Vaima Studio -steps from the best beach + value for money, air con, free WIFI !

Vaimaanga Tapere, Vaimaanga Tapere
$142 avg/night Minimum Stay 5 Nights
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Apartment

Property Type

Sleep 2

Max Sleeps

Night 5 nights

Min Stay

* NOVEMBER 2026 to 31 MARCH 2027 - ON SALE (selected dates) BOOK NOW TO SECURE!

Vaima Studio - modern Studio 12 steps from the deck on to Vaimaanga Beach, a very quiet unspoilt area and a truly stunning lagoon!

With Kayaks, Snorkel Gear to explore the lagoon - this 2km strip of beach on the quieter 'south side' is becoming famous due to the Turtle Tours further along the beach. There are swimming 'holes' right in front of the beach area and the lagoon is pristine and full of marine life incl the occasional turtle passing by.

We have created a relaxed child free environment where you can sit on your deck and leave the world behind! Air Conditioning and Free Unlimited WIFI are included.

*Great Value for your $ and away from the crowds and resorts this modern Studio is ideal for 2 guests and just steps from the amazing beach and crystal clear lagoon that boasts some of the best Sunsets and Snorkeling on the island! Vaimaanga is becoming THE GO TO spot as beach is golden and the lagoon is deep with loads of marine life- all there for you to enjoy! The Studio has everything you need to complement your Raro holiday.

Book now to secure your Studio in paradise ! Modern with air con and full kitchen with fridge freezer, microwave, gas cook top, BBQ area outside with couch, barstools and table. Wet floor shower and comfy super king bed!

Easy 2 minute walk to Wigmores Super Store for all your grocery and food requirements. Best Pizza on the island ' Southside Pizza' as well as aTakeaways available next door to Wigmores. There is a cafe across the road from Wigmore's for coffee. Access to the Cross Island Walk is a few kilometres walk from the Studio.

A short stroll from the Vaka is the famous Vaima Restaurant for beach front dining.
Car Rental is also 500m away - Go Cook Islands hire cars at reasonable rates with pre booking recommended.

A 10 minute walk will take you to the start of the Wigmores Waterfall track - a gravel track ending at a waterfall (if its been raining) as well as the start of the Cross Island Walk (Needle).

Another short walk option along the beach from your Vaka will take you to the now famous Turtle Tour beach where you can take a guided tour in the lagoon to swim with the turtles!

As 'Premier Hosts' we are help to make the booking process as easy as possible. and a 'instant book' option to get you quickly confirmed ! Since the pandemic we have refined and polished our practices. We work full time to ensure your comfort and the best possible holiday !

Throughout the booking process and during your stay we are on hand to help and only a message away.

As we are living on the island but not onsite we will stop by at some stage to say Kia Orana (hello), other than that we leave you to it - it is your property for your entire stay and we can help as much or little as needed! .

There is a Guest Compendium that tells you everything you need to know, do and see to help you maximize your stay. Before arrival we also send our guide book to help plan your stay. Upon booking we send our jam packed Guide Book full of places to see, places to eat and activities to do so you hit the ground running on arrival!

We want you to experience the island and what it has to offer for yourselves and our guests always go back home and spread the word on our little paradise island in the Pacific !

Look Forward To Seeing You Soon.

Kia Manuia. Adam & Sarah

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  • Feature Features
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  • School District Rates & Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Property Does Not Allow Children Unit Size: 646 Sq Ft (60 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Electric Kettle Kitchen Island Microwave Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Fishing Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Mountain Climbing Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Sports Equipment
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Designated Smoking Areas Note From Host: Outside Only

CheckIn Check-in : 02:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 2

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • David

    Submitted Oct 26, 2025

    Stayed Oct 19, 2025

    Relaxed ew days.

  • Carolyn

    Submitted Nov 12, 2024

    Stayed Nov 5, 2024

    Have already recommended the studio to family and friends who are looking at making Rarotonga their next holiday destination. Loved the location Great communication with the owners.

  • Bruce

    Submitted Aug 23, 2021

    Stayed Aug 12, 2021

    Fantastic place to stay when you come to Raro. The facility is excellent and so is the location. Highly recommended...

  • Manu I.

    Submitted Apr 16, 2025

    Stayed Apr 2, 2025

    Fantastic in all respects, and getting even better: on the last day of our stay a batch of new kayaks arrived equipped with back rests. This makes kayaking a lot more pleasurable experience.

  • marty a.

    Submitted Feb 20, 2025

    Stayed Feb 14, 2025

    Just had 5 nights at Vaima studio , fantastic little place to stay, very quiet, very clean and fantastic beach so close..Even though on the otherside to town its 100% worth it to stay here... We will be back!!!

  • Alice H.

    Submitted Aug 7, 2024

    Stayed Jul 26, 2024

    We really enjoy the close proximity to everything you need supermarket, cafe, restaurant, bus stop, great snorkeling, and swimming.

  • Alex L.

    Submitted May 9, 2024

    Stayed Apr 20, 2024

    We stayed for a week. Super nice place. We snorkeled on several other beaches but found right outside of our studio was the best. Grocery store and restaurants within an easy walk. Pizza shop next door has really good pizza too. Filtered and UV treated water on a separate tap in the kitchen was super convenient. Loved it!

  • Gary W.

    Submitted Oct 2, 2023

    Stayed Sep 24, 2023

    Wonderful location and great hosts. Definitely returning. Many thanks

  • Leigh G.

    Submitted Aug 29, 2023

    Stayed Aug 18, 2023

    We had a 5-night stay at Vaima Studio and found it to be perfect for the two of us. It's not quite beachfront, which worked out well because we had some welcome shelter when the wind turned southerly. The accommodation is beautifully presented with a very comfortable bed, lovely bathroom and well-thought kitchen. A great deck with BBQ and outdoor furniture finished off a perfect holiday space. Watching the whales go by was a bonus! Adam and Sarah had put together a booklet with some great recommendations for eating and activities. They were also very responsive when I asked if there was a safe to keep passports in, providing a secure facility the very next morning. The location is ideal both in terms of the beach (great swimming, snorkelling, kayaking and paddleboarding just a few steps away) and being so handy to Wigmore's store for groceries, with a rental car business a further minute walk down the road. We were very pleased with our decision to stay at Vaima Studio and would absolutely recommend it to others.

  • Niquila S.

    Submitted May 8, 2023

    Stayed Apr 21, 2023

    Beautiful stay. Clean, tidy, and everything you need for a comfortable holiday. It isn’t beachfront as we initially thought, and there is a large double story unit directly in front of the view to the beach. However, we enjoyed our stay!

  • Fred M.

    Submitted Jun 22, 2022

    Stayed Jun 3, 2022

    The two weeks we spent at this studio were very relaxing! A few steps to the beach, tidy and spacious interior not to mention the outdoor space with a very good BBQ, excellent communication with the hosts Adam and Sarah who also provided us with a number of tips navigating around the various hot spots on the island... what more can you ask for on a holiday? Book in now!

  • Alice H.

    Submitted Jun 2, 2022

    Stayed May 22, 2022

    We had a fabulous stay in the studio unit. We loved the proximity to the supermarket and bus stop. The restaurant next door is accommodating. A most enjoyable, peaceful and relaxing stay.

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$142+
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