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Mama Taras

Cottage with free parking, a quick walk to Muri Beach

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Living area
Interior
Exterior
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 449 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Mama Taras

Cottage with free parking, a quick walk to Muri Beach
Along with laundry facilities, this smoke-free cottage has a garden and barbecue grills. Self parking is free. The cottage has 2 bedrooms and offers WiFi and a furnished patio. Guests will find a kitchen with a refrigerator, a stovetop, and a microwave. Limited housekeeping is available.
This cottage offers 2 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Accommodations at this 3.5-star cottage have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Rarotonga cottage provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi (NZD 20 per day)

Parking and transportation

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

Family friendly

  • Free crib

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Furnished patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/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 elevator (single-level property)
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Free bottled water
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 2 units
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: NZD 20.00 per day (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 25.00 per person (one-way)

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, 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests should be aware that one dog resides at this property.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work

Property is also known as

Mama Taras Country House Rarotonga
Mama Taras Country House
Mama Taras Rarotonga
Mama Taras Cottage
Mama Taras Rarotonga
Mama Taras Cottage Rarotonga

About the neighborhood

Map
Muri Hillside Rd, Rarotonga, 3050

What's nearby

  • Muri Night Markets - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Muri Lagoon - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Muri Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Te Vara Nui Village - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Tikioki Marine Sanctuary - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Charlie's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Sails Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mama Taras pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mama Taras?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Mama Taras?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at Mama Taras?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Mama Taras provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of NZD 25.00 per person applies.

Where is Mama Taras located?

Located in Takitumu District, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Muri Lagoon, Muri Beach, and Te Vara Nui Village. Tikioki Marine Sanctuary and Beachcomber Pearl Market are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Mama Taras Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Phanith

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We suggest to the owner of the Mama Taras house to give us free wifi. Everything is the best for us. We recommend to the tourists to stay in this house. Thanks,
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We like the feeling of safe and quietness of the property. Didn’t experience to get bitten by mosquito in the property. The place feels homey.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

karam

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Very nice stay ! The owner was very nice !!!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aleksandr

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place for family. Not too far from Muri Lagoon, bus stop, stores, night market e.t.c - 5 min of easy walk.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Ashleigh

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a really nice place to stay! Very clean and tidy and in really good condition. There was a sick as old dog that kept trying to sleep on the deck and would bark at ridiculous hours of the night and wake up our kids which wasn’t ideal. We didn’t realise there was a hot water booster until the hosts came to visit on the second day so had cold showers until then but that booster is a game changer!! Really close to everything in muri ! Would stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation, the unit has everything you could possibly need to self cater. Its a super easy walk to the best beach, but private enough to be away from the main road. The units allows access to facilities and pool of the Muri Beach Club resort which is a bonus. The air conditioning is a lovely addition to those hot afternoons just to cool the bedrooms for sleep and every room has a fan to circulate the cold air. The kitchen is well stocked with all the cutlery and plates you need to cook up meals. The hot water is super hot and the water pressure great. The owner is super responsive with text messages or phone calls and is happy to cater to your every need for a comfy stay. The beds are firm and soft at the same time, no sagging. The units comes with plenty of bathroom towels & beach towels so you won't need to pack those. It also comes with a washing machine to do any laundry. The dining area comes with a lovely dining setting and the loung is comfy and large. There is also a lovely porch at the front of the unit to enjoy sundowners or a BBQ. There is also a smaller porch out the back to sit and enjoy the back yard garden or feed the local chickens and chicks. There is a couple of super friendly dogs so be sure to pick up some dog food at the local grocery store or give them some of your left overs, the offer great company. There is a local bakery & smoothie/ coffee bar near by that offer a great selection of baked goods and vitamin rich tropical smoothies.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was hard top find as no signs with property name. Great size, all we could want.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's in a great location and the accommodation is lovely. Most things areat your finger tips. Sera is lovely and helpful. My few suggestions would be to add - some microwave dishes, instructions for the washing machine (unit 2 - dont know about other units) and a fitted sheet for the mattresses would be great, as the others move around & the bed making comes apart. Highly recommend as a place to stay. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A SECRET HIDEAWAY
Better than amazing - Better than any 5 star resort if you don't mind no pool - GET A BIG SIN ON MAIN ROAD will finish it off beautifully.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Vic, Auckland

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice unit to stay in Raro,close to everything,room are spacious and clean. Only downside was the hot water not working from our second day there,so had to move to another unit. Apart from that,it was a pleasant stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very peaceful, relaxing and close enough to enjoy various activities on offer at muri beach and surrounding resorts
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was a great choice for our family. 3 separate rooms, a big bathroom and a laundry. The villa looked brand new and was immaculate. I would highly recommend over a hotel as you have living space to relax in.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018