Aparthotel

The Cooks Oasis

3.0 star property

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Beach nearby
1 Bedroom Tropical Villas | View from room
Split Level, One Bedroom Family Villa | Terrace/patio
1 Bedroom Tropical Villas | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Family Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, electric kettle, toaster

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Main Road, Arorangi, Rarotonga
  • Place, Black Rock
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Rarotonga Golf Club
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Muri Beach
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Studio Villa - No AC

  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Garden Villa

  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

1 Bedroom Tropical Villas

  • Garden view
  • 506 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

Family Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Split Level, One Bedroom Family Villa

  • Hill view
  • 506 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Basic Studio - No AC

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Upstairs Garden Villa

  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Rarotonga

Located in Arorangi within a short walk of Black Rock, The Cooks Oasis is within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights such as Rarotonga Golf Club. This 8-room, 3-star aparthotel welcomes guests with conveniences like an outdoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Black Rock - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Rarotonga Golf Club - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Aroa Beach - 8 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Muri Lagoon - 19 min drive - 10.2 miles
  • Muri Beach - 21 min drive - 10.9 miles

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tamarind House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Superbrown Take Away - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Ka Kite Cafe - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Cooks Oasis

Guests of The Cooks Oasis enjoy features like an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a terrace. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for NZD 25 per person one-way. Staff members are on hand to provide dry cleaning/laundry services, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this beach aparthotel include laundry facilities, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Each apartment features a kitchenette with a refrigerator and a microwave. Guests can expect to find free WiFi. The bathroom offers hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include an electric kettle, free tea bags/instant coffee, and a portable fan. Limited housekeeping is available.
Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Portable fan

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Local maps
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In a historical district
  • Near the airport

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 2 floors
  • 7 buildings
  • 8 units
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: NZD 95.00
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 95.00

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); 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 (8:30 AM - 3:00 PM) and Saturday - Saturday (10:00 AM - noon)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 25 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 15 (one-way), (from 2 to 12 years old)
  • Early check-in fee: NZD 95.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 95.00 (subject to availability)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.
  • The property is professionally cleaned.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No alcohol is served at The Cooks Oasis.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Cooks Oasis
Cooks Oasis Holiday Villas
Cooks Oasis Holiday Villas Apartment
Cooks Oasis Villas
Cooks Villas
Oasis Holiday Villas
Oasis Holiday Villas Apartment
Cooks Oasis Holiday Villas Aparthotel Rarotonga
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Cooks Oasis Holiday Villas Rarotonga
The Cooks Oasis Holiday Villas Rarotonga
The Cooks Oasis Hotel Avarua
The Cooks Oasis Rarotonga
The Cooks Oasis Aparthotel
The Cooks Oasis Holiday Villas
The Cooks Oasis Aparthotel Rarotonga

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at The Cooks Oasis?

The Cooks Oasis provides free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see within easy reach of The Cooks Oasis?

This aparthotel is situated in Arorangi within a short 8-minute walk of Black Rock and also 16 minutes on foot from Rarotonga Golf Club. You'll also find Aroa Beach and Cook Islands Library and Museum within a short drive.

Is there parking available at this aparthotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the aparthotel.

Does The Cooks Oasis feature a casino on the premises?

No, The Cooks Oasis doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Cooks Oasis?

No, this aparthotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is The Cooks Oasis good for couples?

Couples staying at this aparthotel will appreciate amenities like a kitchenette as well as an outdoor pool and a terrace.

Does The Cooks Oasis have a hot tub?

No, this aparthotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Cooks Oasis feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, The Cooks Oasis doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will The Cooks Oasis allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Cooks Oasis though service animals are welcome.

Does this aparthotel have connecting rooms?

No, this aparthotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from The Cooks Oasis?

The closest major airport to The Cooks Oasis is Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.), which is 2.6 mi away (6 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Cooks Oasis?

Yes, some apartments at this aparthotel offer either a furnished balcony or a furnished patio where guests can enjoy garden or hill views.

The Cooks Oasis Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 101 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Pauline

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisha

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Cook’s Oasis was truly that—an oasis. Warm, inviting, personal service; intimate location; beach proximity, all fantastic. We felt cared for and welcomed every moment.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cooks Oasis is awesome. Marianne and her team are lovely and so helpful. The accommodation is spacious, clean, comfortable and just lovely. The beach is a one minute walk. E-bikes are nearby. Restaurants are nearby. Just a wonderful peaceful place to stay
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price range this is an excellent place to stay. Room was very clean and tidy. Beach access is easy to a nice beach. Swimming pool is excellent and very well maintained. Location is good, very close to Black Rock which is one of the best swimming spots and has food trucks with great burgers and the best coffee we had in Rarotonga. Cooks Oasis is also very handy to the airport and town. Property is set back from the road so it is nice and quiet. The hosts were very friendly, welcoming and helpful. They were amazing and went the extra mile to ensure things were easy for us with our little one. We stayed at other places within the same price bracket and found this to be better. A great place to stay, highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with Black Rock beach 50 metres away. Clean rooms, free wifi is excellent and plunge pool onsite. Parking is free. Perfect spot for our 9 day stay. Highly recommend
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neville

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff's friendliness, including Marianne and Weiss (?), is commendable. The Wi-Fi is good and it's located near the beach, right at the end of the driveway.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dean

Traveled with family
Disliked: Room comfort

Don’t come a knocking!

The whole sad story was rejected. Not sure why. One star, because of the way we were treated.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip T S Chua

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Highly Recommended Lodge

A beautiful lodge with nice decoration, amenities and large room. Staff are very friendly. I requested for additional banana from the Chambermaid and on the following day, she gave me a bunch. Very thoughtful of her. Well located near the beach and you can enjoy sunset.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to my whanau at edgewater the ambience and the friendly hosts i enjoyed every moment in paradise ...hmm what didnt i like leaving and coming back to nz for work
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cooks Oasis has wonderful friendly hosts, has clean well sized rooms. We were well looked after and appreciate the hosts extra efforts 😄 ⭐️
Stayed 15 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dana

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice property and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed the Hosts and the awesome accommodation. Great under cover BBQ area.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
You have to walk a shared road to the beach and once there it’s quite rocky. Not this accommodations fault, just something you different from other locations
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness
A bit tired. Shower door fell off. Now being refurbished. Lovely manager.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great small resort.

It’s always a pleasure staying here. This trip I was in Villa 4. It was great. I’ll request that one in the future being able to self cater is such a plus. Bed is comfy. Everything is clean and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff were simply sensational, they went out of their way to assist you where ever they could. The only downfall with the establishment is that in the room that we originally booked I didn’t check that it had air conditioning as I must assumed that in 2025 all rooms at that price would have air conditioning especially as the Cook Islands. When we arrived due to the heat the staff manager had reassigned our room to one that was air conditioning and had already turn the unit on so the main living area was cool. The only area where the air conditioning could not reach was like a sauna so I can only assume that if we were not relocated our accommodation would have been unbearable. Hopefully the owners install air conditioning to all for the health and safety of all guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bhupendra

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thr staff sre awesome. Everyone is organized.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Appreciated the upgrade due to the light renovations happening.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are really lovely. They give good directions to find down side street. Internet and aircon struggled through heat but just needed a bit of time. Beautiful bakery 100m and basically on the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location, pool, free wifi, free laundry, aircon. Free use of snorkel gear, aqua shoes & kayaks. Clean, modern unit! Fabulous host, friendly and helpful. 10/10 Highly recommended, would stay again!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amira

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Everything was amazing. Super clean! The management is very helpful and friendly! Room and hotel overall well equipped. Kayaks and snorkeling equipment for free. Strongly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jemma

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money; the room felt spacious and was air-conditioned, free wi-fi available. Nice and quiet as it is a smaller accommodation and there weren’t many other guests around when we were there. If you like your resort feel though this doesn’t have the ‘luxury’ factor, you don’t have your deck chairs and pool facing the ocean like some of the resorts around. But it is simple and homely and a good base for exploring the beautiful island. The beach is a short stroll down the driveway and you can snorkel there, but it tended to be more choppy water than elsewhere on the island, as the waves break closer to shore (on the fringe of the reef). Everything is just a short drive or bus ride away in Raro, and this accommodation is in close proximity to many dining options and other beaches to snorkel at. Overall if you are keeping to a budget this is a very decent choice!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like they do recycling, host was very welcoming and informative property is not far from the beach 2mins walk and it was lovely to meet a few locals as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at Cooks Oasis. Loved the presentation of the unit and the garden setting. Location of the resort very convenient, close to restaurants and busstop. Great communication with Marianne and Wise, the property managers. Meitaki E Ka Kite! 😊
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024