Vara's Beach House

This unique hostel is one of the most popular on the Island. Located by the infamous Muri Beach as welll as further up the hill amidst tropical gardens. There is a range of accommodation to choose from. All rooms are serviced daily except Sundays and full cooking facilities as well as washing machines and telephones for local calls are available. Learn more >

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Vara's Beach House

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Vara's Beach House

Category 2 globes

Rarotonga, Rarotonga

4.2 out of 5 (12 reviews)

Your thoughts:

  • Overall:

    4.5 ticks
  • Atmosphere4.5 ticks
  • Friendliness of Staff4.5 ticks
  • Location5 ticks
  • Cleanliness4.5 ticks
  • Facilities3.5 ticks
  • Safety and Security4.5 ticks
  • Value for Money4.5 ticks

Call us on 0800 474 400

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2 ticks

don't go

  • by ROISIN
  • female
  • Under 26
  • 08 Sep 2010
they said i hadn't paid for my room when i had infact done so and charged me 60NZD over what i should've paid. its not worth it.

Overall rating

5 ticks

Vara's is a beautiful place with amazin people

  • by Jodie
  • female
  • 26 to 35
  • 22 Nov 2009
Staying at Vara's was lovely, you was directly on the beach. With an amazin view and the freedom to go any where on the accomidation. The staff gave a very friendly and homly feel about the place. They had all the latest infomation on the wall and a rep out side who arranged all the nights out. Varas is so close to the village and you can get cheep food as well as eating out. Vara's was peacful but gave the option to go out all night if you wanted! Varas was an all in all wicked place to be.

Overall rating

4.5 ticks

Amazing Lagoonside location with a friendly vibe

  • by Timothy Hodges
  • male
  • 26 to 35
  • 15 Jul 2009
The Location of the accomodation on the Lagoon is fantastic, sunrises a gogo! Beachside dorms are very clean & spacious. Scooter hire & activities are all available directly through Vara's - Speak to Matt & he can sort out fishing, spearfishing & organises all the party nights out..

Overall rating

5 ticks

Perfect location, great atmosphere

  • by Jemma
  • female
  • Under 26
  • 25 Mar 2009
Vara's was fantastic, prime location, great atmosphere, friendly staff. I would definately come again!

Overall rating

4.5 ticks

Stacey O'Brien and my amazing stay in the Cook Islands :-)

  • by Stacey
  • female
  • Under 26
  • Australia
  • 24 Jan 2011
I arrived at Vara's Beach House at approx 12:30 am so i couldnt see much but the Staff that were up late working were very friendly and helpfull. When i woke up in the morning there were some friendly tourists in the shared kitchen making there beakfast and also the cleaner was walking around she also was very friendly :-) But the best part about my stay at Vara's Beach House was walking out onto the decking and seeing the amazing sites of the Crystal clear water and white sand it was such a shame that i had to be picked up to be taken to another hotel at 10am i really miss the Rarotonga and i will be returning for another holiday this year the locals are just so friendly and welcoming Thank you Vara's Beach House and Thank You Rarotonga :-) Stacey O'Brien

Overall rating

5 ticks

yeah cook islands baby!

  • by Craig
  • male
  • 26 to 35
  • Australia
  • 03 Nov 2010
location location location

Overall rating

4.5 ticks

Great place to meet people and soak up the sun

  • by JESS
  • female
  • Under 26
  • New Zealand
  • 06 Oct 2010
it is located on the best beach (Muri) and has everything you need surrounding it. The staff were very pleasant and helpful, and the room we stayed in was great. We stayed in a triple studio with bathroom and kitchen facilities and we enjoyed it thoroughly!

Overall rating

5 ticks

beautiful islands

  • by Stefan
  • male
  • 26 to 35
  • New Zealand
  • 02 Jun 2010
The nice view and location directly on the beach, good atmosphere

Overall rating

4 ticks

A very good located budget accommodation

  • by Y.
  • male
  • 26 to 35
  • New Zealand
  • 05 Mar 2010
People I've met, Muri beach

Overall rating

5 ticks

perfektes setting für den perfekten inselurlaub

  • by anon
  • female
  • 26 to 35
  • Germany
  • 28 Sep 2009
guter ausgangspunkt, um einen herrlichen urlaub im pazifik zu verbringen

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