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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 Beachside Suite
Grand Beachfront Suite | Living area
2-Bedroom Grand Beachfront Suite | View from room
Deluxe Beachside Suite | Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Aroa Beach Marine Reserve, Arorangi, Ara Tapu Rd, Rarotonga
  • Aroa Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Wigmore's Waterfall
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Muri Beach
    ‪17 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

  • Resort view
  • 30 sq m
  • 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

  • Resort view
  • 90 sq m
  • 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

  • Beach view
  • 120 sq m
  • 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

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

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

Beachfront Room

  • Beach view
  • 30 sq m
  • 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

  • Beach view
  • 50 sq m
  • 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

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

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

3-Bedroom Beachfront Interconnecting Family Suite

  • Beach view
  • 90 sq m
  • 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

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

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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

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

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Grand Beachfront Suite

Grand Beachfront Suite

  • Ocean view
  • 103 sq m
  • 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

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 - 0.3 km
  • Wigmore's Waterfall - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Muri Night Markets - 12 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Te Vara Nui Village - 13 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Muri Beach - 17 min drive - 9.7 km

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Baby bath
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • 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 offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 28 for adults and NZD 16 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Free children's club
  • Gym
  • Karaoke
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Shopping
  • Snorkeling
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Composting
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Fan
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • 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 at the property

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 smoke detector, 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. 142 out of 423 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 172 out of 423 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 423 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 423 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 423 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

10/10 Excellent

Vi, Christchurch 8025

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff were unique, hard working, kind and friendly. The complex seemed to have a shortage of staff but they were my best excellent part of my whole trip.Laundry facilities needs updating and needs more washing machines and dryers as waiting time for a machine was terrible. I will come back to that Resort.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
On arrival no welcome or warm service . No activities keep blaming weather even though they could have organised some indoor activities no music no vibe . Internet so expensive and doesn’t work half the time . Very disappointed imma single mum and saved up all year for this
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Lara

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beach and lagoon are the best and most important aspect for this place. They are really good and safe, definitely would recommend. The resort has potential, but is tired and not really looked after. It needs a spruce up and in-depth cleaning. Our room was frankly never wiped down in terms of surfaces and bathroom for a 12days stay. Only made the beds, swept and gave fresh towels. The breakfast selection is average at best, there was a hair in one of the juice dispensers that stayed there for the whole duration of our stay!! The pool and toilets are simply dirty. The food at the restaurant is just not good, sorry! The staff is just unbothered and unhelpful, with some exceptions for sure. If it weren't for how good the beach is by the resort, I would have been quite disappointed overall.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wonsik, Apple Valley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gert Christoffe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and exemplary staff!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Anna

Don’t stay long enough to see
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Careene

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Love the Onemaru Villa although it needs a bit of a slight upgrade and collection of rubbish would be nice. Great villa though for large families. Sadly did not enjoy the restaurant meal at all.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Angie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The resort was welcoming and had a great family vibe to it. Everyone was friendly only negative the wifi is not very good but that's very minor. Every thing else was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful beach and snorkelling

Beautiful beach and snorkelling. Only negative thing is that there is no free wifi considering the cost. And the $20 only lasts 2 days even when only on WhatsApp.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma Louise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff are lovely and the apartment we stayed in was just a few steps from the beach
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manuel, Lahaina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort to stay, all staff very friendly and helpful. Recommend this resort to all
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Jordan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a beachfront room at the Rarotonga Resort, paying $320–$400 a night. We were excited for a beachfront experience but quickly realised it was more “beach side” (our mistake for not double-checking the wording). The room was quite small, and for the price, we couldn’t help but feel disappointed. Still, we thought, “Let’s see how things unfold,” and tried to make the most of it. The TV was a big letdown. At first, we thought it didn’t work because Netflix wouldn’t load, and we assumed maybe Wi-Fi was needed. Turns out, Netflix just doesn’t work—and neither did much else on the TV (you need to pay for the Wi-Fi, but it’s only for your phone). It was essentially useless. Adding to that, the bedside light didn’t work for most of our stay (until it randomly turned on during the last night), and the sink plug was loose, meaning things constantly fell down the drain. Small issues, but they added up and made the room feel run-down. Now for the pros: • The staff were incredible—friendly, helpful, and easily the highlight of the resort. They made a real effort to make the stay enjoyable, and we’d recommend tipping them for their amazing service. • There’s plenty to do, and the separate adults-only and family areas are a nice touch. But the cons: • The price doesn’t match the quality. We’ve stayed at cheaper places that were better maintained and offered more value. • The food was average at best. Breakfast felt like something you’d have at a mate’s house—not bad, but
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff great service
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sheree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall a clean resort, plenty of room in our inter-connected room for our family of 2 adults and 3 children. Friendly staff. We did have to wait for several hours for our room to be ready, even though we arrived after 3pm. Would recommend to resort loving families. Good breakfast, great swimming and snorkelling spot on the island.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The buildings are old but okay and very clean. Gardens and seaview were brilliant. Saw whales nearly every day. Magic.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had entertainment for adults n kids
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

MATTHEW

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Photos can lie

This property is old and VERY tired. I wouldn't recommend it if you are looking for a fancy resort-style holiday. Its location is amazing, but the facilities are very dated and in urgent need of refreshing to be able to claim to be a resort. I would honestly look at other smaller properties for a better experience. The Staff are generally rude and not interested in their roles. Don't let the photos fool you, it's not as nice as it looks. But the Beach and swimming are. Glad we only stayed 1 night
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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