Barefoot Base Tupapa

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Scored 9.1
Rated superb

Staff

9.7

Property highlights

About this property

Beachfront Location: Barefoot Base Tupapa in Rarotonga offers direct beachfront access with stunning sea views. Avarua Beach lies just a few steps away, providing easy beachside relaxation. Comfortable Accommodation: The recently renovated apartment features one bedroom, a living room, and a modern bathroom. Guests can enjoy a terrace, balcony, and a fully equipped kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave, and stovetop. Convenient Facilities: Private check-in and check-out services, a paid shuttle, and free on-site parking enhance the stay. Additional amenities include an outdoor seating area, picnic area, live music, bicycle parking, and express services. Local Attractions: Rarotonga International Airport is 6 km away, offering convenient travel options. Nearby activities include hiking, cycling, snorkelling, and scuba diving, providing ample opportunities for exploration.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Airport shuttle
  • WiFi available in all areas
  • Beachfront
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Karen
New Zealand New Zealand
“Out of the hustle and bustle of the town centre but not too far to get too. Super Brown store within walking distance that has delicious food made by locals everyday. Bill was a brilliant host and communication from daughter Pasha was very prompt....”
Damian
Australia Australia
“Very peaceful with the ocean in the distance and the chooks got you going in the morning”
Richard
New Zealand New Zealand
“Lovely stay and really nice meeting Bill. He is such an interesting guy and very cool to see the laser engraving in action too. Had a lovely pawpaw for breakfast too.”
Holly
New Zealand New Zealand
“We had the best stay at Barefoot Base, so peaceful and private, Bill was very accommodating and gave us the sweetest gifts on our departure.”
Elena
Italy Italy
“Everything was amazing. Fresh fruit, water in the fridge at arrival. Few steps from the beach, you can literally hear the ocean from your room. The living room is quite big and the kitchen has everything you need. The bedroom is large with space...”
Amy
New Zealand New Zealand
“Such a wonderful, clean and comforting place to stay in Rarotonga. Right on the beach, the views were insane and we could catch a perfect sunrise every morning. Tucked away from the main road, we felt like we were in paradise. The hosts Bill and...”
Michael
Australia Australia
“Host was fantastic, location beautiful. Budget, but good value for money”
Angela
United States United States
“Location was great Very friendly/helpful owners. Everything that was needed. Bicycle hired on site was great On the seaside”
Moira
New Zealand New Zealand
“Very friendly, quiet and safe. I enjoyed my stay here and the relaxing atmosphere the surroundings provide. For me, being away from town was a bonus. Thank you!”
Meg
Australia Australia
“I had a wonderful stay at Barefoot Base. I was travelling on my own and felt perfectly safe. The location was perfect - I could walk one way to Muri and the other way into town. The bus would stop right out the front and there was a supermarket...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Bill Carruthers (father), Pasha Carruthers (daughter)

9.7
Host review score
Bill Carruthers (father), Pasha Carruthers (daughter)
Solo travellers or couples will find great value in this simple one bedroom self contained sea side apartment in an older wood building (ants and termites sometimes get in). Spacious living area and Kitchenette equipped with the essentials, comfortable king size bed, newly renovated shower/toilet, ceiling fans to keep you cool and insect screens on security doors. Beach not suitable for swimming as too shallow/ rocky, but great for relaxing or shelling. Bed linens, towels and basic toiletries provided. Yard and beach access shared with two neighbours.
Bill lives just next door and is happy to provide tips and advice for your stay. You may enjoy having a look at his laser engraving business in action with a variety of local and personalised handicrafts he makes. Pasha is now working overseas in Fiji but is easily contactable by email
Local Coffee spot Love Cafe serves the best iced coffee in Rarotonga as well as reasonably priced toasties and baked goods - 5 minute walk towards Muri SuperBrown Petrol and Convenience store is open 24 hours and sells some prepared foods, local fruit and veg, with a burger takeaway open until 8pm.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

House rules

Barefoot Base Tupapa takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Barefoot Base Tupapa in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.