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8.6
/10
Very Good
145 reviews
What Guests Say About Their Stay
Evan
10.0
/ 10
Very friendly staff, lovely clean room, pool just outside lovely and inviting, Walk over to beach to snorkel. Snorkels and kayaks available for use. Great breakfast, nothing was too much trouble. Would stay here again.
Ashley
10.0
/ 10
Great location, best beach on the island. We had a beach hut which was fabulous. Could use a little bit of paint but otherwise it was wonderful. Staff were great and the local dogs were so sweet and. Well behaved
Stephanie
10.0
/ 10
Return guests due to geat staff, perfect location, great beach and good snorkelling straight out front. Already looking forward to visiting again in the future.
In the Area
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Ara Tapu (Main Road), PO Box 23, Rarotonga, Cook Islands
Main Facilities
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Swimming Pool
WiFi
What's around Palm Grove
Ara Tapu (Main Road), PO Box 23, Rarotonga, Cook Islands
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General
Near Cocoputt
Location
With a stay at Palm Grove in Rarotonga (Takitumu District), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Muri Beach and Turoa Beach. This beach resort is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Takitumu Conservation Area and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Wigmore's Waterfall.
Attractions
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Turoa Beach - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Takitumu Conservation Area - 2.2 km / 1.3 mi
Wigmore's Waterfall - 2.5 km / 1.5 mi
Aroa Beach - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Maire Nui Botanical Gardens - 4 km / 2.5 mi
Puaikura Beach - 4.1 km / 2.5 mi
Cocoputt - 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Te Rua Manga - 4.6 km / 2.8 mi
Tikioki Beach - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Tikioki Marine Sanctuary - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Highland Paradise Cultural Centre - 5.1 km / 3.2 mi
Matutu Brewing Company - 5.2 km / 3.2 mi
Muri Lagoon - 5.8 km / 3.6 mi
Muri Beach - 6.5 km / 4 mi
Muri Night Markets - 6.7 km / 4.1 mi
The preferred airport for Palm Grove is Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 12.6 km / 7.9 mi
Facilities
Relax on the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this resort include wireless internet access (surcharge), concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Business Facilities
Featured amenities include a computer station, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Dining
Grab a bite to eat at Yellow Hibiscus, a restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the garden view, and even dine alfresco. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 22 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Wireless internet access (surcharge) is available to keep you connected.
All facilities in Palm Grove
Swimming Pool
Entertainment Facility
Common Space
Lobby
Accommodation Services
Kids and Pets
- Babysitting with surcharge
Family-friendly Facilities
- Children pool
Things to Do
- TV lounge
- Outdoor pool
- Picnic area
- Garden
- Private beach
- Library
- Barbecue
- Pool sun loungers
Food and Drinks
- Continental breakfast
- Breakfast
Transportation
- Bicycle rental
Connectivity
- WiFi (surcharge)
General
- Smoking area
- Terrace
Public Facilities
- Safety deposit box
Hotel Services
- Welcoming drinks
- Wedding service
- Luggage storage
- Concierge
Business Facilities
- Computer station
Sports and Recreations
- Snorkeling
Accommodation Policy & General Information in Palm Grove
Important Note
- Children 5 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- 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.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
Check-in/Check-out Time
Check-in:
From 15:00
Check-out:
Before 10:00
- 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.
Service Animals Not Allowed
Property does not require health documentation at check-in, Professional property host/manager, Contactless check-out is available, By ocean, Cashless transactions are available, Contactless check-in is available, Essential workers only - NO, Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing, No elevators
General Information
Popular Facilities | Swimming Pool, WiFi |
Check-In / Check-Out Time | From 15:00 - to 10:00 |
Breakfast Availability | Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast |
Available rooms at Palm Grove | 22 |
Number of floors in Palm Grove | 1 |
Another facilities in Palm Grove | Babysitting with surcharge, Children pool, TV lounge, Outdoor pool, Picnic area |
Frequently asked question in Palm Grove
What are available facilities at Palm Grove?
There are top facilites at Palm Grove such as Swimming Pool, WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at Palm Grove?
The standard check-in time at Palm Grove is starting from From 15:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 10:00
Does Palm Grove provide breakfast?
Yes, Palm Grove provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.
What is the star rating of Palm Grove?
Palm Grove is a 3.5-star hotel.
How many floors does Palm Grove have?
Palm Grove has 1 floors.
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Overall Ratings & Reviews Palm Grove
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8.6
Very Good
From 145 reviews
Cleanliness
8.6
Room Comfort
8.8
Location
8.8
Service and Facilites
8.8
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John
with Partner
2.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
This is a formal complaint about Palm Grove and its current manager (Betsy or Mama Tum). My wife and I arrived on 31st May 2026 planning to stay until 22nd June 2026. This is our second stay in Rarotonga, as this was a special occasion for my wife's 80th Birthday. We left early on the 10th June 2026, as we could no longer bare to stay any longer at this resort, so we returned to New Zealand. The accommodation itself (Superior Garden Room was very good). However, it became very clear early on there were issues within the Yellow Hibiscus Restaurant and Housekeeping staff. The staff were clearly frighten of the manager and her split personality either as the American "Betsy" or the Cook Island persona "Mama Tum - wearing a traditional floral head dress. Originally the write up, stated there was a radio and a TV available. We found a broken radio, which had been dropped and the aerial broken. We asked for a replacement with the owner, who stated they no longer supplied radio's, and immediately dumped it into the rubbish. The TV only has one digital channel, which can only be seen during the evening with a lot of noisy reception. My wife asked for a Sunbed on the back porch, as she has a bad back and could not sit on the round settee. She was told categorically to go to the Beach or go to the Swimming Pool. The Breakfast offered was basic, with bread wrapped in the original plastic covering and a plate of butter, which was shared communally with all guests.
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Evan
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Very friendly staff, lovely clean room, pool just outside lovely and inviting, Walk over to beach to snorkel. Snorkels and kayaks available for use. Great breakfast, nothing was too much trouble. Would stay here again.
Jonathan
8.0
/10
Reviewed 19 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Possibly the best beach in Rarotonga. Friendly staff. Nice pool area and a great location near shops and restaurants.
We booked a beach front bungalow. The beach front bungalows are split in 2 sets: 3 or 4 in the immediate beach front, and another 3 set further back with a view not as great as the full beach front, unfortunately we were assigned one of the furthest ones.
Should you book a beach front bungalow you may want to inquire if a full beach front is available.
Maybe those could be named beachfront and sea view to avoid disappointment.
Overall a lovely place to stay and we would happily stay there again.
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Ashley
10.0
/10
Reviewed 27 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Great location, best beach on the island. We had a beach hut which was fabulous. Could use a little bit of paint but otherwise it was wonderful. Staff were great and the local dogs were so sweet and. Well behaved
James Robert
Leisure with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 35 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Staff are good. Room was clean.
Linda
Leisure Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 38 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Great location, on the beach and close to Wigmore's superstore & restaurants. Bus stop out the front. Comfortable accomodation with helpful, friendly staff.
Tania
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 48 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Great place to stay, frindly staff
Gary
Leisure with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 49 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Great friendly staff. Authentic island room right on the beach.
Rebecca lane
8.0
/10
Reviewed 51 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Nice large room, and deck space, great location, bit dated but price appropriate
Joy
10.0
/10
Reviewed 53 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Friendly staff and great Breakfast every morning lovely place to stay!
Stephanie
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 56 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Return guests due to geat staff, perfect location, great beach and good snorkelling straight out front. Already looking forward to visiting again in the future.
Laura
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 58 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Epic.
David and Marie
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 70 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
We have stayed at Palm Grove in the past. We love the beachfront units. Even if the weather is poor, the view is still brilliant.
The snorkeling in front of the units is extremely good with a wide variety of fish life. The sandy beach is also great. Breakfast is adequate with cereals, fruit, toast, spreads, coffee etc. Plus you can order and pay for more if you need it. Use of kayaks and snorkeling gear is complimentary, if you dont have your own. Wigmores supermarket is just down the road, and the units have a good kitchen for cooking for yourself if you want to.
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Jean-Marc
10.0
/10
Reviewed 74 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Large bungalow with kitchen and nice green garden - just across a small street to an amazing private beach! The restaurant is there for breakfast and dinner. Only suggestion is to please add more variety to the inclusive breakfast-perhaps savoury (boiled eggs, cheese or cold cuts) as the sweet options is not for everyone (health related), especially when staying for more than a few days. Overall great place to unwind and enjoy the scenery.
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Sharron
Leisure with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 74 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
So handy to beach and shops great reef for snorkeling to see all the different fish
Katherine Sarah
Leisure with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 84 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Palm Grove was good for what it is, but can tell the garden rooms dont get as much love as the beach villas. The staff are friendly and the breakfast is convenient but its not luxury if thats what you're after
Deborah
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 98 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
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.
John
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 114 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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!!
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Rita
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 123 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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.
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Ken
Leisure with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 126 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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.
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