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Castaway Beach Villas

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P.O Box 700, Cook Islands
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Castaway Beach Villas
3.5 of 5 stars 34 Reviews
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Rotorua, New Zealand
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

came back from Castaways sunday 20th May after 6 days holiday, Paul and Michelle took over on the Thursday night they have big plans for castaway, excellant service and rooms and yes the cocktails by the pool were great.will prob go back next year to stay again, highly reccomend this resort. Thanks to paul and Michelle for your help if... More

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Hamilton, New Zealand
2 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012
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The Castaway Villas should be fully under new management by the time you read this. Though a little tired now (needs a bit of maintenance) Paul and Michelle have great plans and are working hard to make it what it can be - a great place to stay. We spent a week there and had a great time. The rooms... More

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London, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 11, 2012
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We stayed at castaway for 5 nights over the new year period. We were basically the only ones there nice room with a small sea view but well appointed. The villas could do with a bit of TLC but in general for the price was good! Would recommend also the beach outside is swim able but would say turn right... More

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wellington
1 review
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 14, 2011
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I WAS NOT SURE OF WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER READING THE REVIEWS ON TRIP ADVISER: But we were pleasantly surprised and pleased when we arrived at the Castaway Resort on September 9th 2011. we stayed in one of the beach front villas for 9days, It was the most beautiful location with it's own private beach. We would walk straight out... More

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Wellington, New Zealand
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 30, 2011
3
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Castaways has had some bad reviews and when I saw on here before we left that it had gone into recievership I was a little concerned. I shouldn't have been - it is now under new management and even in the week we were there they were sprucing the place up heaps. Great location, for the most perfect sunsets. Nan... More

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Auckland, New Zealand
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4 reviews 4 reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed August 27, 2011
3
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Castaways was nice. the groundsman kept gardens beautifuly manicured. staff friendly.only bones of contention was you need to remind them night before about shuttle to take you to airport, we ended up paying again for a taxi, as we had vouchers but took it for granted that they would remember to pick us up. The room up stairs above office... More

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Rotorua, New Zealand
2 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed August 1, 2011
3
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perfect location. impression is that castaway is very understaffed, one lady, ? nan, seemed to be it, arrived at 8am to organise breakfast, then was the only cleaner, arranged the pizza night, was cocktail maker, in fact everything. our unit 6 was wonderful, very private and safe from the poultry ( everywhere so not good if you have a phobia... More

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new zealand
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 24, 2011
1
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We stayed for 5 nights, overall we enjoyed Castaway. The first night we were in a beachfront unit, then transferred to poolside. Poolside is definitely much better! (And cheaper!), poolside rooms been modernised, bigger rooms. Has a nice little pool, breakfast simple but adequate. Nice sandy beach, beach nearby usually quite deserted, although better snorkelling down by the Rarotongan. Joyce... More

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timaru
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 16, 2011

After reading the lastest review i was abit worried but what a surprise when we got there !! The room was lovely and clean, we had room 11, very private. Serviced every day, nothing was a problem, the meals we had at Castaway were lovely, could not fault them, cocktail hour was awesum !!! Na-Na was the best !!! she... More

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Tuakau NZ
1 review
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2011
5
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Wow oh wow, I have just returned from a week at Castaway and have found out that it is in receivership. Why would that be? We arrived late at night as you do in Raro, and while the office wasn't staffed like the other places our transit bus took people someone had left our name and room number of the... More

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P.O Box 700, Cook Islands
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