Title: Matahere's Downstairs Muri Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6055262&destination=Rarotonga%2C+Cook+Islands&selected=33696691&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Matahere's Downstairs Muri ## Photo gallery for Matahere's Downstairs Muri ![Beach towels - Matahere's Downstairs Muri (Muri Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33700000/33696700/33696691/4a1f261a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Matahere's Downstairs Muri (Muri Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33700000/33696700/33696691/a686ba64.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Matahere's Downstairs Muri (Muri Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33700000/33696700/33696691/ebaa2722.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Matahere's Downstairs Muri (Muri Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33700000/33696700/33696691/fb8d7c72.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker - Matahere's Downstairs Muri (Muri Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33700000/33696700/33696691/38c9997e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located close to Muri Beach, Matahere's Downstairs Muri provides a garden, a playground and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Outdoor space - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Matahere's Downstairs Muri just past the noni plantations, is Matahere’s Residence. Perched on a slope overlooking the areas luxurious interior, this grand home ticks all the right boxes when it comes to spaciousness, handiness to amenities, privacy and locale. Matahere’s is in fact two fully self contained homes… upstairs and downstairs. Both floors are exactly the same each boasting four bedrooms with kingsize beds, two with ensuites. The bedrooms also have additional single or double beds. The two oceanside bedrooms open out to the large spacious covered verandah with stunning views of Muri. On the mountainside are the other two bedrooms and another verandah with views of the islands mountainous interior. To say the main living area is spacious would be an understatement it is BIG with a fully equipped kitchen, massive living area with a TV and sound system to match also in the common area is the roomy dining area. The whole house has been lovingly furnished and appointed by Matahere herself. The maximum number of people each floor can take is 12\. This makes the home ideal for large family bookings or groups of families on holiday together. Special conditions: A bluesky wifi hotspot is available at the home, to access it, a data card must purchased from a bluesky outlet, or online Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included); ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Scuba diving nearby - 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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 Mataheres Downstairs Muri Apartment Mataheres Downstairs Muri Rarotonga Mataheres Downstairs Muri Apartment Rarotonga ## About the area Muri, a neighbourhood in Rarotonga, is home to this apartment. Wreck of the Matai and Para O Tane Palace are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Muri Beach and Takitumu Conservation Area. Travelling with kids? Consider Tikioki Marine Sanctuary and Maire Nui Botanical Gardens. Scuba diving and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby. [Visit our Ngatangiia travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ngatangiia.dx6046161) [View more Apartments in Ngatangiia](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ngatangiia-Apartments.d6046161-aaApartments.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-21.25676%2C-159.73535&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=acdzmS5fDKQhSBev3yJWPblZ2pw=) Muri Beach, Rarotonga ### What's nearby - ![F70NJ0 Beach with palm trees over tropical water at Muri lagoon, Rarotonga, Cook Islands](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532611404/4089e2d1-66c9-4db4-a32a-b8bf27e36362.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Muri Lagoon 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles - ![Te Vara Nui Village](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6311846/9e38c9dd-871d-4eaa-b0e8-27f4246248fd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Te Vara Nui Village 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles - ![Muri Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055267/2a662e9a-fcb0-4422-924d-ae96403bf801.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Muri Beach 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - ![Avana Harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055262/0a7a11cd-31f5-48e4-adf8-e9e0eca68daa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Avana Harbour 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Muri Night Markets 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles ### Getting around - Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) 28 min drive ### Restaurants - Tamarind House 11 min drive - Palace Takeaway 15 min drive - Vili's Burger Joint 5 min drive - Trader Jacks Bar & Grill 13 min drive - Superbrown Take Away 9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Matahere's Downstairs Muri pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Matahere's Downstairs Muri? ### What time is check-out at Matahere's Downstairs Muri? ### Where is Matahere's Downstairs Muri located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Matahere's Downstairs Muri Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 13 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa S. 14 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Prefectly located The size and location of this property is prefect and exactly what we needed for our amazing holiday in Rarotonga ##### Lisa S. Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dinie B. 12 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Raro Weather wasn’t great but our accommodation was great! Close to Muri amenities and LBV cafe. Awesome stay ##### Dinie B. Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ann B. 10 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolutely fantastic! The property is great. THERE was 3 couples a baby and 4 teens.Havinfg a ensuite in each of the 4 bedrooms are fantastic no waiting for showers and the bedrooms are really spacious if you want private time.The only thing I would reccomend would be a nice corner softee lounge suite would be good. The property is also in the perfect location. I will be reccomending this property to everyone I see. We alll loved it. I Come over yearly if you can reccomend something for just me and my partner in same location would be great.Thanks heaps Eddie what a great 60th birthday I had Cherie ##### Ann B. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tuituivao S. 27 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy It was beautiful and quiet, just right for us.Thank you so much Eddie, hope you didn’t mind us leaving food not used and thought best be used.Would recommend you to my friends and family. ##### Tuituivao S. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### jo m. 17 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Was a fantastic spot close to Muri beach, snorkelling, shops, doctor chemist, hire SUP and kayaks. Saw turtles while kayaking to the close islands that you can also walk to. Great host Mike. Was perfect for 9 of us. ##### jo m. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Antoinette S. 25 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautifull house close to beach Good clean close to the beach. Nice and big enough for a family of 12 ##### Antoinette S. Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jayden G. 2 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Just the TV situation wasn't for the kids at night but not really a issue ##### Jayden G. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Samantha M. 9 Dec 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Communication #### Perfect location and property for larger groups!! Wow what a neat place to stay for a larger group! Everyone had their own space inside and out with two outdoor areas and each bedroom having a private bathroom was the best! Location couldn’t have been any better either with 24hour store just down the road along with beach restaurants and more! Plenty of room for parking rentals! The property was nice and tidy and equip with everything you needed although if I could make one suggestion it would be to invest in some new pans as the the ones we used were pretty well had it. The neighbours (apart from the rowdy rooster which are kept right next door...eek!!) and care takers were super lovely and helpful! Our only real downer to the stay was a few stray cats which fought and sprayed(wee’d) all over the outdoor area including some of our water gear so we would advise to keep your belonging inside. Thanks Eddie for listing a great property we wouldn’t hesitated to recommend or stay again. ##### Samantha M. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shanequekwa M. 21 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good stay in Mataheres downstairs The house was awesome. Very clean. Beautiful property. Has everything you need eg washing machine, kitchenware, microwave, decent fridge freezer, towels etc etc Good location right by murri markets and not far from murri beach. The care taker Mike that lives next to the property was awesome. Very helpful, and very accomodating. Such a nice man. This makes me not want to complain about anything at all. But, for the sake of giving an honest review as these help me on my journeys also. My only cons would be if you aren't used to a hotter humid climate, the fans might not cut it for you. We had some really hot nights but we were also lucky to have a few days of rain so it cooled down abit. Also if you have kids and think the tv will keep them entertained at night or rainy days it doesn't pickup a signal so maybe take a chromecast or something to connect to the TV that can accommodate that. This is quite common in my experience coming to the islands though. Other then that. Photos don't really do it justice it is a big beautiful house with ensuites in all 4 rooms. It is really good for bigger familys. With beautiful surroundings. And I would reccomend it to people I know would be able to handle the heat without aircon. ##### Shanequekwa M. Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### PALOMA MARIA F. 10 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Una casa fabulosa Una casa fabulosa con 4 dormitorios amplios con sus baños ensuite (iguales); cocina cómoda con todas sus necesidades aunque hemos echado de menos el lavavajillas; terraza espectacular rodeada de vegetación. Muy bien localizada, a 5-10 minutos andando de Muri Lagoon, zona estupenda! Eddie y Mike muy pendientes. Volveríamos a alquilar esta casa. ##### PALOMA MARIA F. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa H. 10 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### It was lovely and property manager was very helpful I would definitely come back ##### Melissa H. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rex M. 15 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome property and great location. Would book again. Easy to book and easy to communicate ##### Rex M. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie O. 11 Jun 2019 #### Great house The house was clean and tidy. Great size and close to Muri. ##### Julie O. Stayed 9 nights in May 2019 From a partner site ### 6/10 Okay #### Genny J. 7 Nov 2018 #### the property was great for big groups, but the beds and the... the property was great for big groups, but the beds and the lounge suite very uncomfortable. great facilities. awesome to have four massive bedrooms with four ensuites, kitchen had everything we needed, tv had very bad reception and instructions on how to use the dvd would be great, it rained a lot while we were staying and we had young kids but it took four days to get the dvd to play. MIchael the on site caretaker was awesome to deal with ##### Genny J. Archival ### 10/10 Excellent 11 Aug 2016 #### Beautiful house, exactly like the photos. Beautiful house, exactly like the photos. Second time staying at Mataheres and loved it both times. Perfect spot close to lagoon but well off main road for privacy and a racing toddler. Great caretaker always available to help. Clean and safe, just loved it! ---