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Sunrise Beach Bungalows

PO Box 251, Cook Islands
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3.5 of 5 stars 49 Reviews
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ClementinesNZ
Auckland, New Zealand
Reviewer
4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 December 2011

We stayed at Sunrise Bungalows late October / Early November 2011 for 8 days. There were 4 of us in the 2 bedroom big house. Easily the best feature was the constant sound of the surf breaking on the reef. We left screen door of bedroom open at night to catch breeze and sound. Bliss! The beach is rocky so... More

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Chris48O
Johannesburg, South Africa
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 December 2011

Sunrise Beach Bungalows is one of the awesomest places that I have had the privilege to stay in during my travels. I stayed there for just under two weeks and then returned 3 months later for two nights. What I find amazing is the feeling of a second home that you experience. The people are extremely nice and generous. Personally... More

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Potion
Canada
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011

Several years agoI went on the net and decided to go to Rarotonga. Found this place that looked very interestring. looked like everything that we wanted and we where not disappointed when arriving to see what we booked. We has our own little place beleive it to be #4 right on the water front, we knew there was no swimming... More

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NZMumWellington
Wellington
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11 reviews
1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 July 2011

Hosts were helpfull as due to "Ash" cloud our travel plans were disrupted and original accommodation booked was no longer available for last week of our holiday. Due to school holidays & the fact the Island was pretty full we had little choice but to stay at Sunrise. It would certainly not have been our first choice. The amenities are... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 July 2011

My daughter and I spent a weekend at the Sunrise after I had been there in Sept of 2010 with a friend for 10days. First time I stayed in the big house and this time in the beach bungalows both were fantastic, of course waking up to the beach right outside your door was beautiful.If you donot require the space... More

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People should not [-] at staying this makes me ill. The holiday is what you make it, read read it states not good for swimming great for beachcombing this has to be the best place to relax, cook your own meals whenever or go to to nearby cafe there are lots. We go to small store in the am for... More

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davethekiwi
Auckland Central, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2011

Caryn and Brian are characters. They are very good when they are on form, very entertaining hosts. I enjoyed my stay and will return. Thanks guys! More

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rgebhard
Rubicon, Wisconsin
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 September 2010

My wife and I stayed for a week in August, 2010 at Sunrise..Bungalow was right on the beach..we could hear the surf all the time. It was wonderful. Our Bungalow was clean and nice..Brian picked us up at the airport on time, very, very early in the morning. They did not charge us for the night before even though they... More

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Gayle5609
Christchurch, New Zealand
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 August 2010

Four of us stayed in the Beach House for 2 weeks, everything there suited us, like one of the other reviews, don't expect 5 star accomodation but we found the entire place was clean & regularly serviced, whatever we asked for it was provided. The weather causes a lot of problems so consequently the washing machine in the house didn't... More

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TrueNorth88
Canada
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 July 2010
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I stayed at Sunrise years ago for 10 days. Having just read the reviews here, I am amazed this couple are still operating the business. Caryn was scary. She was moody, difficult and twice made open and racist slurs against the indigenous Islanders. She claimed she had 'priority' as a non-native because of her New Zealand heritage. It was bizarre... More

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