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The Passage Villas

3.5 star property

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Ocean View Family Villa | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, towels
Ocean View Family Villa | Down comforters, individually furnished, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Bar (on property)
Aerial view

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Main Road, Ngatangiia – Muri, Rarotonga
  • Place, Muri Lagoon
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Te Vara Nui Village
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Muri Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Ocean View Villa | Down comforters, individually furnished, iron/ironing board, travel crib

Ocean View Villa

  • Ocean view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Garden View Family Unit | Terrace/patio

Garden View Family Unit

  • Garden view
  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Garden View Villa | Down comforters, individually furnished, iron/ironing board, travel crib

Garden View Villa

  • Garden view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Ocean View Family Villa | Beach/ocean view

Ocean View Family Villa

  • Ocean view
  • 969 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Ngatangiia

Located in Takitumu District within a short walk of Muri Lagoon, The Passage Villas is within 2 miles (3 km) of other popular sights such as Muri Beach. This 8-room, 3.5-star aparthotel welcomes guests with in-room amenities like kitchenettes, balconies, and microwaves.
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What's nearby

  • Avana Harbour - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Muri Lagoon - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Te Vara Nui Village - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Muri Night Markets - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Muri Beach - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tamarind House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Vili's Burger Joint - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Kai & Co - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Ka Kite Cafe - ‬14 min drive

About this property

The Passage Villas

Guests of The Passage Villas enjoy features like an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a library. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for NZD 20 per person one-way. Helpful staff can provide tour or ticket assistance, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Other amenities at this beach aparthotel include a terrace, barbecue grills, and a picnic area.
Each apartment is individually furnished and features a kitchenette and a balcony or patio. Guests can expect to find a 21-inch TV with satellite channels. Beds sport down comforters and the bathroom offers a hair dryer. Other standard amenities include a coffee maker, free local calls, and free bottled water. 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

  • On a white sand beach

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool loungers

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Travel crib

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Champagne service
  • Room service

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 21-inch TV with satellite channels
  • Library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Walkway to water

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • No pets 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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Change of towels on request
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free bottled water
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Local maps
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 floor
  • 8 units
  • Garden
  • Individual furnishings
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Water dispenser

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

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 property charges 3.5 percent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

  • Service fee: 3 percent

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 20 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 15 (one-way), (from 3 to 11 years old)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 percent

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 and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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 and a first aid kit
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
  • Check-in: 2:00 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 and cash.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Sunrise Beach Bungalows Hotel Rarotonga
Sunrise Beach Bungalows Hotel
Sunrise Beach Bungalows
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The Passage Villas Aparthotel
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Frequently asked questions

What can I see near The Passage Villas?

This aparthotel is situated in Takitumu District within a 10-minute walk of Muri Lagoon and Avana Harbour. You'll also find Muri Beach and Te Vara Nui Village within a short drive.

Is there parking available at The Passage Villas?

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

Does The Passage Villas have a casino on the premises?

No, The Passage Villas doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Passage Villas?

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

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Passage Villas?

There are many amenities for couples at this aparthotel, including champagne service as well as a beach and an outdoor pool.

Are there hot tubs at The Passage Villas?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this aparthotel.

Does The Passage Villas have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, The Passage Villas doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will The Passage Villas allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Passage Villas.

Are there connecting rooms at The Passage Villas?

No, this aparthotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from The Passage Villas?

The closest major airport to The Passage Villas is Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.), which is 7.2 mi away (15 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at The Passage Villas?

Yes, every apartment at The Passage Villas comes with a balcony/patio and some offer ocean and garden views.

Does The Passage Villas offer wedding services?

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at The Passage Villas.

The Passage Villas Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
We had a lovely stay, place is super convenient, maybe 10/15 minute drive from the airport, we hired a car (would recommend) we had a three bedroom room, was spacious had a deck, and some seating inside, they gave us breakfast for the first day, and we stocked up at the supermarket.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very enjoyable stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean, comfortable, beautiful setting, friendly hosts, close to amenities
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bethwyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed in the ocean view family villa. Villa was very clean, well furnished and well maintained -serviced daily. Pool is a great as beach is not sandy but is secluded. Great location - Turangi Eatery at the end of the driveway, Vili’s Burger Joint and small grocery store/petrol station just up the road. Short drive to Muri Night markets and the Muri lagoon.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Quiet and clean. Great view and friendly owners. Perfect for a quiet getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful spot, spacious and clean family unit with amazing ocean views. Had everything what we needed. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved how peaceful and relaxed it was, was quiet, beautiful sound of the ocean right there! Loved how the pool was right outside our room. Loved the happy hour at the beach bar. Will be coming back. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

glen

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great stay

We had a great stay. Hosts were super engaging and the place was very nice and quite - car is a good idea if you want to get around to restaurants and sandy beaches. We had a great time would recommend to anyone
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Murray

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
More than adequate for my stay
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian

We had a great visit here. Michele and Svein are very kind and helpful. The kids loved the pool and nice to be right on the water.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Fantastic stay at The Passage Villas. Michele and Svein were great hosts with the best local recommendations. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Pool was clean, safe and inviting. There were pool toys available and the poolside loungers were great. The room was clean, appropriately furnished and had great indoor- outdoor flow. The initial breakfast and local bananas and mango were a nice touch. Michelle and Svein were great hosts. They were friendly and helpful. When my wife had a fall at night they were able to provide a great first aid kit, support and advice on local health care options for which we were very grateful. Couldn’t recommend Passage Villas highly enough.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mirjam

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

A Dream!

Beautiful beach houses directly on the east coast of Rarotonga. Very clean. Comfortably furnished. The hosts fulfill all wishes, very attentive and helpful. We had a rental car and were anywhere on the island within 25 minutes. We can highly recommend Passage Villas. Thank you Michele and Svein for letting us be your guests.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is the place to stay if you want an authentic Rarotongan experience while still being close to Muri and snorkelling areas. Seeing whales every day was an unexpected highlight! Our hosts were incredible- knowledgeable and always helpful. Would highly recommend.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simmi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Was right on the beach, you can see the sun rise every morning. The best part was how lovely the hosts were. They really made us feel welcome and did everything they could to make us comfortable. Such a wonderful couple.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

A Gift

What a place. Amazing experience. Swain was simply amazing. Rarotonga is the most beautiful location. Probably our favourite location to holiday, rest, and reconnect.
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meremaihi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved staying at Passage Villas, very close to town and the owners were beautiful hosts. Stunning views on the beach. Would recommend getting a unit on the beach, however the family unit we were in was also comfortable. My 3yr old son loved it there. They also serviced the room everyday where we would spend the day out and return to a nice clean place with fresh towels. Amazing ❤️
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Brogan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great view from our room, private being upstairs also. Lovely hosts, very helpful. However for the price, one would assume that wifi would be in the room and toiletries supplied! Note the beach out front is also not swimable, on shore waves!! Recommend if you’re after a private stay near Muri Beach (3-5 min drive) though.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
What an experience. Spent 5 days relaxing, listening to the waves and watching the whales from our villa Michele & Svein are incredible hosts, felt like staying with family. They gave us lots of recommendations and let us in on a local secret involving pastries... Exactly what my girlfriend and I needed as we didn't plan anything and turned our phones off for the duration of the trip Highly recommend and will be staying there next time in Raro
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Logan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Svien and Michelle were absolutely lovely, and have the property to match. The villas were well maintained and in a spectacular location right by the water. Would never get tired of waking up to that view. The room was very comfortable, and had both a fan and a heat pump for those hot days/nights. The hosts were very friendly and made some great recommendations of places to go and things to do. Could not recommend this place enough. They really had all the bases covered with a relaxing pool and even had a bar onsite for people to use. A
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MATTHEW

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Michele and Svein were wonderful hosts, welcoming us after hours and setting us up for a lovely few nights' stay. Svien was always on hand to help in any way. The property isn't on a sandy beach; it is on a wild coastline, which was perfect for our kids - so no beach swimming, but the pool is large (one of the larger ones from our experience in Rarotonga). The room was good for a family. It is very old and tired, but they are in the process of renovating. The villas provide a good base to sleep and then go exploring the island for the day/s. The highlight of the stay was Svien picking a Coconut and opening it for the kids - they loved it!! Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spot, great views and it felt very homely. The beach isn't swimmable really but we got to see whales at one point, and it was super close to swimmable Muri beach. The villa was tidied and refreshed each day and they gave us great advise for places to go to eat and activities. The only problem we had was the office was never attended and when I tried calling them I couldn't get through. Perhaps a doorbell would be helpful as I didn't want to go up to there house and disturb their privacy. Again, lovely hosts when they were available, they gave us snorkeling gear to borrow too. Highly recommend!
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a wonderful 11 night stay. The view from the villas was wonderful and sitting on the front deck one morning we had the wonderful experience of seeing whales right out from our accommodation. We were told about all the local events and places of interest by our hosts even down to the local bakery that makes the best croissants. With happy hour once or twice a week it gave us a good chance to meet other visitors staying at this small 8 villa accommodation. We stayed in two different ocean view villas during our stay, 5 & 6 nights and both had their really good points. We would recommend this accommodation, only one thing against it is that you can’t swim right outside your villa but you are only a short distance from the beautiful lagoon. You WILL ENJOY this accommodation.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kazuma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We would like to take the time to thank Michele and Svein for their hospitality and allowing us to spend such a magical time at the Passage Villas. We would highly recommend this property to anyone visiting Rarotonga. Checkin was smooth, in fact, the owners were kind and flexible enough to let us know once the room was ready as we were on an early flight. The serenity and view the property gave was immaculate; you had the beautiful view all to yourself and surrounding was so quiet that we were truly able to relax and forget about our busy lives during our stay! The owners were also kind enough to let us know when a whale was passing by, it was amazing to be able to see this up close from your property! All of the recommendations Michele and Svein gave were excellent. Their communications were prompt and great (they even helped us out on something even when it was out of their office hours.) Our stay at Rarotonga was truly a rememberable one and no doubt deciding to stay at the Passage Villas was a huge contributor in this, thank you and see you again!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The oceanfront location is spectacular, the only sounds are the ocean and the occasional rooster. It is safe and quiet, nice to sit oceanfront, there is limited beach entry. It is close to Muri village, island bus transportation is available, however a car would also be good.The room could use shelves or drawers for storage, we had to use the extra bed and living room chair to store our clothing. The AC stopped working and ventilation was difficult, the lanai door was open but there isn't much opportunity to open other windows for free air flow. Owners are on the property and are friendly and helpful. However, somewhat cavalier in charging your credit card early.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

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