Twice the Paradise

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Written By Kim Manunui

Mayfair gave the Sunset Resort’s two pools a much-needed refresh—fixing leaks, adding easy-access steps, and a ramp for everyone to enjoy. Now surrounded by lush gardens and tropical vibes, the pools are back to their best—perfect for a laid-back escape in paradise (or twice the paradise, in this case).

 

When Sunset Resort in Rarotonga needed a full refresh for their two beloved pools, they turned to the original pool builders—Mayfair—to bring them back to life. The brief: fix persistent leaks in the aging concrete structures (originally built by others), and make the pools more welcoming and accessible for all guests. That meant installing wide entrance steps and a custom ramp designed for ease of access.

Tackling the refurbishment during the region’s intense wet season added an extra challenge, with heat, rain, and logistics keeping the team on their toes. Every piece of equipment—even the tools—had to be shipped over, so planning was key.

Despite the conditions, Mayfair delivered. Now surrounded by lush gardens and tropical vibes, the pools are back to their best—perfect for a laid-back escape in paradise. Or twice the paradise, in this case.

Pool size:

  • Garden pool: 21m x 7m wide, depth 0.5m - 2m

  • Birdcage Pool: freeform, approximately 15m x 9m

Pool colours:

  • Birdcage pool: Fiji

  • Garden bar: Abel Tasman

Pool features:

  • New lights

  • New steps in the garden pool at each end for easy access

  • Waterline tiles

  • Skimmers etc

  • Full overhaul

  • Both pools have spa electrics multi colour LED lights

  • Waterline tiles are custom blended from Artmos tiles in Auckland

  • Grouted with marpei Kerapoxy for longevity and hassle free maintenance long term (chlorine doesn’t eat the grout away)

Pool build: Mayfair Pools Northland – Ultra Custom Pools

Kim Manunui

Hi, I’m Kim and I work with a great team to help individuals, as well as small and not so small businesses get their message, product and services to the world using digital media and creating wonderful websites that don’t cost the earth.

I was born in Canada, and grew up around Vancouver and the mountains of British Columbia. My love of pristine environments led me to New Zealand and eventually to the mountains, lakes and rivers of the central North Island which is home. My family’s heritage is here, and it’s from here that Korio traverses the planet.

The digital world is never static and neither are we.

And I say ‘we’ because I work with an awesome group of talented people who I gather together as required to complete a project.  Whatever your business, not-for-profit or individual needs are we gather the best team to get the job done.

Collaboratively we are creative, share sustainable values and work hard for great outcomes because that’s the buzz of satisfaction that drives us.

If you have an audience and market to reach, we can make that happen. Creative design, words that work and smart behind the scenes stuff that cuts through the online noise. We’ll design your website and then build it. We’ll manage the content as well as all your hosting needs. We can handle your online advertising so you get noticed,
and we’ll manage your social media presence so you get the clicks, likes and engagement to grow your business. All within the budget you set, because none of this needs to cost the earth.  And the job doesn’t stop when your website goes live. We are your virtual business partner.

https://www.korio.co.nz
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