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The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront hotel near Aroa Beach

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
2-Bedroom Grand Beachfront Suite
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine
View from room
Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • On private beach
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

Check out the area

Map
Aroa Beach Marine Reserve, Arorangi, Ara Tapu Rd, Rarotonga
  • Popular LocationAroa Beach3 min walk
  • Popular LocationWigmore's Waterfall6 min drive
  • AirportRarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)12 min drive
  • Popular LocationMuri Beach15 min drive

Room options

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2-Bedroom Grand Beachfront Suite

2-Bedroom Grand Beachfront Suite

  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Beachside Room

8.8/10 Excellent
  • 30 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

3-Bedroom Beachside Interconnecting Family Suite

  • 90 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 12
  • 3 King Beds and 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

4-Bedroom Beachfront Interconnecting Family Suite

  • 120 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 16
  • 4 King Beds and 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

4-Bedroom Beachside Interconnecting Family Suite

  • 120 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 16
  • 4 King Beds and 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Beachfront Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Deluxe Suite, Beachfront

  • 50 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Beachside

  • 80 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

3-Bedroom Beachfront Interconnecting Family Suite

  • 90 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 12
  • 3 King Beds and 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Terrace/patio

Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Private Pool (Pool & Spa Villa Lime Blossom)

  • 900 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms, Beachfront

  • 60 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms, Beachside

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Deluxe Suite, Beachside

  • 50 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Grand Suite, Beachfront

Grand Suite, Beachfront

  • 103 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

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Courtyard view

Honeymoon Bungalow

  • 75 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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View from room

Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Private Pool (Onemaru)

  • 770 sq m
  • Sleeps 10
  • 3 King Beds

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About the area

Rarotonga

On the beach.A stay at this Arorangi hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Aroa Beach and 3 miles (5 km) of Wigmore's Waterfall. Muri Night Markets is within 6 miles (10 km) and Te Vara Nui Village is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Aroa Beach - 3 min walk
  • Wigmore's Waterfall - 6 min drive
  • Muri Night Markets - 12 min drive
  • Te Vara Nui Village - 13 min drive
  • Muri Beach - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • Palace Takeaway - 13 min drive
  • Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - 14 min drive
  • Kai & Co - 13 min drive
  • Shipwreck Hut - 19 min walk
  • The Mooring Fish Cafe - 14 min drive

About this property

The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium

4-star beachfront hotel near Aroa Beach
Step outside to unwind on the white sand beach. Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with complimentary cabanas. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium like a complimentary children's club and an outdoor pool.

There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a snack bar/deli and a grocery/convenience store. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are available in public spaces for a fee. This beach hotel also offers outdoor tennis courts, a fitness center, and a garden. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Rarotonga hotel.

  • 104 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 12 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • 4306 sq ft of conference space
  • 400 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1977
  • Karaoke
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Cabanas on the beach (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Onsite shopping
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium offers 104 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Rarotonga hotel provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

The onsite spa has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and sports massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Baby bath
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised childcare
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room child care (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Trampoline

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (NZD 10 per day)
  • In-room WiFi has a 2-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (NZD 10 per day), Wired Internet (surcharge)
  • WiFi in public areas has a 2-device limit

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free offsite parking within 66 ft
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle at scheduled times, on request
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily: NZD 28 for adults and NZD 16 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bike parking
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • Karaoke
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Shopping
  • Snorkeling
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Fan
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Composting
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • In-room massage
  • Individually decorated
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 17 children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 28 for adults and NZD 16 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: NZD 10 per day (2-device limit, rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: NZD 10 per day (2-device limit, rates may vary)
  • Fee for wired internet in public areas: NZD 18 per hour (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 60 per person (roundtrip)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. Parties and events are allowed on site. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 17 children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using exisiting bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Rarotongan Beach Resort
Rarotongan Beach Resort Lagoonarium
Resort Lagoonarium
Rarotongan Beach Lagoonarium
The Rarotongan Beach Resort Spa
The Rarotongan & Lagoonarium
The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium Hotel
The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium Rarotonga
The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium Hotel Rarotonga

The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 360 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 151 out of 360 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 360 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 360 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 360 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel needs alot of upgrade, this rarotongan hotel is not lively, it needs to be the same hotel back in 2002. This hotel was the best back then, my brother and his wife had their honeymoon there in 2002. And it was the best hotel ive visited as a local. But now is not the same experience. You need to up your game, be more like edgewater resort.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heaven-lee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Thourougly enjoyed ever minute
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous location right on the lagoon which has many fish species that are rarely seen. Loved the snorkeling! Our 2 bedroom apartment did not have ac in the rooms, just the corridor- my friend slept in the living room. Also Wi-Fi has to be purchased but I think that’s true of all hotels in the Cooks. Nice food and great views!! I’d recommend this hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front of house staff made our family holiday exceed all expectations. By the end of the trip, it felt like a few of the staff were practically family. Meli, Aisake, and Aquila were excellent with our children and made them feel right at home. 10/10 would recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Carla

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The breakfast was poor, no hot food and 28$ for cereal and toast canned fruit and pastries that we barely saw as they went first. I would expect Hot breakfast for that price.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Alexi

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beach was great. Food in hotel is below mediocre. Breakfast that its included with stay the worst. I ended up trying different "paid" options.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mennie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiresa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay here, met some friendly staff who became family. Room service was perfect and everything we asked and expected. Definitely return to stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Karen

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff.
The best part of the stay was the interaction with the hotel's staff. They were all very friendly, hospitable and were willing to do whatever it took to make your stay enjoyable. Even while catching the bus with them after they had finished their workday was fun.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023