Both studios have large spacious living/sleeping areas, with a modern kitchen off to the side. Dining is out on the shared covered verandah, looking out to the properties beach and your first choice for swimming and snorkeling…30 seconds away! Transportation around the island is conveniently located close by with a bus stop, and buses that generally run every hour around the island. Alternately a 15 minute sunset stroll along the beach will lead you to the “Vaima” restaurant replete with an excellent bar and menu. Coming back along the road will take you past Wigmores superstore for essential household shopping and further along the Yellow Hibiscus Restaurant. Walking the other way will bring you to the Saltwater Cafe (excellent coffee), more great snorkeling and the Queens Representative Home.
The Vaimaanga district is also famous for “Papua” (Wigmores Waterfall) and the cross island walk, a four hour trek that takes you through the tropical interior of the island to “The Needle” a large rock outcrop that reveals spectacular mountain views of Rarotonga, from the mountains to the sea! People generally start this trek inland from the township of Avarua ending up in Vaima at the waterfall.
MandM Studios would be ideal for two couples planning a getaway together but not necessarily wanting to stay in the same house together, its shared verandah being perfect for socialising. Special conditions: To access the homes wifi hotspot, you'll need to purchase a data pack from Bluesky Telecoms
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About the area
Rarotonga
Located near the beach, this apartment is in Takitumu District, a neighbourhood in Rarotonga. Te Vara Nui Village and Cook Islands Library and Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Para O Tane Palace and Wreck of the Matai. Travelling with kids? Consider Maire Nui Botanical Gardens and Cocoputt. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
Is MM Studio 1 - Great Value for Stunning Beach pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at MM Studio 1 - Great Value for Stunning Beach?
As of 10 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at MM Studio 1 - Great Value for Stunning Beach on 12 April 2026 start from NZ$155, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
What time is check-in at MM Studio 1 - Great Value for Stunning Beach?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at MM Studio 1 - Great Value for Stunning Beach?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is MM Studio 1 - Great Value for Stunning Beach located?
This family-friendly Rarotonga apartment building is located near the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Turoa Beach and Takitumu Conservation Area. Maire Nui Botanical Gardens and Sir Geoffrey Henry National Culture Centre are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
amenities were great, and the room was amazing along with the location. The one downside was that the room would get extremely hot in the afternoon/evening as the sun would set, as there was only a fan and no aircon! Otherwise we had an amazing stay
Great Stay! Everything you need in studio,Clean & comfortable and so close to one of Island’s best beach spots!
Rubianne H.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
janice
27 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Nice central location, nicest snorkeling and walking beach close by.
Comfy, basic accommodation with everything we needed. Not the ritz but definitely good value compared to resort prices. Comfy bed!!
Didn't mind the road noise, it was fairly minimal and it was interesting to watch people go by from our deck.
We would dedinitely stay again.
Very adequate for what we wanted. A couple of things missing were replaced promptly. Close to shop, restaurants and car hire. Great swimming and snorkeling.
It's in fact on the road across the street from the beach and there is no access to the beach near the house. Otherwise it was very comfortable and clean.
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay, great location,100metres to the beach, supermarket walking distance, bus at the door if required. Thought the road out front would be intrusive, it wasn’t. Great talking and sharing experience with our neighbours. Will be back
My experience staying at MMStudios was great as a first-timer in Raro. Practically zero issues to mention. The space was perfect, bathroom was just right, resources, appliances and other attributing home necessities within a few steps reach. Grocery store, and places to eat are super close by, about a 1min drive away or 5-8 mins if you're walking, and not to mention the beach is literally right outside, so ofcourse that's a huge bonus. Overall, definitely a place to take into consideration as a first-timer, minimalist, on a budget, or if you plan on being out more rather than staying in. Definitely looking foward to my next trip there 💯
MM Studio 1 was perfect for the type of holiday we planned. Plenty of room for two, a very comfortable king size bed and a great shower. A well equipped kitchen meant we could self cater if we wanted to stay in.
We loved the deck as well.
Eddie C kept in touch both before and during our stay and was a great help with hiring a car. Unfortunately we didn’t meet him in person - it would have been nice to do so.
The only negative really is that parts of the Studio are tired and in need of some TLC - please do something about the side door - it is a real blot on an otherwise tidy property and the reason for the 4 star ratings. We didn’t mind the gecko that scuttled in and out but other, larger, beasties would have no trouble getting in as well.
The property was in a great location. Eddie arranged drop-off and pickup from airport which made life easy and it had everything we needed to enjoy our holiday.
The BBQ was out of gas when we got there but Eddie quickly rectified this.
We will definitely be looking to stay here again in the future.
We enjoyed our stay. Apartment is specious and has everything we needed. Beautiful deck with bbq, where we enjoyed to have our meals or just chill. Perfect location with an amazing beach just across the road. Very clean. Eddie was very helpful, great host.
We will come back for sure.
I had the privilege of staying at Eddies MM Studio. It was very clean and had everything we needed for a perfect stay. Kitchen is very well equipped so we could save money and not have to eat out frequently. The shower is amazing with fantastic water pressure. Hot water was plentiful. Eddie is an amazing host with excellent communication skills. The location couldn’t be better. A world class beach a 20 second walk away, a mini grocery store a 2 minute walk away and a bigger grocery store (Wigmore’s) with $1.00 ice cream cones 7 minutes away (walking). A convenient bus that stops in front 2 times an hour (all you have to do is wave it down) This place was everything my 8 year old daughter and I could have hoped for and more. Thank you Eddie for a wonderful stay. We cannot wait to come back!
Ingrid W.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2019
Verified
6/10 Okay
Sigurd B.
18 March 2019
Your home away from home
Yes we throughly enjoyed our stay .It was close to the beach and had excellent snorkelling. Wigmore has all the groceries you need and is close by. I would suggest one be given 2 keys rather than just one. also a plug in the bathroom would be helpful. A friendly car rental “Go Cook” is next door to Wigmore grocery store.
Sigurd B.
Stayed 19 nights in Feb 2019
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Kim G.
14 December 2017
Great accommodation, as described and so close to a perfect and mostly private snorkeling area.
Great accommodation, as described and so close to a perfect and mostly private snorkeling area. Property had all ammenities we needed and was walking distance to restaurant's and Wigmores supermarket, bur far enough away from resorts to have a really pleasant village feel.
Kim G.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Kim G.
14 December 2017
Great accommodation, as described and so close to a perfect and mostly private snorkeling area.
Great accommodation, as described and so close to a perfect and mostly private snorkeling area. Property had all ammenities we needed and was walking distance to restaurant's and Wigmores supermarket, bur far enough away from resorts to have a really pleasant village feel.
Kim G.
Archival
2/10 Terrible
Amanda B.
5 November 2017
Property and location was great.
Property and location was great. Back was well presented and very clean - everything that we needed - and a very good price. However, we would be happy to pay more if there was air con.
Amanda B.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
23 September 2017
Perfect location.
Perfect location. Beach across the road, supermarket and other places to eat very near. Bus outside your door if needed. The studio was spacious clean and comfortable
Only minor negative the tiny ants
Archival
8/10 Good
13 June 2017
Good location and snorkelling across the road in the lagoon was superb.
Good location and snorkelling across the road in the lagoon was superb. Property needing TLC but the old bbq and bedside cabinets were replaced whilst we were there. Place is clean and tidy.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
14 November 2016
It had everything we needed and was close to a lovely beach as well as a number of cafes/restaurants
It had everything we needed and was close to a lovely beach as well as a number of cafes/restaurants and a supermarket.