Quality, Romantic Villas on Rarotonga's prime beach and lagoon.

The villas are located right on the fabulous Titikaveka lagoon and white sand beach on the quiet, south side of the main island of Rarotonga.

The beach here is of dazzling white sand edged with waving palms and stretches unbroken, for some 8km in both directions. The lagoon is protected by a living coral barrier reef and is azure blue, crystal clear, a snorkellers paradise and a haven for myriads of tropical fish.

Select Hotels and Resorts International is the marque of excellence and assures you of a holiday experience that is amongst the finest in the southern hemisphere. Royale Takitumu Villas is the Cook Islands representative for Select Hotels.

And yet, because of restrictions on development, here there are few beachcombers and no large hotels.

Yours may well be the first footprints on the beach - at 9 am!

The complex features ten beautiful villas , styled with the South Seas in mind but without compromising comfort in any way. Roofs are overlaid with coconut thatch and the high pitches ensure a cool interior at all times.

Takitumu Facilities include:

• Guest lounge
• Reception area
• Tour desk for advice and bookings
• Bicycle, scooter, car, jeep hire
• Laundry and dry cleaning service
• Kayaks
• Snorkeling equipment (and lessons if needed)
• Expansive lawns
• Petanque
• Complimentary guest parking
• Complimentary guest barbecue facilities
• Provisions shop in the vicinity
• Swimming pool
• Sun lounging furniture
• Weekly "guests and staff" bbq dinner
• 24 hour duty host
• Wedding hostess
• Private chef for personally prepared meals

All have solid plastered walls, insect screened windows and doors, exposed beam high ceilings and ceramic tiled floors all add to the ambience of comfort and serenity.

The separate Superking bedrooms are air conditioned with top-of-the range beds and furnishings and the luxurious ensuite bathrooms boast spa baths, bidets and showers and include complimentary toiletry packs.

The kitchens are self contained with gas cooker, refrigerator , freezer, microwave and all the quality cutlery, crockery, glassware and cookware you will need to provide snacks or dinner creations.

Each villa has a direct dial phone with its own phone number, ironing facilities, hair drier, safety deposit box, wardrobes, drawer units and many other exclusive comfort features.

The private, thatched hardwood verandahs with sun furniture overlook the magnificent Titikaveka lagoon and beach.

These were created for the true romantics!

Honeymooners are greeted with champagne and pampered as honeymooners should be - whichever villa they choose

VIP Beachfront Villa (2 only)
(for romantic couples)
Located for maximum privacy right on the beach with panoramic lagoon views. Our VIP guests are greeted with little gifts and special attention and these villas are perfect for those seeking seclusion.

Lagoon View Villa (4 only)
(for romantic couples)
A few steps back from the beach with lagoon views to the reef, these are very popular with guests who appreciate tropical gardens. Some have the added bonus of flowering lily ponds and entry bridges.

A Royale Takitumu wedding is a very special day, unlike any other and our tropical hideaway is the epitome of romance.

Royale Takitumu will happily organize very private weddings on the beach, on the lagoon, under a palm tree, in the gardens, around the pool or in the local church.

Our weddings are available only to our own guests (a minimum 4 night stay).

Our wedding hostess of over ten years experience, is personable, efficient and reliable. She will ensure your most important day becomes your most memorable one and is available to help you though the processes leading up to and including the big day…..

Documentation Required
To get married in the Cook Islands you will need the following:

• Birth certificates and passports (if previously married – Divorce decree papers, if widowed – death certificate of partner)
• Wedding couple should be in the Cook Islands 4 working days from the time of visiting Registrar prior to wedding date set.
• License should be issued 4 days prior to wedding date.

Our senior wedding coordinator (Mrs. Rongo Preston)
Rongo will correspond with you prior to your arrival to Rarotonga to discuss all arrangements for your wedding. She will take you to the Registry Office to apply for the marriage license, then, will help choose your wedding location and finalize the little and big things that make a “stress free wedding”.

Royale Takitumu Wedding Packages:
(Our wedding packages are require a minimum stay for bride and groom of 4 nights).

Royale Palm Wedding

• Personal Wedding Coordinator
• Marriage license
• Necessary transport
• Minister or Marriage Celebrant
• Flowers – 1- mini Trailing Bouquet or Posy, 1 – Neck Ei, Floral Archway with 2 flaming Tiki Torches
• Bottle of celebration bubbly
• In-room massage for Bride and Groom

Royale Tropical Wedding

• Personal Wedding Coordinator
• Marriage license
• Necessary transport
• Minister or Marriage Celebrant
• Flowers: 1- mini Trailing Bouquet or Posy, 1-Neck Ei, Floral Beach / Lawn Archway with 2 Flaming Tiki Torches
• Bottle of celebration bubbly
• In room massage for Bride and Groom
• Island string band prior to ceremony
• Official photographer: presentation album, 50 photographs and negatives
• 2-tier wedding cake
• Special “morning after” champagne breakfast in bed

Royale Titikaveka Wedding

• Personal Wedding Coordinator
• Marriage license
• Necessary transport
• Minister or Marriage Celebrant
• Flowers: 1- mini Trailing Bouquet or Posy, 1-Neck Ei, Floral Beach / Lawn Archway with 2 Flaming Tiki Torches
• In room massage for Bride and Groom
• Island string band prior to ceremony
• Official photographer: presentation album, 50 photographs and negatives
• 2-tier wedding cake
• 2 bottles of celebration bubbly
• Dinner for two
• Video of ceremony

ALSO AVAILABLE AT ROYALE TAKITUMU

• Upgrade to VIP transport from airport:
• Hairdresser, hair
• Make up:
• Spa treatments: price on specific request
• Premium floral archway:
• Decorated Tiki torches:
• 2 Tiki Torches and Flower Ei at beach entrance:
• Chairs on beach with fitted covers, bows and flowers:
• Flower petals on sand isle:
• Writing table and 2 chairs:
• Champagne breakfast or brunch special:

Catering
Royale Takitumu can offer the following:

• Canapes and drinks
• Covered dining, island style BBQ with bar staff
• Chairs with fitted covers, bows and flowers
• Island band
• Wedding gifts
• Wedding gowns (traditional or local)
• And anything else your heart desires!

Situated east of Fiji and west of Tahiti, Rarotonga, is the largest of the 15 islands that make-up the Cook Islands in the South Pacific.

The island is surrounded by a coral reef that encloses a lagoon of calm turquoise water that contrasts with the deep blue of the Pacific ocean.

Diving is year round with visibility in excess of 30m/100ft.

• maximum 3 adults per villa
• not suitable for children under 12 years of age
• third adult sleeps on a single bed in the lounge
• long stay rates (Over 10 nights) by arrangement

Included: welcome breakfast basket, snorkelling and kayaking equipment, regular "guest only" events.