Arcadia Retreat Rarotonga

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Arcadia Retreat, it was extremely peaceful and relaxing. We stayed in Vila Ta’i which was spacious, clean and well equipped. The balcony was huge and was a great spot to sit and read in the early morning. The pool and surrounding gardens were well kept and became another favourite relaxation spot. Arcadia is located within close proximity to cafes, bars and restaurants (some of walking distance and others a 5 minute drive). We want to say a huge thank you to Neil for being such a wonderful host, (he makes amazing Mango Daiquiris) we will definitely be coming back to stay at Arcadia again.

Our host was super helpful, informative and accommodating. We had Christmas on the Island with our lunch organised by our host, along with our rental car and several other dining and tourist activities. Enjoyed our Christmas immensely and highly recommend staying at Arcadia for intimate experience as well as being at the centre of it all !! Best location on the island for everything.

My new husband and I had the most amazing honeymoon staying at Arcadia Retreat in villa Toru. The retreat is a luscious garden paradise both peaceful and private. Neil made us feel so very much at home, he is a very relaxed host who is generous with his time, even hosting us in his home for drinks to toast our marriage and share his knowledge of the local area. We truly feel we left Rarotonga with a new friend. The villa is fully equipped with everything you need for a holiday in paradise and also has cafes, bars and of course beaches all within walking distance. We are already planning our next trip and are so happy we chose Arcadia for our honeymoon.

Neill was amazing. Greeted us on arrival despite us arriving later in evening. Very friendly and seemed genuine. Genuinely wanted to help and often went out of his way to always offer tips and tricks and suggestions on what to do and where to eat etc. The villas are tidy and have everything you need. Clean and comfortable. No air conditioning but plenty of windows and fans above beds kept us cool enough. Plenty of kitchen and glass wear so we never found ourselves running short on anything. Loved the pool area and sun lounges. Spent plenty of time here. Although the retreat isn’t beachfront the location was very handy. It felt to be half way between the main town centre and half way between popular towns and swimming areas such as Muri. Plenty of great eateries, bars and shops within walking distance of the accommodation. Not down size is the noisy roosters early each morning but that’s no easy fix so no blame there! All part of the experience. I plan on returning next year and Neill and his retreat will definitely be my Plan A. Thanks for the friendly and more importantly genuine service Neill.

Arcadia Retreat offers beautiful peaceful surroundings and privacy. It is ideal for those who do not want to be in a big resort but still want to be able to easily access the beach, cafe and pub. The accommodation was clean and bright with good quality furnishings and pleasant art work. The kitchen was well equipped and the bathroom both practical and aesthetically pleasing. Neil, our host, could not have done more to ensure our stay went smoothly, tending to our enquiries and offering ideas on what to do on the island. I cannot recommend Arcadia Retreat highly enough, we cannot wait to return.

The Arcadia was a great stay for me and family. The host was an extremely helpful. The accommodation villa was very comfortable and had everything necessary. The Arcadia grounds are very good outdoor facilities including the swimming pool and BBQ. The Arcadia is kept to low volume of residence in three villas. I enjoy resorts that have small boutique facilities. Despite not having lagoon access the Arcadia is a good island location to reach the entire island and everything Rarotonga has to offer. Overall, excellent stay and I would return.