The Cooks Oasis

Around 7:25 am on our second morning, which was a Monday morning, my wife and daughter were preparing to go scuba diving. Unfortunately, the (only) few beach towels, which we had used the day before and left out to dry (because the office is closed on Sunday, we couldn’t get clean ones) got wet from rain. Using the wooden stick and block, which is used here to get attention from the staff who live onsite, my wife knocked. The administrator (wife) yelled, “it’s 7:25 in the morning and we open at 8:30”. After my wife explained the situation and asked for clean towels, the administrator (husband) came out yelling with the towels. As my wife started to apologize to him for waking them, he continued to go off on her, yelling and yelling “knock it off, don’t you ever do this again, do you understand and on and on and on… He then tosed the two towels to my wife and went back inside. Obviously, I went and pounded on their wooden block to let the administrator (husband) know that I will not allow my wife to be treated this way. Unfortunately, his wife came out instead and was very apologetic. Up until this point, we accepted the fact that the two rooms we rented and everything in them smelled like smoke, especially the towels (During our “discussion” with the wife she informed us, the neighbors burning rubbish is the cause and there’s nothing they can do about it.) We accepted the fact the floor fan barely worked. We accepted the fact the safes didn’t work. We accepted the fact the sheets were stained, with what appeared to be dried blood. Even with these items I have mentioned, we still weren’t going to leave a bad review. But to treat your guests like this is (as I said) obviously, unacceptable. So my suggestion, if you’re considering using this facility, don’t waste your money like we have. There are many other options suitable here in Rarotonga.

Can’t say enough great things about this resort! Loved my newly renovated room it was such a lovely place to stay. Very comfortable bed, great air conditioning and the kitchenette was a nice bonus. The pool was great for cooling down and the beach is just a minute walk from the property. Wonderful, welcoming staff who very very attentive to my every need. Cooks oasis made for the perfect holiday and can’t wait to go back, thank you for everything!

Had a very relaxing time when we stayed. Marianne and Wai were amazing, very helpful and made our stay special. Our room was small but was clean and well equiped for us to self cater. Would suggest installing air con in room to make more comfortable

The service from the owners was great from the moment we arrived, and there is a bus that departs from out the front which was very convenient. The bed was super comfortable and the facilities were great! We could use the snorkelling equipment, kayaks and washing machine free of charge. We enjoyed our stay!

We had a wonderful relaxing 9-day visit to Rarotonga and highly recommend The Cooks Oasis as a great accommodation choice. The team at the Cooks Oasis (Marianne, Erin, Matty and Wise) ensured we had an excellent experience by suggesting great activities in particular, Ariimoana Walkabouts and diving with turtles with Go Local Cook Islands. We ate at some superb restaurants on their recommendations. Our villa was well-equipped with everything we needed for our stay. We enjoyed the pool and seating area in between swimming in the lagoon, which was a 2-minute walk away from our villa. The tropical foliage surrounding the villas is stunning and adds to the relaxing ambience we experienced. Thank you again to the Cooks Oasis team, cheers Sharron

I arrived on island from Hawaii 4 days before my whanau arrived from NZ. I did a little research and found this gem of a hotel. Everything was perfect, exactly what I was looking for. With a little kitchenette I made my breakfast every morning, strolled along the beach, relaxed in the sun by their little plunge pool. Matt and Erin are great host, I cannot wait to return with my husband. Meitaki Ma'ata. Or in a Hawaii...A hui hou! (till we meet again)