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Sea Change Villas

4.5 star property
Travelers find paradise on their own terms at this Takitumu District retreat, where crystal-clear waters invite kayaking and multiple pools beckon for lounging

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Sea Change Villas offers tranquility with 15 outdoor pools and a private white sand beach perfect for relaxation. Enjoy kayaking, snorkeling, or a spa massage. Practical amenities include laundry facilities, bicycle rentals, and wedding services for special occasions.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

Room options

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Villa, Lagoon View | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher

Villa, Lagoon View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
  • Lagoon view
  • 94 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Villa, Beachfront | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Villa, Beachfront

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Yard
Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
  • Beach view
  • 94 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher

2-bedroom Lagoon View Executive Villa

Highlights

Yard
Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
  • Lagoon view
  • 185 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 King Beds

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Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher

3-bedroom Lagoon View Executive Villa

Highlights

Yard
Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
  • Lagoon view
  • 200 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed and 4 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located on the beach, Sea Change Villas is in Takitumu District, a neighborhood in Rarotonga. Wreck of the Matai and Para O Tane Palace are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Muri Beach and Takitumu Conservation Area. Maire Nui Botanical Gardens and Tikioki Marine Sanctuary are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and ecotours. Visit our Rarotonga travel guide
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Titikaveka, Rarotonga, Rarotonga

What's nearby

  • F70NJ0 Beach with palm trees over tropical water at Muri lagoon, Rarotonga, Cook Islands
    Muri Lagoon
    5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Aroa Beach featuring a beach
    Aroa Beach
    7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Muri Beach which includes tropical scenes
    Muri Beach
    7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Turoa Beach
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Takitumu Conservation Area
    9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tamarind House
    17 min drive
  • Palace Takeaway
    17 min drive
  • Vili's Burger Joint
    10 min drive
  • Trader Jacks Bar & Grill
    18 min drive
  • Superbrown Take Away
    15 min drive

About this property

Sea Change Villas

Luxury hotel near Muri Beach
Consider a stay at Sea Change Villas and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a library. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, kayaking, and snorkeling. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. In-room WiFi (surcharge) and laundry facilities are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • 15 outdoor pools along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Wedding services, beach towels, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and include comforts such as private pools and premium bedding, in addition to perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 40-inch HDTVs with satellite channels and DVD players
  • Private yards, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (NZD 20 per stay)

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 95 to 195 per person
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • 15 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle tours
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Mountain biking
  • Paddleboard
  • Snorkeling
  • Water sports equipment

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 floor
  • 12 buildings
  • Built in 2004
  • Electric bike charging
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch HDTV with satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Private pool

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Limited room service
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Living room
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via Airport shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 3.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (9:00 AM - 4:30 PM) and Sunday - Sunday (11:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
Guests will receive an email within 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
To guarantee check in between midnight and 6 AM, guests traveling on overnight flights must book for the night prior to arrival.
Please note that the 2 Bedroom Garden View Villa with Private Pool and 3 Bedroom Garden View Villa with Private Pool are located across the street from the beach
This property offers coach and VIP airport pickup and dropoff transportation on request, when requested at least 72-hours in advance of arrival. One-way coach transportation is NZD 17 per person when traveling through the domestic terminal, and NZD 27 per person for the international terminal. One-way VIP transportation fee ranges from NZD 120-190 based on number of guest booked (maximum 6 guests) when traveling through the domestic terminal, and NZD 140-230 for the international terminal. Coach transportation is only available for flights arriving or departing during the listed front desk hours Monday-Friday.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 11 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 11 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 95 to 195 per person
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: NZD 20 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 40 per person (one-way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children 11 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Sea Change Villas
Sea Change Villas Hotel
Sea Change Villas Hotel Rarotonga
Sea Change Villas Rarotonga
Sea Change Villas Resort Rarotonga
Sea Change Villas Resort
Sea Change Villas Hotel
Sea Change Villas Rarotonga
Sea Change Villas Hotel Rarotonga

Frequently asked questions

Does Sea Change Villas have a pool?

Yes, this property has 15 outdoor pools.

Is Sea Change Villas pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sea Change Villas?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Sea Change Villas?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Sea Change Villas provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs at scheduled times. A fee of NZD 40 per person applies.

Where is Sea Change Villas located?

Nestled on the beach, this Takitumu District hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Turoa Beach and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Muri Beach. Takitumu Conservation Area and Maire Nui Botanical Gardens are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Sea Change Villas Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

10

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Inez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in beachfront - views amazing spent so much time on deck admiring view - breakfast starter provided was great - do need car as no restaurant on site - if you are after quiet & relaxation this is definitely place to stay, highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeniffer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of our best stays in Rarotonga ever! The host are friendly, and the amenities in the villa have everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome spot, very quiet part of the island. Great snorkelling just outside the doorstep. Plenty of turtles swimming by. Great complimentary equipment to use.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely stay here again. Staff was friendly and accommodating. The Villa was beautiful and spacious and we used the kayaks, SUP boards and bicycles a few times. The Villa had everything we needed and a lot more. Full kitchen and the private pool was perfect! Didn’t want to leave!!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing beach villas

Amazing villas with private pools. Comfortable and clean. Staff was helpful with arranging tours and being flexible about checkin and prepping for the trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spectacular! Private on beach with full view of ocean. Very clean and a great host. Snorkeled a lot they have snorkel gear, kayak and sups. Saw lots of good stuff snorkeling. A must stay. We will be back.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A few ups and downs

We arrived and upon checking in we were told that our booking had been cancelled by the hotel by mistake even though I had been emailing them in the lead up to our arrival. To their credit they were able to check us in for our 4 days however this meant moving into 3 different rooms during the 4 days which wasn’t feet convenient for us but at least we had somewhere to stay. Steph was really apologetic and tried to do her best to compensate us and we were actually able to see the different types of rooms they had but it wasn’t an ideal situation. The rooms were really spacious, clean and had great amenities and were in a really good location. Only downside of the second villa we were in is that it’s totally open and some people walking along the beach would come right up to the villa and be looking in while we were inside
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Steph at the front desk was amazing. She made everything easy and was so friendly and knowledgeable. The room was very clean and we loved renting the electric bikes.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, clean, great service, great beach!

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful place to to stay

Couldn't have stayed at a nicer place on the island, staff were extremely friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend Sea change villas to anyone heading to the Cook Islands

10/10 Excellent

Trina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for couples….
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: State of the art; Value: Amazing; Service: Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Spotless;

10/10 Excellent

Devon

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to unwind from the world. Could be improved if there was a bar or restaurant either on the premises or very close.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners and staff couldn’t have been any more helpful and friendly. The villas have quality bicycles, paddle boards, and kayaks that are free to use and plentiful. We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Cat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing stay at sea change

Had a lovely stay at sea change villas. They were very accommodating on our final day when they could not provide a late check-out. The villa itself was very comfortable and well equipped, and the facilities available made the stay very relaxing and easy.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Having your own private pool was wonderful in the 30 degree plus temperatures. Other than the roosters, this is a very quiet and peaceful location with good beach access. Please note, however, that if you are staying in the Lagoon View Executive Villas that claim "you can enjoy watching the breaking of the waves on the reef from the front deck" that actually due to palm trees the view is VERY limited. The basement game room was also very musty, probably due to the significant amount of rain they had before we arrived. We also killed 6 cockroaches during our stay so make sure you are okay with that too. Some advertisements for this place also indicated free wifi - this isn't true and you will need to pay for it. We would still recommend this resort as compared to many others found on the island.
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alysha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect honeymoon get away

We went for our honeymoon and we loved every minute of it.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, They had complimentary kayaks,paddle boards, laundry, bicycles, also fridge stocked with eggs bread and fruit juice
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful in every way. Staff were extremely helpful
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Steve, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place is amazing! Spent 4 nights in a beach front villa, it was a great finish to our two week stay in the Cook Islands. Will definitely be back and stay for longer next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Eugenie, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service and perfect location and complete privacy. Definitely will be coming back!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tolle Lage, direkt am Meer.

Wir hatten eine seaviewvilla mit direkten Zugang zum Wasser, ganz toll. Kühlschrank bei Ankunft für den ersten Morgen gefüllt. Sehr hilfsbereite Mitarbeiter. Insgesamt ein traumhafter Aufenthalt.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Romi, Ingolstadt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super Selbstversorger-Hotel

Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt sehr genossen, vom Personal bis zur Ausstattung der Zimmer war alles perfekt. Alle sind sehr freundlich und helfen immer gerne weiter. Die Lage ist toll, es werden Kanus, Surfbretter und Schnorchelequipment kostenlos zur Verfügung gestellt. Als einziges Manko müssen wir nur sagen, dass dem Shuttlefahrer (zum Flughafen) die falsche Abholzeit mitgeteilt wurde und wir dann in der Nacht etwas in Panik geraten sind, dass wir nicht rechtzeitig an den Flughafen kommen. Es war eine knappe Geschichte, aber wir wurden dann doch noch geholt. Da so ein Fehler jedem mal passieren kann, würden wir das Hotel dennoch jedem sehr empfehlen.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Duncan, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Private week at the executive lagoon villa

We have just returned from a wonderful week long retreat at the sea change villas. Kudos to the team that Beverley and Craig have put together in this little slice of paradise, they were all very welcoming, approachable and professional in all of our dealings with them and can't recommend them enough. The executive villa itself was private, very spacious, well furnished and comfortable. The outside area is secluded, well laid out and makes for an easy transition from ocean to pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017