Get In Touch With US
Location: Ara Tapu Road (Main Road),Rarotonga, Cook Islands
Phone: +682 28 213
Mobile: +682 54 497
Email:
relax@thecooksoasis.com
Our Story
Kia Orana!
We are owners of the Cooks Oasis: Matty, Erin, Lin & Wayne (in memoriam) and we invite you to come stay with us at The Cooks Oasis.
We have spent a lot of time here in Rarotonga and have fallen in love with this stunning tropical paradise and the rich Cook Islands culture. We love to host and look forward to sharing this paradise with you.
Where we started
Lin and Wayne: Lin, a retired physiotherapist, and Wayne, a retired aircraft engineer and farmer, bring a wealth of life experience to our little piece of paradise. They've chosen to spend six months of the year in Rarotonga during New Zealand's winter and the other six months in their New Zealand home just outside of Christchurch. Their decision to move here was driven by a deep desire to be close to family after over 20 trips to Rarotonga themselves. And now, we're proud to say, we have other family members residing on this beautiful island as well. Since moving to Rarotonga, Wayne has immersed himself in the local volunteer fire department, lending a helping hand to the community. Lin, on the other hand, has started coaching the juniors in squash, sharing her passion for the sport with the younger generation.
Update on the owners
Earlier this year, we are sad to say we lost Wayne from our team. We miss him around here every day, but we will carry on his spirit through always making time to chat with our guests and have a laugh, in fixing the little things with quiet pride, and in looking out for all the team members of The Cooks Oasis during their time working here. He loved being here in Rarotonga and found his true passion in getting to know our guests, sometimes he would come back with someone’s whole life story after an afternoon chat! 😊 If you were one of our lucky guests who met Wayne, and are coming back to stay with us again, please bring us your stories as we love hearing how he impacted everyone he met with his kindness and easy going nature.
Matty and Erin: Erin, originally from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, is always looking for the latest tour, artist, musician, restaurant, coffee shop or snorkel spot to share and loves to support local businesses while enhancing your island experience. Matty, who has lived in the Cooks on and off for the past 20 years, has a deep connection with the island and its culture. He is passionate about sharing the beauty of Rarotonga with our guests and has represented the Cook Islands for cricket internationally. In 2017, Erin and Matty were married on Motu Koromiri in Muri, in a fun blend of a celebration of love and mini music festival, and attended by an eclectic mix of Cook Islanders, New Zealanders, Canadians, and Australians. Together, we make Rarotonga our home for six months during the Canadian winter, and spend the above-zero months in Edmonton with our friends, family and 2 beloved cats.
Elisa, affectionately known as "the Boss," has been a cherished part of The Cooks Oasis family for many years. She is our excellent housekeeper, responsible for the high standard of cleanliness that guests have come to expect here at The Cooks Oasis. She works incredibly hard to ensure the rooms are always looking pristine.
Come visit us in Rarotonga, and we will show you why we Love A Little Paradise here in the Cook Islands!
*Meitaki Ma'ata E Kia Manuia* (Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, and may you have a good life)
The Cooks Oasis Team Lin, Wayne, Erin, and Matty