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Rarotonga Backpackers

PO Box 3103, Arorangi, Cook Islands
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Christchurch, New Zealand
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23 reviews 23 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

We opted to stay in one of the Rarotonga Backpackers garden villas, which is about 600m from the actual backpackers headquarters. This wasnt a bother as the weather was great and the location was very good. If you are looking for a budget place to stay on Rarotonga, this is a definite option to consider. The villas are in a... More

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Curitiba, PR
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43 hotel reviews
Reviews in 39 cities Reviews in 39 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

Its a simple place, I gonna be honest the first impression I had was very bad, as I got there in the night, but next morning when I realise how close I was to the beach, wow! nice! The staff is very friendly, Paul the owner is a great guy, the have a free shuttle to pick you up at... More

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Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
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Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013 via mobile

Rarotonga Backpackers have houses and units located around the island, we stayed in a quaint little unit on the beach, Ooa beach studio, Paul and Rebecca from Rarotonga BP were fantastic. A really neat place to stay for a secluded getaway 😎

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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2013

One of my good friends recommended I visit the Cook Island and Rarotonga Backpackers after he had visited a few months earlier, I have stayed in a number of hotels and backpackers on my travels and this is one of the best places I have stayed in, Clean, friendly staff and a incredible location, we stayed in one of the... More

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Sydney
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2013

My second time at the Raro Backpackers and it is the perfect holiday! I stayed two years ago with friends when traveling and loved it so much I decided my now wife had to see Rarotonga. The backpackers is far from budget in fact after staying all over the world this would be in my top 5 places to be.... More

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sydney
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2013

My husband and I stayed at Rarotonga Backpackers for 6 nights in a Beach Hut. This was our second visit and It was perfect, clean and exactly as it was described on the web site. The huts and simple but everything you need is there. I believe from reading other posts on Trip Advisor and reading the signs around the... More

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Christchurch, New Zealand
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2013

Hi, We had a lovely time here. The accommodation was clean and tidy and so spacious. Beach front was great for a swim. I would highly recommend!!! Great place for a good price!!! Fantastic house for families!!!

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london
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2013

After deciding we needed a cheap holiday we booked a ensuite room at Rarotonga Backpackers, and are pleased we did. They picked us up free of charge and in the middle of night, not many places in the world do that now days!!!! The room was spacious, clean and screened. No air-con, but a fan and for the price is... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2013 via mobile

Bad location - it is very far from any place to eat or to swim.. The room was extremely basic and could be cleaner. Bathroom wasn't great. It smelled awfully damp. Wifi wasn't working in my room. Bad service - I booked a transfer to hotel from the airport, they didn't show up on time. Wouldn't like to stay there... More

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Additional Information about Rarotonga Backpackers

Also Known As:
Rarotonga Backpackers Hotel
Rarotonga Backpackers Hotel Arorangi
Rarotonga Backpackers Cook Islands
Address: PO Box 3103, Arorangi, Cook Islands
Region: Cook Islands > Southern Cook Islands > Rarotonga > Arorangi
Amenities:
Free Parking
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Ranked #6 of 10 Speciality lodging in Arorangi

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