When visiting MOTU you can’t miss our collection of Matariki stars and kites by multi-media artist Michel Tuffery. The artworks reference Matariki (Māori New Year) which is a time of renewal and celebration in Aotearoa New Zealand that begins with the rising of the Matariki star cluster (the Pleiades or Seven Sisters). Made from laser […]
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Fatu Feu’u is a figurehead of Pacific art and one of 12 artists in our collection at MOTU Art Villas on Rarotonga. Fatu Feu’u was born in 1946 on the island of Upolu in Samoa. He emigrated to New Zealand to study art in 1966 and has exhibited regularly since 1983. For the past five
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We’re thrilled to be ranked in the top 1% of resorts worldwide! This accolade comes from Tripadvisor’s annual awards where MOTU is ranked against thousands of accommodation providers, including 22 Rarotonga hotels and resorts. Our ranking is due to our huge number of 5 star ratings from our guests, and is a wonderful reward for
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As a sustainable resort, we know that when it comes to protecting our environment it requires a collective effort. That’s why we’re proud to be gold members of Te Ipukarea Society – our local environmental organisation. We share their philosophy that we do not own our land and marine resources but borrow them from future
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We are thrilled to be ranked Rarotonga’s best place to stay on Tripadvisor! The rankings for Rarotonga’s top places to stay are based on guest reviews so we thank all our wonderful guests that have stayed with us over the past few years. Your support, feedback and reviews have helped us shape MOTU into something
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At MOTU we are genuinely sustainable. As a small family-owned resort in Rarotonga, Cook Islands, we invest our profits in our community by supporting initiatives in healthcare, education and the arts. Each time you stay with us, you are supporting this work. We have also undertaken a range of sustainability initiatives to improve the environmental
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Every stay at MOTU contributes to our philanthropic endeavours in the Pacific Islands and helps us continue the sustainable regeneration of our beautiful resort. We are proud to offer a luxury experience that benefits our community, our environment and guests’ wellbeing. Here’s what the New Zealand Herald had to say about our efforts: “MOTU has
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There’s so much choice when it comes to things to do in Rarotonga, so we’ve compiled our picks for the top tours that the island has to offer including their prices, to help you enjoy your stay to the fullest. Koka Lagoon Cruise One of the most popular things to do in Rarotonga is to
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MOTU is a family-owned trust and over the years that our family has been visiting the Cook Islands and reconnecting with our Rarotongan ancestry, we have also been supporting our community. This is work that continues today and the profit from every stay at MOTU greatly contributes to it. Before reopening its borders to Kiwi
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Here’s our Rarotonga travel guide with tips on how you can be a sustainable traveler and ensure you have a positive impact on our environment and our people. As custodians of this island sanctuary, we are committed to making sustainable environmental choices to help neutralise the impact of tourism on our land and ocean. We
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