Title: Lyas Bungalow 2 - The best snorkeling across the road Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Lyas Bungalow 2 - The best snorkeling across the road ![Beach nearby, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33650000/33646300/33646295/ce74e728.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33650000/33646300/33646295/56162364.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33650000/33646300/33646295/c769fd5b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33650000/33646300/33646295/db925f8c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33650000/33646300/33646295/973d5b85.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location From its covered verandah, Lyas Bungalows welcome you to a tranquil retreat with modern comforts. With stunning tropical mountain views and the beach just across the road, unwind in your spacious bedroom and living area or explore nearby snorkeling sites. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Lyas Bungalow 2 - The best snorkeling across the road From the covered verandah, the bungalow opens up to spacious bedroom and living area, with a modern open kitchen and bathroom at the back. Everything is new and designed for tropical comfort. Lyas Bungalows offer sheltered privacy and stunning tropical mountain views. Access to the beach is literally across the road and the likelyhood of seeing anyone there is remote. The bungalows are 600m along the beach to Moana Sands, and 400m to Little Poly and Fruits of Raro (Rarotongas top snorkling site). Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included); ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - In the mountains ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Lyas Bungalow 2 - The Best Snorkeling Across the Road Cottage Lyas Bungalow 2 - The Best Snorkeling Across the Road Rarotonga ## About the area Located in Takitumu District, a neighbourhood in Rarotonga, this cottage is in the mountains and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Muri Beach and Aroa Beach. Maire Nui Botanical Gardens and Tikioki Marine Sanctuary are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking. [Visit our Rarotonga travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rarotonga.dx6055262) [View more Cottages in Rarotonga](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rarotonga-Cottages.d6055262-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-21.27129%2C-159.74792&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=BuCHIZVX7w9wlSKJD2FGFjhvQAQ=) Tikioki Beach, Tikioki ### What's nearby - Tikioki Marine Sanctuary - 1 min drive - 0.5 miles - Muri Lagoon - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles - Te Vara Nui Village - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles - Muri Night Markets - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles - Muri Beach - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles ### Getting around - Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 26 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Ka Kite Cafe - ‬20 min drive - ‪Vinyl Revival - ‬15 min drive - ‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬12 min drive - ‪Charlie's - ‬1 min walk - ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬16 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lyas Bungalow 2 - The best snorkeling across the road pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Lyas Bungalow 2 - The best snorkeling across the road? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Lyas Bungalow 2 - The best snorkeling across the road? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Lyas Bungalow 2 - The best snorkeling across the road located? > Located in Takitumu District, this cottage is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Maire Nui Botanical Gardens and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Muri Beach. Tikioki Beach and Tikioki Marine Sanctuary are also within 10 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Lyas Bungalow 2 - The best snorkeling across the road Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 28 8 - Good 10 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandra W. 27 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Happiness I t was very good location and very well presented and had everything that we needed thoroughly enjoyed our time and would recommend it to anyone. Thank you for a great holiday ##### Sandra W. Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Margaret M. 4 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lyas Bungalow Great location. Loved the bungalow - just perfect to us two. ##### Margaret M. Stayed 18 nights in Dec 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Rachel D. 19 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good Location A cute little cottage with all the amenities, location was good and with Charlie’s just across the road evening cocktails became a daily treat. ##### Rachel D. Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael O. 7 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot Good communication, easy access to restaurants and lots of marine life for snorkeling. Completely satisfied. ##### Michael O. Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ron d. 11 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A little touch of paradise Host was quick to respond to any queries. Great location, comfortable bed, well set up kitchen, helpful having a separate laundry and washing line, nice covered deck area and tropical garden. Fridge freezer could afford to be bigger especially for a longer stay like ours. ##### ron d. Stayed 22 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Morgan S. 11 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Splendid What a stay at Lyas Bungalow 2! Tucked away on a private section, surrounded by foliage and the odd chicken or two. Walking distance to Little Polynesian restaurant and some very nice cafe's. Bed was very comfy and although we didn't utilize the kitchen area it was fully stocked with everything you could need. The laundry was super handy after using the mud buggys! We have nothing negative to say, would definitely use Lyas again if we come back. 10/10 ##### Morgan S. Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robyn F. 28 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great studio. We really enjoyed Lyas bungalow 2. It was a clean, well kitted out studio suitable for 1 or 2 people. We stayed for 10 days and were very comfortable there. A special mention for the bed which we found really, really, comfy! The location is good with a very nice beach across the road. Proximity to Charlie’s bar was not a problem at all - most nights we heard very little or nothing at all and everything went quiet at 9pm on the one slightly rowdier night. The studio had everything we needed and we appreciated the ceiling fan and the full laundry. We cooked most nights and it was easy on the 2 burner hob. The fridge is small but more than enough and, importantly - really quiet during the night. We both agreed we would stay again. ##### Robyn F. Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 3 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved Lya's! Stayed Sept 2023 5 nights. Lya's is a fabulous spot to stay! It's off the main road so fairly quiet and very private. There are only 2 villas and the gardens are beautiful with a spectacular mountain over the back. The small kitchenette is well appointed and the fridge was stocked with fruit juice, milk, tea, coffee & sugar to get us started. We loved that Charlie's was just over the road and the best snorkelling is along the beach just to the left. We walked the beach in both directions every day and it was so pretty and relaxing. Lya's is a great for the more budget conscious as not being beachfront it's a little cheaper. Staying at Lya's for half our time on Raro meant we could afford a beachfront bungalow for the second half of our trip. We would definitely stay at Lya's again! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ngateina K. 7 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Was a wonderful stay nice and quiet tucked away from everyone and was close to everything. Very peaceful and very handy to all amenities great for couples. ##### Ngateina K. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hilary h. 15 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A perfect retreat. Excellent everything has been considered so we had no problems. The accommodation was relaxing and very private. ##### Hilary h. Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Nicole C. 20 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Check-in #### Beautiful setting Everything was awesome apart from signage to the property was non-existent which meant we went to the wrong place and there was no response from the property manager ##### Nicole C. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristina S. 26 Jun 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Great hideaway We had a peaceful, quiet stay in this beautiful, well maintained bungalow. We enjoyed the kitchen which had everything we needed to cook. The garden is green and the view into the mountains soothing. Loungers could make it even more enjoyable. ##### Kristina S. Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Doug C. 27 Mar 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### AWESOME!! What an amazing place to stay while in Rarotonga. It is fully equipped with what you need for your stay. Plenty of space to relax outside. It was way better than what we were expecting from the photos and described. Short walk to the beach and Charlie's which has great food and drink. Eddie is amazing to deal with. Nothing is a problem and is very helpful for suggestions on what to do while there. We'll be back as we had to cut our trip short due to Corona virus. Thanks Eddie, Doug ##### Doug C. Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donna-Lee A. 9 Oct 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just lovefd it! Would stay again anytime! ##### Donna-Lee A. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Louise W. 15 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The bungalow was very clean and tidy. Everything we needed to cater for ourselves was there. The plants surrounding the bungalow have grown a lot since the photos were taken of the section, which makes it very private. And makes it very sheltered on those windy days. Five minutes down the road to Muri which has a lot of great places to dine. The local little dairy provides all the basics you might need. Charlie's Cafe is right across the road, great food, great value, great music from local talents and fantastic hospitality. ##### Louise W. ### 8/10 Good #### Simon C. 2 Jul 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location and place to stay. Enjoyed the covered deck and sheltered location. Very enjoyable stay. ##### Simon C. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenni D. 19 Jun 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location. The accommodation has everything you need to have a relaxed and enjoyable stay The property manager was easy to deal with. Responded quickly to enquiries and was happy to arrange airport transfers. The property itself is located just across the road from the beach. There is also a bar/cafe across the road if you feel like dining out. We laugh everytime we come to the islands as there is always a resident rooster or two...this property is no exception.Would highly recommend this property for all it has to offer. ##### Jenni D. Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leanne E. 29 Apr 2019 #### Lovely! We loved the privacy of this lovely little bungalow. it was so comfortable and in a great location. the clothes line was a great feature! very well equipped kitchen, loved the deck! Eddie was really great and easy to make arrangements with, he made sure we had details that would make our stay more comfortable (where to eat, how to get around etc). ##### Leanne E. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debra G. 21 Mar 2019 #### Lovely secluded little spot The bungalow had everything we needed. We enjoyed the short walk to the Fruits of Rarotonga to go snorkeling, visited Charlie's Bar for dinner and drinks one night and walked to the tropical gardens, also not far away from the bungalow. Got lots of great photos of tropical flowers and plants. Would definitely recommend this property. ##### Debra G. Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Julie T. 13 Feb 2019 #### Gorgeous little tropical house. Very clean and tidy. Good privacy and great location. It was a pleasure to stay at Lyas bungalow 2. The bed was very comfortable - the best we’ve had in Raro! The kitchen was well equipped and everything was clean. The bug screens on the windows and door were a life saver as the mosquitoes were out in force! It’s an awesome location with the marine reserve just down the road and Charlie’s at the end of the driveway. A few small improvements - the fridge is rediculously small for a 10 day stay and it could do with a freezer. Also, the BBQ was mouldy and greasy and one of the burners is broken. It’s a small (but annoying) thing, but the bottom sheet didn’t fit well and kept coming loose. All in all though, it was great for the price, very comfortable, clean and tidy. We’ll be back....but maybe in winter next time! ##### Julie T. Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2019 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alissa R., Auckland 1 Nov 2018 #### House has everything you need House has everything you need. Great location, directly across the road from Charlie's and about 200m from a great snorkelling area. Although not beachfront if weather is dicey (our stay was mostly rain and wind) Lya's is a great location as it facing opposite the prevailing tradewinds and so is very sheltered. Place was very clean, comfortable and private ##### Alissa R. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Juliette S. 28 Sept 2018 #### I would definitely return, totally awesome cottage and gardens in a great... I would definitely return, totally awesome cottage and gardens in a great location, beautifully kept. The cottage/bungalow was very clean and had everything we needed. Across the road is also a great bar and restaurant called Charlies overlooking the lagoon - which is also great for snorkeling spot. ##### Juliette S. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bensley M. 16 Sept 2018 #### Fantastic place and location across the road to the best snorkeling beach... Fantastic place and location across the road to the best snorkeling beach and the best bar on the island the property had everything you could want and was very peaceful and had a lovely garden. ##### Bensley M. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claude C., Where do you live? 28 Feb 2018 #### Excellent location, steps from the beach and probably some of the best snorkelling on the island. Excellent location, steps from the beach and probably some of the best snorkelling on the island. Rentals for snorkelling and kayaking gear nearby (Charlie's, which also offers excellent meals and entertainment). Clean and well equipped property, well designed so good airflow to manage heat. Bus service close to the door. Highly recommended for singles or couples. ##### Claude C. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 3 Oct 2017 #### Great place to stay nice and clean. Great place to stay nice and clean. Fruits of Rarotonga ( marine reserve for snorkling) few minutes down the road and Muri a nice 35 minute walk. Across the road from the Bungalows is a beautiful beach to swim at.