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Titikaveka 0001, Cook Islands
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Royale Takitumu
5.0 of 5 stars 148 Reviews
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What travellers say about this Speciality lodging
  • Very friendly(8)
  • Morning tea(6)
  • New Zealand(5)
  • Most beautiful(4)
  • Other guest(4)
  • Best place(3)
  • Air conditioning(3)
  • Sandy beach(3)
  • Lush tropical(3)
  • Would highly recommend(3)
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Auckland
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Stunning!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012
4
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My husband and I have just come back from staying at Royale Takitumu for 7 days and we are still very sad to be home.

The property is just beautiful, and is cared for so well. We were lucky enough to secure one of the beach front villas and we are so thankful we did! Absolutely stunning scenery and waking up to a view of the beach each morning was just amazing. The beach was pristine, the water the perfect tempreture and swimming each day with tropical fish was a bonus we had not expected. The pool was a welcome change to the lagoon and was just gorgeous.

Amber was the perfect host, very friendly and went that extra mile as my husband fell ill for a short time during our stay and Amber called to make sure he was fine, even offering to bring us dinner from her local restaurant. Amazing service! Thank you Amber.

The only issue we found with this paradise was the housekeeping, with dirty and stained sheets and pillowcases, when we told staff about this the sheets were replaced, unfortunately with more stained ones but this didn't put a damper on our stay. Maybe just something to perfect for the next guests?

All in all a fantastic stay and if we ever came back to Rarotonga we'd definitely stay at Royale Takitumu again. Gorgeous place, thank you! :)

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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CRM-CO, Manager at Royale Takitumu, responded to this review
2 February 2012
Kia Orana SarahP39 and thank you so much for your lovely review of Royale Takitumu. It was so nice meeting you and your husband, and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us (despite him being ill for a short time). We appreciate your very kind words about Amber, and we are so glad that you enjoyed our stunning beach and quiet, fish-filled lagoon.

Thanks for your feedback on the linens. As a small property in Rarotonga with a small but friendly staff, we are unable to wash our own sheets and pillowcases at the property, and as such, we use a local laundry company. We are contacting them now to discuss your feedback, and will ensure this does not happen again.

Again, we thank you so much for your wonderful review (and your great photos!). And, we hope that its a matter of 'when' and not 'if' you return to Rarotonga and Royale Takitumu. Kia Manuia!
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Wellington, New Zealand
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
“Tranquil Haven”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012
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What makes Royal Takitumu stand out is the wonderful location on the edge of the beautiful Titikaveka lagoon. We spent 5 nights over New Year's and had a most relaxing time. The lagoon is pristine with an abundance of fish making snorkeling an accessible treat. The privacy, the lush gardens and the tranquility made this private accommodation the perfect hideaway.
Thank you for your wonderful hospitality and service.

Room Tip: The VIP beach front villa is perfect for space, privacy and stunning views.
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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CRM-CO, Manager at Royale Takitumu, responded to this review
24 January 2012
Kia Orana The KiwiWanderers and thank you so much for your lovely review of Royale Takitumu. It was so nice seeing you over the New Years holiday, and we are so thankful you chose Royale Takitumu. We are very happy to read that you enjoyed our amazing location, your private Villa with great views, and we are particularly happy that you enjoyed the beautiful lagoon. It is our goal to provide a "Tranquil Haven" and we are so glad you were able to enjoy it. Hope to see you again very soon!
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Western Australia
2 reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“FINALLY WE HAVE FOUND PARADISE!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2012
5
people found this review helpful

My partner and i spent 8 nights at the Royale Takitumu over Christmas and have had the most wonderful holiday. Mii who met us on arrival and also waved us off at the end, became a great new friend. She is a fabulous host, ensuring you have all you need and is also a fountain of information regarding dinning choices etc. The location of the hotel is magical, the water and snorkling was some of the best i have ever seen, canoeing in the lagoon, hammocks to read a great book in, a wonderful swimming pool and the most luxurious grounds i have seen.
Our holiday experience was definately hightened by Mii's attention to detail and the respect they gave us to allow us the privacy we wanted for our getaway...will definately return and ahve receommended this to all we know!
Thanks so much Mii
Renee & Ali
Melbourne AUST

Room Tip: The ocean front villa was like a postcard - make sure you secure one! it is worth it!
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  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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24 January 2012
Kia Orana wildfire 975! Wow - what an amazing review of Royale Takitumu. We have always thought that we were paradise - it is nice to read that agree! We are so happy that you enjoyed your private Beachfront Villa, and it was great that you were able to take advantage or our amazing location, with the pristine, deserted beach and incredible lagoon. We really do hope that you are able to visit our "Paradise" again very soon. Kia Manuia!
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“Honeymoon Bliss”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2012
2
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From the friendly welcome to departing like family this was a wonderful stay. What a beautiful spot. The grounds are lush and the beach is perfect. A great beach to experience the sunset on hammocks. The staff are warm and friendly and the place is so peaceful. A great place to relax and unwind. This was the first part of our honeymoon. If you want you wouldn't have to see another person but we also enjoyed the morning tea and especially the international pairs petanque championship and champagne! We haven't got a bad word to say about the place and hope to return someday.

Room Tip: The absolute beachfront is spectacular.
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  • Stayed October 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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CRM-CO, Manager at Royale Takitumu, responded to this review
24 January 2012
Kia Orana ECK01. Again, we want to congratulate you on your wedding, and we thank you for choosing Royale Takitumu for your lovely Cook Islands Honeymoon. We so enjoyed meeting you, and are so pleased you enjoyed the privacy and seclusion of Royale Takitumu. Hopefully, we will see you next October for your first anniversary!
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Pella, Iowa, United States
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Home away from home...”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 December 2011
3
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My husband and I were celebrating our 5th wedding anniversary and we stayed at the Royale Takitumu in June 2011. It was a lovely...it felt like a home away from home. Mii was so helpful and friendly. The entire staff Mii, Amber and Bill made us feel at home. My husband and I have traveled all over and there is something very special about the island of Rarotonga and it is the people. Very clean, quiet, peaceful....little bit of heaven. We spent most of our time relaxing in the hammocks, snorkeling, and kayaking right outside our villa! Thank you Royale Takitumu for a great vacation.

Room Tip: We had a lagoon view room and were pleased with it.
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  • Stayed June 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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CRM-CO, Manager at Royale Takitumu, responded to this review
24 January 2012
Thank you so much Stephen for your amazing review of Royale Takitumu. Again, we want to congratulate you on your 5th Wedding Anniversary. We at Royale Takitumu are very proud to have a large, and growing number of 'family' members around the world, and we are so glad that you were able to experience that. We do hope that return again to Royale Takitumu - your new "Home" in Rarotonga.
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Titikaveka 0001, Cook Islands
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