Kia Orana Villas & Spa

Where the island gets quiet

A small property in Atupa, four minutes from Rarotonga airport — looked after by people who live here.

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389 reviews. Five platforms. One consistent answer.

Wherever guests choose to share their experience, they say much the same thing.

9.3

/ 10

Booking.com

142 reviews

9.6

/ 10

Expedia

101 reviews

4.8

/ 5

Google

99 reviews

4.7

/ 5

TripAdvisor

26 reviews

5.0

/ 5

Facebook

21 reviews · 2,400 followers

Mornings in Atupa

You wake to tropical birds and lush gardens, in a peaceful village just minutes from the airport and Avarua town — but a world away from the beachside crowds. Thirteen smoke-free villas with full kitchens and reliable Starlink Wi-Fi, a saltwater pool and three spa pools, a small café for breakfast, a spa room, and people who’ll tell you where the locals eat.

Most guests come for a holiday and leave with a sense of having been somewhere small and looked after. Many come back. We’d love to host you.

In their own words

What guests say about staying at Kia Orana Villas

★★★★★

A quiet, calm, secluded environment

"We LOVED Kia Orana Villas and Spa. We were in Villa 2. The Villa was perfect for us. It had all that we needed — indeed even more. We found it to be a quiet calm beautiful secluded environment which is what we were after."

Nancy W · September 2025 · TripAdvisor

★★★★★

They shared their stories about Island Life

"What made our holiday extra memorable was how all the staff shared their stories about their culture and 'Island Life' and went the extra mile to ensure we had an enjoyable stay. Nothing was too much effort. Thank you Sane, Joseph, Tevita and Nancy."

Marama · November 2022 · TripAdvisor

★★★★★

Fabulous hosts, lovely breakfast

"There was absolutely everything you needed… Joseph and Sane are fabulous hosts. Make you feel very welcome and nothing is too much trouble. Lovely people."

Pamela J · July 2025 · TripAdvisor

★★★★★

High spec, well kitted out

"Perfect accommodation option for business travel, or holiday if you don't mind not being right on a beach. High spec, well kitted out rooms… A shower to die for (outside in a private walled space). Clean, great room servicing, air con and wifi that actually works."

Tim · February 2026 · TripAdvisor

Plan your stay

Four pieces of the same hospitality — explore each at your own pace.

Where you stay

Choose the villa that fits

13 self-contained villas — full kitchens, outdoor baths, free Starlink Wi-Fi, in the quiet of Atupa. Five minutes from Avarua.

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Where you wake

Mornings feel like family here

Tropical breakfast in the Reception Villa — tropical fruit, fresh pastries, and the day's recommendations from Sane and Joseph.

See the breakfast menu

Where you relax

Where the island looks after you

Polynesian massage, hot stone, deep tissue, and reflexology with Nancy — in our quiet on-site treatment room.

See the spa menu

Where the island takes you

We will plan it all for you

Lagoon cruises, cultural shows, dining, day trips to Aitutaki — Our General Manager Sane will book everything for you, free.

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Where to find us

We’re at 2 Ariki Road, Atupa — a quiet village on the north side of Rarotonga, minutes from the airport and Avarua town centre but a world from the beachside crowds.

✈ Rarotonga Airport — 4 minutes
🎯 Avarua town centre — 5 minutes
⛳ Rarotonga Golf Club & Nikao Beach — 7 minutes

Airport transfers

Pre-book with Atupa Taxis for an easy arrival.
+682 70002 · NZ$20 per person (bags included)

Why book direct with us

Online travel agents take a substantial portion of every booking in commissions and fees. Booking with us directly is straightforwardly better:

✓ Our Best Rate Guarantee — if you find a lower rate elsewhere, we match it and give you 5% off
✓ You deal with us throughout, not via a call centre
✓ Easier when plans change — just contact Sane directly
✓ Your money stays with the property — and on the island

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