Located in Arorangi, a neighbourhood in Rarotonga, Coral Sands Apartments is near the airport and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Aroa Beach and Tikioki Marine Sanctuary, while Cook Islands Library and Museum and Te Vara Nui Village are cultural highlights. Para O Tane Palace and Cook Island Christian Church are two other places to visit that come recommended. Looking to get your feet wet? Scuba diving, snorkelling and windsurfing adventures can be found near the property.
At Coral Sands Apartments, relax by an outdoor pool or hit the beach where you can enjoy kayaking. Each apartment features a kitchen with a stovetop and a microwave, plus free WiFi and a Smart TV with digital channels. Netflix and a DVD player provide a bit of entertainment, and guests can also appreciate conveniences, such as a dining area and an electric kettle. Weekly housekeeping is available.
Coral Sands Apartments offers 7 accommodations with DVD players and a safe. Accommodation at this 3.5-star apartment has kitchens with stovetops, microwaves, separate dining areas and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). 43-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.
Recreational amenities at the apartment include an outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 20
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
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
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Renovations and closures
The property will be renovating from 9 November 2026 to 13 November 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
Swimming pool
During renovations, the apartment will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.
Access methods
Host will greet you, key retrieval
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 20.0 per night
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: NZD 25 per person (one-way)
Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 15.00 (one-way), (from 2 to 12 years old)
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Air conditioning fee: NZD 20 per night
Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 20.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Property # 7260801
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 and cash
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and window guards
This property is professionally cleaned
Frequently asked questions
Does Coral Sands Apartments have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. The property will be renovating the swimming pool from November 9 2026 until November 13 2026 (completion date subject to change).
Is Coral Sands Apartments pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Coral Sands Apartments?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).
What time is check-out at Coral Sands Apartments?
Checkout is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Does Coral Sands Apartments provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of NZD 25 per person applies.
Where is Coral Sands Apartments located?
This Arorangi apartment building is on the beach, 2 mi (3.2 km) from Aroa Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Para O Tane Palace and Cook Island Christian Church. Cook Islands Library and Museum and Tikioki Marine Sanctuary are also within 9 mi (15 km).
Coral Sands Apartments Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful stay. Staff excellent. Nice view on the beach
Stayed 17 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Kristina
10 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We are a family of 5 and this accommodation suited us perfectly. Geat amount of space in the appartment, clean and tidy. Awesome location with just meters from the absolutely stunning beach. Would highly reccommend this place!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review
8/10 Good
Sean
18 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great communication, comfortable and walkable to near by beach bars and restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Laurence
5 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Highly recommended, my whanau had a great time at Coral sands appartments, Island is small it’s very easy to get anywhere
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Lenore
19 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The rooms were clean and you supplied us with those small things you tend to forget e.g. torch, spray, breakfast items. Hearing the ocean from our window was magical..
The whole complex is compact and private. Loved, loved our stay. Wish we could have stayed there for the entire holiday as the next motel was so disappointing.
Check in was simple, and email was sent from manager before arrival. Sue was there everyday to ensure we had everything we needed.
Apartment was clean and tidy.
Apartment size was great with kitchen including hob and microwave, and blender.
Location was close to scooter/car rental and Woos grocery store.
Beach was not the best for swimming with a lot of Coral, but do not let this put you off. You are very close to amazing swimming spots.
There are snorkeling gear and kayaks available.
Would I say again.......Absolutely
It's not a luxury resort, I you are looking for that, go to the Rarotongan (it will cost you and $3000 more).
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Angela Jane
6 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Well presented, friendly, easy to comminicate, private and all amenities you need. A super place to spend your holiday. Thank you.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Paul
21 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Brent was an absolute legend from day one, checked in to see if everything was ok throughout our stay.
We would definitely book again if and when we come back to Raro.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Douglas
2 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great apartment. Nice pool. Great sunsets. Great owners. Great value.
Not far from town.
First impressions. Easy to find, Great location, Tidy appearance from the car park, and the pool looked so inviting. Our apartment was nice and tidy and plenty of room to spend time outside. Wifi in the apartment was really good. We meet Sue who was looking after coral sands, she was very approachable and was more than happy to have a chat and suggest places to visit. We had Cereals, milk, bread, tea and coffee provided on our arrival. The kitchen is well equipped to cook a meal if thats what you would like to do. Rooms were clean and tidy. Nice private outdoor area at the back. Lounge and dinning had more then enough room to relax. There is a bbq area which looked nice but didn't actually use. Also Laundry provided.
We would not hesitate to stay at Coral Sands Apartments again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Coral
5 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
First time to Rarotonga Had a great stay.. The hosts were so friendly and helpful. Let us have a late check out. Their staff were great as well. . A nice little walk to the beach and the pool was so well used.. We loved staying here
Thank-you
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Charlotte
30 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Accomodation woukd leave you to it, offering help or services every other day to check in, but overall were simply very relaxed and left us to our lovely getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Kylee June
14 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a great stay at Coral Sands. It has everything you need for a relaxing holiday - pool, clean rooms, laundry facilities, bbq and it’s at the footstep of the ocean. The location is great too - close to the town and many good eateries are within walking distance. It was lovely to see other families staying and enjoying themselves. The staff were very friendly and accommodating, as were Brent and Eve (the owners). Thanks for a great holiday!
Everything we needed for a family of 5, including welcome supplies, beach towels, reef shoes and umbrellas. The pool was great and 50m from the sand and reef.
The only thing missing was air con. You have to pay extra for air con. per day. We tried to go without and it was really hard to sleep, even when it was raining outside and the fan was on high!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Andrew
3 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We will be back...nice modern up to date apartment.
Thank you
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Rhyannon
20 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property had everything we needed for a self catering holiday. Everything in the kitchen is in good condition and well thought out. The knives are even sharp.
The hosts communicate everything about the property and now have internet included.
The Pool is great for the family and having the beach so close is great for small kids.