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Magic Reef Bungalows

3.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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January 2025

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Exterior
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas
Music library, video library
Reception
Absolute Beachfront Bungalow | Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Main Road Arorangi, Rarotonga, 3020
  • Black Rock
    3 min drive
  • Puaikura Beach
    3 min drive
  • Rarotonga Golf Club
    4 min drive
  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    8 min drive

Room options

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Absolute Beachfront Bungalow | Living area

Absolute Beachfront Bungalow

  • Studio
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Bungalow, Garden View

  • 50 sq m
  • Studio
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Bungalow, Beachfront

Bungalow, Beachfront

  • 50 sq m
  • Studio
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Oceanview Premium Bungalows

Oceanview Premium Bungalows

  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Oceanview Premium Two Bedroom Bungalows | Living area

Oceanview Premium Two Bedroom Bungalows

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 King Beds

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About the area

Rarotonga

With a stay at Magic Reef Bungalows in Rarotonga (Arorangi), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Aroa Beach and 10 minutes from Cook Island Christian Church. .This beach aparthotel is 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Cook Islands Library and Museum and 7 mi (11.3 km) from Tikioki Marine Sanctuary.
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What's nearby

  • Black Rock - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Rarotonga Golf Club - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Aroa Beach - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Cook Islands Library and Museum - 10 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Muri Beach - 25 min drive - 13.2 km

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Charlie's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Spaghetti House - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Magic Reef Bungalows

Adults-only beach aparthotel
Magic Reef Bungalows offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Rooms have detached private bathrooms. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.
Recreational amenities at the aparthotel 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 9 individually decorated guestrooms. Your Select Comfort bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. This aparthotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Continental breakfasts are available daily for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, 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.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Umbrellas
  • Manicures and pedicures

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Stovetop
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily: NZD 15 per person

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Select Comfort bed
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra beds: NZD 75.0 per day

Bathrooms

  • Private bath (detached)
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Rainfall shower head
  • Hairdryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Towels provided
  • Free toiletries

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • HDTV
  • Music library
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Terrace
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry detergent

Work spaces

  • Computer station
  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lifts
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Local maps
  • Window screens
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Blackout curtains
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Snorkelling on site
  • Bike hire on site
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Sailing 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

  • 9 rooms
  • 1 floor
  • 10 buildings
  • Built in 2007
  • Individually decorated

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
An early check-in fee will be charged
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

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 Airport 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 front desk is open Monday - Friday (8 AM - 4:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (10 AM - 2:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 12 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 12 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 75.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 15 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 20 per person (one way)
  • 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 75.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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, 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses solar energy
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
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Guests under 12 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Magic Reef Bungalows
Magic Reef Bungalows Hotel
Magic Reef Bungalows Hotel Rarotonga
Magic Reef Bungalows Rarotonga
Magic Reef Bungalows Villa Rarotonga
Magic Reef Bungalows Villa
Magic Reef Bungalows Rarotonga
Magic Reef Bungalows Aparthotel
Magic Reef Bungalows Aparthotel Rarotonga

Magic Reef Bungalows Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 182 out of 203 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We would recommend Magic Reef for an excellent trip. Very lovely place and owners. We were greeted with a great fruit platter, fresh squeezed orange juice and a breakfast bread. Wonderful visit to Rarotonga.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We found Magic Reef to be an absolutely ideal resort property. The bungalows are very well designed and appointed and each has a view of the beach. The gardens are beautifully maintained and the waterfront gazebo and deck area was a lovely place to spend time watching the waves crash on the reef in the distance. Cars were available for rent on site which was very convenient and there were restaurants within walking distance along the beach - how great is it to walk along a sand beach to a table overlooking a Raro sunset? Magic Reef shows great pride of ownership and the staff is super helpful. There are three new beautiful bamboo bungalows with more than one bedrooms just being finished in the same design - which build on your vision of what a South Pacific ideal vacation place would be. You simply won’t find a nicer place on Raro.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

shane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely well equipped bungalows on the west side of the island. Good location. Clockwise and Anticlockwise bus runs past resort every 30 mins I think it is. Or you can hire a car or scooter. Nothing is far. Our bungalow was closest to the beach. Balcony with sun lounges. Comfy bed. Free wifi was a bonus. Filtered water and ice free for guests. Nice pool and outdoor area. Beach unfortunately isn’t for swimming due to the reef scattered through it and the shallowness. I walked out to the breakers one day at low water, was good. They also have snorkel gear and reef shoes free for guests to use. Lawrence and Simonne are excellent, and will help with anything you need, also Jayne is there in the office as well, she can hook you up with anything needed. They also have electric hire cars and bikes. It’s a very relaxing place to be. You can do a lot, or you can just relax in a sun chair and do nothing. We had an outdoor shower and sunken bath at the rear of our bungalow, brilliant idea. We will definitely be visiting again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Delphine, mililani

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love my stay there highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hidden gem. Felt like a home away from home. The local staff were very friendly. Pool was lovely. Perfect sunset location. Very quiet, boutique experience. Amazing to fall asleep to the waves. The cabins were superb offering an authentic Polynesian experience with unique outdoor bathrooms. Only negative was not good for snorkelling or swimming straight off the beach. However just jump on some hire scooters, or catch an bus and pop down the road for Amazing snorkelling experiences. The location also offered hire EVs and electric bikes. Also free snorkeling gear.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Lucy Chu

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meir

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had such a wonderful stay at the Magic Reef. Simone and Lawrence were such nice hosts. We can’t wait to return and would highly recommend the Magic Reef to anyone
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamany

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I had a fabulous holiday at the beautiful Magic Reef Bungalows. The bungalows have every amenity (including reliable wifi) and are incredibly comfortable. The gardens, pool and beach front are immaculately maintained with gorgeous views, especially at sunset. Lawrence and Simone were welcoming and happy to help with anything we needed. We will definitely be returning with our whole family next year.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa D, Spokane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simone and Lawrence have made Magic Reef a unique and wonderful holiday getaway. Bungalows are right on the beach. Excellent ocean view from the deck of our bungalow. Staff and crew are amazing. Electric cars for rent if you don’t want to take the bus that you can catch right up the road. Excellent snorkeling just up the beach and many restaurant options within walking distance. I would highly recommend Magic Reef for your Rarotonga holiday.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arman

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting, very comfortable bed, furniture and owners were friendly and accommodating
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

JJ

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was exactly the high end, casual, accommodation I adore - ie. very high standard of lodging (comfortable bed, beautiful aesthetics, well appointed etc) but without the trappings of most generic hotel rooms (phone in bathroom and next to bed, room service etc. Instead it was glorious to stay in a place with only 7 other bungalows and consequently have the pool and beach almost exclusively for my partner and I. E-bikes, snokeling gear, ice, bbq, hire car and so much more always available. Just perfect given my preference for simple, elegant and beautiful. This is not a 'I had a wonderful holiday' rave - I am comparing it with many resorts around the world. I would recommend unless you are looking for a place with a lobby, bar and lots of other people.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best part of our stay here was the owners and staff. They went above and beyond to ensure we had a pleasant stay, and accommodated our unique itinerary. Their commitment to sustainable tourism is quite evident, and little gestures, such as a sample of fresh muesli or a staff member coming in early to use your rental car to drop you off at the airport added the personal touch that’s so hard to find
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfection in paradise. Beachfront with pool for afternoon swims. BBQ area and beachfront dining/seating. peaceful and private. Well looked after by our hosts. Comfortable and clean rooms. Bathe outside at night and look at the stars. Ev's and bikes for hire. A short walk to one of the best cafe's on the island. R and R easy at Magic Reef Bungalows.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners of this property where welcoming and friendly, the gardens around the bungalows where beautiful,the property was very well maintained and we would be more than happy to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on the coast which doesn't get as much wind as some of the other parts of the island. Great place to stay and awesome hosts. Electric rental cars at a reasonable price if you want to go exploring.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay. Super clean and hosts are super friendly. Let us use room until 2pm on checkout day as the room was free. I would have been happy to stay there a lot longer and would not hesitate to return.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bungalow on the beach front - perfect view of the lagoon and the reef, everything clean and picturesque, gardens well maintained, great pool, fantastic hosts (thanks Laurence and Simonne), fruit platter and other arrival gifts made you feel special, free wifi was a bonus
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Magic Reef is an exceptionally well-managed property which is handy to both the airport and the town. The traditional-style property sits on a beautiful section of the lagoon. The bungalows are spacious and have all the modern conveniences - air conditioning, courtyard shower and bath, kitchenette. The grounds are immaculate, with a great pool and bbq. But what really sets the property apart is the service provided by the friendly family who own and operate the hotel. Lawrence is more than happy to help with any request and his provision of a small fleet of Electric Vehicles on-site is a great way to get around an island where taxis are super-expensive! There were also extra little gifts and touches like homemade bread and orange juice in the refrigerator. When we travel we are fortunate to almost always stay at 5-star resorts. Magic Reef in every respect provided the comfort and service we enjoy. We would have given 6 stars if we could.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property in a good location. Close enough to walk to a couple of nice restaurants but also great cooking facilities. And a bbq available to self cater if you wanted. Very helpful hosts . Nothing to dislike.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021