Rarotonga, Cook Islands
Nautilus Resort
The Nautilus Resort is a luxurious boutique offering for discerning travellers wishing to avoid chaotic masses and experience Rarotonga’s unstinted beauty and serenity. With just 17 villas, a spacious restaurant and bar specialising in Pacific Rim cuisine and unspoiled champagne beaches, it does just that. Read More...+3 More
Set just steps away from the silky white sand beach, the five Beachfront Ares are shaded by the resort’s swaying palm trees. Each suite-style room features a super king-size four-poster bed and a single king bed, with an open-plan living space. The are’ opens to a large wooden deck with personal sun-loungers, a tropical garden with an outdoor dining cabana and a private salt-water plunge pool. Common features include a mini-kitchenette (with a mini-fridge, a microwave, an electric kettle and a toaster), air-conditioning and ceiling fans. All suites and villas get UV-treated & filtered water on tap.The ensuite bathroom is spacious with double stone vanity sinks, a standalone bath, a large separate rain shower, a hair dryer, bathrobes, and other bath amenities. Additionally, guests also have a private outdoor stone shower in their garden courtyard. Room amenities include a connected Smart TV, a Harman Kardon Onyx Bluetooth speaker, an espresso coffee machine, an IDD Telephone, a clock radio, standard USB ports for device charging, and WiFi Internet access.
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The 10 Garden Ares’ at the Nautilus Resort are set amongst the manicured gardens and fruit trees, just a short walk from the beach. Each suite-style room features a super king-size four-poster bed and a single king bed, with an open-plan living space. The suite opens to a large wooden deck with personal sun-loungers, a tropical garden with an outdoor dining cabana and a private salt-water plunge pool. Common features include a mini-kitchenette (with a mini-fridge, a microwave, an electric kettle and a toaster), air-conditioning and ceiling fans. All suites and villas get UV-treated & filtered water on tap.The ensuite bathroom is spacious with double stone vanity sinks, a standalone bath, a large separate rain shower, a hair dryer, bathrobes, and other bath amenities. Additionally, guests also have a private outdoor stone shower in their garden courtyard. Room amenities include a connected Smart TV, a Harman Kardon Onyx Bluetooth speaker, an espresso coffee machine, an IDD Telephone, a clock radio, standard USB ports for device charging, and WiFi Internet access.
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The 2 Bedroom Beachfront Are offer travellers surreal views of the Muri Lagoon and are just steps away from the beach. The two bedrooms offer a choice of either two super king-size beds and a single king bed, or one super king-size bed and three single king beds. Each ensuite bathroom is spacious with double stone vanity sinks, a standalone bath, a large separate rain shower, a hair dryer, bathrobes, and other bath amenities. Additionally, guests also have a private outdoor stone shower in their garden courtyard. The bedrooms are connected to a living room with island-style furniture. The open-plan kitchen adjoining the living space includes a fridge, a convection oven combo microwave, a double-burner cooktop, an electric kettle, a toaster and a blender. The suite also has a private salt-water plunge pool for the guests, next to a wooden deck with personal sun-loungers and an outdoor dining cabana. Common features include air-conditioning and ceiling fans, along with UV-treated & filtered water on tap. Room amenities include a connected Smart TV, a Harman Kardon Onyx Bluetooth speaker, an espresso coffee machine, an IDD Telephone, a clock radio, standard USB ports for device charging, and WiFi Internet access.
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Also known as the 2 Bedroom Garden Are’, this plus villa is perfect for small groups and families. The two bedrooms offer a choice of either two super king-size beds and a single king bed, or one super king-size bed and three single king beds. Each ensuite bathroom is spacious with double stone vanity sinks, a standalone bath, a large separate rain shower, a hair dryer, bathrobes, and other bath amenities. Additionally, guests also have a private outdoor stone shower in their garden courtyard. The bedrooms are connected to a living room with island-style furniture. The open-plan kitchen adjoining the living space includes a fridge, a convection oven combo microwave, a double-burner cooktop, an electric kettle, a toaster and a blender. The suite also has a private salt-water plunge pool for the guests, next to a wooden deck with personal sun-loungers and an outdoor dining cabana. Common features include air-conditioning and ceiling fans, along with UV-treated & filtered water on tap. Room amenities include a connected Smart TV, a Harman Kardon Onyx Bluetooth speaker, an espresso coffee machine, an IDD Telephone, a clock radio, standard USB ports for device charging, and WiFi Internet access.
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The 3 Bedroom Beachfront is a massive villa perfect for families and groups, who want a dictionary-definition beachfront mansion experience. The three bedrooms offer a choice of super king-size beds and single king beds. Each ensuite bathroom is spacious with double stone vanity sinks, a standalone bath, a large separate rain shower, a hair dryer, bathrobes, and other bath amenities. Additionally, guests also have a private outdoor stone shower in their garden courtyard. The bedrooms are connected to a living room with island-style furniture. The open-plan kitchen adjoining the living space includes a fridge, a convection oven combo microwave, a double-burner cooktop, an electric kettle, a toaster and a blender. The suite also has a private salt-water plunge pool for the guests, next to a wooden deck with personal sun-loungers and an outdoor dining cabana. Common features include air-conditioning and ceiling fans, along with UV-treated & filtered water on tap. Room amenities include a connected Smart TV, a Harman Kardon Onyx Bluetooth speaker, an espresso coffee machine, an IDD Telephone, a clock radio, standard USB ports for device charging, and WiFi Internet access.
From Rarotonga’s Avarua airport, the Nautilus Resort is under a half-an-hour cab ride away. Travelling along the island’s ring road, one gets the idea how magnificent a Cook Islands holiday is going to be. The resort offers five categories of villa accommodations, called ‘ares’. Ranging from Garden Ares for couples or small families all the way to 2- and 3-Bedroom Beachfront Ares.
Each of the units feature a choice of California king-size double or single beds, open-plan suites with oversized living spaces, airconditioning, outdoor stone showers, saltwater plunge pools, satellite TV and a private deck. All suits also feature a handy kitchenette and the multiple-bedroom Ares have a full-fledged kitchen. The ensuite bathrooms are spacious and have dual basins, freestanding stone baths, separate showers, premium toiletries and pamper guests with kimono-style bathrobes. Plus, there’s unlimited WiFi!
The Nautilus Resort’s restaurant and bar prides itself on farm-fresh produce and ‘catch-of-the-day’ seafood. Also, there are plenty of restaurants and pubs within walking and driving distance.
When it comes to activities and experiences, there is so much to see, do eat and play! From swimming and snorkelling in the crystal-clear waters of the ocean to stand-up paddling, kayaking and scuba-diving, pick one or more a day and watch the latter whiz by. Then, there are island tours, hiking, parasailing, jungle walks and so on and so forth. Check out our things to do for a full list.
Check out our latest holiday packages and deals for the Nautilus Resort below; if you’d like to speak to our South Pacific Specialist to create a bespoke itinerary, get in touch at 1300 991 751! You can also check out our blog on the top scuba-diving hot-spots in Cook Islands – who know, you might find a couple of gems to make your Cook Islands holiday a dream!
Terms and Conditions may apply if resort offers children Stay & Eat free. Some Facilities/Activities may have charges. Contact sales team for further information.
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