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Castaway Resort

3.0 star property
Unwind in paradise where you can soak up the sun by day and savor local cuisine under starry nights.

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Beach House | Terrace/patio
Studio, Beachside | View from room
Studio, Ocean View
Kayaking
On the beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach towels

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Parking included

Room options

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Studio, Poolside | Living area

Studio, Poolside

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Single Beds

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Beach House

Beach House

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
  • 260 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 King Beds and 2 Single Beds

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Studio, Pool View

Studio, Pool View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 26 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Studio, Ocean View

Studio, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 26 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Studio, Beachside

Studio, Beachside

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fridge
TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout curtains
  • 26 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
TV
  • 80 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Single Bed OR 5 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Arorangi, Main Road, Arorangi, Rarotonga, 0

What's nearby

  • Black Rock - 7 min walk
  • Rarotonga Golf Club - 16 min walk
  • Aroa Beach - 7 min drive
  • Cook Islands Library and Museum - 8 min drive
  • Muri Beach - 26 min drive

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Spaghetti House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Vaiana's Bistro & Bar - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Castaway Resort

Resort located in Arorangi
You can look forward to free self-service breakfast, a beach bar and a terrace at Castaway Resort. This resort is a great place to bask in the sun with a white sand beach, beachfront dining and sunloungers. Treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage or other spa services. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Wilsons Sundowner Beach B, features happy hour and dinner. Enjoy on-site activities, such as snorkelling and kayaking. In-room WiFi (surcharge) is available to all guests, along with a garden and a library.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Barbecues, tour/ticket information and beach towels
  • Books, luggage storage and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as separate sitting areas, in addition to thoughtful touches such as safes and WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Fridges, microwaves and toasters
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and separate sitting areas

Languages

English, Filipino, Hindi

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (NZD 5 per day)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (NZD 5 per day)

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 4:00 AM to 1:00 PM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Wilsons Sundowner Beach B

Things to do

  • Books
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkelling

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (weekdays only)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 16 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 16 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: NZD 5 per day (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: NZD 5 per day (rates may vary)
  • 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 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 16 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

Property is also known as

Castaway Rarotonga
Castaway Resort Rarotonga
Castaway Resort Resort
Castaway Resort Rarotonga
Castaway Resort Resort Rarotonga

Frequently asked questions

Does Castaway Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Castaway Resort pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Castaway Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Castaway Resort?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Castaway Resort?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Castaway Resort located?

Located in Arorangi, this beachfront resort is in the historical district and within 1 mi (2 km) of Black Rock and Rarotonga Golf Club. Nikao Beach and National Stadium are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Castaway Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 225 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 225 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 225 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 225 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 225 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Isaac

Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sita Arielle

Amazing place to stay. Staffs are very friendly.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

bruce

Love it!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kareena

The staff here were amazing especially minnie we went to a wedding at the rarotongan and staff were so rude would deff stay castaway again
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jos

Really friendly staff, good food and good sized rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Amazing place! Well looked after for our holiday. Thank you to all the staff
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Francis

Tidy, good area & friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Great place to stay at while you’re in Raro. Staff are friendly & kind, even allowed us to check out at a later time due to our flight being at night. Amenities are nice and area is convenient, with great restaurant and bar downstairs and easy access to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Pauline

Bar and dinner on the beach plus lucky enough to observe whales just over the reef playing about.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

viktor

Friendly staff, excellent resturant, good location for watching sunsets
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

John

Sunsets were great! Saw whales breaching. Pina coladas are amazing
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Amazing staff. Beautiful location and delicious food. We’d happily stay again.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Steve

The room was large but the property is tired was not made clear the room was upstairs at the back of the property - road side so noisy - ideal for a budget family accommodation Minnie was a star at the restaurant & that is located on the beach which is stunning
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Leonnie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Upon arriving, I looked around and thought ‘what have I booked?’ I stayed in one of the beach front bungalows, it was neat and cosy. The bed sheets were fresh which I was so grateful for. I had everything I needed in the room. The waiting/kitchen staff were extremely welcoming and friendly, considerate and caring. Special mention to Vani & Feraz. The first couple of days the cleaning of my room was average, then another cleaner made up for the negative, I felt comfortable with the cleaning. Probably wouldn’t have hurt to use some cleaning products in the bathroom though. The shower drain needed to be cleared of hair. Castaway is cosy, but very tired. Not attractive to look at, but as I said, my opinions started to change for the longer you are there you become used to it. Not much of an area to swim in the beach out front as coral blocks most of it. The water was beautiful though. It was very reasonably priced so I guess you get what you pay for. I stayed for 9 nights.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Scott

Liked: Room comfort
Castaway Cook Islands
Was not a great experience. Breakfast was a joke we got a a box of cerial and loaf of bread. Having a breakfast buffet on the beach would have been beautiful. Pool and accommodation needs a revamp.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Jade

Good location, but beach is rocky
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

A lovely resort with a private beach, nice food and friendly people. Would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Great spot with friendly staff, beach front dining with stunning sunset viewing options close to other resorts and main town centre only a 10 min drive away
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Farani

I enjoyed the stay. It was clean and simple.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory Walter

The staff and service is what makes the place attractive.
Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Wonderful staff, very quiet during the daytime but in the evening, the restaurant fills up with guests from all over the island which we thought was very fun! The food is delicious. If you want daytime activity, you will need to go elsewhere but if you want peace and a private beach, this place is perfect!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

John Murray

Wilsons Bar & resturant on the beach in front of castaway resort was the best food within walking distance along the beach by far, there staff were great & even delivered food to our room.this could have been helped by having menues in the units, The resort seemed to be under going some renovation & we were lucky enough to have booked a renovated room, the whole week we were there was very enjoyable till the last night when a group of drunk Aussy fisherman partied late with no regard for other guests.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Staff were friendly, limited food options available when lunch was not being served on certain days.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Restaurant and bar staff were very friendly and attentive and called us by name and took great care of us during our 3-night stay. Sunday BBQ was excellent! and the entertainment that evening was wonderful! Room was clean quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

KERRY

Super friendly and helpful staff, special thanks to Varni and Minnie. Great vibe in Wilson's bar and restaurant from happy hour and on into dinner. Cocktails were nice too. Lots of food options and different theme each night. We thoroughly enjoyed Sunday night with the entrainment.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Room Cleanliness & Beautiful Rooms
Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Star Rating
3.0