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The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • On private beach
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Pool

Explore the area

Map
Aroa Beach Marine Reserve, Arorangi, Ara Tapu Rd, Rarotonga
  • Aroa Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Puaikura Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Wigmore's Waterfall
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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2-Bedroom Grand Beachfront Suite

2-Bedroom Grand Beachfront Suite

  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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

Beachside Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

3-Bedroom Beachside Interconnecting Family Suite

  • 90 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 12
  • 3 King Beds and 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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

4-Bedroom Beachfront Interconnecting Family Suite

  • 120 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 16
  • 4 King Beds and 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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

4-Bedroom Beachside Interconnecting Family Suite

  • 120 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 16
  • 4 King Beds and 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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

Beachfront Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Beachfront Suite

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

Deluxe Beachfront Suite

  • 50 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for 2-Bedroom Beachside Suite

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

2-Bedroom Beachside Suite

  • 80 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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

3-Bedroom Beachfront Interconnecting Family Suite

  • 90 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 12
  • 3 King Beds and 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Terrace/patio

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

  • 900 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

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

2-Bedroom Beachfront Interconnecting Family Suite

  • 60 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for 2-Bedroom Beachside Interconnecting Family Suite

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

2-Bedroom Beachside Interconnecting Family Suite

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Beachside Suite

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

Deluxe Beachside Suite

  • 50 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Grand Beachfront Suite

Grand Beachfront Suite

  • 103 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Courtyard view

Honeymoon Pool & Spa Bungalow

  • 75 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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View from room

3-Bedroom Private Pool Villa (Onemaru)

  • 770 sq m
  • Sleeps 10
  • 3 King Beds

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About this property

The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium

On private beach with outdoor pool, near Aroa Beach
At The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium, spend the day on the private white sand beach where you can enjoy snorkeling. Then return for a meal at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants.
The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium offers 104 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Rarotonga hotel provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

A private beach and an outdoor tennis court are featured at the hotel. In addition to an outdoor pool, other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility or spa tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Aroa Beach. You'll find features like free self parking, plus 2 restaurants and an outdoor pool.
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy local and international cuisine with a beachfront location at Captain Andys Bar & Grill, one of the property's 2 restaurants
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • WiFi for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include babysitting, a free kid's club, and a concierge
  • Onsite recreation includes a private beach, an outdoor tennis court, and a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the family-friendly amenities and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Aroa Beach and 6 minutes by car from Wigmore's Waterfall
  • Airport and shopping center shuttle service available for a fee
Step outside to unwind on the white sand beach. Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with complimentary cabanas. Summer fun is a breeze at The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium with activities like snorkeling, kayaking, and volleyball.

There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a snack bar/deli and a grocery/convenience store. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are available in public spaces for a fee. This beach hotel also offers a complimentary children's club, an outdoor pool, and outdoor tennis courts. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Rarotonga hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Captain Andys Bar & Grill - This beachfront restaurant specializes 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 specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast only. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Onsite venue #5 - bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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 public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Free off-site parking within 66 ft
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle at scheduled times, on request
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM: NZD 28 for adults and NZD 16 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Captain Andys Bar & Grill
  • Te Vaka Restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/games room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bike parking
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fitness centre
  • Karaoke
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Shopping
  • Snorkelling
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • Arcade/games room
  • Baby bath
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised childcare
  • Corner/local shop
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Fridge
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Trampoline

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Corner/local shop
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

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

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Private beachfront location
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage - on the beach

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Beach towels
  • Biodegradable drinking straws
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Couples dining
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Romance packages available
  • TV in lobby
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Fan
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • TV/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Composting
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • In-room massage
  • Individually decorated
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • 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 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); 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 17 children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 72 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information and an access code. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Up to 17 children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using exisiting bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

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

The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 136 out of 409 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 165 out of 409 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 409 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 409 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 409 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

6/10 Okay

Erin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Property was on a gorgeous beach with great snorkeling. Staff was nice but property is pretty run down for the price. Food was very average so be sure to explore outside the resort. Liked the nightly entertainment.
Stayed 2 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