Ratings based on 203 Verified Reviews
4.9 Room cleanliness
4.8 Service & staff
4.7 Room comfort
4.8 Hotel condition
Expedia Verified Reviews
by A verified traveler from Mount Maunganui
Posted 31 Oct 2024
A completely relaxing holiday. Our Villa was amazing, staff amazing & friendly , can't wait to return next year.
by A verified traveler
Posted 30 Oct 2024
by A verified traveler
Posted 3 Sep 2024
Beautiful and luxurious ☺️
by A verified traveler
Posted 26 Aug 2024
We rented e-bikes and were able to get to town, dive shop and snorkling reefs just fine. I felt safe waking and biking along the roadsThere are 6 good restaurants within walking distance (15 min). Staff was very friendly and helpful. The bungalos are clean and well maintained. I enjoyed the garden, bungalo porch and beachfront hammock.
by A verified traveler
Posted 23 Jun 2024
We would recommend Magic Reef for an excellent trip. Very lovely place and owners. We were greeted with a great fruit platter, fresh squeezed orange juice and a breakfast bread. Wonderful visit to Rarotonga.
Comment from Hotel Management
24 Jun 2024 by Magic Reef Team, Hotel Management
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We hope to see you back at magic Reef soon
by A verified traveler
Posted 23 May 2024
We found Magic Reef to be an absolutely ideal resort property. The bungalows are very well designed and appointed and each has a view of the beach. The gardens are beautifully maintained and the waterfront gazebo and deck area was a lovely place to spend time watching the waves crash on the reef in the distance. Cars were available for rent on site which was very convenient and there were restaurants within walking distance along the beach - how great is it to walk along a sand beach to a table overlooking a Raro sunset? Magic Reef shows great pride of ownership and the staff is super helpful. There are three new beautiful bamboo bungalows with more than one bedrooms just being finished in the same design - which build on your vision of what a South Pacific ideal vacation place would be. You simply won’t find a nicer place on Raro.
Comment from Hotel Management
24 Jun 2024 by Magic Reef Team, Hotel Management
Thank you for the kind words in your review of Magic Reef. We appreciate that you take the time to write a review. Hopefully we will see you at Magic Reef in the near future.
by A verified traveler
Posted 15 May 2024 on Wotif
Lovely well equipped bungalows on the west side of the island. Good location. Clockwise and Anticlockwise bus runs past resort every 30 mins I think it is. Or you can hire a car or scooter. Nothing is far. Our bungalow was closest to the beach. Balcony with sun lounges. Comfy bed. Free wifi was a bonus. Filtered water and ice free for guests. Nice pool and outdoor area. Beach unfortunately isn’t for swimming due to the reef scattered through it and the shallowness. I walked out to the breakers one day at low water, was good. They also have snorkel gear and reef shoes free for guests to use. Lawrence and Simonne are excellent, and will help with anything you need, also Jayne is there in the office as well, she can hook you up with anything needed. They also have electric hire cars and bikes. It’s a very relaxing place to be. You can do a lot, or you can just relax in a sun chair and do nothing. We had an outdoor shower and sunken bath at the rear of our bungalow, brilliant idea. We will definitely be visiting again.
Comment from Hotel Management
2 Jun 2024 by Magic Reef Team, Hotel Management
Thank you for your lovely review, we look forward to your returnKia manuiaSimonne & Lawrence
by A verified traveler from mililani
Posted 14 May 2024
Love my stay there highly recommended
Comment from Hotel Management
15 May 2024 by Magic Reef Team, Hotel Management
Meitaki Ma'ata, thank you so much, it's been our pleasure, thank you for your review and we hope to welcome you backLawrence & Simonne
by A verified traveler
Posted 24 Apr 2024 on Wotif
Hidden gem. Felt like a home away from home. The local staff were very friendly. Pool was lovely. Perfect sunset location. Very quiet, boutique experience. Amazing to fall asleep to the waves. The cabins were superb offering an authentic Polynesian experience with unique outdoor bathrooms.
Only negative was not good for snorkelling or swimming straight off the beach. However just jump on some hire scooters, or catch an bus and pop down the road for Amazing snorkelling experiences.
The location also offered hire EVs and electric bikes. Also free snorkeling gear.
Comment from Hotel Management
4 May 2024 by Magic Reef Team, Hotel Management
Kia Orana RobertThank you for your review, we hope to welcome you againKia manuiaSimonne, Lawrence and the Magic team
by A verified traveler
Posted 18 Apr 2024 on Hotels
Comment from Hotel Management
4 May 2024 by Magic Reef Team, Hotel Management
Meitaki Ma'ata - we hope to welcome you againKia manuiaSimonne, Lawrence and the Magic team
