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Sunhaven Beach Bungalows

Main Rd, Arorangi., Arorangi, Cook Islands
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smithani
Edmonton, Canada
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15 reviews
23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012 NEW
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The accommodation was true to its name. SUN because there was abundance of it and HAVEN because it truly was like heaven on earth, very quiet, private, peaceful, beautiful scenery, excellent surroundings, great pool, hammocks, benches, sun tanning chairs, beautiful flowers, you name it and they have got it. Patti, Dennis & their staff keep the place very clean &... More

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Sandy J
Auckland, New Zealand
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

Thanks to everyone at SUNHAVEN - I really felt I was at a home away from home - quiet,clean and the best banana cake in the world!. Great relaxed atmosphere, great pool, close to town and I cound't have been looked after any better. Cheers to you all More

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Dennis Hogan, Owner at Sunhaven Beach Bungalows, responded to this review
27 January 2012

Kia Orana Sandy J, Thanks for that. We really appreciate your review and we're happy you found Sunhaven so relaxing. Yes Patti's famous banana cake is hard to turn down for sure. So is her carrot cake and double chocolate cake. My favourite is caramel cake....mmmmm. In fact all her home baked cakes and muffins are mouth watering. Especially topped... More

BubiSchmidt
Vancouver, Canada
Reviewer
4 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 December 2011

Clean, quiet and beautiful location. We appreciated the access to facilities - nice pool, kayaks, bbq. Staff were very friendly and helpful - gave us some good restaurant tips. We liked the laid back atmosphere. Beach is rocky making swimming in the ocean difficult, although there were some sandier beaches within walking distance. Although the weather was warm - we... More

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Dennis Hogan, Owner at Sunhaven Beach Bungalows, responded to this review
28 December 2011

Kia Orana BubiSchmidt, Appreciate your positive review... thank you so much. Yes we do sometimes get spectacular sunsets at the end of a wet day. The suns rays radiate through the clouds bouncing off the water droplets producing awsome colours in the same way a rainbow is formed. Glad you got to see one. Yes the internet is slow but... More

TraceycWanganuiNZ
Wanganui NZ
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4 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 December 2011

Sunhaven and Rarotonga was the best. Sunhaven was so accomodating. The resort is quiet, private and sooo clean. We had a pool to cool off, the ocean 3 feet away, a 5 minute walk along the beach (day and night) to the Shipwreck bar. Everybody at the resort where so helpful, booked us into the Waterline for dinner on our... More

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Dennis Hogan, Owner at Sunhaven Beach Bungalows, responded to this review
28 December 2011

Kia Orana Tracey, Thank you so much for posting this nice review. We're happy to have fulfilled all your needs and that you had an "awsome" holiday at Sunhaven. Keep the heart beating and we'll see you again when you need more of the same. Happy New Near and Kia manuia, Dennis and Patti More

Daliya G
Melbourne, Australia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 December 2011

Sunhaven is an excellent place to stay on the island. We felt were welcomed and looked after. We like the place as being a nice, tranquil where you can relax and have great vacation. It was great going out in the morning exploring the lagoon with the kayaks or snorkel just outside on the beach. The room was nice,clean and... More

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Dennis Hogan, Owner at Sunhaven Beach Bungalows, responded to this review
16 December 2011

Kia Orana Daliya G, We really appreciate you taking the time to post a review. Thanks very much. Glad you found Sunhaven tranquil and relaxing and that you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope you can come back again sometime to enjoy the flowers. Merry Christmas and Kia manuia, Dennis and Patti More

MikeMueller
Clearwater, Canada
Reviewer
4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 December 2011

Rarotonga is a charming Island in the South Pacific. If you are looking for a beatiful quiet beach where you are worried about the tide coming too close to flood your bungalow (now that's ocean view!!), Sunhaven is your choice. They have a little day restaurant on premises but lots of original eating places nearby. Public transportation is excellent. The... More

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Dennis Hogan, Owner at Sunhaven Beach Bungalows, responded to this review
5 December 2011

Hey Mike, Thanks for the positive review. It's coming up a year since you stayed at Sunhaven and I imagine winter on the ranch has set in making you dream of sunny hotter places to be right now. Hence you're review of Sunhaven at this point in time! It's a good thing our bungalows are raised up off the ground... More

Wendy M
Wanganui NZ
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 November 2011

Our first time in Rarotonga and we had an awesome time. Dennis and Patti are great hosts and offer privacy,perfect facilities, cleanliness,great staff, and fantastic sunsets. We are planning to go back again in 2012 and after looking at other resorts while we were there, we are definitely going back to the Sunhaven. It was the holiday we hoped for... More

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Dennis Hogan, Owner at Sunhaven Beach Bungalows, responded to this review
17 November 2011

Thank you John and Wendy for your great review. I'm very happy you got the holiday you hoped for and look forward to meeting your mates in due course. Yes....see you again Nov 2012. Cheers, Dennis and Patti. More

AaronCook
Auckland Central, New Zealand
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 October 2011

It's a great spot overlooking the lagoon and out to sea (on your doorstep). You get to see some great sunsets. I loved just hopping on one of their canoes for free and going out on the lagoon. Dennis was a wonderful host and very helpful. I would definitely stay at Sun Haven again. More

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Dennis Hogan, Owner at Sunhaven Beach Bungalows, responded to this review
10 October 2011

Thanks for your review Aaron, much appreciated. I'm glad you liked your short stay at Sunhaven. The kayaks are fun for sure. Hope you can make it back sometime soon. Kia manuia, Dennis and Patti (who you will meet next time) More

Neill W
Christchurch, New Zealand
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 October 2011

Perfect way to recharge the batteries. We couldn't fault the bungalow we stayed in. Set right on the beach under coconut trees with the swimming pool nearby. Staff were careful not to intrude on your holiday and the bungalows were kept spotless. We hired bikes for the five days and found Sunhaven positioned perfectly for visiting local restaurants and travelling... More

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Dennis Hogan, Owner at Sunhaven Beach Bungalows, responded to this review
8 October 2011

Thanks Neill W for your helpful review. You know where we are when you get a hankering for a second helping of Patti's famous fish & chips! And of course our coffee! Look forward to seeing you again. Dennis and Patti More

JWA_11
Reading, Pennsylvania
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 September 2011
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person found this review helpful

Just a note about Brunch Cottage, the small cafe at SunHaven. Located out on the main road, this cafe is open to all. I usually stop in once a week for breakfast or lunch and find Patti, Dennis and staff to be friendly; Patti usually does the cooking. Prices are reasonable and the food is good. They are open Sundays... More

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Dennis Hogan, Owner at Sunhaven Beach Bungalows, responded to this review
8 October 2011

Thank you JWL_11 for your recommendation. It's very much appreciated. We'll see you after church then. Kia Manuia, Dennis and Patti. More

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