The Edgewater Resort & Spa

3.5 star property
3.5-star beachfront resort near Aroa Beach

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On the beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach towels
Outdoor pool
Front of property - evening/night
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Bar

Explore the area

Map
Avarua, Rarotonga
  • Black Rock
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Rarotonga Golf Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Aroa Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

3 Bedroom Garden Villa

  • 85 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Room, Beachfront

  • 32 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Garden Superior Room

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

3 Bedroom Beachfront Villa

  • 85 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, Garden View

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Lagoon View Room

  • 32 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Rarotonga

On the beach.Your stay at this Arorangi resort places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Black Rock and Rarotonga Golf Club. Nikao Beach and National Stadium are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Black Rock - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Rarotonga Golf Club - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Nikao Beach - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Aroa Beach - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Muri Beach - 26 min drive - 14.7 km

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Spaghetti House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Vaiana's Bistro & Bar - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Edgewater Resort & Spa

3.5-star beachfront resort near Aroa Beach
The Edgewater Resort & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor tennis court. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have WiFi for a fee.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. A library, a terrace, and a complimentary children's club are also featured at The Edgewater Resort & Spa. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Rarotonga resort.

  • 280 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 28 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1974
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
The Edgewater Resort & Spa offers 280 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. This Rarotonga resort provides wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps) for a surcharge. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 3 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

The spa is open daily. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free children's club
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (NZD 45 for 23 hours)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • In-room WiFi has a 4-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (NZD 45 for 23 hours)
  • WiFi in public areas has a 4-device limit

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Snorkeling
  • Table tennis

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 0-inch TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 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); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 3.5 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: NZD 500 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: NZD 45 (for 23 hours, 4-device limit, rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: NZD 45 (for 23 hours, 4-device limit, rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 55 per person (roundtrip)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 30 (roundtrip), (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 percent

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Edgewater Rarotonga
Edgewater Resort Rarotonga
The Edgewater Resort Spa
The Edgewater Resort Spa
The Edgewater & Spa Rarotonga
The Edgewater Resort & Spa Resort
The Edgewater Resort & Spa Rarotonga
The Edgewater Resort & Spa Resort Rarotonga

The Edgewater Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 400 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 370 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 149 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1000 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

RANDY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful resort..Fun and helpful staff.Great prices on food.At "times" amazing sunsets.Be prepared for the occasional stray dog (very friendly) at dinner.Free range chickens can be a nuisance..though, LOL
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

guangri

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott John

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa terese

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Edgewater resort was a great location , nice and quiet, but also easily accessible for a walk on the beach, or food options. Rooms are large (beachfront) and clean, bed was comfortable and the housekeeping staff are fantastic, soo much sand. We hate at both the main restaurant and spaghetti house, both places are great, the main restaurant had amazing lamb shanks. The guest relations team ( Trina especially) went above and beyond for us , I was travelling with my 13yo, she gave us so many great options plus even the odd request was never a problem. Wouldn’t hesitate to stay again, or recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bowen Howard

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great Resort for families with everything you need there to make it feel like a good holiday. We especially appreciated the Gluten Free Breakfast & also the restaurant having Gluten free options as we have a daughter who has Coeliac Disease. The staff are so friendly & helpful & we took advantage of the kids club who were wonderful with our 3 children that it gave mum & dad a break with no stress or worries. I highly recommend this resort for families who are looking for a holiday on a budget but tickets all the boxes that your having a lovely island holiday.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had the best time! Friendly helpful staff, safe and clean, good food and delish cocktails
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Materoa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were absolutely so nice friendly the food was nice everything about Edgewater was brilliant we will be back
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Declan Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Meitaki Edgewater! What a beautiful and wonderful experience we had. Staff were friendly and helpful, room was clean and bed was comfortable. We are planning our next trip as we speak.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Pauline

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The staff were amazing. Very friendly and helpful. The room was dated and there was dirt under the beds. There was also refurbishment occurring in a block of rooms near us that had tile cutters, drills etc starting up at 7am and continued until 8 or 9 at night. The menu had improved but still needs more healthy options. Lots of fried food.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Susan, Massey

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Noticed ants crawling in the muesli cereal dispenser so brought it to the chefs attention and he said it was normal and put more muesli in to hide the ants. I told another staff member who was disappointed and growled the chef which the chef told her to shut up, she then removed it. I never ate there again. The last few nights of our stay the pool was out of order which was very disappointing.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tamara

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iestyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Mya, Tokoroa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good to stay in
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James, Auckland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our rooms were clean and tidy. The staff were friendly, polite and welcoming. It was a pleasure to stay at a family friendly resort.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Always friendly staff and helpful, thoroughly enjoyed our stay but would ask for a ground level room next time as climbing 3 levels was a little much for older people. Recommend Edgewater to everyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Leslie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I spent 8 days at Edgewater.we are in our 60s and we were given a room on the second floor.the room was in an area where the adjacent building was being renovated. We were woken up with the sound of hammers,skill saws and music blaring. I have stayed there before and my wife and i will never go back there again.in future i will look at booking my every year visits to the Island directly with the owner of the property.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Snorkelling in the marine park right on the doorstep to the resort. The water was so warm and crystal clear. Towels, snorkels, reef shoes all available on loan, so we didn’t need to bring. Continental breakfast included for all guests- sitting by the pool or lagoon with palm trees swaying. Truly paradise.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Kenneth Saballa

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
i liked that it was near the airport and the room view. No beach access while we were there as it had big waves. Noisy neighbours.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Darlene

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Firoz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This resort is very family oriented
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawnson

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karene Lynne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at The Edgewater. Our room was spotless, our view from it breathtaking. The staff were friendly and helpful. The breakfasts were tasty and plenty of options available. Cant fault it. Highly recommended
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024