Wellesley Hotel Rarotonga
Location: Puoromea Road 49A 2B, Avarua, Rarotonga, Rarotonga, CK
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Property Type: Bed and breakfasts
About this Property
Outdoor Pool and Terrace - Make a splash in the outdoor pool or unwind on the terrace while soaking in the beautiful surrounding scenery.
Dining Experience at The Lazy Trout - Indulge in a culinary delight at The Lazy Trout, whether sipping drinks at the bar/lounge, enjoying the garden view, or dining alfresco by the poolside.
Complimentary Amenities and Services - From a cooked-to-order breakfast to a roundtrip airport shuttle, your comfort is our priority with features like complimentary newspapers, multilingual staff, and luggage storage at your disposal.
Immerse yourself in a serene oasis at Wellesley Hotel Rarotonga, your perfect getaway in the heart of Rarotonga. Experience the ultimate blend of relaxation and convenience, just a short stroll from local attractions like Para O Tane Palace and Punanga Nui Market.
Important Information
- Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.
Policies
Check-in: 02:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Instructions: This property offers transfers from the airport. To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Amenities & Facilities
- Free breakfast
- Free bicycles on site
- Free WiFi
- Terrace
- Garden
- Luggage storage
- Designated smoking area
- Free airport transportation
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Scooter/moped rentals nearby
- Free breakfast
- Multilingual staff
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Pool umbrellas
- Free bicycles on site
- Free self parking
- Pool sun loungers
- Free cooked-to-order breakfast
Rooms Available
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Double Bedroom with Private Bathroom
1 Queen Bed
161-sq-foot room with garden views
Food & Drink - Room service
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, desk, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and ceiling fan
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Room service
- Private bathroom (not in room)
- Private or shared bathroom
- Bedsheets provided
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Double Room With Ensuite
1 Queen Bed
269-sq-foot individually decorated room with mountain and pool views
Food & Drink - Room service
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, desk, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and ceiling fan
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Room service
- Private or shared bathroom
- Bedsheets provided
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3 Bedrooms Unit with Shared Bathroom
3 Queen Beds
377-sq-foot individually decorated room with garden and pool views
Layout - 3 bedrooms
Food & Drink - Room service
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom, free toiletries, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Safe, desk, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and ceiling fan
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Room service
- Private or shared bathroom
- Bedsheets provided
Guest Reviews
- Verified traveler (10/5): - The staff here is AMAZING! Friendly as can be and super helpful with ideas on what to do and where to go! I would highly recommend!!
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Amazing staff and facilities. Great location if you want to stay in Avarua
- Carol (10/5): Comfortable & convenient stay in Avarua, Raratonga - Our one-night stay was very comfortable. Our downstairs room was spacious and we had exclusive use of the bathroom. The communal lounge area was also very comfortable. Thibault met us at the airport and was very helpful with information and checking in. The staff were friendly. Breakfast was excellent. We had a very nice lunch at the Lazy Trout restaurant attached to the hotel. The hotel is located less than10 minutes walk from the bus stop at Cook's Corner and other areas, such as the markets and Trader Jack's were also within walking distance. We were also transferred back to the airport next day.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Fantastic quiet accommodation in business district of Avarua. The manager is very good and the chef is amazing! Clean and today premises with great amenities. Will definitely stay again. Highly recommended.
- Mary Ruth (6/5): A little far from the road hotel in Rarotonga - I moved to this hotel after being dissatisfied with an alternative accommodation I had on the island through AirBnb. This place was available at last minute notice and quiet. It has a nice pool with outside/indoor eating area but rarely busy. This place is a bit further from the road but doable if you have a car. My room was nice and clean. Downside: there were ants in my room. They got into my luggage. I didn't have food in it. I had to clean out my luggage a few times during my stay. The breakfast food was good. I had the fruit platter and eggs with toast which was included in my hotel stay. There seems to be a lot of workers around. The wifi code only works if you are in their lobby but it quickly expired as there was only 250mb per day. Cook Islands is really expensive for wifi and cell service. None of the accommodations or places you go to offer complimentary wifi.
- Joan (10/5): Fantastic place - This was my second stay here. As soon as I realized I was returning I booked my room. The service was amazing as was the food. Bed was comfortable and clean. Next time I’m in Raro I’ll be back
- Rebecca (10/5): Worthy to stay - Sweet boutique hotel, very new with a cozy living room. The staffs are so friendly and helpful. Nice choice in Raro!
- Maria (8/5): Convenient hotel, close to town - We chose the Wellesley Hotel to overnight on our arrival at Rarotonga due to our very late arrival at 1.30am and its close proximity to the airport. Chibault greeted us at the airport and could not have been nicer or more helpful. This same man drove half way around the island to our new hotel a few days later to deliver us something we had left in roon. That's service! We had an excellent breakfast in a pleasant setting overlooking the large swimming pool and garden. Our room was very modern, comfortable and well appointed although no airconditioning. That said, we were not too hot and there were numerous windows on three sides and good breeze. The only real negative was the noise - not the fault of the hotel but Rarotonga is overrun with free ranging dogs and roosters and boy do they make a racket. But other than that, the Wellesley suited our short stay needs very well. Good value.
- Linsylou (8/5): Business not pleasure - Beautifully dressed hotel. Would call it a bed and breakfast rather than hotel. More staff than guests. Would recommend for business persons on overnight stays rather than couples/family's. Noisy due to cockerels and music from adjoining properties. Bedroom fan was neither use nor ornament. One window had no curtain so very light early morning. We shared a bathroom which we knew before hand, but didn't realize how uncomfortable this would be. Inconvenient moving toiletries twice a day. Felt more like sharing a house with the staff than being in a hotel. Excellent food, but inconvenient food opening times for us. Quite an unusual set up in general, but would recommend for business travellers for the odd night due to inclusive breakfast, airport transfers and location. The staff want to please, but only if it's convenient which again seems a little strange!
- Verified traveler (10/5): nice hotel - Enjoyed the stay, staff was very helpful. Close to market and beach. Very close to bus stop too
- Linda (10/5): Lovely small hotel at the back of town. - Very quiet position. Room and shared bathroom well appointed and extremely clean. Manager extremely helpful. Beautiful large swimming pool to cool down in. Cafe closed for Christmas so can't comment on that.
- Andrew (10/5): Perfect welcome to Rarotonga - Great place, very clean, close to town. Great for an airport-connection before exploring the island. Fantastic breakfast. Shared bathroom might be an issue for some.
- Ram (10/5): nice pool and friendly stuff. - awesome place to relax and friendly staff and great food too. it was 3 great day of chilling.
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