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The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium

4.0 star property
Ocean-view hotel with a poolside bar, near Aroa Beach
your current months are September, 2024 and October, 2024.
September 2024
October 2024

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Outdoor pool, pool 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 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

    • On private beach
    • Pool
    • Air conditioning
    • 24/7 front desk24/7 front desk
    • BarBar
    • GymGym
The price is AU$401
includes taxes & fees
19 Sept - 20 Sept
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2-Bedroom Grand Beachfront Suite

2-Bedroom Grand Beachfront Suite

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
HDTV
Fan
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

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

Beachside Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
Fan
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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

3-Bedroom Beachside Interconnecting Family Suite

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Club Lounge
Fridge
HDTV
Fan
3 bedrooms
  • 90 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 12
  • 3 King Beds and 3 Single Bunk Beds

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About the area

Map
Aroa Beach Marine Reserve, Arorangi, Ara Tapu Rd, Rarotonga

What's nearby

  • Aroa Beach - 3 min walk
  • Punanga Nui Market - 12 min drive
  • Muri Night Markets - 12 min drive
  • Te Vara Nui Village - 13 min drive
  • Muri Beach - 19 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Charlie's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Sails Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Nautilus Resort - ‬12 min drive

About this property

The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium

Upscale family-friendly hotel near Aroa Beach
Located close to Wigmore's Waterfall, The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium provides a poolside bar, a corner/local shop and a terrace. With a private beach, beachfront dining and free beach cabanas, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and local and international cuisine. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities, such as beach volleyball, kayaking and snorkelling. Stay connected with in-room WiFi (surcharge), and guests can find other amenities, such as shopping on-site and a garden.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Swimming pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), an outdoor tennis court and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • An outdoor pool, express check-out and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the family-friendly amenities and helpful staff
Room features
All 104 individually decorated rooms feature thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities such as air conditioning and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Baby baths and childcare services
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs and composting
  • Eco-friendly toiletries and hairdryers
  • HDTVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, eco-friendly cleaning products and fridges

Languages

English

Property amenities

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 transport

  • Free offsite parking within 20 metres
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available for a fee: NZD 28 for adults and NZD 16 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Captain Andys Bar & Grill
  • Te Vaka Restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Free children's club
  • Gym
  • Karaoke
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Shopping
  • Snorkelling
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Baby bath
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Trampoline

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (4,306 square foot of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 12 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1977
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Composting
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Fan
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • 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 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
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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
17 children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 28 for adults and from 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 (return)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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, 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility or hot tub

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium?

As of 8 Sept 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium on 19 Sept 2024 start from AU$400.88, including 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.

Is The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium?

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

What time is check-in at The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium?

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

Does The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of NZD 60 per person applies.

Where is The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium located?

Nestled on the beach, this Arorangi hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Aroa Beach and Wigmore's Waterfall. Muri Night Markets and Te Vara Nui Village are also within 9 mi (15 km).

The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 381 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 156 out of 381 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 381 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 381 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 381 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

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service
Too many children
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything you need to enjoy Rarotonga is a your finger tips, The lagoon is breathtaking with full equipment to use to enjoy your water activities, The Staff are wonderful and Mama Loata went the extra mile and beyond to make our wedding anniversary a very memorable one, Great friendly service from all the staff, We will definitely be returning to this resort, The rooms are a little dated but you don’t spend that much time in there, Bed very comfortable.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decor needed updating, outdoor cushion would be great. BUT a great place to relax, very family friendly. The team and service - awesome, couldnt do enough for us. Facilities awesome - a one stop shop for a holiday- didnt really need to leave resort
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and staff are amazing.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean, Tulalip

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right on the water
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Nigel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
On arrival the front desk staff handed over our keys to what we thought was our room for our seven night stay. The next morning we were told to move rooms as they had given us an upgraded room as the room we should have been given was unavailable. We were told to repack our belongings and notify the desk who would move our belongings at a later time as our room was not available. Very poor communication and they didn't seem to be bothered about the inconvenience it caused. This was disappointing as once repacked we did not have access to our belongings till much later in the day. This effectively robbed us of a day of our holiday. Beware of the WI FI which is sub par. Front desk staff recommends a snap shot of the log in password is taken due to the WI FI frequently dropping out. Unfortunately the password only displays for a nanosecond making a snap shot impossible. More money disappearing into the cosmos. Room had thin walls which required a call to the front desk for security to curb the party going on next door at midnight.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly staff, amazing snorkeling from the beach, Beautiful keep grounds.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Brendan Carl

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good place to base yourself while in Rarotonga. You have everything you need right on your doorstep. Staff were friendly and accommodating but service can be a little slow at times. It wasn't a deal breaker however!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

krish

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A quiet place to relax. Friendly, helpful staff. Lovely beach, safe to swim.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Anthony, Santa Ana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Likes: beach was beautiful and swimmable with lots of colorful fish and coral. Good amount of lounge chairs for guests. Dislikes: separated our families even though we bought the 4 interconnected suites, cranes on the beach doing beach construction was actually shortening the beach access and making it steeper, construction hazards near the restaurant bar, billiard tables in pretty bad shape, parking areas have lots of big potholes, tennis rackets had tattered grips that turned hands black.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Property location was beautiful on the beach. Staff very helpful and friendly. Only slight downfall was food was ok but not a stand out. However plenty options nearby for dinner and lunch. Highly recommend especially seemed to be very well catered for children.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Rangimarie

Travelled with family
Our check in time was scheduled for 3.00pm. On arrival the receptionist told us that our room was not ready and that we would need to wait. The room because available at 4.00pm and was not what we had booked. Luckily a lovely young Fijian receptionist took care of us and ensured that we were compensated for the wait and the inconvenience. Good for families.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jodie

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Aleesha

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely not worth the money. Very understaffed and the breakfast was so disappointing. The first and only night we ordered from the restaurant took almost 2 hours to get our food and it wasn't nice at all. The resort toilets were disgusting and hardly ever cleaned! Unfortunately we won't be back.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Elise

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall was a nice stay, best snorkelling spot. Room was basic but enough for what we required. The restaurant really needs new management. Very slow service, our meals took an hour and the food was average - staff were friendly though. The daily activities were a cool option to have, enjoyed the coconut show and the crab hunt.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Semih, Wellington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Kirsty

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hi, please don't get me wrong i had a lovely time as a solo traveler however the hotel was understaffed not there though at all. My room had bugs everywhere, bed bugs too I've been biten heaps around my ankles, weird mould smell too my room number was 7518. Staff where excellent but under pressure i felt sorry for them so management need to step up, i am in HR so i could see they need support. I hope they get it. Thanks kirsty
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dominic

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Floor was still saturated from cleaning & room was full of insects on late afternoon check in. Dinner hot meals were served cold. Took 40 minutes to get 1x beer and 1x coke can during dinner, and we only got them because we went back to check with the bar staff. Breakfast ‘buffet’ (not complimentary, not cheap) - worse quality than a dodgy backpacker hostel where it would at least be free… fruit, cereal, and toast… was essentially empty for almost an hour before some slow restocking occurred. Wifi is extra charge and the access code is restricted to that specific device not the room number, you cannot even use it on both your own phone and iPad for example, minimum charge of NZ$20/5gb per device is ridiculous. Most of the staff were friendly and tried their best to help however they could which was the only good note. This places feels so so old and weathered; like no maintenance or minor renovations have occurred for 20 years. Considering the expensive prices they charge for everything, this place is pathetic overall. Honestly, stay literally anywhere except The Rarotongan for a better experience
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds . Two resturants for dining. Very nosey. New Zealanders let they children go crazy. Running, screaming and yelling. If you want some peace and quiet go somewhere else.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Delphine, mililani

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I don’t think this hotel was for me to big to many families and kids I like resort a little more intimate Hotel is our the outdated all tiki style
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Aimee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Ying

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Property was quite old and could do with updating. Please note, wifi isn’t included here as it is with some other hotels. The property is more like a motel than a hotel in terms of accomodation. The lagoon is nice, but you can go without staying at the resort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle Te Raunga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Sudeema Ishani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property needs an uplift. Our room fridge was faulty and leaking, the bunk bed was making a creaking noise every time you turn around so it was difficult to sleep. Felt the room was too small for 4 people but we managed. The staff was really good and helpful so didn't even want to complain. The staff made it a very pleasant holiday for us.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Beautiful Rooms
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Star Rating
4.0