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Little Polynesian Resort

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Beachfront Bungalow | Beach/ocean view
Exterior
Kayaking
Beachfront Bungalow | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Main Road, Titikaveka, Rarotonga
  • Maire Nui Botanical Gardens
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Tikioki Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Tikioki Marine Sanctuary
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Garden Studio

  • 613 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Beachfront Bungalow | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Beachfront Bungalow

  • 947 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Little Polynesian Resort

5-star resort in Takitumu District
At Little Polynesian Resort, relax by an outdoor pool or hit the private white sand beach where you can enjoy snorkeling.
Little Polynesian Resort offers 14 accommodations with DVD players and safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Satellite television is provided. Accommodations at this 5-star resort have kitchenettes with coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Rarotonga resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the resort include a private beach and an outdoor pool.

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

Simply walk outside to smell the salt air and watch the ocean waves from the white sand beach. Summer fun is a breeze at Little Polynesian Resort with activities like snorkeling, kayaking, and rowing/canoeing.

Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. The resort offers a restaurant. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the resort's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This luxury resort also offers an outdoor pool, a garden, and a terrace. Onsite uncovered self parking is complimentary.

Little Polynesian Resort has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 8 AM and 10:30 AM.
Little Poly Restaurant - This beachfront fine-dining restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Little Poly Restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Snorkeling

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

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

More

  • 1 floor
  • 14 buildings
  • Built in 2005
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 29-inch HDTV with satellite channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 17 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 70.00 per person (roundtrip)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Little Polynesian
Little Polynesian Rarotonga
Little Polynesian Resort
Little Polynesian Resort Rarotonga
Little Polynesian
Little Polynesian Resort Resort
Little Polynesian Resort Rarotonga
Little Polynesian Resort Resort Rarotonga

Little Polynesian Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 83 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dr David M, Staunton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spent 6 nights at Little Polynesian. A beautiful oasis. We loved our beachfront chalet, quiet, clean, peaceful with direct beach access. The service and food was exceptional. I’d read mixed reviews about the continental breakfast but my husband and I are big eaters and we enjoyed every breakfast. Nice to have coffee replenished every day. We look forward to returning.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

harold

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole experience was wonderful with special mention to the staff who were always so friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Acoomodations but Disappointing
The hotel itself was charming. The rooms tastefully decorated, extremely clean with beautiful grounds and views. The staff were very pleasant however we were not at all impressed with the service. Also the continental breakfast did not include coffee which we were charged for separately. We thought this was odd given the price of the rooms. The food and drinks were very good. Miri and Christine were exceptionally friendly and welcoming. Unfortunately we will not return.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

April

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beachfront was truly beachfront. You look out from your bed and see only water and beach. It was wonderful. Staff was wonderful and we loved our villa. Loved the outdoor shower. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ying

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a great hotel, it is on the opposite part of the island to the main town so it is generally quieter. It is quite a small hotel, but very nice. It also has its own beach/lagoon area for swimming etc
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Why would you want to stay anywhere else?! A small boutique property on the beach with a team of people that remember everything about you that it feels like home. The food is superb, the rooms are fabulous and all I can say is go and stay 😊
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie, Hook

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Truly outstanding! Our accommodation on the beach was special, wonderful staff with personal service, excellent food and drinks, great infinity pool, snorkelling gear and SUPs and kayaks available foc. WiFi was free in all areas! I cannot rate this hotel highly enough
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Janet

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maile, Kapaa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing in every way!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beachfront 5 star resort above and beyond all our expectations
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely awesome beach front bungalow
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle, Seattle

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kamal, Chesterland

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of the best resorts we have ever stayed in
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Glen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in one of the beach front houses, and it was true to the pictures on the website. Property was clean, staff were friendly and attentive and addressed us by our names which was a nice touch. It would be nice if they had a specials menu that changed every day, however the food that they had was nice, so I can't complain. The only small negative that I have is that we ordered room service on a day that was extremely windy, hence didn't venture out, and were charged a $10 room service fee to take the food a few steps to our door. Whilst I know this is in their terms and conditions, we feel it is a bit steep when you are already paying top dollar to stay there. Apart from that, we had a great stay, and from what we saw it is one of the better resort on the island.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

DESLEY

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was lovely as were the grounds. Unfortunately it rained, was very windy and cold while we were there so we didn’t even go into the water. As for Rarotonga itself we wouldn’t return however if you don’t want to an outer island and want to stay on the main island, this property would be hard to beat although quite expensive. The restaurant food was 10 out of 10. In windy wet weather we had to have room service as their dining area isn’t intended for inclement weather.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay, everything was great! Would definitely return here. The beach view from the room was unbeatable.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

10/10 Excellent

Chrissie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great for a quiet and sophisticated break away from it all. Staff were friendly and professional. The food was amazing, with both excellent quality and variety. The snorkelling right outside the hotel is the best we found anywhere on the motu. The pool area is a heavenly oasis of relaxation during the day.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirstie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shona

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynnelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing views and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023