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Kura's Kabanas: Great accommodation at Muri, Rarotonga!
For my second trip to Rarotonga, in April 2011, I decided that I would treat myself, so I splashed out beyond my normal budget traveller's habits. Wanting to stay at Muri Lagoon for this trip, I found Kura's on the web and it seemed one of the more reasonably priced hotel options. When a close family friend decided to join me, it made the tariff even more reasonable.
Kura's Kabanas is situated just north of Muri Beach proper. The four cabins, are sweetly appointed little detached beach bungalows. The kitchen facilities in the cabins were spotless and equipped with all the utensils you need to make home away from home. The attached 'ensuite' bathrooms had all the standard features you'd expect. Hot water was courtesy of the solar panel powered tank on the roof and on the one rainy afternoon we had, we used the booster switch.
We totally enjoyed our stay at Kura's. We didn't want to leave, and I would recommend this place to anyone wanting to stay in the Muri area.
Robin (Kura's husband) will pick you up at the airport and bring you back to the motel. What a surprise when we met Robin and received 'eis (like a Hawaiian Lei) - richly scented garlands of tropical flowers - draped round our necks! This was just such a perfect symbol for the warmth and hospitality Robin and Kura show to their guests.
The motel itself is situated on the edge of the upper Muri Lagoon, with a small shallow sandy beach in front of it - the perfect place from which to launch a kayaking exploration of the turquoise waters of this - Rarotonga's most picturesque stretch of coastline. We also enjoyed the short walk or wade (depending on the tide) from the motel down to the main beach at Muri.
