Title: Rumours Luxury Villas & Spa - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=7176523&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Rumours Luxury Villas & Spa Travelers snorkel through crystal-clear waters or find relaxation with rejuvenating spa treatments at this tropical retreat where serenity awaits under warm skies ## Photo gallery for Rumours Luxury Villas & Spa ![Platinum Villa | View from room - Rumours Luxury Villas & Spa (Rarotonga)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7180000/7176600/7176523/767962e7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk - Rumours Luxury Villas & Spa (Rarotonga)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7180000/7176600/7176523/a8516015.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool, sun loungers - Rumours Luxury Villas & Spa (Rarotonga)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7180000/7176600/7176523/be60e486.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beachfront Villa | Exterior - Rumours Luxury Villas & Spa (Rarotonga)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7180000/7176600/7176523/4d9dd864.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Flat-screen TV, DVD player - Rumours Luxury Villas & Spa (Rarotonga)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7180000/7176600/7176523/d3a6a017.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies At Rumours Luxury Villas & Spa, tranquility meets luxury. Guests relax on the beach with snorkeling and comfy sun loungers, while the spa tub offers a peaceful retreat. The onsite spa provides rejuvenating body scrubs for complete relaxation. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Pool - Hot tub - Spa - Free airport shuttle - Free WiFi - Air conditioning ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan. 29 - Jan. 30](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-29&endDate=2026-01-30&selected=7176523&PinnedHotelID=7176523&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-29&endDate=2026-01-30&selected=7176523&PinnedHotelID=7176523&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan. 30 - Jan. 31](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-01-31&selected=7176523&PinnedHotelID=7176523&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-01-31&selected=7176523&PinnedHotelID=7176523&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan. 30 - Feb. 1](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=7176523&PinnedHotelID=7176523&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=7176523&PinnedHotelID=7176523&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Feb. 6 - Feb. 8](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=7176523&PinnedHotelID=7176523&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=7176523&PinnedHotelID=7176523&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 2 beds Showing 3 of 3 rooms ### View all photos for Beachfront Villa ![Beachfront Villa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7180000/7176600/7176523/00cce0ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Beachfront Villa ### Highlights Furnished balcony or patio Separate dining area Separate sitting area Soundproofed Private plunge pool Air conditioning Kitchen Full-sized refrigerator/freezer - Beach view - 2691 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 4 - 2 King Beds ### View all photos for Beachside Villa ![Beachside Villa | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7180000/7176600/7176523/cb624ef3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Beachside Villa 10.0 Exceptional 2 reviews ### Highlights Furnished balcony or patio Separate dining area Separate sitting area Soundproofed Private plunge pool Air conditioning Kitchen Full-sized refrigerator/freezer - 2476 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 2 King Beds ### View all photos for Platinum Villa ![Platinum Villa | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7180000/7176600/7176523/767962e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Platinum Villa ### Highlights Furnished balcony or patio Separate dining area Separate sitting area Soundproofed Private plunge pool Air conditioning Kitchen Full-sized refrigerator/freezer - Beach view - 2691 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 5 - 2 King Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our Ngatangiia travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Ngatangiia.dx6046161) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-21.26277%2C-159.73474&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=QTIzlsfRODYWh_9GK8HTl6lKjnk=) Main Rd, Muri Beach, Rarotonga ### What's nearby - ![F70NJ0 Beach with palm trees over tropical water at Muri lagoon, Rarotonga, Cook Islands](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532611404/4089e2d1-66c9-4db4-a32a-b8bf27e36362.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Muri Lagoon 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - ![Muri Beach showing tropical scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055267/2a662e9a-fcb0-4422-924d-ae96403bf801.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Muri Beach 7 min walk \- 0.6 km - ![Te Vara Nui Village featuring indigenous culture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6311846/9e38c9dd-871d-4eaa-b0e8-27f4246248fd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Te Vara Nui Village 14 min walk \- 1.2 km - Muri Night Markets 10 min walk \- 0.9 km - Tikioki Beach 19 min walk \- 1.6 km ### Getting around - Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) 25 min drive ### Restaurants - Tamarind House 12 min drive - Palace Takeaway 15 min drive - Vili's Burger Joint 5 min drive - Ka Kite Cafe 17 min drive - Trader Jacks Bar & Grill 13 min drive ## About this property ### Rumours Luxury Villas & Spa Luxury hotel near Muri Beach You can look forward to a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a terrace, and a garden at Rumours Luxury Villas & Spa. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, sun loungers, and snorkeling. Treat yourself to aromatherapy, a body wrap, or a hot stone massage at the onsite spa. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a hot tub. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - An outdoor pool along with sun loungers - Bike rentals, massage treatment rooms, and barbecue grills - Smoke-free premises, wedding services, and beach towels - Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe Room features All guestrooms at Rumours Luxury Villas & Spa have comforts such as private plunge pools and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate sitting areas. 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In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices) ### Parking and transportation - 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle on request - Onsite parking includes off-street options ### Things to do - Bicycle rentals - Full-service spa - Hot tub - Kayaking - Outdoor pool - Snorkeling ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance - Wedding services ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Beach loungers - Beach towels - Garden - On the beach - Pool loungers - Terrace ### Full-service spa - 3 treatment rooms - Aromatherapy - Ayurvedic treatments - Body scrubs - Body wraps - Couples treatment rooms - Deep-tissue massages - Detox wraps - Facials - Hot stone massages - Hydrotherapy - Manicures/pedicures - Prenatal massages - Spa open select days - Thai massages ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No elevator - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel ### More - 1 floor - Mosquito nets - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Premium bedding ### Bathroom - Bathrobes - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 55-inch flat-screen TV - DVD player - Private plunge pool ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Full-sized refrigerator/freezer - Kitchen - Microwave - Room service - Separate dining area - Stovetop - Toaster ### More - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - Desk - Iron/ironing board - Living room - Phone - Safe - Separate sitting area - Soundproofed rooms ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM ### Special check-in instructions This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation The front desk is open Monday - Friday (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM) and Saturday - Saturday (9:00 AM - 1:00 PM) Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children younger than 15 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 15 and older are welcome ### Property payment types ## Important information ### You need to know 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; cash is not accepted Cashless transactions are available This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room ### We should mention This property does not have elevators Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation Guests under 15 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property ### Property is also known as Rumours Luxury Villas Rumours Luxury Villas Hotel Rumours Luxury Villas Hotel Rarotonga Rumours Luxury Villas Rarotonga Rumours Luxury Villas Resort Rarotonga Rumours Luxury Villas Resort Rumours Luxury Villas Spa Rumours Luxury Villas Spa Rumours Luxury & Spa Rarotonga Rumours Luxury Villas & Spa Hotel Rumours Luxury Villas & Spa Rarotonga Rumours Luxury Villas & Spa Hotel Rarotonga ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Rumours Luxury Villas & Spa have a pool? ### Is Rumours Luxury Villas & Spa pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Rumours Luxury Villas & Spa? ### What time is check-out at Rumours Luxury Villas & Spa? ### Does Rumours Luxury Villas & Spa provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Rumours Luxury Villas & Spa located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Rumours Luxury Villas & Spa Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 8.8 Location ### 10 Staff & service ### 9.6 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 33 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### brent Jul 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities The setup of the villas is awesome very calming and relaxing Extremely lovely staff ##### brent Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lucille Aug 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The villas were lovely and right on the beach and the staff were fantastic! Would absolutely stay again! ##### Lucille Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Yvonne Oct 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Beautiful facilities and close to Muri beach. Staff very friendly. Stunning outlook but quite windy although very warm. The pool and spa in a quiet and sheltered location. Would definitely return. ##### Yvonne Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter Aug 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The property was simply amazing. The weather wasn't the best, but we had everything we needed in our Villa so we didn't need to leave. The plunge pool was cool and refreshing but my wife preferred the spa - which she could heat up to whatever temperature she wanted. Magical finish to our time in Cook Islands. You could not want for anything more. The WiFi is now free as well which was a pleasant surprise to what was advertised. ##### Peter Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Anton Jul 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Staff were attentive when asked questions and got repair of kayak done quickly but broke after being fixed. Quite basic for 5 star accommodation. Very disappointed in breakfast. Three of us staying in two bedroom villa and got a croissant, juice and muesli with bowl of yoghurt to share. We got two bagels on one day to share for three and a muffin cut in half one day for three. No fruit and we were on a tropical island. Snorkel equipment was included but mouth piece was broken. Waking up to view every morning amazing and perfect location for villa on the beach. Overall we thought that it was very overpriced for what was presented. ##### Anton Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Brooke Sean Cunliffe Jan 20, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Property itself is great, but the breakfast options were pretty damn poor. When paying big $ for a villa, then breakfast options should match. But 2 slices of toast, packet of muesli and a couple of eggs, is piss pour tbh. Beach in front was average, not really a good seimming beach ##### Brooke Sean Cunliffe Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Oct 16, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Private beach access, own pool and spa were fantastic. Lovely and quiet, extremely comfortable and beautiful view. We didn't want to leave. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller Jul 22, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Disliked: Property conditions & facilities Our unit was in need of maintance The position of the beach side u it meant in July it got no sun at all all day ##### Verified traveller Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marie Louise, Besumont de Pertuis Apr 11, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Prachtige villa direkt aan zee ! Super luxe villa echt direkt aan zee, kan niet dichterbij. De gastvrouw en gastheer zijn super aardig , je voelt je welkom. Villa heeft alle luxe die je wilt, prive zwembad, jacuzzi, keuken en zelfs afwas + wasmachine ! Helaas geen wifi, maar in zo n paradijs moet je dat ook helemaal niet willen Aanrader op het paradijs Rarotonga ##### Marie Louise Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Rick, California Mar 25, 2019 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness I hated the musty smell from the rock wall with mold. I complained and they said they would take care of it. I don’t know what they did or if they did anything because the odor remained. I kept the A/C and fans on with the windows open. That made the odor tolerable until the neighbor started burning yard clippings. Just another odor I don’t care for. The staff, linens, bed, and shower were all comfortable but the mold was unforgivable. I don’t drink and I don’t normally get headaches. I woke up every morning with a headache ##### Rick Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Graeme Dec 13, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### December 2018 stay Quite frankly, Rumours is fantastic. Of course they have the bonus of being right on the beach at Muri but wow, do they excel everywhere else too! We were picked up from the airport and on the way to our villa, Andrew gave us the low down on what to expect, where to eat and other vital information. He was so accurate with his descriptions too. If he recommends somewhere to eat, it'll be good! We completed our check-in in Spa Villa 6 itself and it was the most relaxed check-in experience I've ever had. Light hearted and fun but very informative. The only distraction was the view. Talk about a wow factor when you walk in to the villa and see that for the first time. It doesn't tire seeing it each morning either. The villa is a lot bigger than we expected and extremely well maintained and cleaned to an incredibly high standard. We weren't expecting a four poster bed, let alone 2\. There's a great well stocked kitchen with a full sized fridge. We had a big bathroom (there's another upstairs with a laundry in it) with his and hers sinks, towels provided for both indoor and outdoor use and changed as often as needed. A deep plunge pool one side and the lagoon on the other. Kayaks and snorkelling equipment provided. A large deck for sunbathing and relaxing and even a hot tub. Andrew and Belinda are brilliant hosts – visit them at Rumours and they'll certainly take care of you! ##### Graeme Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Aug 27, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Treat it as a luxury motel. It is not a hotel. Excellent. 5+ This was what we wanted even if rained out as we had taken reading material(although they have their own). They rectified an unread email, promptly or else we would have had hiccups. Suggestions for those that follow: 1) Consider flight times relative to Villa availability (2pm). At moment flight in from LA arrives at 6am odd. We paid extra to rent a day room and this recommended. In fact we moved right in, which of course was even better but given popularity this can not be guaranteed. 2) Use their pick up and drop off if jet lagged. You can rent a car in Muri Beach which is 15-20min walk for middle of stay. 3)Order the self catering breakfast the day before and have breakfast at dawn so you can get out to lagoon early if tide in 4)Order the lunch pallet day you arrive and store food in fridge if you do not need to eat it all that day 5)Rent a compact car if it might rain. Do the island on a rainy day. The 3 museums we did were worth seeing but only one (at Muri Beach) is up to modern standards. Remember most of island culture artefacts got exported to Europe by missionaries etc. The corner shops are open 7am to about 6pm. The food range on offer there is limited (4 sort of decent food shops on whole island, mainly imported NZ basics, and of course fresh topical fruit but Rarotonga bananas for example are not your supermarket size). Oranges might not look like much but taste excellent- much better than the Raro juice of 40 years ago in NZ. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Jul 18, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Nice Hotel close to the beach A nice hotel in a good location . Go for a room with a full sea view, as ours had a partial view - which we knew - however we should not of compromised. The hotel location is on the east side of the island and the wind was rather persistent so unfortunately the beach had limited use. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### JC, Bay Area, CA Jul 6, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Stunning, private retreat This property is truly exceptional. Each room has a private entrance and pool with a cascading waterfall. The beach is pure white sand and the lagoon is a stunning aqua-marine blue. Views are breathtaking. Belinda and Andrew went out of their way to accommodate us during our stay. The resort is a once in a lifetime destination. Highly recommend. ##### JC Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Geoff, Victoria Jul 2, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great location of famous Muri Lagoon We found that our stay on Rarotonga in the Cook Isles was a perfect location for our relatively short stay of nine days. The locals are so "laid back" and friendly. Our fellow tourists were mainly enjoying their stay as we were. No doubt, we will one day return and again enjoy the experience. ##### Geoff Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mario, Texas Jun 11, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Everything about our stay at Rumors was excellent. We were blown away by the villa and we can't say enough positive things about the staff. They were very attentive and went above and beyond if we had any questions or needed assistance. We can't wait to go back and if you are look for a great place on the beach in Rarotonga, with everything you could need and a staff that is like family, Rumors is definitely the place. Thanks Rumors for making our stay fantastic! ##### Mario Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shelley, Palmerston North NZ Apr 9, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Fantastic Experience We stayed here for our Honeymoon. Belinda, Andrew & their staff were absolutely fantastic. We felt they went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable. They organised a rental car & sightseeing for us. Transfers included, even though we arrived in the middle of the night & completed check in, in the car on the way. The Villa was fantastic, clean & well maintained. The views were also fantastic. We loved that it was beachfront, but high enough up that it was very private. Breakfast was delivered daily (we chose the self cook option) and the food was fresh & delicious. ##### Shelley Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Feb 25, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Stunning Villa and Resort Beautiful Resort with excellent customer service. Owners Belinda and Andrew are amazing and make you feel very welcome. Each villa is equipped with everything you need. Very, very clean, spacious and very luxurious. Highly recommend, you will not be disappointed. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Nov 16, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Traumanlage auf einer Trauminsel im Südpazifc Herzlicher Empfang durch Bellinda und Andrew, große Villa, alles was man für Selbstversorgung braucht. Leider hat das Wetter (starker Wind) nicht mitgespielt, aber dafür konnte die Villa und das Jacuzzi mehr genutzt werden. Einziger Vermuthstropfen, der Pool ist mit Frischwasser gefüllt = saukalt. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Sep 11, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Amazing! We spent 4 nights at Rumours in September 2017\. Belinda and Andrew were wonderful hosts and so helpful. We stayed in Villa 1, and although you could not see the beach from our room, that didn't spoil our enjoyment at all. The 2-bed Villa was very spacious and immaculately furnished. As other reviewers have noted, the beach is a little rocky, and not easy to swim right off the shore from the Villa. However, we knew this before we booked. I would not hesitate in recommending Rumours for anyone wanting a luxury, and very private 2-bed location in Rarotonga. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Old Dave, Toronto Jun 25, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Luxury with superb personalized attention Probably the most luxurious villas on the island right on the beach. Fully equipped with everything from kayaks to espresso maker. Complimentary sparkling wine and beer in the fridge and more snacks than I could consume on my stay. What really made Rumours special was the personalized attention from management and staff from the time I made my reservation until the end of my stay. It felt like I was staying with friends, only possible at a place with few units. It is not just that they know your name - they each tell you theirs. As a first time visitor at peak season it was particularly helpful that they proactively reached out after I reserved to suggest and advise on booking activities which were fully sold out by the time I arrived. Just a fabulous few days - best ever. ##### Old Dave Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Dec 28, 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### ムリビーチが目の前のラグジュアリーなホテル 清潔なロッジや美しいターコイズブルーの海はもちろんですが、私たちがラロトンガ島を楽しめるように、オーナーがきめ細かなサポートをしてくれました。オプショナルツアーの予約をしてくれたり、オススメの店など詳しく教えてくれたりと至れり尽くせりでした。新婚旅行で利用しましたが、思い出に残る素晴らしい時間を過ごせました。またいつか来たいです。 ##### Verified traveller ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rob, Tapitallee, Australia May 20, 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Walk out from villa straight onto a beach! Villas clean, VERY private, private pool, right on the beach, excellent staff. Awesome. ##### Rob ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller May 8, 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort We enjoyed our stay at Rumours immensely. Our Villa was great and the staff was even better. ##### Verified traveller ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Apr 1, 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Fabulous property, will be returning!! Can't bet Raro and we have now found the perfect place to stay! 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