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The Edgewater Resort & Spa

3.5 star property
3.5-star beachfront resort with 2 restaurants

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On the beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach towels
Garden
Aerial view
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine
Garden Superior Room | Garden view

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Avarua, Rarotonga
  • Place, Black Rock
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Rarotonga Golf Club
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Aroa Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, Garden View

Standard Room, Garden View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(44 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Garden Superior Room

Garden Superior Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Lagoon View Room

Lagoon View Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • Lagoon view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Room, Beachfront

Room, Beachfront

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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3 Bedroom Beachfront Villa

3 Bedroom Beachfront Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lagoon view
  • 85 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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3 Bedroom Garden Villa

3 Bedroom Garden Villa

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 85 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Rarotonga

On the beach.Your stay at this Arorangi resort places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Black Rock and Rarotonga Golf Club. Nikao Beach and National Stadium are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Black Rock - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Rarotonga Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Aroa Beach - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Muri Lagoon - 19 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Muri Beach - 21 min drive - 17.1 km

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tamarind House - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Kai & Co - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ka Kite Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Anchorage - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Edgewater Resort & Spa

3.5-star beachfront resort with 2 restaurants
The Edgewater Resort & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor tennis court. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. A library, a terrace, and a complimentary children's club are also featured at The Edgewater Resort & Spa. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Rarotonga resort.

  • 280 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 28 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1974
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
The Edgewater Resort & Spa offers 280 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 3 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

The spa is open daily. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free children's club
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 10-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Snorkeling
  • Table tennis

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 0-inch TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 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); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 3.5 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from December 8 2025 to April 30 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
  • Select guestrooms
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: NZD 500 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 55 per person (roundtrip)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 30 (roundtrip), (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 percent

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 10-device limit.

Property is also known as

Edgewater Rarotonga
Edgewater Resort Rarotonga
The Edgewater Resort Spa
The Edgewater Resort Spa
The Edgewater & Spa Rarotonga
The Edgewater Resort & Spa Resort
The Edgewater Resort & Spa Rarotonga
The Edgewater Resort & Spa Resort Rarotonga

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Edgewater Resort & Spa to the airport?

The Edgewater Resort & Spa is 2.9 mi (10-min drive) away from the Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Edgewater Resort & Spa?

As of May 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Edgewater Resort & Spa on May 14, 2026 start from CA $368, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Edgewater Resort & Spa have an airport shuttle?

The Edgewater Resort & Spa offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, at scheduled times, for a charge of NZD 55 per person, roundtrip.

How close is The Edgewater Resort & Spa to the beach?

This resort is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Edgewater Resort & Spa offer free breakfast?

The Edgewater Resort & Spa offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Edgewater Resort & Spa?

No, there is no casino at this resort.

What time is check-in at The Edgewater Resort & Spa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at The Edgewater Resort & Spa?

This resort offers free self parking.

Does The Edgewater Resort & Spa have a pool?

The Edgewater Resort & Spa does not have a pool.

Does The Edgewater Resort & Spa have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like local and international cuisine, a poolside location, and ocean views.

Does The Edgewater Resort & Spa have a spa?

This resort has a spa, which features deep-tissue massages, mani/pedis, and body scrubs.

How close is The Edgewater Resort & Spa to downtown Rarotonga?

The Edgewater Resort & Spa is 0.8 mi away from Tokerau Tapere.

The Edgewater Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 483 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 335 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1000 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

MARTIN JUNIOR

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

The room was quite large and a big deck/balcony area. Staff was very helpful. Especially Nanda (?) The bartender.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Valerie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Haoning

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Krystal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, so big and spacious for my family. We stayed in the garden villa. Also the buggy service was great and free of charge. The swimming pool was excellent for my kids. The restaurant staff were so friendly awesome service overall we had a great first time experience. Kiaorana 🌸
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

TIM

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Paola

Love the place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ashley Winston

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jason

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were tidy. Staff were very friendly. Food was very nice. Just unfortunate it was wet for a few days
One of many sunsets
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Karly

Room tidy, aweso
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tarita

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely time at Edgewater Resort. The staff were friendly and always greeted us with a smile. The grounds and rooms were immaculate. The staff that catered for my sister's birthday did a fantastic job as well✨ Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Rarotonga ☺️
Pool at Edgewater
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tamati

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay. Meitaki ma ata
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Krystle Donna

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Team were very helpful to accommodate requests.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Brittany Jacqueline

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Great room keeping service.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Super clean room and facilities. The staff were incredibly helpful and kind. Excellent food at the restaurant. Perfect location! Can’t say anything bad :)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff were amazing especially the cleaners, activities and restaurant staff. Always friendly and helpful
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was lovely and clean and very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Conrad Edward

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very good. The staff were friendly and helpful. It was nice that they replaced the towels every day. It was great that we could use the towels off site. Service and the food was very good.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Caitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, staff
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Maree

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fantastic facilites, the staff were helpful and friendly, the pool and restaurant were awesome, easy check in/out process, staff even took our bags to our room, daily house keeping, cant recommend this place highly enough
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Suresa

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a family, staff a friendly, breakfast is yummy, facilities are clean and the view is beautiful. To get the most our of your stay in Rarotonga hire a vehicle.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were absolutely amazing from the front desks, securities, those who were cleaning the grounds and our rooms. All resort amenities were great no issues. We had everything we needed in our room and will recommend to all.
Lunch by the pool
Breakfast views with fresh fruit
Drinks by the pool? Yes please
View from room 917
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025