Have just returned from a week in the Beachhouse, part of Raro Backpackers but 500 metres from the main complex. Just metres away from the water this 'bach' had everything one could need for down to earth R and R. Basic but comfortable with the ability to sleep 6, it has one bedroom downstairs and one upstairs in the loft... more

We stayed with the Rarotonga backpackers for nearly a week. We rented their beach villan and were very happy with it. We had two bedrooms, a kitchen, lounge and dining area. Outside was a barbecue area and we had our own beach frontage. It is not a swimming beach but you can enjoy beautiful sunsets. The beach is full of... more

we stayed at the rarotonga backpackers for 9 nights - the communication for the booking was very prompt and well organised - someone picked us up from the airport around midnight - the transport wasn't exactly luxurious (a rust bucket van with a window missing in the back - so don't lean back ! - and a few loose benches... more

Stayed at the beach location but were pretty disappointed as not what we expected. Although it is on the beach you can hardly swim as full or rocks around (both in the sea and on the sand) and the location itself is pretty isolated with not much at all to do. We bused every single day to Muri Beach as... more

My daughter and i have recently returned from a holiday in rarotonga. We initially stayed at the backpackers which we both now regret. On our second night there our room was robbed as we slept all that was taken was my wallet thank goodness. As we reported this to the owner we found that he was very unsympathentic and very... more

I stayed at a beachfront unit from Nov 3rd to 15th. The units are basic but they have everything you need and they are clean. Being right on the beach and facing west, you have awsome sunsets every evening and the beach is nice. This is not a swimming beach but there are a couple of wading pools. For swimming... more

It's great! I read some of the bad reviews just before I left but decided to stick with my choice as it was already made. I was at the beach house. It's not down a dark road, it's a short walk along the main road or along the beach in the day time. It's fantastic for budget accommodation, really spacious,... more

Our school group from Te Hapua recently returned from paradise. We had an awesome stay at the Rarotonga Backpackers Hillside. We had the run of the place as there were only three other people who stayed there during our trip. The staff were friendly, co-operative and did what they could to ensure our trip was great. We were very happy... more

I have just returned from staying at Rarotonga Backpackers and had the most fantastic time .I found the complex excellent ,clean extremely hospitable staff and owners of this place they could not do enough to help me out when I asked questions or for information.I felt very safe here and as I have travelled the world extensively staying in backpackers... more