Vara's offers a variety of family and group houses perfect for a holiday getaway at budget prices, ranging from ONE, TWO, THREE and large FOUR bedroom houses starting from popular and stunning Muri Beach, stretching up to our private hillside estate and along the beach of Muri Beach into the next village.

Muri Beach - Beachfront

The Beach House is situated right on popular Muri Beach with private rooms and shared facilities.  Vara's has a couple of self-contained Beach Houses on Muri Beach but get in quick as these are sold months in advance.

Private Hillside Estate (Muri Beach)

About 6-8 minutes walk from our main beach house we have our premier hillside estate set in lush tropical gardens with no through road offering complete privacy. It consists of private stand-alone fully furnished houses sharing a large communal pool/bbq area, perfect for relaxing taking in the lush green surroundings.
Ideal for families, couples, friends or groups. Very popular with wedding families.

All guests staying at any of Vara's houses are more than welcome to full use of our main Beach House facilities.

All houses are within easy walking access to restaurants, cafes, shops and dairies, scooter and car rentals, as well as activities in Muri Beach.


Bungalow
www.murihillside.co.ck/bungalow.htm

Two bedroom fully self-contained cosy bungalow with TV/DVD lounge area, fully equipped kitchen and bathroom facilities and lovely outdoor verandah, popular with small families wanting privacy. Can sleep up to 5 people.








Cottage
www.murihillside.co.ck/cottage.htm

Directly overlooking the pool, the Cottage is a lovely cosy 3 bedroom fully furnished house. Very homely feel to itoffering 3 bedrooms upstairs with bathroom/toilet, kitchen and TV/DVD lounge area, as well as outdoor veranda with partial seaviews. There is a fourth bedroom downstairs which is a self-contained one bedroom granny flat with full facilities (spacious TV/DVD lounge area, bathroom and kitchen facilities and outdoor veranda overlooking pool and garden). Popular with large family groups. Can sleep 8 max upstairs and 3 downstairs.

Granny Flat
As described above, fully self contained one bedroom flat overlooking the pool.
Can sleep two in bedroom and 1 in the lounge area.


Apartment
www.murihillside.co.ck/apartment.htm

Spacious apartment with 3 large bedrooms, one bedroom with ensuite. Large TV/DVD lounge area, kitchen and large veranda overstretching the house. Can accomodate various sleeping arrangements, whether small or large groups, and can sleep up to 4 in each bedroom.







Deluxe Studio
www.murihillside.co.ck/studio.htm

Beautiful studio style fully self contained bungalow situated above the cottage with cosy verandah with outdoor dining. Ideal for couples. Can sleep 2-3 people.
Situated in the lush hillside right in the heart of Muri, a short walk down to popular Muri beach, our property comprises self contained houses sharing an inviting pool, spacious decking and BBQ perfect for dining outdoors.

Grand View Lodge
www.grandviewlodge.co.ck

Two bedrooms two bathrooms this house is absolutely stunning and comes with a huge dining room and TV lounge room, spacious kitchen and a large outdoor living veranda overstretching the whole house. Views are superb overlooking the village and ocean. Max 6 pax or the option to take 2 bedrooms downstairs with full private facilities. There is also the option to have beds in lounge area should you wish.

Bedding options:
Max 12 pax

Villa

Is similar set up to our Grand View Lodge with 4 bedrooms (2 ensuite rooms and 2 standard) but all one level.  Max 12 pax

Ocean Front Surf House - Arikis

This is a stunning and extremely spacious 4 bedroom Ocean front House called ARIKIS which is situated in the village next to Muri Beach (about 1.5km). This house is extremely popular with families and groups and has 2 large bathrooms and toilets, a huge TV/Lounge area, Dining area as well as super spacious fully equipped kitchen.  There are 2 large veranda's, one facing the oceanfront and one facing the mountain side.  It is perched right on the sea front with the pacific waves breaking in front of the house.  Perfect location for Rarotonga's seasonal whale watching.  Discover the reef life or bring your own reel for fishing right in front of your house.  Take a 5 min walk and you will be in a great surfing spot next to Avana harbour (where our local fishermen fish or take tours out).  Absolute private house with sun chairs, hammocks, and BBQ.  Internet facilities onsite with a large book shelf. Please note this house is self-service cleaning and no towels are provided.  Extremely popular with people wanting space, privacy and a HUGE home away from home...  Max 20 pax.

Rates

Rates are dependant on the amount of people, duration of stay and time of year.  Transfers of more than 6 pax is NZ$8.00 pp pickup only.

All guests staying at any of Vara's houses are more than welcome to full use of Beach House facilities including Beach Volley ball, Beach Hut (aquatic rental gear), huge beach Sun Deck right over beautiful and popular Muri Beach (with sun chairs and tables), internet facilities, BBQ, laundry, outside shower, free safe, baggage storage, communal lounge area, kitchen and toilets as well as direct access to Muri Beach with free parking.

Other Accommodation On Offer

Vara's also offers fully self-contained Beach Studios from $90pn and studio style stand-alone hillside bungalows are on offer from NZ$79 per couple per night.  Vara's has some new one bedroom absolute beachfront Honeymoon Bungalows available for couples from NZ$150pn, as well as offering specials through Vara's to some 4 star resorts on Muri Beach starting from NZ$199pn. We also have cheaper options in our backpacker style accommodation.

We are well established in receiving group and family bookings with many years of experience and professionalism.  Book and enjoy your holiday with Vara's!