The Islander Hotel

This unpretentious hotel is located on the Pacific Ocean coast, an 8-minute walk from Nikao Beach and 2 km from Rarotonga International Airport.

The brightly decorated rooms feature ocean views, Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, iPod docking stations, mini-fridges, safes, tea and coffee making facilities and, in some cases, chic artwork. Children under 12 stay free with a parent.

The hotel offers free extras such as continental breakfast, parking and snorkelling equipment loan. There is a Hawaiian-style bar, beach bar, restaurant, barbecue area, low-tide beach area with sun loungers, outdoor pool and patio with ocean views.