We were here in August and have just had another week here. What a fantastic location, great facilites, restuarant and bars. Paul and Michelle and their staff are just great. This is a great location and the atmosphere is great. No kids which for us was fine. We met lovely people and really enjoyed the daily happy hours. Paul and... More

Couldn't have asked for more! Great place - much better than the more expensive resorty hotels on the island - mainly due to the kindness and great personalities of the hosts. On arriving in Raro (from the UK via Auckland), Air NZ had taken my suitcase off the plane as the plane was overweight. N.B this happens a lot from... More

Spent 6 days at the Castaway, way too short a time. Michelle and Paul are the most wonderful people, Michelle has a wicked sence of humour, a laugh a minute. Our room was excellent, staff just beautiful, all the guests were made feel welcome and we all got on well. Cant wait to return next year for a longer visit.... More

Just arrived back into the UK after a round the world trip that included staying 5 days at the Castaways. Although the pool was being resealed Paul made arrangements for us to use two other facilities. Paul & Michelle were marvellous hosts and could not do enough for me. yet wish they were not so far away. If I get... More

This hotel was the last one after our memorable 2 weeks honeymoon around the Cook Islands. As we had an overnight flight back to Auckland we decided to stay close to the airport in a small hotel. We arrived at the hotel around 5h30pm (from Aitutaki) and the reception was closed. We went to the restaurant/bar and a young lady... More

Great location, great staff, the best value on the island! Dining was excellent - better than in some of the other more expensive resorts. Lots of improvements being made. Thank you to Paul and Michelle!

Myself and 3 friends stayed at Castaway Villas over NY's 2012/2013 and absolutely loved it! Paul and Michelle are amazing and made us feel so at home. They gave the best advide on activities to do and went out of their way to help us have the best holiday (paul even picked us and multiple other guests up in a... More

We really enjoyed our 6 day stay here a Castaway.  We originally booked a beachside villa but were given the choice of 1st floor apartment (room 11) which we ended up choosing.  The room were clean and in good condition, with a lovely balcony facing out to the beach/sea.  The shower in the bathroom is powerful and the room has... More

My wife tracey and I were 1st time travelers,we could not have had or wished for a better place to go.Paul and michelle made us feel like we were old friends.the room was very clean and tidy,meals were great and not expensive,all staff were very friendly and helpful at all times.A very relaxed atmosphere.we both can not wait to go... More