Golden Palms Treehouse in town, Rarotonga, Cook Islands. | Apartment in Rarotonga

8.0 (1 Review) |   1 Bedroom  1 Bathroom  3 Guests
Avarua Apartment | Golden Palms Treehouse in town, Rarotonga, Cook Islands.

1 Bedroom Apartment in Avarua, Rarotonga

Kia Orana, ( Hello ), Welcome from Golden Palms Treehouse,
Golden Palms is located in the town area of Rarotonga, offering a cosy, clean, affordable apartment for you and your partner with views.
Everything is close by walking distance, to town, markets, cafes, food shopping, bars, nightlife, beaches, and lagoons, even the airport, and bus service right outside.
A very popular area to stay in Rarotonga, Cook Islands.
🌺 Island Escape in Avarua township – Budget-Friendly 1 Bedroom Apartment
Welcome to your peaceful Rarotonga getaway!
This top-level 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment is located in near to Avarua town area, we offer a comfortable and affordable stay for travellers who want convenience without the high price tag.
The space
Wake up to calming views overlooking the lush green vegetation that leads all the way to town and the sea. A truly local Cook Islands experience. You can watch the planes land & enjoy the cooling tropical breeze, with peaceful surroundings, and convenient access to nearby shops, cafés, markets, and the beautiful island lagoon.
🏡 Apartment Features:
✨ 1 cozy bedroom with a double bed, and + 1 single bed in the living room for relaxing during the daytime.
🚿Clean bathroom
🍳 Fully equipped kitchen with oven, fridge, cookware, and basic appliances
🌬️ Stand fans provided to keep cool in both rooms.
🌴 Top-level apartment with great view, lovely breeze, natural light, and very private, known to us as Golden Palms Treetop house.
🚗 Private entry into your own parking space.
Budget-friendly accommodation perfect for couples or solo travellers.
The kitchen includes - A full oven, fridge, air fryer, toasted sandwich maker, with basic appliances, along with cups, plates glasses cutlery. We use the airfyer to cook and reheat cold food on low as long as you take the package away, its a more healthy option to reheat.
Note - WIFI
Apologies, we are working on getting WIFI connected to upstairs, they need to come and lay the cable, hopefully have this up and running soon.
We compensate by keeping our daily rates low.
Your OPTIONs for mobile data:
Buy a Prepay Travel SIMcard from your country OR Roam
VODAPHONE in Rarotonga, Cook Islands for wifi & data
Rarotonga Airport or Avarua Town sells Mobile Phone Data when travelling
You can buy Mobile Phone Data to connect when you come through the Rarotonga Airport,
GO to VODAPHONE SHOP, located right there when you come through arrivals hall. Ask any local they will point out the shop.
Golden Palms Treehouse has recently done some cosmetic rennovation upstairs to give it a fresh vibrant look.
Whether you're visiting for Relaxation, or looking for Adventure on a short holiday break away, Golden Palms offers everything you need for a relaxed and affordable stay in the town area of Rarotonga, Cook Islands.
Guest access
🗝️ Guest Access, through a lockbox.
Arrival message will be sent by email few days before travel, please check, your email, read everything before you fly.
Duplex House -
2 seperate units inside with seperate entry amd exits. ( No sharing )
Guests have full private access to the entire top-level 1-bedroom apartment, include 1 bedroom, bathroom, lounge & living area, fully equipped kitchen.
You have access to:
-Your own private entry via the side stairs (no shared entry)
-Large parking area on the property
Downstairs:
There are long-term guests living on the bottom unit of the duplex building.
They have their own separate apartment and entrance on the otherside, you may not even see them, they do not share any part of the upstairs apartment. They are very nice and helpful say hello if you see them around. If you need help with anything, go visit them during awake daytime hours.
ℹ️ Things to Note
We kindly ask guests to be mindful of noise, especially during early mornings and late evenings, as long-term guests living downstairs of the property.
Thank you for your understanding.
Quiet times are from 10pm to 8am
TOWELS
Guests are welcome to bring their own shower towels.
Due to hygeine reasons. we only provide - 2 towels for beach
Bathroom products are not provided,
The property does not supply, any toiletries, any shampoo, conditioner, or body soap, due to hygeine reasons, please bring your own.
If you require additional bedding, sheets or more warmth, please contact us, or the cleaners and we’ll be happy to assist.
NOTE -
Caretaker, cleaners name is Ina & Apii mobile is 87554
( they are husband & wife team and very nice people, if you need anything please call them during daytime hours only )
LAUNDRY -
Host apologies, Sorry for inconvenience for now we have closed off the laundry area for Golden Palms Treehouse upstairs, due to some technical issues, we now planning to reno & install a new laundry upstairs inside the Golden Palms Treehouse unit, this will open sometime this year in near future.
Blue Pacific Laundry -
ALL Guests can utilise the Blue Pacific Laundry Service metres down the road on right, within walking distance to the town area, they are amazing.
Laundry load 8kg full warm hot wash and dry for only $16nzd.
NOTE -
Golden Palms Treehouse use Blue Pacific laundry to hot wash all our sheets and pillow cases and blankets to ensure all our guests get nice clean bedding from washing.
Guests are responsible for keeping the Golden Palms Treehouse clean and maintaining the unit in a nice respectful way for the duration of your stay.
Rubbish days are Friday,
If you are able - Please empty all your rubbish on Thursday into the bins located on the property, you can push the bin onto the roadside if full and bring back in for your convenience.
The top-level apartment has its own private entry via the side stairs and its own drive-in entry for private parking, guest use only.
NOTE - (Privacy)
No one but the guest booked are allowed to sleep or shower at this property
No ANIMALS, dogs or cats are allowed upstairs to sleep or be on this property
URGENT - If there is anything urgent that needs to repair on the property, like plumbing or electrical work, please email -
holiday.rarotonga@gmail.com
ALSO let downstairs tenants know as they know who to contact to come repair any urgent issues.
Thank you for chosing Golden Palms Treehouse to host your holiday, hope you have a good stay and welcome to return, please email us on
holiday.rarotonga@gmail.com
Please leave a review in the book upstairs and google online.
Eh Kia manuia ( kakite, bye ) Fee, CJ & Family

This 1 Bedroom Apartment provides accommodation with View, Ocean View, Oceanfront, for your convenience. This Apartment features many amenities for guests who want to stay for a few days, a weekend or probably a longer vacation with family, friends or group. The rental Apartment has 1 Bedroom and 1 Bathroom to make you feel right at home.

Check to see if this Apartment has the amenities you need and a location that makes this a great choice to stay in Avarua. Enjoy your stay in Avarua at this Apartment.

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Amenities

View
Ocean View
Oceanfront
Security/Safety

Facility Overview

Bathrooms
  • Shower
  • 1 bathroom
Bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Living room
Laundry
  • Near laundromat
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
General
  • Property does not allow children
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near the sea
  • In the city center
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
Security/Safety
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 pm
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
This property does not allow children.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Reviews

Angela V.
Mar 27, 2026 10:32:51 AM
Review Score:   8
Summary: We enjoyed our stay, our accommodation met most of our needs. It was clean, it was spacious for the 3 of us, communication was good and clear and it was good value for money given the last minute booking on our end as well. One thing I would recommend is wifi, a microwave and hopefully in the future a built in air con because it was super hot! Thankfully though, there were fans provided which did help in some way. Thank you again for having us.
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FAQ's

Is this property pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

No, this Avarua apartment does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in property?

Best-rates for the Avarua apartment starts from $110 per night with includes View, Ocean View, Oceanfront, Security/Safety with all other facilities. matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is property a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is not considered to be a family-friendly property. As reported by the owner or manager, the apartment has not specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the property wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Avarua apartment has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the property?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Avarua apartment indicates 1 day stay policy at this apartment. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for property?

Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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