After deciding we wanted to go to the Cook Islands we were unsure of where to stay after looking through to many travel brochures. I found Makayla Palms through trip advisor and every review sounded like we would be silly to not stay there. I am so glad we decided to stay there after all, Rachel and John were amazing... more

Having finally talked hubby into visiting a tropical island for a (VERY) belated honeymoon (we were married in 1980!) we chose Rarotonga cause we'd heard so many good things about it from fellow kiwis and chose Makayla Palms after reading all the great reviews on trip advisor and we were very happy we did. We stayed in a studio unit... more

Have just returned from 9 wonderfully relaxing days in Rarotonga. This was our 9th visit and we checked out Trip Advisor this time before deciding where to stay. Previously we have stayed in resorts both large and small and they have , on the whole, been fine, but Makayla Palms is by far the best we have experienced! The well... more

This is the second time this year we have returned to Makayla Palms. Unfortuately we are running out of time this year to return for the third time but will defineately be returning next year. Makayla Palms just keeps getting better and better. Your hosts John and Rachel are more than accommodating and helpful and friendly. The beach is always... more

Makayla Palms proved to be everything we hoped it would be. It was located in the best part of the island, best beach with just enough rock/coral outcrops to provide very good snorkelling. Hardly anyone else on the beach most of the time. Our accommodation was only a few years old and had been tastefully decorated. We had all the... more

We'd spent ages (and I mean ages) reviewing accommodation in Rarotonga & had almost settled on a small resort at Muri beach but something was niggling. It wasn't quite right. Then my daughter whose best friend is Makayla said "try that one", so I clicked on Makayla Palms and that was it. An instant attraction. The Emails back & forth... more

Makayla Palms is located in a great place on the Island. Fabulous beach a few seconds stroll from the villa. The villas are self catering and have lovely bbq's on a great deck which is surrounded by the most beautiful gardens that are so well looked after and look amazing. The gardens definitely add to the feeling of privacy. The... more

My husband and I stayed in one of the studios as part of our honeymoon trip around the world, and we certainly had a most relaxing and wonderful time! The place is very clean, spacious and pretty private, allowing us to be completely alone on the most idillic beach just down the path from our studio on numerous occasions. It... more

My husband and I stayed here on our honeymoon. We arrived to a lovely bottle of champagne with two glasses set in a heart on the kitchen counter. It was so thoughtful of Rachel and John. We used the double kayak and snorkel gear provided by them. We got massages on the porch which were divine. Our neighbors in the... more