Rarotonga
Avarua Harbour & Rarotonga International Airport
Kia Orana Villas in Atupa, looking over Atupa to the Pacific Ocean
Kia Orana Villas entrances in Ariki Road, Atupa, Avarua, Rarotonga
Entrance to Villa 2 Kia Orana Villas
Swimming pool at Kia Orana Villas looking towards Villas 4 & 9
Villa 4 entrance Kia Orana Villas
Exterior view of the Garden Villas at Kia Orana Villas
Exterior view of the Garden Villas at Kia Orana Villas
Exterior of the Reception Villa & Cafe at Kia Orana Villas
You wake to tropical birds and lush gardens, in a peaceful village just minutes from the airport and Avarua town — but a world away from the beachside crowds. Thirteen smoke-free villas with full kitchens and reliable Starlink Wi-Fi, a saltwater pool and three spa pools, a small café for breakfast, a spa room, and people who’ll tell you where the locals eat.
Most guests come for a holiday and leave with a sense of having been somewhere small and looked after. Many come back. We’d love to host you.
Mornings in Atupa
Wherever guests choose to share their experience, they say much the same thing.389 reviews. Five platforms. One consistent answer.
A few of our guests, telling it the way they experienced it.
“We LOVED Kia Orana Villas and Spa. We were in Villa 2... a quiet calm beautiful secluded environment which is what we were after. From the moment we arrived the GM Sane and ALL the staff went out of their way to be helpful. They gave suggestions of activities and places to visit. We had a million questions about life in the Cook Islands which were happily answered. We could not fault our stay.”
“The continental breakfast with the freshly picked fruit, home-made yoghurt, Sane’s freshly baked banana loaf and muffins were delicious, and Jo’s freshly made coffee was the icing on the cake. What made our holiday extra memorable was how all the staff shared their stories about their culture and Island Life and went the extra mile to ensure we had an enjoyable stay. Nothing was too much effort. Thank you Sane, Joseph, Tevita and Nancy.”
“We stayed for 9 nights at Kia Orana Villas. There was absolutely everything you needed. The bed was very comfortable. We had a lovely continental breakfast every morning — fresh fruit, cakes, donuts, juice, fresh coffee, cereals, yogurt. Joseph and Sane are fabulous hosts. Make you feel very welcome and nothing is too much trouble. Lovely people. The pool was fabulous. Close to town centre and Saturday market. We sure will be back.”
“Perfect accommodation option for business travel, or holiday if you don’t mind not being right on a beach. High spec, well kitted out rooms, full kitchen, dishwasher, washing machine, dryer. A shower to die for (outside in a private walled space). Clean, great room servicing, air con and wifi that actually works! Even had a Breville espresso machine — I’m a coffee snob so that made me very happy.”
In their own words
A wonderful stay
Amazing holiday & staff
Lovely place to stay
Perfect high-spec accommodation
Our Villas
Stay in one of our 13 elegant, smoke-free villas, each with a full kitchen and private deck.
Kia Orana Cafe
Come for breakfast, stay for the stories — tropical fruit, local know-how, and a good dose of Kia Orana laughter.
Kia Orana Spa
Indulge in island-inspired massages and therapies. Relax under the care of our skilled therapist, Nancy.
Experiences
Tell us who’s coming and what you enjoy — we’ll suggest the right tours, activities, and places to eat, then help you book so you don’t miss out.
We’re at 2 Ariki Road, Atupa — a quiet village on the north side of Rarotonga, minutes from the airport and Avarua town centre but a world from the beachside crowds.
Airport transfers
Pre-book with Atupa Taxis for an easy arrival.Where to find us
+682 70002 · NZ$20 per person (bags included)
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