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The Islander Hotel

3.0 star property
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Outdoor pool
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Cabana Couples | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, individually decorated

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Main Road, Panama, Rarotonga
  • Place, Nikao Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Punanga Nui Market
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Muri Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    ‪3 min walk‬
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Cabana Couples | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, individually decorated

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8.4 out of 10
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(38 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About this property

The Islander Hotel

Guests of this beach hotel will appreciate convenient on-site amenities such as spa services or a picnic area.
The Islander Hotel offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Tempur-Pedic beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a ceiling fan and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

Children aged under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

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

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, Swedish massages and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of The Islander Hotel's proximity to the airport. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Nikao Beach. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Free self-parking
  • Options for a bite to eat or a refreshing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant, 2 poolside bars and 2 bars/lounges
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • Guests have great things to say about the proximity to the airport and the helpful staff
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Punanga Nui Market and a few minutes from Cook Island Christian Church
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. For a drink, you can stop by one of the on-site bars, including 2 poolside bars and 2 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, a nightclub, and spa services are also featured at the family-friendly The Islander Hotel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Rarotonga hotel.

Guests are served a free cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
The Islander Hotel has a restaurant on site.
Late-night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 poolside bars
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 2004
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Late-night room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: NZD 100
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 100

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Islander Hotel's Tiki Bar after 5pm.]
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 25 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in fee: NZD 100 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 100 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 25 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
The check-in location differs from the property location. To check in, guests will need to go to Islander Hotel's Tiki Bar after 5pm.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding. Children might not be eligible for free breakfast.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Islander Hotel Rarotonga
Islander Rarotonga
The Islander Hotel Hotel
The Islander Hotel Rarotonga
The Islander Hotel Hotel Rarotonga

The Islander Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 247 out of 583 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 174 out of 583 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 583 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 583 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 583 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Noeline

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lady at reception. Can’t remember her name (blonde, curly hair tied back in a ponytail. Pa’paa lady) but she checked me and my family in and out. She made us feel important and comfortable. She delivered great customer service. I would definitely recommend this hotel. Food and ambiance is great and it has met my expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is always a delight to return to but coming in with a late flight we booked and paid for two rooms but only one booking came up at reception. This was disappointing being tired from our travels from Aus,nz the Raro in 24 hours we wanted to rest. Took over a hour to sort our 2nd room besides that we were happy once settled in
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Adrian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good place to stop near the airport when stepping off the plane. Place is dated though rooms are ok
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Cassandra

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Carolina, Hawaiian Gardens

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Toni

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Karaoke right outside my window. No TV. Lack of healthy options for food. Food covered in fatty sauce.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Mele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a great clean place. Airport practically across the street. Staff very friendly and great service. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOSHUA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Busy road for parking but very smooth, friendly and quick check in. We intended to have a drink until time but permitted in early. Very pleasant surprise after the hallway walk and once through our door to the size, beauty and cleanliness of our room. Meals and drinks at restaurant were delicious with beautiful see views - also visible through beer garden for our room number 10 - probably not for some others. Meals are up there with resort quality. Massage facility and service available 10am - 6 pm. Also of note and true to their word regardung Hula Bar music which was completely over by 11pm. Only 1 chanel on tv however free wifi - not an issue for me. No microwave and maybe a couple of bigger glasses or cups and some cutlery however Restaurant is right there and great! Breakfast included. Happy end to our holiday with this last night stay close to Airport for our return home.
Breakfast included
Views from room 10
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it here!! Great vibe, beautiful service and everything was amazing x
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walk from airport, clean, great over nighter or short stay lovely staff great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice cooked breakfast options
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Perfect for a late night arrival.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taufi

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kahutoi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was difficult to find at night, as I was told it’s straight across from the airport only a 1 minute walk. Right next to a bar and was quite noisy, but it soon quietened down by 11.30pm. Spent a god 1/2 looking for the place walking up and down the road with my bag, thank goodness it wasn’t a big bag and on wheels. Suggested to one of the ladies to just have lights shiny up to the sign that shows the name, as I started to get really panicked. Some people noticed my frustration and tried to help. So went back to the airport security staff to get specific directions again. Finally found it. Other then that it was perfect place to stay for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Natalie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

mathew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Both meals dinner and breakfast excellently prepared and more than generous quantity of food. Staff always friendly helped with all queries. Room large, clean and AC worked perfectly to keep temperatures constant and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John Glenn

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gardynia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Jackie

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
House keeping was very poor, had to ask them to clean our room. Service was slow and not very attentive to small details. Staff members were lovely, HuluBar was awesome. Islander night is definitely worth the show. Food was amazing do recommend for people to Wine&Dine there. Close to everything. Thankyou for the hospitality.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ideal location for anyone that needs to be near the airport, very smooth check-in /check-out, large well cooled rooms with all the necessities .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lilyiokalani

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are AMAZINGGGG from the reception, cook, the waiters & housekeepers !! Everyone was so welcoming & helpful which made our stay one to remember. L
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025