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Palm Grove

3.5 star property

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Studio, Beachfront | View from room
View from property
Property grounds
Aerial view
Private beach, white sand, snorkeling, kayaking

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • On private beach
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

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Ara Tapu (Main Road), PO Box 23, Rarotonga
  • Aroa Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Muri Lagoon
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Muri Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio, Beachfront | Living area | TV, MP3 dock

Studio, Beachfront

  • 484 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Bungalow, 3 Bedrooms, Garden Area

  • 807 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Bungalow, 2 Bedrooms, Garden Area

  • 732 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Studio, Garden Area | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Studio, Garden Area

  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Bungalow, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Superior Bungalow, 1 Bedroom

  • 646 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Beachside | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Beachside

  • 1184 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

Palm Grove

3.5-star resort in Takitumu District
At Palm Grove, relax by an outdoor pool or hit the private white sand beach where you can enjoy snorkeling.
Palm Grove offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with MP3 docking stations and safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3.5-star resort have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. In-room wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps) is available for a surcharge. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a private beach.

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. After a day at the beach, enjoy amenities at Palm Grove like an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Each day guests can enjoy a complimentary manager's reception. The resort offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. This beach resort also offers a garden and a terrace.

Palm Grove has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Yellow Hibiscus - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (NZD 5 per day)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (NZD 5 per day)

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Yellow Hibiscus

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Snorkeling
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 step to reach entrance
  • No elevator (single-level property)

More

  • 1 floor
  • 28 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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 - 5:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:30 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 at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from November 23 2025 to December 19 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 5 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 80.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: NZD 5 per day (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: NZD 5 per day (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 20 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 10 (one-way), (from 1 to 11 years old)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 80.0 per day

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 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Palm Grove
Palm Grove Hotel Rarotonga
Palm Grove Rarotonga
Palm Grove Hotel
Palm Grove Resort Rarotonga
Palm Grove Resort
Palm Grove Resort
Palm Grove Rarotonga
Palm Grove Resort Rarotonga

Palm Grove Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 126 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 126 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 126 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 126 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 126 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Second stay. Will return. Love it.
Second year staying at Palm Grove Beachfront Studio. We will definitely be back What a beautiful view with comfy bed and breakfast included. Snorkeling right from the beach in front of the studios. Quiet and private with help from staff if you need. We are from Hawaii and this is where we choose to vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Linda

Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rachel

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We've visited Palm Grove every time I've visited Rarotonga, and we will continue to stay everytime we come. The beach villa was the best experience we have had. We loved the privacy, access and the villa itself! Love the happy hour and the free snorkel/kayak equipment. The bus stop outside made transport around the island easy. The SPCA is just down the road, and a fast travel to walk the dogs in the morning. We didn't need our room cleaned everyday - due to our own reasons, but the equipment they left made cleaning the room a breeze. Thank you Palm Grove for an exceptional stay-cation!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We chose it for the fantastic beach area and the wide lagoon to swim and snorkel in. Along with staying at a smaller resort which is quiet. The free breakfast was very good with a range of fruits and baked goods. All our lunch and dinners at the Hibiscus restaurant were great value and tasty. Loved the caesar salad. While the units are clean, they are looking a little tired and could.do.with new paint. The pool was quiet small and we didnt end up using it as we preferred the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Ken

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Room was run-down and in need of maintenance. Ceiling fan did not work properly. Initial lack of hot water caused by the need to keep depressing a heater switch which we were not told about. Chickens and roosters wandering about the property making noise and entering the deck area looking for food hand-outs.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Enid

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cant wait return
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bradley, Prescott Valley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just returned from another stay at Palm Grove and we will be back again in the future! Can’t beat this place for the value and location! Spend the few extra bucks and upgrade to the beachfront studios, they are fantastic! Staff is always friendly and the free tropical breakfast is great! Thank you SO much for another wonderful stay at Palm Grove!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would not stay here again
Palm Grove is well located with a nice beach. Restaurant was clean and meals were good. However the "resort" is in need of maintenance and refurbishment. Stench of blocked drains in G7 bungalow, no hot water in kitchen of G10, doors that don't lock from the inside in G9. At almost $400 per night I expected some sympathy/empathy and help with my request for a firm mattress due to a back injury. No sympathy and no assistance at all. I spent 7 nights sleeping on cushions on the floor. Would not stay here again. Much better accommodation options nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Craig

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bring ear plugs!
I love this property. We've bene going to it since 1996. HOWEVER! There are roosters on the island and this property has one that sleeps near B8 on the edge of the property. Now, most roosters will start going off at sunrise as is their nature, but Raro roosters like to sound off at midnight and throughout the night. In 2016, we were in B8 and the rooster that was there went off every hour from 11 pm through 7 am. And the bungalows are not sound proof. Nearly ruined that vacation. This time, I thought I was being smart and asked in my reservation, which was done several months in advance, to specifically not be placed in the ocean bungalows near the rooster. The property's response was roosters don't sleep in the palm trees. That is correct, but there is a different type of tree near the road, right next to B8 and it DOES sleep in that tree. Well, guess what units we got? B7 and B8, right next to the rooster. AGAIN. This rooster wasn't as bad but it still went off at midnight and 4 am. I love this property but I don't think I will be going back there again, which is a great shame. Not sure if roosters are protected (which is what I was told in 2016 when I was at my wits end) but if so, someone could make a good living relocating roosters from resort areas into the center of the island. The location is great; near the 24/7 Wigmore's store, very few people on the beach, and lots of fish in the snorkeling area which is 200 yards of 4 ft deep water.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owner of the property could be more hospitable. All staff is wonderful. The owner, she could take some lessons from them!! Even “Good Morning” would be a good start.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation, beach, dining options, breakfast, snorkelling gear. Kitty at the front desk is kind, friendly and a terrific help with all your needs.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very quiet and perfect for relaxation. The beach area was spectacular with great swimming and snorkeling. To improve they need to remove the roosters which constantly crow and interupt the peaceful atmosphere
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay in Palm Grove and can't thank the team enough for going out of their way to make us feel welcomed and at home. I would stay here again and i would recommended Palm Grove to all friends and family. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very quiet and relaxing place to stay. Excellent beach and Convenience store very close.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love the beachfront villa.
We have stayed here previously and we loved it in our absolute beachfront villa, staff are very friendly, the restaurant is great for meals and drinks, there is a small supermarket a short walk away, the villa has a kitchenette which is great, the beds are very comfortable, we will definitely be back again.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eammon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the peace and quiet and the very prompt housekeeping service every morning. Very highly recommended accomodation to stay at. Meitaki maata for your hospitality.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the location, the pool area, our garden studio was perfect! We had everything we needed for our holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marek

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The unit was very clean and the bed comfortable. The cleaning and maintenance staff were very friendly, nice people. The restaurant staff were the same and the food was great and reasonably priced. The office staff tended to be a bit humourless and the wifi almost nonexistant. Otherwise we really enjoyed our stay there and would recommend it
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2019