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Castaway Resort

3.0 star property
Adults-only beachfront resort with snorkeling

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Beach House | Balcony view
Studio, Ocean View | Private kitchen
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Balcony view
Beach House
Studio, Ocean View

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Arorangi, Main Road, Arorangi, Rarotonga, 0
  • Black Rock
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Rarotonga Golf Club
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Aroa Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio, Poolside | Living area

Studio, Poolside

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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Beach House

Beach House

  • Beach view
  • 260 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Studio, Pool View | View from room

Studio, Pool View

  • Resort view
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Studio, Ocean View

Studio, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Studio, Beachside

Studio, Beachside

  • Beach view
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • Resort view
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed OR 5 Twin Beds

About the area

Rarotonga

On the beach.With a stay at this Arorangi resort, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Black Rock and 2 miles (3 km) of Rarotonga Golf Club. Nikao Beach and National Stadium are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Black Rock - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Rarotonga Golf Club - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Aroa Beach - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Cook Islands Library and Museum - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Muri Beach - 26 min drive - 15.1 km

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Spaghetti House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Vaiana's Bistro & Bar - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Castaway Resort

Adults-only beachfront resort with snorkeling
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have WiFi for a fee.

An outdoor pool, spa services, and a library are also featured at Castaway Resort. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Rarotonga resort.

  • 1 floor
  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • 5 buildings
  • Built in 2000
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Dining venue
Castaway Resort offers 19 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered on weekdays only and in-room massages can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and massages.

Languages

English, Filipino, Hindi

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (NZD 5 per day)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (NZD 5 per day)

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 4:00 AM to 1:00 PM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Books
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 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

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

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 not available.
  • 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 in-room wireless internet: NZD 5 per day (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: NZD 5 per day (rates may vary)
  • 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 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 and cash
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 credit 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, and cash. 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 spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 16 years old aren't allowed.

Property is also known as

Castaway Rarotonga
Castaway Resort Rarotonga
Castaway Resort Resort
Castaway Resort Rarotonga
Castaway Resort Resort Rarotonga

Castaway Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 132 out of 232 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 73 out of 232 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 232 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 232 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 232 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

RANDY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very casual place , not a fancy resort.Room clean and cool.Restaurant on the site was great!Bus stop out front , but counter clock bus stops at 4:30pm.Beluga Coffee Shop 10 minute walk
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mikaera, Kawerau

Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Travelled with partner
Amazing place! Well looked after for our holiday. Thank you to all the staff
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mycket prisvärt rent och trevligt hotell
Mycket trevligt och rent hotell med sköna sängar. Frukosten bestod av en frukostkorg som vi fick på rummet med juice, rostbröd, mjölk, flingor och bananer, samt smör, jordnötssmör, sylt som pålägg. Kaffe och te fanns också på rummet. Fick låna snorkel utrustning under vår vistelse. Fanns även en kajak att låna det gjorde vi inte. Restaurangen som låg nere vi stranden var kanon jätte trevlig personal och god mat. Wi-Fi fanns nere vid stranden och restaurang dock inte på rummet.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Francis, Palmerston North

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Tidy, good area & friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Brendon

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Carole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately the resort had issues with its sewerage and water and our room seemed to get the brunt of it with a terrible smell in our room, on one occasion it was so bad we couldnt sleep. We did report this to reception and they said they would inform the Manager. We never heard from the manager, nor heard what was being done about it. We had to again go to reception. We spoke to the manager who said they were waiting on the plumber - still never received an apology. Very disappointing. We also had no water on two occasions. On checkout the Manager did say everything was sorted (we were there 2 weeks!) and did comment we had "a bit of an up and down stay" but still no apology! The resort staff however were lovely. We did, overall, enjoy our holiday.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jos

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly staff, good food and good sized rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Scott

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Castaway Cook Islands
Was not a great experience. Breakfast was a joke we got a a box of cerial and loaf of bread. Having a breakfast buffet on the beach would have been beautiful. Pool and accommodation needs a revamp.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

K V

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The age of the rooms was apalling. No hot water for three days. Very tired and needs a refurb.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay at while you’re in Raro. Staff are friendly & kind, even allowed us to check out at a later time due to our flight being at night. Amenities are nice and area is convenient, with great restaurant and bar downstairs and easy access to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Sunsets were great! Saw whales breaching. Pina coladas are amazing
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Pauline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bar and dinner on the beach plus lucky enough to observe whales just over the reef playing about.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

John Murray

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Wilsons Bar & resturant on the beach in front of castaway resort was the best food within walking distance along the beach by far, there staff were great & even delivered food to our room.this could have been helped by having menues in the units, The resort seemed to be under going some renovation & we were lucky enough to have booked a renovated room, the whole week we were there was very enjoyable till the last night when a group of drunk Aussy fisherman partied late with no regard for other guests.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARILENA

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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great place to stay, some of the place needs updates as things are looking tried. But would not stop us rebooking again. Our room was great. The restaurant had great food and service great too. Minnie was a pleasure to deal with. Loved that it was right on the beach. The staff looked after us so well as we got sick on our trip and needed food brought to the room was not a problem. Loved the feel of this place. We will be back on my redo trip! Thanks to all the team.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was large but the property is tired was not made clear the room was upstairs at the back of the property - road side so noisy - ideal for a budget family accommodation Minnie was a star at the restaurant & that is located on the beach which is stunning
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Alexander

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Property was good and amenities were helpful but the housekeeping did not change the sheets, simply remade the bed. Food was okay at the restaurant but quite expensive.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

TANYA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
Staff are beautiful Our family of four adults stayed in the beach house, ample space with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. We hired scooters for the week so could come and go as we pleased without inconvenience to anyone as the beach house is next door to resort. Best access is via beach for a very basic continental breakfast in the mornings. Basic 3 star accommodation which suited us but would probably stay on west side next time. Would recommend to prebook Aitutaki as it was booked out and we missed out No free wifi need to buy a Vodafone hotspot which only works in certain areas around the island
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jodie

Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Jade

Good location, but beach is rocky
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were friendly, limited food options available when lunch was not being served on certain days.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024