A short stroll along the beach gives access to some of the island’s renowned restaurants. Alternatively, guests can enjoy a fully hosted holiday or choose to be full self-catering in each villa that has a beautiful fully appointed kitchen.
Muri Lagoon is a water playground for snorkelling, kayaking, kite surfing and swimming. Kayaks and snorkelling equipment are complimentary for those who want to pull themselves away from their luxurious villa to explore the attractions of the lagoon.
Location
Set beachfront right on Muri Beach, Te Vakaroa Villas is a remarkable private gated haven, absolute beachfront offering unsurpassed views of the remarkable Muri Lagoon and beyond the reef to the South Pacific Ocean. All only a 20 minute private transfer from Rarotonga’s International Airport.
Step through a private gate onto the beach and kayak or snorkel on Muri lagoon or take a boat trip. Rent a car right on-site to visit the island’s many beaches, restaurants, markets, explore the island, or drive into the historic township, book a flight to see Aitutaki’s spectacular lagoon, buy black pearls for a loved one. There’s plenty to do. The hardest choice can be as simple as which way to go around the island – clockwise or anti-clockwise? It might take a few minutes more but what’s around that corner?
When you return come back through the gated entry into the private tropical garden haven, take a dip in the warm pool, step into your cool design villa, throw back the slides and soak up that view – you don’t actually need to go anywhere. It’s all here.
Villas
Designed for comfort and ultimate private living by leading New Zealand architect, Te Vakaroa Villas stand out along Muri Beach for their sophisticated build and luxurious design. Interiors are contemporary, and feature artworks from local Cook Island artists and contemporary interior design that has been recognised as award winning.
There are only six villas in this gated boutique resort, all luxuriously appointed. The elevated 3 x two bedroom villas, both bedrooms are on the upper level with a private ensuite plus a downstairs powder room. There 3 x one bedroom ground floor villas with two a four poster bed and one a King bed that splits into two singles. All villas have distinct areas for dining, fully equipped kitchens and relaxation areas leading to patios and balconies and views to the lagoon and ocean. Perfect for seclusion and privacy to chat, read, snooze. A few yards away the trendy pool and jacuzzi beckons invitingly. Pull back the floor to ceiling sliding doors and step forward to the beauty of the Pacific or sink down into oversized loungers with a tropical cocktail – relax and blend in.
Both the award-winning architecture and interior design by multi awarded Laurence Sumich of Sumich Chaplin (who continue to offer advice on new features and updates) offer superb comfort and subtlety aligned with the natural surroundings and the lush tropical gardens. The villas are spacious and comfortable, with distinct areas for dining with a fully equipped kitchen, for relaxation outside to admire the beautiful views, or for seclusion and privacy inside to chat, read, snooze. A few yards away the trendy pool beckons invitingly.
Dining
Daily tropical breakfasts are provided complimentary to your Villa which have fully appointed kitchens with all facilities.
Dining and bar facilities are available at Sails Restaurant adjacent to the Villas or meals can be sourced from Sails room service menu with a chef available by arrangement.
Dine by the pool or have your meal served at your leisure in your very own villa. Our fabulous location means we are within easy walking distance of many more restaurants who cater for a wide range of tastes.
Dine by the pool or have your meal served at your leisure in your very own villa. Our fabulous location means we are within easy walking distance of many more restaurants who cater for a wide range of tastes.