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JJ's Retreat

3.5 star property
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Deluxe Villa, 1 Queen Bed, Mountain View
Beach bar

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Vaiganaua Road, Rutaki, Rarotonga
  • Takitumu Conservation Area
    3 min drive
  • Wigmore's Waterfall
    6 min drive
  • Aroa Beach
    13 min drive
  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    32 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe Villa, 1 Queen Bed, Mountain View

Deluxe Villa, 1 Queen Bed, Mountain View

  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Villa, 1 Queen Bed, Mountain View

Deluxe Villa, 1 Queen Bed, Mountain View

  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Rarotonga

With a stay at JJ's Retreat in Rarotonga (Takitumu District), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Takitumu Conservation Area and 6 minutes from Wigmore's Waterfall. .This villa is 4 mi (6.5 km) from Muri Beach and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Maire Nui Botanical Gardens.
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What's nearby

  • Tikioki Marine Sanctuary - 7 min drive
  • Muri Lagoon - 7 min drive
  • Te Vara Nui Village - 9 min drive
  • Aroa Beach - 13 min drive
  • Muri Beach - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Charlie's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Sails Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

JJ's Retreat

Adults-only Rarotonga villa in Takitumu District with free parking
JJ's Retreat offers 2 accommodations with MP3 docking stations and safes. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Accommodations at this 3.5-star villa have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and hair dryers.

This Rarotonga villa provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Microwaves, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the villa include an outdoor pool.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 2 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and stovetops. 32-inch flat-screen televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and separate sitting areas.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this villa include complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include express check-in and express check-out. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Sunloungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Couples dining
  • Private picnics

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Dining room
  • Sitting area

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital service
  • MP3 docking station

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent

Comfort

  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lifts
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Safe
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local maps
  • Window screens
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Blackout curtains
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Restaurant dining guide

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 2 rooms
  • Built in 2016
  • Romance packages available

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via required shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
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 property charges 4.1 percent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: NZD 49 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 25 per person (one way)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 4.1 percent

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 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
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

Property is also known as

JJ's Retreat Villa Rarotonga
JJ's Retreat Villa
JJ's Retreat Rarotonga
JJ's Retreat Villa
JJ's Retreat Rarotonga
JJ's Retreat Villa Rarotonga

JJ's Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brett Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hosts and very peaceful place to be.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Peter James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very relaxing, the hosts were friendly and attentive, and we had most of what we needed in the place. We had a good and relaxing time.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Avetonu

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would thoroughly recommend staying at JJ's retreat. Lovely hosts (including furbabies Cookie and Harley!). Clean villa, comfortable bed, beautiful gardens and so peaceful (we even got used to the roosters!).
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin Te

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds, lovely pool and has all amenities that are needed in self catering accommodation. Friendly hosts.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Selina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property beautiful. Hosts are fabulous. Cookie and Harley are cool also. Would reccomend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The peacefulness of the property was superb. Hosts, Jaime & Jason just fabulous people, couldn't do enough for us, The villas were very comfortable and as self catering, they were equipped with everything one could need. The villas were spotless. Can't say enough...
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice hut with lots of amenities. The kitchen is really well equipped, they provided also some basic stuff to get you going. It's very clean and we were not so much bothered with bugs like im other places we stayed in the Cooks. It's a bit off the main road so you do get a lot of privacy and there are some beautiful gardens around.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The secluded environment was great. Felt like you are on your own. No kids policy works for us even though does not really bother us either. All essential items were provided which was good to see.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
2 villas set in beautiful gardens with a pool, ladder access. Identical villas, 1 bedroom with kitchen, 2 hobs, microwave, fridge freezer and bathroom basin, toiket, large shower. Outside deck area with 2 loungers, 2 chairs and table outside shower. Really clean on arrival with bed made and towels 2 toilet rolls and toiletries. No cleaner or fresh towels or sheets all week which was a downside. Half hour walk to local supermarket. Bus passes end of road every half hour.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

colleen, edmonton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely gorgeous place
JJ,s retreat is amazing. I honestly can’t fault this place. The grounds are outstanding. The villa is gorgeous. Super clean. Beautifully decorated. We had a blast here. Just left the property last night. It has its own swimming pool. Very quiet place. I 100% recommend this place. It was approx a 20 minute walk to the Aroa beach which is one of the best snorkelling spots on the island which has a nice fish and chip restaurant there and the dive centre and bike & car rental. It’s super close to the Rarotonga beach club & spa hotel. This location is just up a side road from the waterfront but it’s worth the walk. Very decently priced. You will benefit if you have a bike rental ($12 down the road let day) or a car. There is a bunch of fruit trees on the property that you can pick fruit from. Bananas, mandarin oranges, mangos, lemons etc.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

serena, melbourne,australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A little paradise
We stayed for 9 nights in this wonderful corner of paradise,5 minutes walking distance from the beautiful beaches and from shops/restaurant/bars.clean and fully equipped,I recommend to stay at Jj while in Rarotonga
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Christine , Vancouver BC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Bungalows in Paradise
We had a wonderful time at JJ's. It is a very detail oriented bungalow retreat, with a lovely yard and mountain back drop setting. We were there from June 12 - 23 2017. James and Vanessa could not have been more gracious and generous. What awesome hosts, and what an awesome place. Thanks so much!
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

sal, new Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing
This is the place to be for a very relaxing time. Hosts are excellent. 5min walk to beach. Outstanding facilities.
Stayed 12 nights in May 2017