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Wellesley Hotel Rarotonga

Rorotonga, Cook Islands

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Near shopping centersOnly 1.6 km to Beachcomber Pearl Market

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4.8/5

FantasticFrom 16 reviews

5.0/521 Feb 2020

Verified traveler • Couple Trip

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!!

5.0/516 Jul 2019

Verified traveler • Solo Trip

Amazing staff and facilities. Great location if you want to stay in Avarua

5.0/527 Jun 2019

Carol • Couple Trip

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.

5.0/511 May 2019

Verified traveler • Solo Trip

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.

5.0/51 May 2018

Joan

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

5.0/516 Feb 2018

Rebecca

Sweet boutique hotel, very new with a cozy living room. The staffs are so friendly and helpful. Nice choice in Raro!

5.0/55 Jan 2018

Verified traveler

Enjoyed the stay, staff was very helpful. Close to market and beach. Very close to bus stop too

5.0/530 Dec 2017

Linda

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.

5.0/519 Dec 2017

Andrew • Couple Trip

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.

5.0/55 Nov 2017

Ram

awesome place to relax and friendly staff and great food too. it was 3 great day of chilling.

4.0/515 Jan 2018

Maria

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.

4.0/514 Jan 2018

Linsylou • Couple Trip

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!

3.0/527 Jun 2018

Mary Ruth

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.

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Airport Transfer

Free Parking

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Garden

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Parking (Free)

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Laundry Service/Dry Cleaning

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Multilingual Staff

Newspaper Stand

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No Elevators

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Patio or terrace

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Bicycle Rental

Airport Transfer (Free)

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Free WiFi

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Puoromea Road 49A 2B, Avarua, Rarotonga, CK

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Accommodation Rules

Check-in Procedure

Check-in2:00 PM-9:00 PM

Check-out10:00 AM

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards

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. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

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Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.

About Wellesley Hotel Rarotonga

Wellesley Hotel Rarotonga Location
A stay at Wellesley Hotel Rarotonga places you in the heart of Rarotonga, within a 15-minute walk of Punanga Nui Market and Beachcomber Gallery. This bed & breakfast is 6.9 mi (11 km) from Muri Beach and 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from Aroa Beach.

Wellesley Hotel Rarotonga Facility and Service
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden.

Wellesley Hotel Rarotonga Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 3 individually decorated guestrooms. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Restaurant and Cafe
Enjoy local and international cuisine at The Lazy Trout, a poolside café where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the garden view, and even dine alfresco. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the poolside bar. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Room Type and Price

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 - Fri, 21 Aug 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children