Cafe
(170m)
Landmarks: Maire Nui Botanical Gardens
(220m)
Landmarks: Titikaveka CICC Church
(630m)
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Rooms

Guest Reviews

Services & Amenities

Policies

Garden Studio
17

Garden Studio

Bedroom 1:1 King bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Electric fan
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Beachfront Bungalow
18

Beachfront Bungalow

Bedroom 1:1 King bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Ocean view
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Guest Reviews

9.2/10
Great
76 reviews
  • Cleanliness9.2
  • Amenities9.1
  • Location9.4
  • Service9.2
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Convenience: A bus stop right outside the resort provides easy access to explore the island. Guests also noted the proximity to local attractions, restaurants, and supermarkets.(based on 1 review)
n‍j‍q‍s‍l‍y
May 4, 2025
The scenery is nice and we are a SLH member, but the hotel is small and has no luxury at all. The price-performance ratio is really poor.
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A‍l‍m‍u‍t‍a‍w‍a
April 12, 2025
Great resort .. the manager and the owner him self greet us his name is Greg .. very polite and helpful person. The staff as well are super friendly. Highly recommended
L‍i‍l‍i‍y‍a‍p‍o‍n‍y
February 7, 2025
As a black diamond VIP of Ctrip, I strongly recommend that you do not stay in Rarotonga in the Cook Islands, but go directly to Aitutaki. I don't know how this hotel was rated as an SLH member. The hotel is very small, there is no spa, there is only one restaurant besides the guest rooms, the room service menu is exactly the same as the restaurant menu, you will get tired of it after a few days, the room facilities look like domestic express hotels, the hotel sheets look dirty and black, and very damp, the female waitresses in the restaurant look very unfriendly, because we want some tissues when we eat seafood shelling, their attitude is really bad, they said they don't provide tissues, there are cloth napkins on the table, the room service waiter had a very long face, and kept staring at me, what does it mean? The funniest thing is that because we think the hotel's towels are dirty, we only used the towels we brought the whole time, after checking out, it seems that the towels in the room can't be found, so they came to ask us, the attitude here is very good, I said I didn't see it, after leaving, I found that they actually tore a hole in the luggage bag that I left at the concierge, I tip $10 every day, do you suspect that the guests took your torn towels? This is ridiculous, and we have a flight in the afternoon. We were told to check out at 10am and we couldn't delay. This was the first time I encountered this. There was no air conditioning in the lobby and we had to wait. The hotel staff went into their offices to use the air conditioning. We were not even offered a glass of water. After check-out, no one cared about us. I was speechless. I urge everyone not to stay at this hotel. It was a very bad experience.
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d‍a‍v‍i‍d‍a‍r‍c‍h‍i
September 6, 2023
The resort is good. It is a popular one in the local area. It is quite expensive at 3k per night. The price-performance ratio is average. Although it has the best beaches and lagoons on the main island, it is still incomparable with the outlying islands. It is good to stay for one night and experience it. OK.
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C‍a‍t‍h‍y
July 23, 2023
Great location! View and food amazing!
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
July 28, 2025
Extremely friendly, small and luxurious hotel, delicious restaurant and great people - talk to the owner (Greg) who is a wonderful host and gives this place a special soul… because he is a sympathetic world traveler himself. Tip: If you also go to Aitutaki, stay in the Pacific Resort - it is also great and they belong together… same high quality standard.
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
July 25, 2025
The staff are amazing so friendly , they all remember your names. Such a beautiful resort and place . I really feel like I’m in my own home . Being right on the beach is so amazing. Which is su h a reasonable price too. I highly recommend this resort.
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
July 22, 2025
With this property being a SLH of the World, naturally expectations are high. And I’ll preference this by explaining I have stayed at this property previously, a couple of years ago, and my opinion unfortunately hasn’t changed. I visit Rarotonga a couple of times a year, and always stay at luxury properties. Our last visit we had quite an unpleasant waitress in the front of house, and thinking she would have moved on by now, we went back. I wish we didn’t. There is one particular female staff member in the restaurant who has a significant amount of arrogance, which unfortunately completely spoils the experience of Little Poly. Everyone else we’ve encountered previously has been great, but it doesn’t take much to spoil the experience. We are not staying onsite (this time), and were asked this upon presenting for lunch. The staff member made us feel like a total inconvenience. We then asked to make some dinner reservations for the week to which she rolled her eyes and explained they were fully booked. I questioned this with surprise, and suddenly we were able to book. The disappointing point is we were planning to stay here for our future Raro trips, thinking the service would surely have improved by now. I’m glad we visited just for lunch and not booked to stay for the usual two week vacation, as we now know not to go back. Unfortunately for the property, all the other staff, and facilities are great. But one arrogant waitress really can make or break a vacation, particularly at a resort this small and having experienced plenty of other resorts on Raro, this certainly isn’t the traditional Cook Islands experience.

Services & Amenities

Outdoor swimming pool
Bar
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
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Internet
Outdoor swimming pool
Parking
Public (not only for guests) is available On-site parking. Reservation not needed.
Transportation
Front Desk Services
Languages Spoken
Food & Drink
Public Areas
Health & Wellness
Activities
Cleaning Services
Safety & Security

Property Policies

Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: After 14:00
Check-out: Before 10:00

Front desk hours: [Mon-Sun]07:00–19:00

Child Policies
Children are not permitted to stay in this room type.

Cribs and Extra Beds
For all room types, cribs and extra beds cannot be added.

Breakfast
TypeWestern
AgeFee
Adult
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Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.

Pets
Pets are not allowed

Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old

Paying at the Hotel

  • Cash

Property Description

  • Opened: 2005
  • Number of Rooms: 14
With a stay at Little Polynesian Resort in Rarotonga (Takitumu District), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Tikioki Marine Sanctuary and Muri Lagoon. This beach resort is 1.8 mi (3 km) from Muri Beach and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Te Vara Nui Village.

Relax on the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. This resort also features complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.

Grab a bite to eat at Little Poly Restaurant, a beachfront restaurant where you can take in the pool view and dine alfresco. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10:30 AM.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Make yourself at home in one of the 14 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Satellite programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cancellation policy for Little Polynesian Resort?

The cancellation policy for Little Polynesian Resort varies depending on the type of room and booking conditions.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Little Polynesian Resort?

Standard check-in time at Little Polynesian Resort is 14:00 and check-out time is 10:00.

Does Little Polynesian Resort provide breakfast?

Yes, Breakfast is offered at Little Polynesian Resort. Breakfast option(s): Western.

Can I bring my pet inside the Little Polynesian Resort?

As much as we love pets, unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate them in Little Polynesian Resort.

How far is the Little Polynesian Resort from the closest airport?

The closest airport is Rarotonga International Airport, and it is about 23 mins from hotel by car (15.8 km).

Is airport shuttle service offered by Little Polynesian Resort ?

Yes, at Little Polynesian Resort, an airport shuttle is available. We suggest you call ahead to confirm details.

About This Property

Nearest AirportRarotonga International Airport
Distance to Airport15.84KM
Average Price FromHKD4374
Hotel Star Rating4