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Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront resort near Aroa Beach

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Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Private beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach towels
Property grounds
Sports facility
Beachfront Suite

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Aroa Beach & Marine Reserve, Rarotonga
  • Aroa Beach
    4 min walk
  • Cocoputt
    13 min walk
  • Wigmore's Waterfall
    5 min drive
  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    20 min drive

Room options

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2-Bedroom Beachside Interconnecting Suite

2-Bedroom Beachside Interconnecting Suite

  • 35 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Beachside Suite

  • 35 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Beachfront Suite

Beachfront Suite

  • 35 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, table tennis

Honeymoon Spa Suite

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Rarotonga

Beachside getaway.Within a 15-minute walk of this Arorangi resort, you'll find Aroa Beach and Cocoputt. Also, Wigmore's Waterfall is within 3 miles (5 km) and Rarotonga Golf Club is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Aroa Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Rarotonga Golf Club - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Muri Night Markets - 12 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Punanga Nui Market - 13 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Muri Beach - 17 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Charlie's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Sails Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only

4-star beachfront resort near Aroa Beach
Simply walk outside to smell the salt air and watch the ocean waves from the white sand beach. Have fun in the sun at Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only with summer activities like snorkeling, kayaking, and rowing/canoeing.

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee. This beach resort also offers an outdoor pool, outdoor tennis courts, and a fitness center. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. Self parking is free.

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

  • 49 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 4 buildings
  • Built in 2010
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
  • Swim-up bar
Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only offers 49 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

In-room wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)) is available 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

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (NZD 15 per night)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • In-room WiFi has a 1-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (NZD 15 per night)
  • WiFi in public areas has a 1-device limit

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free offsite parking within 66 ft
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM: NZD 28 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 swim-up bar, 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Canoeing
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fitness center
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Shopping
  • Snorkeling
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Fan
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Composting
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • In-room massage
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofing
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
An early check-in fee will be charged
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 16

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

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via Airport shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
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; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 16 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 16 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 95.0 per night.
  • 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 per person
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: NZD 15 per night (1-device limit, rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: NZD 15 per night (1-device limit, 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)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 95.0 per night

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a security system
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. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a security system in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in January and close in December.
  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 16 years old aren't allowed.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Sanctuary Hotel Rarotonga-on beach
Sanctuary Rarotonga-on beach
Sanctuary Rarotonga-on beach-Adults Resort
Sanctuary beach-Adults Resort
Sanctuary Rarotonga-on beach-Adults
Sanctuary beach-Adults
Sanctuary Rarotonga On The
Sanctuary Rarotonga on the beach Adults Only
Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only Resort
Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only Rarotonga
Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only Resort Rarotonga

Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 398 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 168 out of 398 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 398 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 398 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 398 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gordana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I have not idea to change something, everything was excellent and see you next year.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sally

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Wonderful location for snorkelling
We loved the location, in front of the marine park, being able to snorkel from the beach. Kayaks and stand up paddle boards we’re always available to use. We had a lovely view of the lagoon from our balcony. Room was spacious and clean except windows which needed cleaning- the resort feels tired with public areas needing a good clean, especially breakfast area - buffet not great, staff morale seemed low, did bare minimum
Main entrance via family resort
Balcony views of the lagoon
Balcony views of the lagoon
Resort pool and overflow breakfast dining area
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a retreat from the every day. At The Santuary, they have it all! Beautiful location, friendly staff, tasty food and plenty of options for activities throughout your stay. Highly highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great facilities and the snorkelling is fantastic. The real highlight is the friendly staff - loved our time here.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lorna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We’ve just come back from there. It’s the only place we’ve stayed in Raro so can’t compare. Plusses - room was great - clean with a super comfy bed, brill shower, our own snorkelling gear which we used to access what we understand to be the best snorkelling just metres from the beach. There was also free access to kayaks and SUPs. We had a beach room on the ground floor and it was amazing to lounge outside the bedroom looking at the sea through the trees, and on windy days lounge by the pool. There is a games room with Pool, table soccer and table tennis which provided us daily competition with each other. Staff were awesome, lovely and fun. Cocktails were yummy. Food was average, both price and quality. It was certainly a step up in quality of furnishings and fittings from the Rarotongan next door. You get access to their amenities, but they weren’t much cop. The gym machines in particular were very dated and clunky, and there was no real room to do any floor work. Our only downer were the tropical breakfasts - not much choice, bad coffee and UHT milk only. I would give that a body swerve and try and cut a deal with cooked breakfasts which were so much better.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lynda

Food was dreadful.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Richard James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property looks a bit on the tired side, with the tennis court in need of singificant maintenance, the beach is washing away and exposing the palms, the cages of rocks supposed to be protecting the beach and the creek are rusted and broken. The breakfast buffet is the same every day, and the variety is fairly limited. Surprised too that at a resort on the water, we were not able to change the flippers left in our room to a larger size. According to the Activities hut there was no spare XL fins to swap for the Medium pair. Both check-in and checking out were problematic. In the case of checking in, we were giving the keys to an occupied unit and surprised the guests there when we unlocked the door. This was rectified with another room and a free cocktail. And our request the day before for check out for a later time was not logged, so that we had to wait nervously before it was confirmed with the member of staff we'd spoken to.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Volker

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great options for walks along the beach and into the hinterland. Beautiful beach, safe swimming, snorkeling and kayaking options. Property somewhat dated and not as quiet as you would expect for an adults only resort.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

IAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiresa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just Love everything about it and very lovely staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely paradise, staff are beautiful
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Rubia

I just didn't like that our room was at the door of the restaurant, at 6 am there was already loud music and the food at dinner was very bad
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tania Michelle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay at the Sanctuary.. Location is next level. Snorkeling at your door and helpful friendly staff.. Complimentary breakfast was good so no complaints there. Only negative was the 2x we ordered food (eggs benedict and pizza) which was not very edible.. Would definitely stay again.. thanks x
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness
Rather dated and a
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved our stay at The Sanctuary. We were a bit worried as we’d seen some bad reviews for this place but it must have had an overhaul because it was great. Staff were so friendly and helpful. Our room was lovely with everything working and everything we needed. It was nice and quiet and private. The private beach is great for snorkelling. They have so many activities happening and kayaks/snorkelling gear to use. The pool was awesome especially the swim up bar. Cocktails were yummy. Food was so good with large portions. Anything we needed the staff were happy to help. We will definitely be back if we visit Rarotonga again! Thanks for the lovely stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the look and feel of the resort, great staff and amazing beach

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location, the pleasant and helpful staff and the great Polynesian feel of the property
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Heidi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely snorkeling but desk staff was not very helpful with information about the island.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Jerry, Honolulu

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Leanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The “adults-only” hotel and pool are nestled so intimately within the larger family friendly grounds that you can’t tell it’s separate.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024