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P.O. Box 23, Vaimaanga, Cook Islands
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013
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  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
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    4.5 of 5 stars
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Tucson, Arizona
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

My wife and I just returned from a two week holiday at Palm Grove. We have been fortunate to have stayed at some of the nicest hotels and resorts in the world, but this was our best holiday ever. The direct beach access from the bungalows is wonderful - putting you only a few steps from beautiful sands and the... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013

My wife and I had a great relaxing time at Palm Grove. We stayed in the garden bungalows and were very impressed by the standard and size of the unit, The servicing of the unit was carried out daily and staff was very good, friendly and happy . Nothing was to much trouble.. We dined at the Yellow Hibiscus [which... More

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Auckland Central, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

My partner and I had a great time staying in the beachfront bungalows at Palm Grove. The pictures are exactly the view you get. Walking out onto the beach with beautiful clear water and being able to snorkel. The food at Yellow Hibiscus was great and staff throughout amazing. I would 100% recommend this property to anyone and everyone! Will... More

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Kelowna
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

We stayed at the Palm Grove in the Beach Bungalows. It was very nice. Yes they could do with some upgrading and a little TLC. Room was fine, bed was good, had everything we needed. It is not a high end resort but it is nice. Being on the beach that was important for us. I tell people it was... More

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PalmGrove, Owner at Palm Grove, responded to this review
29 May 2013

Kia Orana Elizabeth, Thanks so very much for taking the time to post your review of Palm Grove! We're so pleased you enjoyed our lovely location and beautiful beach and we're very appreciative to hear that you would recommend us to others. Regarding your comments re: upgrading, I wanted to post some information about the upcoming upgrade project taking place... More

Hamilton, New Zealand
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013

We spent 8 nights at Palm grove, 2 of them in a superior garden unit, and the rest on one of the beachfront bungalows. The garden unit was great, tidy and more room than we expected. However the beachfront bungalows are spectacular, and nothing makes you feel more on holiday than literally being able to step out on the beach.... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 via mobile

We recently got married at palm grove and we would not have changed a single thing.The staff could not have been more helpful or friendly,room was cleaned daily and the beach front hut had exceptional views.the best snorkelling of all the islands was straight off the beach.Many thanks,hope to see u again soon

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

thank you all at palm grove for another special holiday.just the best place to stay, the refurbished garden rooms and new pool are great.still the same friendly staff that make you feel like family,and not just a room number.great happy hours, good food, what more could you want. see you all again next year.

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Whangarei, New Zealand
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

We loved staying in the 3 bedroom house with our friends and all our kids. Perfect for little ones!! Beach is the best! Sandy and lovely!Families staying together and want to cook for themselves with tv, lounge etc.... AC in bedrooms for babies having day sleep. Own BBQ and covered deck. Own car park. Perfect home away from home. Basic... More

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Saint Charles, Illinois
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39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

Enjoyed Superior Garden Bungalow #G11. It was a comfortable and quiet cottage complete with a cat (her name is Palmy) and a chicken in the back garden. We enjoyed it very much! We also tried out Beach Bungalow B5 there was more noise from the road here - but the ocean view and easy access to the beach from our... More

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Ensenada, Mexico
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26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

My wife and I just spent 27 days at the Palm Grove Resort celebrating our 45th Anniversary. To say we had a fantastic time would be an understatement, the setting is beautiful, we had a beach front bungalow and it was just steps to the water, the lagoon was crystal clear and the snorkeling wonderful, you actually could just stand... More

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Additional Information about Palm Grove

Address: P.O. Box 23, Vaimaanga, Cook Islands
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Region: Cook Islands > Southern Cook Islands > Rarotonga > Vaimaanga
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Free Breakfast Free Parking Children Activities Kitchenette Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
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Ranked #1 of 1 hotels in Vaimaanga
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Set in the enchanting area of Vaimaanga on the stunning southern coast, Palm Grove enjoys the tranquility of one of the best locations on Rarotonga. 26 individual bungalows are scattered over 5 acres of landscaped beachfront and garden property. Bungalows are available in studio to 3-bedroom layout and feature kingsize beds, kitchen facilities, aircon, flatscreen TV, and private patio/balcony. Property amenities include our onsite restaurant and bar, swimming pool, guest BBQ, laundry facility, tour desk, and motorbike rentals. All guests receive complimentary daily tropical breakfast buffet and use of kayaks, snorkel equipment, beach chairs and beach towels. Welcome to Palm Grove, your private piece of paradise! ... more   less 
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Palm Grove Hotel Vaimaanga
Palm Grove Hotel
Palm Grove Rarotonga
Palm Grove Rarotonga, Cook Islands

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