Muri Beach Resort

We stayed in one of the 3 bedroom villas. The villa was perfect for our family. Lots of space, tidy, had everything we needed. The resort was great, pool was awesome and having access to the kayaks, reef shoes and paddle boards was perfect - we saw turtles more than once whilst out kayaking. The staff were friendly and helpful, especially Made. We had breakfast next door at the Nautilus twice and happy hour. Such a great stay

Muri Beach Resort was a comfortable, modern and family friendly property. The room was clean and well maintained. Pool area was beautiful and relaxing. The beach that is right at the back of the property is beautiful and leisure equipment such as stand-up paddle boards, kayaks, snorkels and reef-shoes were all available and well maintained. Guests have access to facilities such as the restaurant at the adjacent sister property, Nautilus. The view from the restaurant is stunning and the breakfast buffet and quality of dinner food were amazing. We also used the Nautilus spa and the massages were fantastic. Staff throughout the property, starting with our first impression of Waqa greeting us at the airport, to Janet in the restaurant, to the cleaning staff and office staff, were all very friendly and helpful. Of note is that we came in on the JQ flight from Sydney that arrives quite early in the morning (well in advance of 14:00 check-in). We were warmly welcomed, shown to the restaurant for breakfast and offered towels and a place to change to enjoy the pool while our room was prepared. And the staff turned our room around by 12:00, 2 hours before check-in time. Between a great airport transfer and this check-in experience, what a way to make a great first impression! Other great part of this location is its proximity to great businesses within walking distance or a short bus ride. Lots of quality bars, restaurants, bakeries, cafes, cultural museum and other cultural experiences, Muri night markets, snorkelling, gardens, lagoon tours, to name a few.

A lovely, family friendly resort in Muri. Immaculate gardens, friendly and helpful staff, comfortable and well-maintained rooms, laundry facilities available, easy beach access down a short set of steps. Good location - within walking distance to nearby attractions. A relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere across the resort. The saltwater pool was refreshing and enjoyable. Basic wifi included was sufficient for light daily use. Tiny ants and a few minor pests throughout the units but I think this is difficult to avoid throughout Rarotonga. Happy chickens roaming the area and a friendly cat. Breakfast at nearby Nautilus is delicious.

Staff absolutely superb, friendly and helpful Van drivers were very informative. Bungi needs a little more knowledge on the 7 canoes travel to.New Zealand. Waka's entertaining ability is brilliant. Also very helpful with pock ups and tours.

Very nice villa right on the beachfront, but this did mean people walking through to get to the beach all the time. A little bit windy, but this can be a good thing when it's hot and humid. Well-serviced, the staff were great and always on the job making the resort look stunning. The rooms were just a little in need of upgrade, but on the whole, very comfortable. It seemed like a great place for families and kids clearly enjoyed themselves. The happy hour (3-5pm) was brilliant, the cocktails yummy, the view hard to beat and the restaurant was really good, breakfasts especially! Great staff too! We hired a nippy little 2-seater to explore the island with. Great!

Ok so here's the deal :) Muri Beach Resort has a 'sister' resort next door called Nautilus. In terms of facilities at Muri Beach Resort: it has lovely rooms, a lovely welcome/info desk, a pool, and access to the beach and kayaks/snorkels/paddleboards. The guests at Muri beach are seriously amazing! Because there is a sister resort next door, facilities can be used there - like booking into the spa and eating at the restaurant (including happy hour). There are also trips that can be booked that are hosted by Nautilus (some cost extra). I highly recommend going with a package that includes cooked breakfast at Nautilus because its an amazing way to start the day. The team at Nautilus are incredible also (shoutout to Keenan - he's amazing). The only downer at Muri beach is the poor little cat that needs some attention of a vet - we and some of the other guests felt very sorry for it. But seriously amazing - and Muri beach really is where you want to be! There are amazing restaurants and activities to book at Muri Beach - so the location is epic.

From the time we checked in to the time we checked out we could not have been happier. Mahea the lovely girl at reception always had a smile on her face and was friendly and welcoming. She stayed on late the day of our arrival because our plane was delayed after breaking down in Auckland. She showed us to our second story beachfront villa number 17 and explained everything we needed to know about the resort including its free use of kayaks, snorkel gear and stand up paddle boards. Our second story villa over looked Muri beach and the lagoon. It was private and a wonderful place just to sit and relax and watch the waves crashing on the reef beyond. It had a conservatory with large windows that could be open or shut depending on the weather. It was great, giving uninterrupted views out to sea and was sheltered from the weather if needed. The room was spotless and clean with comfortable seating . The TV had only one channel but Netflix available if you wanted it. We did not need television as the view and surroundings is what we came for. An ample supply of tea, coffee and milk. We had the daily service package which you could decline if it was not needed each day. The cleaning staff and ground staff are friendly and genuinely care about the people staying at the resort. The bathroom was small but adequate. The only thing we did not like about the bathroom was the lack of privacy from the rest of the complex. One window had a film on the glass but you could clearly still see us using the bathroom, especially at night. The only opening window had a wooden blind that needed to go beyond the frame for privacy. Another window in the shower had clear glass but because you showered at the other end of the shower over spa bath it wasn’t as big problem. We did solve the privacy issue by placing cardboard over 3/4 of the window which worked a treat. Made (pronounced Maddie) was also another standout. He and the team , made spectacular floral display and towel art on the bed as a surprise for my wife’s birthday. It was amazing and she was overcome with emotion from such a kind and considerate gesture. Best birthday surprise ever. We would not hesitate in staying again, the villas exterior could do with an update but the resort and its people more than made up for that. Good safe off street parking and reception open during daylight hours that were happy to help with any concerns or requests including booking our island night buffet and cultural show. Thank you Mahea for being such a wonderful friendly receptionist.

We went for our honeymoon. The staff were super friendly and very accommodating. Muri beach tour around the island is highly recommended, a really fun a packed tour. Great tour guide, has the AC blasting which is a bonus. Nautilus Resort is where we had breakfast as they had some sort of deal with Muri. Hot breakfast there was so good. Staff is outstanding and very hospitable. The facilities were kept clean, especially our rooms. We come back to a made bed and clean villa everyday after being out. Location wise it was close to the markets, activities, cbd and everything else. Such a great location. Highly recommended.

Everything was fantastic, beautiful people and great location with easy access to the beach. The facilities were great and we felt welcomed by the staff. Thankyou to Avegale for keeping our room pristine for the week. We had breakfast and dinner at the sister resort next door Nautilus and the food was incredible. We loved seeing Keenan every morning as we were greeted with his joyful personality. Highly recommend!!