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A walk through Kia Orana Villas & Spa

Real photos of the real place. The villas, the spa, the breakfast café, the saltwater pool and spa pools, the gardens, and a glimpse of the Rarotonga experiences our guests come back for. No stock images, no airbrushing — this is what your stay actually looks like.

Tap any photo to view it full size. To browse the full villa details and book direct, head to the Villas page.

Honeymoon Villa

93 m² — open-plan, queen four-poster bed, outdoor bath, and a private deck wrapped in tropical garden.

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Honeymoon Villa entrance with yellow door, tropical garden, palm trees

Villa entrance through the tropical garden.

Honeymoon Villa living room with leather sofas opening to deck

Living room opening to the deck.

Honeymoon Villa lounge with four-poster bed and TV

Open-plan lounge with the four-poster bed.

Honeymoon Villa modern kitchen with red wall

Fully equipped kitchen.

Honeymoon Villa four-poster bed with swan towels and flower petals

Welcome turn-down for honeymooners.

Honeymoon Villa bathroom with curved glass shower

Ensuite bathroom with curved glass shower.

Honeymoon Villa outdoor bathtub on wooden deck

Outdoor bath on the private deck.

Garden Villas

84 m² — open-plan with a teak four-poster bed, full kitchen, and a generous deck with privacy panels and outdoor bath.

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Garden Villa entrance with yellow gate and whale cutouts

Villa entrance with whale-cutout gate.

Open-plan living and bedroom.

Garden Villa bedroom with yellow and pink bedding

Bedroom area with TV and writing desk.

Garden Villa kitchen and four-poster bed

Kitchen with the bed beyond.

Garden Villa bathroom with double sinks and outdoor tub

Ensuite with double sinks and outdoor tub.

Garden Villa modern kitchen with red accent wall

Modern kitchen detail.

Coffee station with espresso machine.

2 Bedroom Premium Villa

165 m² — adults-only sanctuary with two ensuited bedrooms, a 50 m² deck, and outdoor showers and baths.

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2 Bedroom Premium Villa living room with original paintings

Living room with hardwood floors and original art.

Modern kitchen with bar stool seating.

Balcony with mountain views.

2 Bedroom Premium Villa second bedroom with twin beds

Second bedroom with twin beds (joinable).

Main bedroom with king leather bed.

2 Bedroom Premium Villa ensuite with freestanding tub

Ensuite with glass shower and freestanding tub.

2 Bedroom Villas

150 m² — designed for families, two ensuited bedrooms, full kitchen, and a large deck. Two examples below.

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Entrance to Villas 2 and 3.

Spacious lounge.

Kitchen with breakfast bar.

Kitchen detail with appliances.

Main bedroom with king leather bed.

Ensuite bathroom.

Villa 4 — entrance.

Villa 4 — lounge.

Villa 4 — kitchen.

Villa 4 — kitchen detail.

Villa 4 — second bedroom.

Villa 4 — ensuite.

Kia Orana Spa

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

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Nancy — our resident therapist.

Spa treatment room with massage table and decorative bowls

The treatment room.

Spa wooden tray with rolled towels, candles, and stones

Hot stone and aromatic preparations.

Massage therapist giving a shoulder massage

Shoulder and back massage.

Leg and reflexology work.

Massage in our treatment room with floral curtains

Massage in natural light.

Rarotonga Experiences

A glimpse of what waits beyond the property — lagoon snorkelling, fishing, hiking The Needle, 4WD safari, buggy tours, dining out, and humpback whales in season. Sane will book any of these for you.

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Two people snorkelling in clear blue water with coral

Snorkelling the inner lagoon.

Two men fishing on a boat with Rarotonga coastline

Game fishing offshore.

Golfer swinging a club on a tropical course

Golf at the Rarotonga Golf Club.

Te Rua Manga — The Needle.

Group of people on a Rarotonga safari truck

Inland 4WD safari.

Buggy tour through tropical jungle and palm trees

Buggy tour through the jungle.

Seafood platter with shrimp, fish, and herbs

Dining out — the seafood is exceptional.

Fried chicken sandwich with fries and dipping sauce

Casual island dining.

Humpback whales (July-October).

The People Behind Kia Orana

Sane Cowan, our GM, and the founders Janet and Ross Holmes — the people who quietly hold the place together.

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Sane Cowan, General Manager, in her office

Sane Cowan — General Manager since 2018.

Janet and Ross Holmes — founders.

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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Join the Kia Orana Club

Free, immediate, and our way of saying thank you to guests who book directly with us. Members enjoy:

🌺 20% off pre-booked breakfasts at the Café
🌺 20% off Spa treatments with Nancy
🌺 20% off bike and snorkel gear hire
🌺 Priority early check-in / late check-out
🌺 First notice of any specials

Join the Kia Orana Club →

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Honeymoon Villa

Garden Villas

2 Bedroom Premium Villa

2 Bedroom Villas

Kia Orana Spa

Rarotonga Experiences

The People Behind Kia Orana

Why book direct with us

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