The Tropical Sands were so peaceful and quite that we just loved every minute of it. The kitchen was fully furnished and the bed was comfortable. The owners Rudy and Kanoi were very helpful and friendly. Rudy even took us into town to rent a scooter and drove us around a bit explaining some of the local customs and places... More

The Tropical Sands is a wonderful place to stay. We found the owners to be delightful and welcoming. The location is very quiet and relaxing with beautiful beaches and cute Unga (hermit crabs). The beach bungalows are spacious and we loved having a kitchen. We would highly recommend to others. The only thing to note that it is quite a... More

Exactly what we were looking for and so much more was delivered when staying with Rudy and Kanoe at Tropical Sands. If you are looking for a family friendly, budget friendly, authentic island feel accommodation right on the very private beach then look no further. only 4 bungalows on the property, our children were free to roam and explore the... More

I stayed here for two nights after staying a week somewhere else. This place is perfect. I stayed in the ocean facing bungalow. Has a large balcony, BBQ available, coffee, tea, cereal, milk in the kitchen upon arrival. I would stay here again in a heartbeat.

We found tropical sands out of pure luck as were booking last minute through expedia. We stayed for three weeks and had such a fabulous time there. It is conveniently located - although no where is very far on this tiny island. Rudi and Kanoi could not have been more welcoming, friendly and helpful. We had everything we needed in... More

These are lovely apartments by the sea especially if you are looking for value for money and peace and quiet. Situated by the sea - the beach is rocky and the sea deep blue which is quite a nice change from the rest of the Island and great if you want to go crab hunting, look out to sea or... More

Thank you Rudi and Kanoi for such a wonderful pleasant, spacious bungalows of paradise... Kanoi, such an amazing woman. Loved every moment staying here with families. Will definitely come back again for sure. So relaxing and comfortable. Amazing Craft shop. Best bungalows in Raro...........................

Thank you to our amazing hosts, Rudy & Kanoe for such friendly & welcoming hospitality and making our stay an amazing experience. The accommodation is extremely comfortable & affordable with bungalows right on the beach, all the inclusions you would need and a very quick trip into town by bus or hire car. We'll definitely be back again :-)

I'm a travel agent myself, and therefore always looking for the best places to stay. This is the best place to stay on Rarotonga if you don't mind that the beach in front of it is not good. Accommodation is very tasteful and Heidi and Rudy make you feel very welcome. We bought 3 paintings form Heidi, I wished we... More