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Reviews of Little Polynesian Resort

5 out of 5
Little Polynesian Resort
Main Road, Titikaveka, Rarotonga

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melanie, Hook

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Ray

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Janet

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maile, Kapaa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing in every way!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beachfront 5 star resort above and beyond all our expectations
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely awesome beach front bungalow
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle, Seattle

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kamal, Chesterland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of the best resorts we have ever stayed in
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Glen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

DESLEY

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Christopher

10/10 Excellent

Chrissie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great for a quiet and sophisticated break away from it all. Staff were friendly and professional. The food was amazing, with both excellent quality and variety. The snorkelling right outside the hotel is the best we found anywhere on the motu. The pool area is a heavenly oasis of relaxation during the day.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirstie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shona

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynnelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing views and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hunter

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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 Excellent

Stefano

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Adrienne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.

8/10 Good

Natalia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Emplacement de cet hotel est magnifique (lagoon, snorkeling spots sur place, belle plage). Les villas sont excellents, entourés les jardins tropicales. Par contre, le niveau du service est correct, si nous sommes dans l’hotel 3 etoiles, mais pour 5 etoiles, c’est insatisfaisant. En commençant par la reception, un peu decevable, pas de collier de fleur, ni serviette humides, ni coctail de bienvenue, aucun ce petit signe de bienvenu qu’on trouve habituellement dans resorts de ce genre. Nous avons eu une mauvaise experience avec la reservation de la table pour souper, ce qui a gaché une bonne partie de notre sejour, même si nous avons reçu les excuses de manager le matin suivant. Il reste toujours sale après le menage (room service). Rien n’est prevu pour recyclage. Petit déjeuner inclus est juste correct (toasts, fruits, yougurt, cereales, café) si tu reste pour une deux nuits, mais pas plus. Nous avons y resté 5 nuits et le prix payé (700 nz$) est assez élevé pour le petit dejeuner pareil. Restaurant est juste ok, pas plus. Globalement, lorsqu’on y va dans une hotel 5 étoiles sur les îles tropicales, nous attendons un niveau du service plus haut surtout si on paye cher. J’espère que le management fera les efforts pour améliorer le niveau du service, car on parle de meilleur resort sur l’île. Je me pose la question, qu’est-ce que se passe dans autres dans ce cas?

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and rooms! Staff are great! Unfortunately you have to pay extra for wifi, but it is still worth the stay.

10/10 Excellent

Roland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great destination
Amazing property and excellent service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Felicity

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Timothy James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an excellent relaxing week at The Little Polynesian, the staff were welcoming and knew us by name, the food was delicious and the chef made gluten free versions of most dishes for my wife with Celiacs. The grounds are clean and safe and the marine reserve is right there for great snorkelling.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Manisha

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christie, Nelson

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay in Raro! Room was great, food was lovely and setting for dinner and drinks was gorgeous. Staff were very friendly and most helpful too! Highly recommend! Thanks Greg and staff!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Excellent property and location. Restaurant good. Booked transfers from the airport and they didn’t show up. No real apology from the property or indication this was a concern. Only got to the property through intervention of kind stranger as we arrived late at night. Most staff good but some just cold and clueless, not appropriate given the price. Might stay again but would have to think about it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the beautiful villa on the beach. The little private garden with the outside shower was fantastic - used it everyday. The food was delicious and the staff felt like family. Will definitely go back
Stayed 9 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was one of the most beautiful hotels we have ever stayed at. The service and attention to detail was world class. It was the perfect honeymoon getaway. The food at the hotel was also spectacular, we were sad we couldn't try everything on the menu! I highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect in every way excellent facilities and restaurant
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort. Spacious rooms and bathrooms. Really nice restaurant with fabulous food and very friendly staff
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolute paradise beach villa’s were perfect Staff were amazing & a special thanks to Judor
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Little polly
Little Polynesia is a lovely boutique hotel, they have just got it spot on.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
hotel rooms appear to have been recently renovated, nice and clean. view is great. food is reasonably priced and delicious
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully presented room, garden and grounds immaculate and tranquil, great service, excellent attention to detail.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved every minute of our time at Little Polynesian and we will return!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Drew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Raro escape.
Small hotel but by far one of if not the best spots to be on Raro. Updated bathrooms are awesome. Staff is amazing you should stop reviewing and book it. You do have to pay for WiFi but it is strong.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A wonderful little gem on Rarotonga. The entire staff was very friendly, starting from the warm welcome (at 7am) all the way to departure. The food was outstanding. A perfect place to relax! Complimentary kayaks, paddle boards, fins, masks and snorkels.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bright, airy, pest free, wonderful staff, probably one of the nicer beaches on Raratonga. So happy we went there. Property nicer than pictures which is rare!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great. Room were nicely appointed. Great food also
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Loved everything about this place, fantastic staff, beautiful refurbished garden studio and wonderful location. The lagoon is absolutely gorgeous and we had access to the kayak’s and paddle boards provided by the accommodation when ever we wanted it, with snorkel equipment provided as well. We will defiantly be returning to the Little Polynesian in the near future.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
When we arrived at the resort it was 11.30pm which the resort had been advised of. There was nobody there to greet us and show us to our rooms. We waited in the dark for an hour until the driver of our airport transfer (who was employed by another company) finally showed us to our room, we had no idea where anything within the resort was - not a great start. The staff didn't seem to care about this when we later told them. The stay was fine until we went to leave and our airport transfer did not turn up, it finally arrived an hour late and we arrived at the airport at 10.20am for our 10.30am flight. Not relaxing at all, very stressful
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little resort with a nice beach. Great views from the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Barbie, Perth Western Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely view Breakfast nice Rooms comfortable Staff friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018