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The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with outdoor pool, near Aroa Beach

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
2-Bedroom Grand Beachfront Suite
Grand Suite, Beachfront | Beach
Deluxe Beachfront Suite | View from room
Private beach, white sand, free beach cabanas, sun-loungers
Located close to Wigmore's Waterfall, The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium offers a tranquil retreat with its private beach and sun-kissed cabanas. Enjoy activities like kayaking, snorkeling, or unwind at the poolside bar while taking in breathtaking views of Aroa Beach.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Airport transfer
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • WiFi in the lobby
  • Internet in the lobby
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised childcare
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Fitness centre
  • Free beach cabanas

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club (free)
  • Playground on-site
  • Microwave
  • Cable/satellite TV service
The current price is NZ$288
includes taxes & fees
19 May - 20 May

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2-Bedroom Grand Beachfront Suite

2-Bedroom Grand Beachfront Suite

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
HDTV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
  • 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
Blackout curtains
Fan
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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3-Bedroom Beachside Interconnecting Family Suite

Highlights

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

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4-Bedroom Beachfront Interconnecting Family Suite

Highlights

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

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4-Bedroom Beachside Interconnecting Family Suite

Highlights

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

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Beachfront Room

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Beachfront Suite

Highlights

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

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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

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3-Bedroom Beachfront Interconnecting Family Suite

Highlights

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

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Terrace/patio

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

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2-Bedroom Beachfront Interconnecting Family Suite

Highlights

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

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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

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Deluxe Beachside Suite

Highlights

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

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Grand Beachfront Suite

Grand Beachfront Suite

Highlights

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

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Courtyard view

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

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View from room

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

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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 - 0.3 km
  • Wigmore's Waterfall - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Muri Night Markets - 12 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Te Vara Nui Village - 13 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Muri Beach - 17 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 13 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)

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

Placing you just steps from Aroa Beach, The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium offers a private beach where you can enjoy free cabanas, beach massages and volleyball. The outdoor pool provides fun for everyone, and guests can also take advantage of a fitness centre and an outdoor tennis court. Captain Andys Bar & Grill, one of 2 restaurants, serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. There's a free kid's club and a poolside bar, and in-room conveniences include fridges and microwaves. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and family-friendly amenities.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 104 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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 at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 17 children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cots (infant beds)
    • Babysitting*
    • Free supervised childcare
    • Free children's club
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • WiFi and wired internet access in public areas*
    • WiFi in rooms*
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Free off-site parking within 66 ft
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
DONE

Off-site

    • Shopping centre shuttle*
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Private dining
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Free children's club
  • Playground
  • Free supervised childcare/activities
  • Trampoline
  • Local/corner shop
  • Children's menu
  • Children's games
  • Toys
  • Baby bath

What to do

  • On a private beach
  • Tennis
  • Beach volleyball
  • Kayaking
  • Snorkelling
  • Karaoke
  • Shopping
  • Pool table
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped hire nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (4306 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Pool loungers
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 12 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1977
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness centre
  • An outdoor pool
  • Arcade/games room
  • Bike parking
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage
  • Individually decorated

Freshen up

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • WiFi (surcharge)
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • LED light bulbs
  • Composting
  • Recycling
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Dining

Captain Andys Bar & Grill – This beachfront restaurant specialises in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Reservations are required.
Te Vaka Restaurant – This beachfront restaurant specialises in local and international cuisine and only serves breakfast. Reservations are required. Open daily.
On-site venue No. 5 – bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in guest rooms for NZD 10 per day (2-device limit, rates may vary)
  • WiFi is available in public areas for NZD 10 (2-device limit, rates may vary)
  • Wired internet access is available in public areas for NZD 18 per hour (rates may vary)
  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 28 for adults and NZD 16 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of NZD 60 per person (return)
  • Shopping centre shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility or hot tub

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
Parties and events are allowed on site.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is NZD 60 per person return.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium and nearby?

Have fun with on-site activities such as kayaking, snorkelling and volleyball and improve your game at the on-site tennis courts. Additional recreation on-site includes volleyball. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a private beach and a fitness centre. The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium also has an arcade and a picnic area, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium?

Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants, featuring beachfront dining, local and international cuisine and ocean views.

What's the area around The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium like?

The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium is located on the waterfront in Arorangi, a short 12-minute walk from Cocoputt and 3 minutes' walk from Aroa Beach.

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The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Service staff
Room
Food
Beach
Children
Location
Family friendly
Islands
Breakfast
Lagoons

What guests liked

  • The beach was beautiful, swimmable, and offered excellent snorkeling opportunities with colorful fish and coral. (18 reviews)
  • The pool area was always clean and perfect for swimming and snorkeling. (3 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Nice resort, a bit dated, friendly staff, good menu. Sister resort is adults only with nice pool area and good restaurant.
William, 8-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay and exemplary staff!
Gert Christoffe, 7-night trip

6/10 Good

OK but designed for families with kids

The Rarotongan side of the hotel is very much a child-focussed establishment. There is an adult only section on the left side from reception with a small pool. The Beach Deluxe rooms are actually not right at the water (unless you are at that end of the line!) but run inland, but have sand on the backdoor so you can walk to the beach. The rooms are OK but the resort is very run down. Breakfast was greasy fried hot options and packeted pastries, however, they did have soy milk and a large variety. The best thing is reasonable snorkelling right off the beach. I didnt see turtles here (4 on the Muri Lagoon tour) but others saw them regularly, but you need to swim out to the reef side (which I did but unlucky I guess!). Kayaks and standing boards available for free.
Hasantha, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Amazing beach full of amazing corals

Perfect location. The corals are stunning and the ammount of fish all sizes and colours...perfect to relax. However the hotel is outdated...very old.
Alberto, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff are lovely and the apartment we stayed in was just a few steps from the beach
Emma Louise, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful resort to stay, all staff very friendly and helpful. Recommend this resort to all
Manuel, 8-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Rarotonga Beach Resort is the place to be on the island. We enjoyed 8 days at this lovely destination. The staff were like family to us. Definitely we would return to this resort. The resort is older, but the staff were quick to fix anything that came up. The grounds were well kept and the rooms were above expectations. We are sad to leave and hope to be back as soon as possible.
Shawn, 8-night trip

8/10 Very good

The hotel is nice, the staff are hospitable, and the resort activities, such as kayaking and snorkeling, are really fun. However, there is no hairbrush, toothbrush, or slippers in the room, and you have to buy them, which is inconvenient.
ALI, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff great service
Jason, 10-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

All the staff were unique, hard working, kind and friendly. The complex seemed to have a shortage of staff but they were my best excellent part of my whole trip.Laundry facilities needs updating and needs more washing machines and dryers as waiting time for a machine was terrible. I will come back to that Resort.
Vi, 10-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful location and staff are amazing.
Emma, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A truly fabulous location for families. Incredible staff. We loved our stay at the Rarotongan!
Helen Louise, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely friendly staff, amazing snorkeling from the beach, Beautiful keep grounds.
Kelly, 8-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice place. Good for family.
Vaughan, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Had entertainment for adults n kids
Robert, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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!
Angie, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a great stay.
Camilla, 6-night trip

8/10 Very good

Beautiful beach and snorkelling

Beautiful beach and snorkelling. Only negative thing is that there is no free wifi considering the cost. And the $20 only lasts 2 days even when only on WhatsApp.
Sara, 6-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Sheree, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Was so much fun for the whole family
Norah, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The buildings are old but okay and very clean. Gardens and seaview were brilliant. Saw whales nearly every day. Magic.
Robert, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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Wonsik, 15-night trip

8/10 Very good

Unique for large groups. Great staff
Daryl, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

Don’t stay long enough to see
Anna, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Careene, 8-night trip