We first visited the Moana Sands in March 2007 and immediately upon getting home, booked for our most recent visit in April 2008. We're now planning our third stay for April 2009. What makes us come back? Great people, friendly service an AWESOME snorkelling. Who can resist a nearly deserted 10 km white sand beach? We stayed in a beach... more

2x2 nights in their top floor suites on way to/way back from Aitutaki. Large rooms, comfortable bed, modern bathroom and adequate kitchenette. TV, radio, cd and dvd player. View over the lagoon from the balcony was stunning. Plenty of sun lounges and kayaks. Good snorkelling out front. Easy 20 min ride to Avarua on circle island bus. Little store with... more

Well, you have all said it before, this hotel is magical. The setting, the people, the restaurant and the accommodation is such value for money.... Let's start at the beginning: The sun shone as we got off the plane and we were greeted with flowers and music at the airport. A slick transfer to the Moana Sands were a refreshing... more

I had seen good reviews of Moana Sands Beach Hotel on the Internet and heartily agree after coming back to N.Z. from 9 days there. It is located on the south western end of the island with definitely the best beach potion of that better part of Rarotonga. We had an apartment on the third floor which had a TV... more

My husband and I spent 12 nights at this wonderful beachfront hotel, and are so glad we did. It is located on a spectacular beach that has great snorkeling right infront of the hotel at most times (visibility can be reduced when tide coming in). The area was nice and quiet for those of you wanting to relax, but you... more

We stayed here for 3 nights to get over our jet-lag before moving onto the Crown Beach. This place was great. On the 1st day we were awake at a stupidly early time of the morning!! We opened the sliding doors of our room, walked onto the beach and sat and watched the sunrise. The room was clean, with a... more

I have just returned home, after spending 4 amazing days at this unforgettable place. I had to drag myself away... I loved everything: starting from the warm, exceptional hospitality at front desk (Eileen is the most outstanding host I have ever met..), to the spotless rooms, to the amazing beach and crystal-clear waters just a step away from the room.... more

This place truly is the best kept secret in Rarotonga. It's spotlessly clean, in a perfect location with a beautiful sandy beach, has an AWESOME restaurant attached and the staff are the nicest bunch of people in the South Pacific! I can't say enough about Doreen at the front desk, she was so wonderful with all her guests and made... more

We stayed at the Moana Sands for 10 nights in February. Regretfully, two cyclones (Nancy & Olaf) hit the island while we were there. Olaf was huge, but did not get very close, but we were in the eye of the cyclone with Nancy! The winds and waves were huge and many trees and buildings were damaged. However, we felt... more