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Nautilus Resort

4.5 star property
Upmarket beach resort with spa, near Muri Beach

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Beach nearby, white sand, snorkelling, beach yoga
In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Beach nearby, white sand, snorkelling, beach yoga
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Escape to Nautilus Resort, where turquoise waters meet powdery white sand. Soak up the sun with beachfront dining, snorkeling, and yoga on Muri Beach. Rejuvenate at the onsite spa or enjoy activities like kayaking.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Free children's club
  • Room service
  • Babysitting
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning

Feel at home (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club (free)
  • Kitchenette
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Television
  • Garden

Room options

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Highlights

Furnished patio
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
  • Beach view
  • 220 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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Highlights

Furnished patio
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • 120 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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Highlights

Furnished patio
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • Beach view
  • 120 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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2 Bedroom Garden Are

Highlights

Furnished patio
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
  • 220 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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About the area

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Muri Beach, Ara Tapu, Ngatangiia District, Rarotonga

What's nearby

  • Muri Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Muri Lagoon - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Muri Night Markets - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Te Vara Nui Village - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Tikioki Marine Sanctuary - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 18 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Charlie's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Sails Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Nautilus Resort

At Nautilus Resort, you can spend time at the beach practicing yoga, plus you'll only be steps from Muri Beach. The outdoor pool provides a splash of fun, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in hot stone massages, body wraps and facials. The restaurant is a great spot for a bite to eat, and cold drinks are served at the bar/lounge. A free kid's club and a terrace are offered, and in-room conveniences at this luxurious resort include fridges and microwaves.

Languages

English, Filipino, French, German, Italian, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 17 units
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
    • Babysitting*
    • Supervised childcare*
    • Free children's club
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (1-device limit)
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

Travelling with children

  • Free children's club
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)

What to do

  • Beach yoga
  • Kayaking
  • Snorkelling
  • Beach nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Mosquito nets
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 46-inch TV

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Espresso maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Private plunge pool
  • Furnished patio

Freshen up

  • Separate bath and shower
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (1-device limit)
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Kitchenette

More

  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)

Special features

Spa

The on-site spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include hot stone massages, facials, body wraps and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

Dining

On-site venue – This beachfront restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting).

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 35 for adults and NZD 20 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of NZD 35 per person (one-way)
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Airport shuttle for children between the ages of 4 and 12 costs NZD 20 (one-way)

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Nautilus Resort Rarotonga
Nautilus Resort
Nautilus Rarotonga
Nautilus Resort Resort
Nautilus Resort Rarotonga
Nautilus Resort Resort Rarotonga

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Nautilus Resort?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Nautilus Resort?

Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by Nautilus Resort?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is NZD 35 per person one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Nautilus Resort?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Nautilus Resort and nearby?

Have fun with on-site activities such as kayaking, snorkelling and beach yoga. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Nautilus Resort also has private plunge pools and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Nautilus Resort?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant that offers al fresco dining and pool views.

Does Nautilus Resort have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?

Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a fridge, a microwave and an espresso maker.

Does Nautilus Resort have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a private plunge pool and a furnished patio.

What's the area around Nautilus Resort like?

Nautilus Resort is located near Muri Beach in Takitumu District, a short 2-minute walk from Muri Lagoon and 4 minutes' walk from Muri Night Markets.

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Nautilus Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Perfect location on beach and walkable to restaurants and shopping. Wonderful staff! Very friendly and helpful Quiet and beautiful Rooms large and very comfortable.

10/10

The Nautilus is a beautiful place to stay. Nice and quiet and clean. Everything is in walking distance. Just need more variety on the menu for the restaurant as you feel like your eating the same stuff everyday. Need more fresh fruit everyday. You need to get ideas for the menu of the Pacific Rarotonga. As they had an amazing menu specially for dinner.
8-night trip

10/10

Our 6 day stay in the Cook Islands was planned to be one of relaxation and the Nautilus resort fulfilled these expectations and more! An intimate resort comprised of small semi detached bungalows equipped with their own plunge pools we never felt it was too crowded and the service from every staff member was first class. Special mention must go to Janet and Justin who were our two most regular servers in the restaurant - they were friendly and seemed genuinely interested in what we were planning to do or how our day had gone and when we left they felt like good friends. We left Nautilus relaxed and refreshed and wanting more!
6-night trip

4/10

Room was fantastic location also fantastic. Unfortunately this was marred by filthy miner birds allowed to takeover restaurant jumping on utensils, tables, and even eating from the tongs and plates and serving spoons in the servery area whilst staff did nothing
3-night trip

10/10

Paradise!!!
5-night trip

8/10

Excellent location, nice rooms and really enjoyed the sports equipment. Continental breakfast is fairly poor - runs out really quickly especially pastries like croissants. Cooked is awesome. Manager and owner were staying when we were there - excellent hosts. Resort staff mixed bag. Watersports gear was great.
8-night trip

10/10

Fantastic. First class. Absolutely brilliant
3-night trip

8/10

Wonderful staff. On site food options and availability limited and not very good.
8-night trip

6/10

the Cook Islands has a staff shortage at the moment, but it was most notable at the Nautilus. we were told on three separate occasions that the bar was closed for the afternoon as they didn't have a bar tender. there was also no room service available for the duration of our stay. what staff they had were friendly enough, but very busy trying to keep up. we did note that some of other resorts we went to looked to have plenty of staff, so not sure what the issue was. the room was nice, although a bit tired and could do with a freshen up to bring it up to the photos on the website. for $900 a night, we were left underwhelmed.
6-night trip

10/10

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5-night trip

10/10

7-night trip

6/10

Excellent accomodation and location, close all facilities and ideal beach with Lagoon area. This resort deserves 5 star rating however the restaurant lets the resort down and the owners need to invest in improving this. There are plenty of examples (OTB) of where they need to be when it comes to food quality and variety. Being closed two days a week is just not acceptable when pay this price to stay there,
5-night trip

10/10

Great property, large size villas, very clean and tidy, great pool and restaurant, very friendly staff, well recommended.
5-night trip

10/10

Well presented, very clean, great friendly helpful staff.
8-night trip

10/10

Ideal position right on the beach with great restaurant over-looking pool and beach.Accommodation superb with large 'ares' Only disappointments were that night lighting very poor for reading , need a kindle and lagoon too shallow for swimming,the resort pool needs to be heated ?solar, at this time of year.
6-night trip

10/10

We had the 2 bedroom villa which was perfect for us with kids. Spacious and beautiful. Great location, easy to walk to market and restaurants. Lagoon is beautiful but no fish, just full of sea cucumbers so it’s not fun to walk in. Walk further down or drive to a different area for tons of fish right at your doorstep.
5-night trip

10/10

What a beautiful place! Staff are very friendly and accomodating, rooms are awesome. If you really want an experience try to get a room with an Ocean view, WOW.
4-night trip

10/10

Stunning boutique property on the lagoon in Muri. Very spacious rooms, beautifully furnished and a very good restaurant. Very friendly, welcoming staff
4-night trip

10/10

Loved the individual plunge pools at each bure but could have done with thicker fencing around the room for added privacy. Great venue and service
7-night trip

10/10

6-night trip

10/10

The resort is beautiful, but it's the staff that really make the stay special.
7-night trip

10/10

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Nautilus, the staff were friendly and engaging and the infinity pool a delight. The rooms were clean and comfortable but would need a kindle to read at night as the lighting is minimal. Lots of water activity gear available kayaks, sups and snorkeling gear. The location is great being right on the beach and plenty of eateries within walking distance. We would definitely stay here again.
8-night trip

10/10

Staff very accommodating and knowledgable about local amenities
8-night trip

10/10

Best resort on Rarotonga. Nice beach to snorkel from out and around island. Food 5 star. Location can walk from. Suggest hiring a car though. Room on beach with own pool very luxurious. Great wet edge pool overlooking lagoon.
8-night trip

8/10

We were welcomed to a beautiful room set up with fruit and champagne. We booked last minute and they were not aware we were coming so we waited a bit in the bar. The staff were nice. We saw a cockroach in our room and another couple stated the same. It’s an island we were told and it happens. We were asked to switch rooms for our last night on part of our 5 night stay. We noticed another family switched rooms too during our stay. We said we were not comfortable moving but Tatiana ended up coming to our room asking again if they provided a late check out. She looked up our flights. We felt she made their error our problem. When we arrived, we stated we were looking forward to a stress free stay. We ended up switching from room 7 to 17 but felt the room was not as nice and was near the road area. We also booked a tour with Tatiana that was 10 minutes away walking but transfers were included. I stated if it’s the last stop there and first stop back, we would like transfers given that it’s summer and going to be more dressed up. We did not want to walk in the dark as it ended late. She did not ask and booked it with no transfer. We asked when we arrived and were annoyed to find out that we would have been picked up last and dropped off first. I left my hat at the hotel and the man working the evening dropped it off at the airport. This was amazing and I was very thankful. Overall, it was a nice stay but needs more attention to be a 4.5 star hotel.
5-night trip