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 I loved the comfortable environment they create. The rooms are always clean, even when you had a mud bath right beforehand and walked in with your clothes dripping, turn around, look back and its spotless. They also seem to think of everything, including coffee for the mornings. I would recommend Sunrise to anyone travelling towards Rarotonga who want to get out and see the island or just stay home and watch movies. It is extremely affordable as well. Extremely happy with the Sunrise Family =)

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 there.
We enjoyed the serenity of listening to the ocean at night sitting on the porch enjoying coffee, sorting shells or
going to bed for the sound of waves putting you to sleep.
We where never bothered by any staff, if you needed something it was always got or done just ask you receive.
The management where more then happy to accommedate you no matter what. The pets where always welcome
in our place especially Baby who would crawl up on bed and sleep with my other half.
Our place was very clean on arriving from airport even some food supplied for us. Welcome basket sort of.
We have gone back to Sunrisefor a few years and really missed it when we could not travel due to health issues.
I have kept in touch with Caryn and Brian whom are exceptinally nice people.We are looking forward to our next
trip very soon.
This is not a 5 star so if you expect room service etc go elswhere and pay big bucks, this is one place I do not mind cooking while on holidays wew stay for a month or more. These bungalows are self contained (not everyones holiday) but we just love it there and cant wait to return. I could not find a place that we enjoyed as much as staying with Caryn and Brian and critters.
We also survived a big hurrican that put the towns supple ship up on the reef in town.
THE BEST PLACE AND HOLIDAY WE HAVE EVER HAD and we have travelled a lot. Sunrise Beach Bungalows
only way to go.
W.M in Canada

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 pretty basic and long overdue for a revamp.
The washing machine in the "apartment' did not work so we had to use the communal laundry which was for all guests , permanents who live onsite plus used as the laundry by the staff for the servicing of units.
Other electrical appliances did not work ie blender , electric egg beater, and many light bulbs either not working or missing. One of our party also received shocks from one of the light switches.
The overall general cleanliness of the accommodation was very poor.
The hosts were both helpfull however and this went someway towards making up for the very poor standards at this property.

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 of the House. Beach Bungalows have everything you need and a very nice. It is great to be able to cook in your own accomodation if you wish too.It's nice to be able to pop in to some of the larger hotels on the Island, but for me personally I would rather experience the locals hospitality and warmth than be just another tourist passing through in the large hotels. Caryn and Brian were the most accomodating and fantastic hosts and I would chose to stay with them again.I couldn't have wished for a better time with fantastic genuine people. Bonus of fresh octopus made into salad dropped to our Bungalow, On our last day at Sunrise, fun and laughter with our hosts and other guests by the pool. Airport transfers in the middle of the night greeted with a big smile despite it being in the wee hours of the morning and flight being late. In 3 days I think my daughter saw more of the Island and culture than other visitors to the Island see in a couple of weeks, With such limited time Caryn and Brians tips and knowledge was invaluble.