Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel 
Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel is located on Rarotonga's southern coast, an area great for swimming, snorkelling and kayaking. The Cook Islands accommodation is situated in a prime location on the shores of a crystal clear lagoon. With 10 kilometers of white sand beach in front of the hotel, guests literally have sand at their doorstep. First class Cook Islands beachfront resort for Cook Islands holidays.
With 17 guestrooms, Moana Sands Beachfront is a boutique hotel offering privacy and intimacy - perfect for that relaxing holiday in the sun. Each of the guest rooms and suites are absolute beachfront and enjoy stunning panoramic views of the lagoon, reef or Pacific Ocean. There is 10 kilometers of beach with glorious white sand. The lagoon offers a safe sheltered marine playground teeming with beautiful tropical fish.
Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel offers a restaurant and bar, with daily tropical breakfast included in the nightly tarriff. Just by the beach is a bbq and deck area where guests can cook their own tasty dinners.
Accommodation
All of the 12 Beachfront Studios and 5 Beachfront Deluxe Studios are air-conditioned and have stunning ocean views with the glistening white sand literally just steps from the door! All guest rooms are self-contained with small kitchenette.
All rooms and suites feature:
- air conditioning
- free standing fans
- kitchenette with microwave, electric frypan, toaster, kettle, crockery, cutlery and coffee maker
- private patio or balcony with outdoor furniture
- IDD phone
- drawers
- wardrobe
- security boxes
- private ensuite bathroom with shower
- hairdryer
Beachfront Studio: Located on the 1st and 2nd floors. Bedding is 1 King Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed or 3 Single Beds. Interconnecting rooms are available in 4 sets of the Beachfront Studio Rooms. Maximum room capacity is 3 adults and children.
Beachfront Deluxe Studio: Located on the top floor of the hotel and larger in size. These suites are light and airy offering great views out over the beach, lagoon and Pacific Ocean. Bedding is either 1 King Bed or 2 Single Beds. Maximum room capacity is 2 adults and children - no children permitted in Beachfront Deluxe Studios.
Dining
The Paw Paw Patch Restaurant: provides an intimate relaxed atmosphere in which to enjoy a tasty breakfast, delicious dinner and affordable daytime snack. A fully licensed bar provides an extensive range of wines, beers, spirits and juices, plus a variety of mouth-watering tropical cocktails.
Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel provides a lovely BBQ and deck area available for guest use. Set next to the beach this are offers an ideal location to enjoy a tasty BBQ meal.
Facilities
- Reception/Lobby
- Restaurant
- TV and DVD player located in foyer, available free of charge
- Internet booths
- Beachfront location with 10 km of white sand beach
- Snorkelling
- Kayaking
Activities
The following activities are free of charge:
- Snorkelling Equipment
- Kayaks
The following activities are available at a charge:
- Raro 4WD Mountain Safari
- Captain Tama's Lagoon Cruize
- Cook Islands Cultural Village
- Circle Island Tour
- Dive adventures
- Boat trips
- Fishing charters
- Horseriding
- Scenic flights
- Aitutaki day tour
Diving
There is a variety of marine life in the lagoon offering great snorkelling. Dive adventures can be booked directly with the resort. These are both 9 hole courses.
Golf
There are only a couple of Golf Courses in the Cook Islands, one course is in Raratonga on the West Coast and one on Aitutaki right beside the airport.
Weddings
Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel provides the perfect white sand beach location for weddings. Exchange vows by the edge of the irridescent lagoon as the sun sets on another day in paradise. The services of a personal wedding planner are available along with additional options to suit your needs. Here is a sample of the wedding packages available, please contact us for further information, prices available by using Instant Quote.
Barefoot Elegance Wedding Package includes:- Wedding on site, Return transfers to the Registry Office for process of Marriage License, Marriage License, Minister or Celebrant, Small bouquet Posy for the Bride and Button hole for the Groom, Liaison with personal Wedding Co-ordinator, Bottle of sparkling wine and a Moana gift.
Additional Information
Children: 0-2 years stay free of charge. 3-12 years child rate applies.
Check-in: 12.00 noon
Check-out: 10.00am
Information: Early check-in and Late check-out are available at additional cost.
Reception: 8.30am - 4.30pm
Address: Rarotonga, Cook Islands


