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The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront hotel near Aroa Beach

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • 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
  • Rickshaws
    2 min walk
  • 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

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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

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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

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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 the area

Rarotonga

On the beach.A stay at this Arorangi hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Aroa Beach and 3 miles (5 km) of Wigmore's Waterfall. Muri Night Markets is within 6 miles (10 km) and Te Vara Nui Village is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Aroa Beach - 3 min walk
  • Black Rock - 8 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

4-star beachfront hotel near Aroa Beach
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.

  • 104 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 12 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • 4306 sq ft of conference space
  • 400 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1977
  • Karaoke
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Cabanas on the beach (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Onsite shopping
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Baby bath
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised childcare
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room child care (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Trampoline

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 transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free offsite parking within 66 ft
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle at scheduled times, on request
  • Shopping center 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 common area(s)

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bike parking
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fitness center
  • Karaoke
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Shopping
  • Snorkeling
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Food and drink

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

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.

Property payment types

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. Parties and events are allowed on site. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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. 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

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

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