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Rumours Luxury Villas and Spa

5.0 of 5
Main Rd, Muri Beach, Muri 1468, Cook Islands (Formerly Rumours of Romance)
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Auckland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

Im sure that our stay at Rumours is the most memorable time we've ever had on holiday from the restfulness of the stunning setting to the quality of our accommodation....from the moment we stepped into our private courtyard with waterfall flowing into the swimming pool then on into the villa with the expansive yet intimate feel of the place, because... More

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Rumours7, Public Relations Manager at Rumours Luxury Villas and Spa, responded to this review
June 19, 2013

Kia Orana ! We are always so happy to hear how much guests have enjoyed their holiday, as sometimes it is a huge effort just to get away - and you look forward to having a break months and months in advance, so really important that when you "escape" from the routine of everyday life, that it is refreshing, invigorating... More

San Antonio, Texas
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 9, 2013

We stayed at Rumours for six days. It was fantastic. The rooms were large and cleaned daily. The staff was exceptional. They accommodated all of our needs. It was better than what we could of imagined. Grant the owner was very helpful and accommodated all our needs. The villas was more luxurious than the pictures that we seen on the... More

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Rumours7, Public Relations Manager at Rumours Luxury Villas and Spa, responded to this review
June 17, 2013

Kia Orana to you both. Grant and the staff loved having you to stay, and thought you were delightful guests, so thank you too ! Hope that all is well with you back home and as you settle into married life, that the memories of your honeymoon will last a long time. Texas is a long way from the Cook... More

Woodland Hills
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 30, 2013

We stayed at Rumours for 5 nights in April of 2013 and it was magical. We were treated like royalty the whold time we were there. We had a huge clean villa, balcony on the beach, SUPER friendly staff, and had a great location on the Island. They had everything that they promised and more! We can’t wait to go... More

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Rumours7, Guest Relations Manager at Rumours Luxury Villas and Spa, responded to this review
May 31, 2013

Kia Orana - Sorry i didn't personally get to meet you while you were at Rumours, but it's great to know the staff in your words were SUPER friendly. Makes it so much easier when the guests are SUPER guests too. Hope all is well back home and you are both settling into being a married couple. Hope you meet... More

New Zealand
2 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 30, 2013

We have had the pleasure of staying at Rumours on more than one occasion, and as a long haul pilot, have had the opportunity to stay in many fine hotels around the world but coming to the Cooks and staying at Rumours each time has to be up there with the best accommodaton ever. Not only are the villas outstanding... More

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Rumours7, Guest Relations Manager at Rumours Luxury Villas and Spa, responded to this review
May 31, 2013

Appreciate your taking the time to do a review. Is great to have you as a returning guest and thank you for your comments. See you next visit - you are almost like family now ! Thanks again. More

Brooklyn, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

I'd be remiss if I didn't log on to write this review, if even a bit late. My husband and I spent a few days in one of the beachside villas here in late March 2013.We were greeted in the airport with lavish leis, which tipped us off as to how impressive this place is. Impressive, to say the least.... More

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Rumours7, Guest Relations Manager at Rumours Luxury Villas and Spa, responded to this review
May 9, 2013

Kia Orana, Most people get back home after their time at Rumours and once back into the routine of daily life, although originally intending to do a review of their stay, somehow life just takes over and they don't get to do it, so the fact that you did one even though you would be now well entrenched back into... More

Tauranga, New Zealand
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013

We stayed at Rumors for our Honeymoon this year and was exactly like the pictures!! Everything was perfect!! the beach was so private I think we only saw maybe 6 people our whole stay at Rumors!! I absolutely loved the bathrooms!! The showers were to die for!! We spent a lot of our time swimming int the private pool, it... More

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Rumours7, Guest Relations Manager at Rumours Luxury Villas and Spa, responded to this review
May 5, 2013

Kia Orana friends, Appreciate your review very much. Those smoothies that Toni makes are so thick and filling that you don't need to eat for the rest of the day do you ! She loads the fresh tropical fruit into them. Very good for you though and a real treat while staying as you often can't get the flavour of... More

malibu
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013

My wife and I recently (early April, 2013) spent two blissful weeks with our two teenage twins at Rumours Luxury Villas in Raratonga, Cook Islands. After deciding to visit an island in the South Pacific, somewhere a bit "off the beaten track", we decided on Raratonga and then commenced our investigation to find the best place on the island to... More

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Rumours7, Guest Relations Manager at Rumours Luxury Villas and Spa, responded to this review
May 5, 2013

Kia Orana Californian Family ! Thank you so much for allocating the time this review must have taken you to do. It is very much appreciated, and we are thrilled that you all enjoyed you time both at Rumours and Rarotonga. It certainly has a much different pace to that of California and I guess there are pluses and minuses... More

Valencia, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2013

This is are First review of many places we have traveled and stayed in the world. We found Rumours and all of Cooks Island to be terrific . From the moment we arrived to the island , It was just perfect. Car waiting to take us to the most beautiful villas right on the beach. To all that they offer... More

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Rumours7, Guest Relations Manager at Rumours Luxury Villas and Spa, responded to this review
April 18, 2013

Kia Orana Dean and Shannon, I think we are very honoured that you took the time to do your first review ever and it was on your enjoyable stay at Rumours. We really appreciate that. These days when life is so busy and time so precious and we get a time to have a quick break, it's just so important... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2013 via mobile

Rumours villa was luxurious, spacious, clean and our hosts accommodated our every need. The villa had a spectacular beach frontage, kayaks and a private spa and swimming pool which was well used. Plus Rumours had a world famous beauty spa which offered us a complimentary massage - a nice touch! We simply loved our "Raro" experience.

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Rumours7, Guest Relations Manager at Rumours Luxury Villas and Spa, responded to this review
April 16, 2013

Kia Orana Steve and Liz, Thank you for battling through technology and taking the time to do this review. We really appreciate it and so pleased you enjoyed your time at Rumours. The girls give a pretty good massage too don't they. Hope everything was OK when you got home and back into the routine of everyday life. Thank you... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2013 via mobile

We loved our stay at Rumours, very private & relaxed place to stay. From driving around the island it seems it was quite unique for the area. Most rooms have sea views but its best to check room specifics at time of booking. We stayed for two weeks and we loved the pool, bbq and flexibility to stay in &... More

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Rumours7, Guest Relations Manager at Rumours Luxury Villas and Spa, responded to this review
April 19, 2013

Kia Orana. I am so pleased to hear that your two weeks at Rumours was relaxing and that you found the snorkelling to be so good. There are several great snorkelling spots on the island and pleased you found some of them ! I have passed your review on to the staff as they are always happy to hear that... More

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Additional Information about Rumours Luxury Villas and Spa

Also Known As:
Rumours Luxury Villas Hotel
Rumours Luxury Villas Hotel Muri
Rumours Luxury Villas And Spa Muri, Rarotonga, Cook Islands
Address: Main Rd, Muri Beach, Muri 1468, Cook Islands (Formerly Rumours of Romance)
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Region: Cook Islands > Southern Cook Islands > Rarotonga > Muri
Amenities:
Beach Free Breakfast Free Parking Kitchenette Suites Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 16 Specialty lodging in Muri
Price Range: $$$$
Hotel Class:5 star (5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Top class Award Winning luxury villa accommodation with three villa categories. Each villa has private swimming pool with waterfalls off rocks into pools all set in private courtyards. Spa pools to beachfront villas as well. Movie theatre room option with 2.5 metre projection system and full surround sound. Absolute beachfront location. Superb four poster beds,all villas having two bathrooms. Waterfall Day Spa which has won two World Travel Awards for 2011 and 2012. ... more   less 

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