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Muri Beach Resort

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Absolute beachfront on Muri. This intimate boutique resort offers 20 beautifully decorated deluxe self-contained villas and apartments. These well-appointed units feature air-conditioning, Jacuzzi spa baths, insect screens, TV/DVD, in-house movies, Wi-Fi internet, IDD telephones. And all of this is set amongst tropically landscaped gardens. When not enjoying the stunning views from the beachfront deck, enjoy lazing by the large swimming pool sipping tropical cocktails. The resorts beautiful poolside Polynesian style cafe & cocktail bar which is surrounded by tropical gardens is al-fresco dining Island style.
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Free parking
Wifi
Pool
Bar / lounge
Beach
Bicycle rental
Airport transportation
Body wrap
Paid wifi
Pool / beach towels
Outdoor pool
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast in the room
Canoeing
Snorkelling
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Makeup services
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Massage
Pedicure
Salon
Waxing services
BBQ facilities
Baggage storage
Currency exchange
Non-smoking hotel
Picnic area
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun terrace
Sun umbrellas
Self-serve laundry
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Bay View
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English, French, Filipino, German and 1 more
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ButterflySeeker711 wrote a review Jan 2024
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We went here to the Muri Beach Resort to have lunch by the pool and see Peter Morgan and guess who showed up, none other than Rudy Aquino on a Sunday evening 1/21. They were marvelous! We had the same waiters the entire day and they were great too, meeting our every need. A beautiful last evening to a short stay.
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip: Plan to spend the day
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Michelle wrote a review Dec 2023
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This is a lovely quiet and private resort. We really enjoyed our stay here and would come back again. The staff are polite and engaging and any maintenance issues were dealt with promptly. It is conveniently located within walking distance of the Muri night market and also Rima's eatery. Big thumbs up to "Rufus" the cat, I enjoyed your company a lot pal.
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Lindsay B wrote a review Dec 2023
Sydney, Australia5 contributions
Located in Muri Beach, a family friendly resort that has fully self contained villas with direct beach access. The location allows for easy access to food outlets and tour companies as well as the bus around the island. Staff are helpful and friendly.
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: Quiet time is December to February. Weather may be a bit hit and miss but it certainly doesn’t...
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Kiwitraveler59 wrote a review Sept 2023
Wellington, New Zealand324 contributions107 helpful votes
Muri Beach Resort is perfectly located right on Muri Beach and walking distance to a good selection of cafes and restaurants. The Muri night market and activities (e.g. lagoon cruise) are also a short walk. The rooms are comfortable if a bit dated. The grounds are beautiful and well maintained. The front desk service is outstanding, and all the staff are super friendly. The salt water pool area is nice, but unfenced (unfenced pools seem normal in Rarotonga). Overall, we enjoyed our stay at Muri Beach.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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mjm1232015 wrote a review Aug 2023
Auckland Central, New Zealand38 contributions5 helpful votes
We are just back from another fantastic stay at MBR. The gardens and pool area were all looking wonderful and the view from our lovely room was amazing. The beach and lagoon were all looking pristine and we were fortunate to have good weather even managed to see some whales just outside the reef! A real bonus of this resort is the pool area is very sheltered so on the days when the breeze was blowing into the beach a bit much the pool area is idyllic set in the gorgeous gardens looking either towards the mountains or from the other end to the lagoon, such a lovely property. We didn't use it this time but there's the added feature of a BBQ Area and dining table by the pool which is awesome if you are there with a group or family and want to self cater. There's also a big deck at the end of the resort right on the beach and we sat there every morning with our coffee and watched the sunrise. Chatted to other guests, who also love it there and were either returnees or had been referred by others who'd stayed previously. MBR is in a great location at Muri Beach and is easy walking distance to lots of shops, dining and activity options. Have been to Rarotonga many times and stayed various places but our favourite is MBR. It has sister resort Nautilus right next door and the restaurant and bar area is divine. We had breakfast there most days looking out at the lagoon, it's so beautiful and you feel very blessed to be there. We had a lunch and dinner there too, and also drinks and island fries at happy hour or whenever we felt like it :) We had a massage at the Nautilus spa which was heavenly. Staff at both resorts are really friendly and very efficient. Really did not want to leave! Highly recommend Muri Beach Resort and hope to get back there next year.
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Date of stay: July 2023
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Excellent - fantastic location on the island and really lovely resort. Great staff and stunning...
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Jessika A wrote a review Aug 2023
Perth, Australia16 contributions2 helpful votes
We were slightly disappointed with our stay at Muri Beach Resort. We stayed in room 14 and it was very dated and old. The bathroom is in dire need of some TLC. The roof has water damage. We had ants around our bed. The blinds were mouldy and tired looking. The lamps were broken and the tv was that old it wasn’t worth watching. We weren’t there to watch tv but we did have a lot of down time and with little internet would have been nice to have something to watch. I ordered a fruit basket on arrival and didn’t receive it and was instead compensated with a “breakfast basket” which wasn’t needed as we had breakfast plans each day and had bought our own breakfast supplies. The girl also handed it to me saying “complimentary” but I think she was supposed to say “substitute”. So I was even more disappointed when we enquired where the fruit basket was to be told the sad looking breakfast basket was that instead. The pool area is fantastic and we spent many hours with our little one there and the short walk and location to the beach and other amenities of Muri Beach is great.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: Ask not to stay in room 14 as I believe some rooms have been refurbished and some haven’t.
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geoff_james74 wrote a review Aug 2023
Coromandel, New Zealand4 contributions1 helpful vote
Disappointed. Wonderful setting but our beachfront villa was "tired". A lack of maintenance showed with partially functioning venetian blinds on all the windows, a hot water supply failure and blocked sink on the first day - things which could and should have been checked. We also had a power supply failure. Staff training felt lacking as we felt like numbers to be processed rather than valued customers. The staff were not local Cook Islanders. This was our 3rd visit to Rarotonga and there are far better value places elsewhere on the island.
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Date of stay: August 2023
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Perhaps the effects of covid had an impact on the quality of staff and maintenance issues.
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HayesNZ wrote a review Aug 2023
Thames, New Zealand88 contributions67 helpful votes
This was an ideal place to stay for us. 2 couples in a 2 bedroom villa. A nice pool with good outdoor seating. Right next to a nice beach - kayaks and stand up paddle boards freely available for guests. The location in Muri is ideal for self catering supplies and eating out, plus a range of activities. All of the staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful. We would definitely return...
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Date of stay: August 2023
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Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip: Free kayaks, SUPs, great facilities. Very friendly staff.
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Bob L wrote a review Apr 2023
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Cannot wait to come back ! I stayed here unit 18 with my wife and 3 kids and my father for my 30th birthday it was the best first experience we have had . Rooms got cleaned fresh towels linen every day lovely staff ! We cannot wait to come back and stay here again MEITAKI 🌺
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Michelle S wrote a review Feb 2023
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Wonderful Staff, always willing to help. We found this accommodation on the web and booked through their web site. We loved staying at the Resort and hopefully stay again. The outlook of the ocean was fantastic. It wasn't to busy when we stayed which for us was real nice. TV channels need a little work though, can't watch anything because of the terrible reception.
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Date of stay: February 2023
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PRICE RANGE
₹18,571 - ₹22,882 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
muri beach hotel muri
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Shangri-La Beach Cottages
LOCATION
Cook IslandsSouthern Cook IslandsRarotongaMuri
NUMBER OF ROOMS
20
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Frequently Asked Questions about Muri Beach Resort
Which popular attractions are close to Muri Beach Resort?
Nearby attractions include Te Vara Nui Village (0.6 km), Muri Lagoon (0.5 km), and Over-Water Night Show & Dinner (0.6 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Muri Beach Resort?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include a pool, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
Which room amenities are available at Muri Beach Resort?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Muri Beach Resort?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Muri Beach Resort?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Muri Beach Resort?
Conveniently located restaurants include Deli-Licious Cafe Limited, Sandals Restaurant & Barefoot Bar, and Nautilus Resort Restaurant.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Muri Beach Resort?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Does Muri Beach Resort have airport transportation?
Yes, Muri Beach Resort offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Muri Beach Resort?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, French, German, Italian, and Filipino.
Are there any historical sites close to Muri Beach Resort?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Wreck of the Matai (7.3 km).
Does Muri Beach Resort have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the lagoon view available here.