FAQ

Yes. The Titikaveka Lagoon right in front of Sea Change Villas offers some of the best snorkelling on Rarotonga. Coral heads close to shore shelter tropical fish, and snorkel gear is included with every villa, so you can walk straight from your deck into the water.

Wigmore’s Superstore is a 5 minute drive or 7 minute bike ride from Sea Change Villas. It stocks fresh fruit and vegetables, meat and poultry, pantry staples, and both alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks, so stocking your villa kitchen is easy.

Sea Change Villas does not have an onsite restaurant, but you are well looked after. A complimentary breakfast pack is waiting in your fridge on arrival, and in villa dining such as tropical breakfasts and platters can be booked. Every villa has a fully equipped kitchen and a portable BBQ is available. Dozens of cafes and restaurants, including Vaima, Little Polynesian and Charlie’s Cafe & Bar, are within a 4 to 10 minute drive.

Yes. All 15 villas at Sea Change Villas have their own private pool and sheltered courtyard.

Sea Change Villas welcomes guests aged 16 and over in the Beachfront, Premium Beachside and Lagoon View villas, and guests aged 12 and over in the two and three bedroom Lagoon View Executive Villas, which are ideal for families with teenagers. The same age policy applies to visitors to the property.

To drive a car in the Cook Islands you only need a valid, full driver’s licence from your home country. A local Cook Islands licence is no longer required. Everyone riding a scooter or motorbike must wear a helmet. If you do not hold a motorbike licence at home, you must pass a written test and a riding test at the Police Headquarters in Avarua before hiring a scooter.

Yes. We recommend booking your rental car at least a few weeks before arrival. Hire cars are in high demand for much of the year, and guests who wait until they land can be left without one for several days. The Sea Change Villas team is happy to arrange this for you.

Yes. Each Lagoon View Executive Villa has its own in villa laundry. Guests in the Beachfront and Lagoon View villas have free use of three shared laundry areas, with washing powder provided.

Sea Change Villas is on the beachfront of the Titikaveka Lagoon, on the southern side of Rarotonga in the Cook Islands. This stretch of coast is known for white sand, calm turquoise water and some of the best snorkelling on the island, and it is quieter than the busier Muri side.

Sea Change Villas is about 20 minutes from Rarotonga International Airport by car or shuttle.

Yes. Sea Change Villas can arrange airport shuttle transfers for an additional charge, as well as coach and VIP pickups when requested at least 72 hours before arrival.

A car or scooter gives you the most freedom, especially for dinners out and exploring. Every villa at Sea Change Villas includes bicycles, and the island bus runs in both directions around the coast road. Many guests hire a car for a few days rather than their whole stay.

Check in at Sea Change Villas is from 2:00pm and check out is at 11:00am. Check in instructions are emailed to you around two weeks before arrival.

Yes. To guarantee check in between midnight and 6:00am on an overnight flight, book the night before your arrival. Your villa will then be ready the moment you arrive.

Early check in and late check out are subject to availability and an extra charge. For one bedroom villas they are offered on a run of house basis. To guarantee your specific villa, or for two and three bedroom villas, an additional night is required.

The Tiare Day Room at Sea Change Villas is designed for exactly this, giving you a comfortable place to rest, shower and change before an evening flight. Contact reservations@seachangevillas.com to book it with your stay.

The Premium Beachside Villa is made for two, with lagoon views and step down access to the sand. The Deluxe Beachfront Villa offers 180 degree plus views from the most enviable position on the property. The one bedroom Beachfront Villas are another favourite, with a private pool metres from the lagoon.

The Lagoon View Executive Villas are best for families and groups. They have two or three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a games room, in villa laundry and space for up to six guests aged 12 and over. The beach is a 100m stroll away.

Beachfront villas sit directly on the sand with sweeping lagoon views from the bedroom and living areas. Lagoon View villas are set among tropical gardens of banana, pawpaw and frangipani, with lagoon views from the front veranda and a private pool facing the mountains. They are a short walk to the beach and a lovely way to experience Sea Change at a lower rate.

Sea Change Villas is not strictly adults only, but it is designed for a peaceful, grown up stay. Beachfront, Premium Beachside and Lagoon View villas are for guests aged 16 and over, and Lagoon View Executive Villas welcome guests aged 12 and over. The person checking in must be at least 21.

Yes. Visitors are welcome at Sea Change Villas, but the same minimum age policy applies to visitors as to staying guests, keeping the property tranquil for everyone.

Yes. Every villa has air conditioning and ceiling fans, and the design uses louvres and natural airflow so the trade winds can keep you cool.

Yes. Unlimited high speed WiFi is included in every villa at no extra cost.

Yes. Villas at Sea Change Villas are serviced daily, except on Sundays and public holidays.

Filtered drinking water is available from the tap on the kitchen bench in every villa at Sea Change Villas.

Every stay includes a welcome breakfast pack, unlimited WiFi, kayaks, stand up paddle boards, snorkel gear and bicycles, free local landline calls, daily servicing, laundry facilities and use of a portable BBQ.

Vaima Restaurant, Little Polynesian and Charlie’s Cafe & Bar are all close to Sea Change Villas, with dozens more cafes and restaurants within a 4 to 10 minute drive.

Yes. The lagoon in front of Sea Change Villas is sheltered by the outer reef, making it ideal for swimming, snorkelling, kayaking and paddle boarding. As anywhere on Rarotonga, stay well inside the reef and away from reef passages where currents are stronger.

Yes. Kayaks, stand up paddle boards, snorkel gear and bicycles are included with every villa at Sea Change Villas at no extra cost.

Rarotonga is warm all year. May to October is the drier, slightly cooler season with lower humidity. November to April is hotter and more humid with tropical showers, and is also cyclone season. The lagoon is inviting in every month.

Yes. Sea Change Villas offers honeymoon, vow renewal and special occasion packages. Contact reservations@seachangevillas.com and the team will tailor one to your stay.

Yes. Sea Change Villas uses a worm based waste system that returns nutrients to the gardens. The villas are designed for natural airflow with louvres and ceiling fans, and the property uses natural cleaning products, instant gas hot water and energy saving lighting and timers.