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Little Polynesian Resort

5.0 star property
Luxury resort on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
The current price is S$601
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

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Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 57 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Beachfront Bungalow

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 88 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
Main Road, Titikaveka, Rarotonga

What's nearby

  • Tikioki Marine Sanctuary - 2 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Muri Lagoon - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Te Vara Nui Village - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Muri Beach - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Aroa Beach - 10 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Charlie's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Sails Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬18 min drive

About this property

Little Polynesian Resort

Luxury resort near Tikioki Marine Sanctuary
Located close to Muri Beach and Muri Lagoon, Little Polynesian Resort provides free continental breakfast, a poolside bar and a terrace. With a private beach, beachfront dining and sunloungers, this resort is the perfect place to soak up some sun. The on-site restaurant, Little Poly Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and ocean views. Enjoy on-site activities, such as kayaking, snorkelling and rowing/canoeing. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks at this resort include:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket information, concierge services and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guest rooms at Little Polynesian Resort have comforts, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 29-inch HDTVs with satellite channels and DVD players
  • Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and kitchenettes

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Little Poly Restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Snorkelling

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift

More

  • 1 floor
  • 14 buildings
  • Built in 2005
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 29-inch HDTV with satellite channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 17 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 70.00 per person (return)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Little Polynesian
Little Polynesian Rarotonga
Little Polynesian Resort
Little Polynesian Resort Rarotonga
Little Polynesian
Little Polynesian Resort Resort
Little Polynesian Resort Rarotonga
Little Polynesian Resort Resort Rarotonga

Frequently asked questions

Does Little Polynesian Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Little Polynesian Resort?

As of 15 Jun, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Little Polynesian Resort on 29 Jun, 2025 start from S$600.91, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Little Polynesian Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Little Polynesian Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Little Polynesian Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Little Polynesian Resort?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Little Polynesian Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of NZD 70.00 per person applies.

Where is Little Polynesian Resort located?

Nestled on the beach, this Takitumu District resort is within 2 mi (3 km) of Tikioki Marine Sanctuary, Muri Lagoon and Muri Beach. Te Vara Nui Village and Aroa Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Little Polynesian Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Staff members from reception, kitchen and house cleaning are very friendly, show genuine concern of guest’s wellbeing and professional. Housekeeping and meals services are high standard. Close to beach, convenient location and very safe
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10

small resort, personal attention
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Loved the location, beach for long walks, food was excellent, service excellent, small, friendly, snorkeling good.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

What an absolutely amazing hotel and staff! Cannot recommend this hotel more! The staff is so awesome, they get to know your name and will recommend local food spots as well as things to do.
Stayed 15 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

One of the best resorts we have ever stayed in
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

The whole experience was wonderful with special mention to the staff who were always so friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Amazing views and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

It’s a great hotel, it is on the opposite part of the island to the main town so it is generally quieter. It is quite a small hotel, but very nice. It also has its own beach/lagoon area for swimming etc
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10

Amazing property and excellent service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10

Everything was amazing in every way!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10

Why would you want to stay anywhere else?! A small boutique property on the beach with a team of people that remember everything about you that it feels like home. The food is superb, the rooms are fabulous and all I can say is go and stay 😊
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

We spent 6 nights at Little Polynesian. A beautiful oasis. We loved our beachfront chalet, quiet, clean, peaceful with direct beach access. The service and food was exceptional. I’d read mixed reviews about the continental breakfast but my husband and I are big eaters and we enjoyed every breakfast. Nice to have coffee replenished every day. We look forward to returning.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

6/10

We loved the setting of our room with beach front view of the lagoon and swaying palm trees. Did not like seeing ants dyed on our beddings and sinks. I suspected that housekeeping spray pest control substance on our pillows and sheet as well as all the surfaces in the bathroom
Dead ants on pillow
They were not dropped from the ceiling, they died while crawling on the pillow
So many dead ants, I slept with a towel over my pillow and sheet
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Wonderful stay, everything was great! Would definitely return here. The beach view from the room was unbeatable.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

Beautiful location and rooms! Staff are great! Unfortunately you have to pay extra for wifi, but it is still worth the stay.

10/10

Perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

I only had time to spend one night here but it was great. Staff are very friendly and hotel is in a amazing location right on the beach with a restaurant and pool right above the beach. If I ever return to the island which hopefully I will, I plan on staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10

Beachfront was truly beachfront. You look out from your bed and see only water and beach. It was wonderful. Staff was wonderful and we loved our villa. Loved the outdoor shower. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10

Truly outstanding! Our accommodation on the beach was special, wonderful staff with personal service, excellent food and drinks, great infinity pool, snorkelling gear and SUPs and kayaks available foc. WiFi was free in all areas! I cannot rate this hotel highly enough
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

We loved our stay at Little Poly. The staff were kind, friendly and attentive. They made us feel welcome and helped us when we needed it. The resort itself is mere metres from the lagoon, which is ideal for snorkelling and kayaking. In addition, the resort is near many amenities and the popular Muri beach. The next time we visit Rarotonga, we will be staying here again.

6/10

The hotel itself was charming. The rooms tastefully decorated, extremely clean with beautiful grounds and views. The staff were very pleasant however we were not at all impressed with the service. Also the continental breakfast did not include coffee which we were charged for separately. We thought this was odd given the price of the rooms. The food and drinks were very good. Miri and Christine were exceptionally friendly and welcoming. Unfortunately we will not return.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

The property was lovely as were the grounds. Unfortunately it rained, was very windy and cold while we were there so we didn’t even go into the water. As for Rarotonga itself we wouldn’t return however if you don’t want to an outer island and want to stay on the main island, this property would be hard to beat although quite expensive. The restaurant food was 10 out of 10. In windy wet weather we had to have room service as their dining area isn’t intended for inclement weather.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10

We stayed in one of the beach front houses, and it was true to the pictures on the website. Property was clean, staff were friendly and attentive and addressed us by our names which was a nice touch. It would be nice if they had a specials menu that changed every day, however the food that they had was nice, so I can't complain. The only small negative that I have is that we ordered room service on a day that was extremely windy, hence didn't venture out, and were charged a $10 room service fee to take the food a few steps to our door. Whilst I know this is in their terms and conditions, we feel it is a bit steep when you are already paying top dollar to stay there. Apart from that, we had a great stay, and from what we saw it is one of the better resort on the island.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10

We enjoyed our stay at the Little Polynesian. Apart from a few issues listed below, the resort was great. The staff were friendly and the rooms were modern, renovated, and clean. The views from the beach bungalow were amazing. The included 'tropical breakfast' is a complete disappointment and mediocre at best. It included a paltry offering of a few small pieces of fruit and some toast. It definitely wasn't worth waking up for, nor the short walk to the restaurant. For a 5-star resort and at the $800 a night price point, this included breakfast is an embarassment. We skipped breakfast after the first morning because it was a joke and not worth waking up for. The resort provides cutlery and dishes in the room. When you order room service they do not bring you cutlery and expect you to wash and use the cutlery in the room. When I order and pay for room service I do not appreciate having to do dishes afterwards. Rarotonga is a really beautiful island and we will be returning in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025