The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium

4.0 star property
On private beach with outdoor pool, near Aroa Beach
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

Photo gallery for The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium

Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Grand Suite, Beachfront | Beach
Deluxe Beachfront Suite | View from room
Private beach, white sand, free beach cabanas, sun-loungers
2-Bedroom Grand Beachfront Suite

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Bar
The price is AU$270
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 16 of 16 rooms

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

Beachside Room

Highlights

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

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

4-Bedroom Beachfront Interconnecting Family Suite

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Club Lounge
Fridge
HDTV
Fan
4 bedrooms
  • 120 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 16
  • 4 King Beds and 4 Single Bunk Beds

4-Bedroom Beachside Interconnecting Family Suite

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Club Lounge
Fridge
HDTV
Fan
4 bedrooms
  • 120 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 16
  • 4 King Beds and 4 Single Bunk Beds

Beachfront Room

Highlights

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

Deluxe Beachfront Suite

Highlights

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

2-Bedroom Beachside Suite

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchen
Fridge
HDTV
  • 80 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

3-Bedroom Beachfront Interconnecting Family Suite

Highlights

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

3-Bedroom Private Pool & Spa Villa (Lime Blossom)

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Private pool
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
  • 900 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

2-Bedroom Beachfront Interconnecting Family Suite

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
HDTV
Fan
  • 60 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

2-Bedroom Beachside Interconnecting Family Suite

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
HDTV
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Beachside Suite

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Fan
  • 50 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Grand Beachfront Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
HDTV
Premium bedding
  • 103 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Honeymoon Pool & Spa Bungalow

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Private pool
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
  • 75 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

3-Bedroom Private Pool Villa (Onemaru)

Highlights

Garden
Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Private pool
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
  • 770 sq m
  • Sleeps 10
  • 3 King Beds
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!

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 - 17 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
  • ‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬13 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 snorkelling, volleyball and kayaking. 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:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), an outdoor tennis court and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, babysitting (surcharge) and a TV in reception
  • 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
  • 32-inch 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 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM 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

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
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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

  • 32-inch 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
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Composting
  • Desk
  • 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 18 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium on 24 Dec 2024 start from AU$269.76, 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).

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 134 out of 403 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 164 out of 403 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 403 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 403 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 403 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

Careene

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Love the Onemaru Villa although it needs a bit of a slight upgrade and collection of rubbish would be nice. Great villa though for large families. Sadly did not enjoy the restaurant meal at all.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Angie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The resort was welcoming and had a great family vibe to it. Everyone was friendly only negative the wifi is not very good but that's very minor. Every thing else was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma Louise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff are lovely and the apartment we stayed in was just a few steps from the beach
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manuel, Lahaina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort to stay, all staff very friendly and helpful. Recommend this resort to all
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Jordan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a beachfront room at the Rarotonga Resort, paying $320–$400 a night. We were excited for a beachfront experience but quickly realised it was more “beach side” (our mistake for not double-checking the wording). The room was quite small, and for the price, we couldn’t help but feel disappointed. Still, we thought, “Let’s see how things unfold,” and tried to make the most of it. The TV was a big letdown. At first, we thought it didn’t work because Netflix wouldn’t load, and we assumed maybe Wi-Fi was needed. Turns out, Netflix just doesn’t work—and neither did much else on the TV (you need to pay for the Wi-Fi, but it’s only for your phone). It was essentially useless. Adding to that, the bedside light didn’t work for most of our stay (until it randomly turned on during the last night), and the sink plug was loose, meaning things constantly fell down the drain. Small issues, but they added up and made the room feel run-down. Now for the pros: • The staff were incredible—friendly, helpful, and easily the highlight of the resort. They made a real effort to make the stay enjoyable, and we’d recommend tipping them for their amazing service. • There’s plenty to do, and the separate adults-only and family areas are a nice touch. But the cons: • The price doesn’t match the quality. We’ve stayed at cheaper places that were better maintained and offered more value. • The food was average at best. Breakfast felt like something you’d have at a mate’s house—not bad, but
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff great service
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sheree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall a clean resort, plenty of room in our inter-connected room for our family of 2 adults and 3 children. Friendly staff. We did have to wait for several hours for our room to be ready, even though we arrived after 3pm. Would recommend to resort loving families. Good breakfast, great swimming and snorkelling spot on the island.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The buildings are old but okay and very clean. Gardens and seaview were brilliant. Saw whales nearly every day. Magic.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen Louise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A truly fabulous location for families. Incredible staff. We loved our stay at the Rarotongan!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Vaughan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Good for family.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Mary

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Patricia D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for families not so great for solo retiree
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was so much fun for the whole family
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Maurizio

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It is a shoddy hotel located in a fantastic location. Decadent, would need a renovation, with poor quality forniture. Good for families and kids, less for couple. For sure not a 4stars hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Louise

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not what we were expecting it desperately needs renovation
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Daryl

Liked: Staff & service
Unique for large groups. Great staff
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

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

Wayne

Stayed 1 night 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

General hotel information

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