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Muri Shell Bungalows

Muri Beach | Box 245, Avarua, Cook Islands
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Muri Shell Bungalows
4.5 of 5 stars 32 Reviews
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Australia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

WOW! we can't say enough about this place! Tina & Mike were great to us from the moment we arrived not only are the bungalows absolutely beautiful and 20m walk you'll find one of the best spots om Muri beach (the best beach!). The bungalow itself is very clean and is well equiped and modern set in a cool spot... More

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Escondido, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012

Just got back from 12 days in Rarotonga staying at this great place. The owners Mike and tina Townsend were there, and were wonderful ,graciuos hosts. You can't go wrong here staying in one of the back bungalows. No A/C, but you don't need it, the ceiling fans, windows keep it a perfect balmy temp. As we looked around the... More

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Sydney, Australia
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012

My partner and I stayed for 6 nights in February 2012 and were very impressed by the facilites and location of Muri Shells Bungalows. We stayed in the two person bungalow, which came fully equipped with a good selection of cooking utensils, cutlery, an oven, gas cooker and microwave, as well as a BBQ on the balcony. Cooking oil, dressings,... More

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Winnipeg
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2012

We spent 4 weeks in the "Mango" Muri Shell Bungalow and were made to feel welcome from day 1 with excellent hosts Terry & Pu. Coming from Canada in January, we found the weather very hot and welcoming and the ceiling fan was all we needed to stay comfortable at night. It was their rainy season but that did not... More

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Manukau, New Zealand
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012

Terry and Pu always make our time in Rarotanga special. Muri Beach is idillic and a day canoeing out to the island and exploring the beach is fabulous. We also get to enjoy the local sports events. Local cultural show is worth a visit. Terry spends many hours cleaning the units for new guests and Pu spends many hours washing... More

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012
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We had a delightful stay at Shell Bungalows from Aug 29 to Sep 6, 2011. We were in bungalow 1 and my parents were next door in number 2 so we basically had the beautiful garden all to ourselves. The price was fantastic considering we were able to self cater. My parents-in-law stayed at some bungalows further up the road... More

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London
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 November 2011

We stayed in the bungalows in July. My husband and I with our 11 yr old son were in the larger of the 2 with the mezzanine room and my parents were next door in the double. We had the most relaxing perfect holiday making good use of the BBQs on the deck which made a nice change from eating... More

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Whangamata
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 November 2011

We have stayed several times at Muri Shells and have loved every minute of our stays. Terry and Pupu make us so welcome - they are fantastic hosts - and the accommodation and garden setting is first class. Everything and more that we require is there. The family dog, Lapsalot and all the hens with their young chicks are very... More

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PAPAROA, NZ
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 October 2011

This was the 7th time we have visited Rarotonga but the first time we had stayed at Muri Shell bungalows and it was one of the best places we have stayed on the Island (we have stayed at some lovely resorts on prior visits, but this place is A1 in our books!)Terry is a fantastic host, and we just loved... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 October 2011

We stayed in the flat as the bungalows were booked. It was relatively clean and quite spacious. The kitchen was a bonus. It is a 5 minute walk to the water, in one of the best locations on the island. The owner, Terry, was friendly and full of local knowledge. Our only complaints would be the noise level, we were... More

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Muri Beach | Box 245, Avarua, Cook Islands
Price range (per night):* S$285 - 357

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