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The Edgewater Resort & Spa

3.5 star property
3.5-star beachfront resort near Aroa Beach

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Relax on the beach with a row of lounge chairs facing the ocean, surrounded by palm trees.
Stroll through the lush garden to the hotel's serene outdoor space.
Stunning hotel with modern architecture, surrounded by a beautifully maintained garden featuring a variety of plants and trees.
Relax by the ocean at MARAE TAI, where a pool and wicker chairs await.
Savor a diverse selection of roasted meats and vegetables at our outdoor buffet.

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

Room options

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3 Bedroom Garden Villa

3 Bedroom Garden Villa

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 85 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Room, Beachfront

Room, Beachfront

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • 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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 King 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)
  • 85 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, Garden View

Standard Room, Garden View

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

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Lagoon View Room

Lagoon View Room

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

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
  • Cook Islands Library and Museum - 10 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Muri Beach - 21 min drive - 17.1 km

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Spaghetti House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Vaiana's Bistro & Bar - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Edgewater Resort & Spa

3.5-star beachfront resort near Aroa Beach
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 hair dryers. Premium satellite television is provided. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries.
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.

Languages

English

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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: WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • 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 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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from November 1 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.

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

The Edgewater Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 414 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 372 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 147 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1008 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jairo A

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Dan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Joanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved the room staff and restaurant staff. Super friendly and always happy, had a great stay here.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Trudi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a near perfect trip. The hotel itself is comfortable but not fancy, perfect for a relaxed island break. Being able to swim in the ocean, snorkel immediately outside the resort on the marine reserve/coral, make use of the pool etc so easily makes it a great base. The facilities are good, as is the service. The couple of minor issues I had were well handled. The resort is well located and easy to travel around the island from using the local bus. My suggestions for improvement are to rethink the bathrooms as the shower sprays much more widely than the screen catches, and to consider fans in key outdoor areas (balconies, outdoor covered part of the restaurant, and also in the lobby). Special thanks to Rosa at the spa who is incredible- the hour long massage took 18 months of stress out of my muscles
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Luke

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bar and restaurant staff friendly, reception staff not so much. Resort is getting tired.
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was extremely helpful and courteous in making sure we felt very comfortable. Trina is world class when it comes to making you feel you inclus
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Shae Victoria

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Linda

Travelled with partner
The location was good. Lunch/Dinner facing the reef which was pretty. Overall not up to my standards. Prefer 5 Star accommodation. I am not young so don't appreciate noisy children at my age. There was no complimentary water in our room. The luggage guys were very pleasant and helpful. It was a shame breakfast was included but because of an early flight we had breakfast to take with us which was pretty standard. Sorry nowhere the standard of the Pacific Resort Aitutaki.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Tracy, Lakeside

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Property has a nice location and a good on site restaurant. Rooms are in need of updates but were clean and reasonably priced considering what they were.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sound transfer between floors was not good. Very friendly room makeup staff. Car tended to scrape cement close to laundry. Enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 18 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Courtney

Travelled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, the resort was good. The staff are very friendly.
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ambience of the Edgewater was amazing. The Activity Hut was great!! The employees were very kind and helpful. The view of the ocean was Spectacular!!! My only concern wss for the amount of animals; chickens getting up on the tables and the amount of dogs. If someone is allergic to animals, it might be a problem.
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the resort, beautiful location, friendly staff, clean, beautiful beach. Great snorkeling.
Stayed 18 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very neat and tidy,there was lot's of activities, the staff were very friendly and helpful. Edgewater was close to town and airport and car and scotter hire was on site.The food was great and we enjoyed happy hour.I would highly recommend The Edgewater Resort and Spa as a place to stay in Rarotonga
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henrietta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service from all staff, special mention to Luke and Jimmy.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe, Salem

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We’ve stayed here twice now and wouldn’t stay anywhere else. We love the staff. Can’t wait to visit again!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Nadia Meredith

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgie

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms could definitely use abit of an upgrade in styling but we were very please with our stay and grateful. Staff at the reception were amazing and had beautiful customer service. I did have an encounter with a staff member down at the dining area during breakfast time I was asked to cover up. I was wearing a knitted beach dress with you could see my bikini wear through (my family and I were going swimming straight after breakfast) The comment made, made me feel abit uncomfortable as your resort is right on the beach hence why I wore a beach dress. We also hired a babysitter whose name was Taile. Absolutely beautiful and very pleased with her services whilst looking after my 2 children.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Was amazing
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Sandra Marie

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is the 5th time we have stayed here and oh my gosh, maintenance is poor to rooms and the service was next to none especially in the dinning area. My sons family vila ran out of hot water for 2 days ! Door was jammed and extremely hard to slide open !! Air con was practically non existant and didn't look like it had been serviced in years !! Very disappointed and wont be staying again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Chrizelda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanika

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutly awesome would have like to read a sigh or be told our cloths would be bleached in the pool Other wise would love to come back in future
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025