Winner of Multiple Awards Makayla Palms - Villa Tia - Rarotonga

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

Air conditioning

Washer

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Titikaveka, Rarotonga

Tikioki Marine Sanctuary20 min walk
Muri Lagoon3 min drive
Muri Beach6 min drive
Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)25 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Studio bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Winner of Multiple Awards Makayla Palms - Villa Tia

Multi Award Winner Rarotonga
Self Catering Villas Makayla Palms

Multi Award winning Rarotongan accommodation at its best! Excellence on TripAdvisor. A modern, boutique, self catering villa set in lush tropical gardens with private access to stunning beach Titikaveka lagoon and beach. Relax on the uncrowded beach with complimentary kayaks and snorkeling equipment or explore the many and varied activities on the island.

Villa Tia has everything you need for your tropical holiday. It has a
kitchen with a gas hob and microwave, spacious lounge with flat screen TV, DVD player and complimentary Wifi. A cupboard contains all linen changes and beach towels, books games and DVDs. The bed is a King sized that can also be split into two single beds.

Guests enjoy the BBQ, dining table and loungers on their deck and the open air shower.

Normal Check in time 2pm, check out 10 am. Early check in and late check out may be available on request and an additional charge may apply.

Within walking distance is a village shop, a fruit stall, a church and restaurants. Three kms away in Muri are many more cafes and restaurants.

Lovely friendly staff who are happy to help. Bookings can be made for you at the office.

Parking is available on the property.
Buses run regularly and may be hailed at the gate.
Exclusive airport transfers are available for booking.
Ideal for couples, honeymooners, friends
Use of all facilities and lagoon equipment is complimentary
Smoking is allowed outside
Please note we have a 3 night minimum booking unless there is a gap when we can take a shorter booking time
No specials for a one night stay
We welcome children over the age of 11 years and all children are welcome when all three villas are booked as a group.

Linen is included.

Property manager

Makayla Palms

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rarotonga

Located by the sea, this villa is in Takitumu District, a neighbourhood in Rarotonga. Muri Night Markets and Beachcomber Pearl Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Muri Beach and Takitumu Conservation Area. Maire Nui Botanical Gardens and Cocoputt are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.

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What's nearby

Tikioki Marine Sanctuary - 20 min walk
Muri Lagoon - 3 min drive
Muri Night Markets - 4 min drive
Te Vara Nui Village - 5 min drive
Muri Beach - 6 min drive

Getting around

Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

Palace Takeaway - 18 min drive
Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - 16 min drive
Kai & Co - 18 min drive
Shipwreck Hut - 11 min drive
The Mooring Fish Cafe - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Winner of Multiple Awards Makayla Palms - Villa Tia pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Winner of Multiple Awards Makayla Palms - Villa Tia?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Winner of Multiple Awards Makayla Palms - Villa Tia?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Winner of Multiple Awards Makayla Palms - Villa Tia located?

Located in Takitumu District, this villa is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Maire Nui Botanical Gardens and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Muri Beach. Takitumu Conservation Area and Tikioki Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne L.

18 September 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adrienne and Ross

Our Villa Tia was just perfect for us. Wie had views of the beach which was only 50m away and very quiet. The Villa was extremely well equipped and very comfy, with a lovely outdoor area. The gardens were beautiful. We couldn’t have asked for more.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia d., Rarangi, NZ

26 August 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Recommended Place to Stay

Thanks so much to the owners and staff, we had such a nice relaxing time. The beach is just the best and easy to access. Will be recommending this spot to our friends. No complaints from us.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane P.

8 January 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceeded Expectations

We loved everything about this property and the beach was one of the best we’ve been to. Fabulous swimming, not crowded and very beautiful. Staff at Makayla Palms were very helpful without being imposing.

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Katherine E., Boulder, CO

7 August 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Setting

We had a truly exceptional experience at Makayla Palms. Grace picked us up at the airport and proved to be so nice and helpful. The unit and grounds were meticulous. Our unit was well appointed with dishes, grill, outdoor furniture and view of the water. Our hosts supplied masks, fins, snorkels, kayaks, and reef shoes. It was all so easy. Our exploration of the island leads us to the conclusion this is the nicest beach area on the island. It’s only drawback is distance to a grocery store - though we managed thanks to the public bus. We plan to return and will stay in Makayla Palms. We enjoyed talking with Fred who keeps the grounds looking so beautiful. We travel a lot and we rate our experience an A+!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

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8/10 Good

Chris P.

7 August 2018

Everything was wonderful .

Everything was wonderful .. just as the website showed & described .. however the bed was like 2 singles together & each was very dipped & meant sleeping was only possible far apart from one another.

About the host

Hosted by Makayla Palms

We both grew up in NZ and went to school there.As it happened we both became school teachers, had our OE and returned home where we met and married
We taught for many years and gave up teaching in NZ to build Makayla Palms. We built and landscaped from the ground up and it was all a labour of love.

Why they chose this property

The land was given to John as he is part Cook Islander and for him it was coming back to half of his roots having been brought up in NZ. It gave both of us the opportunity to immerse ourselves with the people and their culture and for John there was a sense of "coming home"
We gave up teaching in NZ to build Makayla Palms. We built and landscaped from the ground up and it was all a labour of love.
It has been an interesting journey and we have learned so much.
We love that we have a local couple who doing our housekeeping and gardening and have taken ownership with us on the journey.
The icing on the cake are all the wonderful guests that come to stay and hearing their stories and seeing the pleasure that they get from being on such a wonderful piece of paradise and engaging with locals

What makes this property unique

Fantastic staff. Nothing is too much trouble. Helpful without intrusion.
The location being a short stroll along a private access to the beautiful Titikaveka lagoon and beach reputedly the best on the island
Beautifully landscaped grounds with herbs and chillis to pick when you are having a BBQ on your deck