The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with outdoor pool, near Aroa Beach

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Located close to Wigmore's Waterfall, The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium offers a tranquil retreat with its private beach and sun-kissed cabanas. Enjoy activities like kayaking, snorkeling, or unwind at the poolside bar while taking in breathtaking views of Aroa Beach.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Internet access

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • WiFi in the lobby
  • Internet in the lobby
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised childcare
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Fitness center
  • Free beach cabanas

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club (free)
  • Playground on site
  • Microwave
  • Cable/satellite TV service
The current price is $176
$203 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8

Room options

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2-Bedroom Beachside Suite

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
HDTV
Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Rollaway/extra beds (free)
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 80 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

Beachfront Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Furnished balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Deluxe Beachfront Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Furnished patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 50 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Deluxe Beachside Suite

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Furnished patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 50 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Grand Beachfront Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
HDTV
Premium bedding
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 103 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Honeymoon Pool & Spa Bungalow

Highlights

Yard
Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Private pool
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Furnished patio
Yard
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Private hot tub
Individually decorated
  • 75 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

3-Bedroom Private Pool Villa (Onemaru)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Yard
Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Private pool
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Furnished patio
Yard
Separate sitting area
Separate dining area
Private pool
Private hot tub
  • 770 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 3 King Beds

3-Bedroom Private Pool & Spa Villa (Lime Blossom)

Highlights

Yard
Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Private pool
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Furnished patio
Yard
Separate sitting area
Separate dining area
Private pool
Private hot tub
  • 900 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

2-Bedroom Beachfront Interconnecting Family Suite

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Fan
Furnished patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Rollaway/extra beds (free)
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

2-Bedroom Beachside Interconnecting Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Furnished patio
Private pool
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Rollaway/extra beds (free)
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Beachside Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Furnished balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

3-Bedroom Beachside Interconnecting Family Suite

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Club Lounge
Refrigerator
HDTV
Fan
3 bedrooms
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 90 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 12
  • 3 King Beds and 3 Twin Bunk Beds

3-Bedroom Beachfront Interconnecting Family Suite

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Club Lounge
Refrigerator
HDTV
Fan
3 bedrooms
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 90 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 12
  • 3 King Beds and 3 Twin Bunk Beds

4-Bedroom Beachside Interconnecting Family Suite

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Club Lounge
Refrigerator
HDTV
Fan
4 bedrooms
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 120 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 16
  • 4 King Beds and 4 Twin Bunk Beds

4-Bedroom Beachfront Interconnecting Family Suite

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Club Lounge
Refrigerator
HDTV
Fan
4 bedrooms
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 120 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 16
  • 4 King Beds and 4 Twin Bunk Beds

2-Bedroom Grand Beachfront Suite

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
HDTV
Fan
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Aroa Beach Marine Reserve, Arorangi, Ara Tapu Rd, Rarotonga

What's nearby

  • Aroa Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Wigmore's Waterfall - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Te Vara Nui Village - 13 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Muri Night Markets - 13 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Muri Beach - 13 min drive - 10.7 km

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 13 min drive
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Ka Kite Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Tamarind House - ‬16 min drive

About this property

The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium

Placing you just steps from Aroa Beach, The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium offers a private beach where you can enjoy free cabanas, beach massages, and volleyball. The outdoor pool provides fun for everyone, and guests can also take advantage of a fitness center and an outdoor tennis court. Captain Andys Bar & Grill, one of 2 restaurants, serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. There's a free kid's club and a poolside bar, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and family-friendly amenities.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 104 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 17 children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
    • Babysitting*
    • Free supervised childcare
    • Free children's club
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • WiFi and wired internet access in public areas*
    • WiFi in rooms*
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free offsite parking within 66 ft
DONE

Offsite

    • Shopping center shuttle*
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Swim-up bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Private dining
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Free children's club
  • Playground
  • Free supervised childcare/activities
  • Trampoline
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Children's menu
  • Children's games
  • Toys
  • Baby bath

What to do

  • On a private beach
  • Tennis
  • Beach volleyball
  • Kayaking
  • Snorkeling
  • Karaoke
  • Shopping
  • Pool table
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (4306 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Pool loungers
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 12 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1977
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle parking
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage
  • Individually decorated

Freshen up

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • WiFi (surcharge)
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • LED light bulbs
  • Composting
  • Recycling
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Dining

Captain Andys Bar & Grill - This beachfront restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Reservations are required.
Te Vaka Restaurant - This beachfront restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast only. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Onsite venue #5 - bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in guestrooms for NZD 10 per day (2-device limit, rates may vary)
  • WiFi is available in public areas for NZD 10 (2-device limit, rates may vary)
  • Wired internet access is available in public areas for NZD 18 per hour (rates may vary)
  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 28 for adults and NZD 16 for children
  • Shopping center shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility or hot tub

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Parties and events are allowed on site.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like kayaking, snorkeling, and volleyball and improve your game at the onsite tennis courts. Additional recreation onsite includes volleyball. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a private beach and a fitness center. The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium also has an arcade and a picnic area, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring beachfront dining, local and international cuisine, and ocean views.

What's the area around The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium like?

The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium is located on the waterfront in Arorangi, a short 12-minute walk from Cocoputt and 3 minutes' walk from Aroa Beach.

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The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Service staff
Room
Food
Beach
Children
Location
Family friendly
Islands
Breakfast
Lagoons

What guests liked

  • The beach was beautiful, swimmable, and offered excellent snorkeling opportunities with abundant marine life. (22 reviews)
  • The pool area was always clean and kids loved it, with great amenities like snorkeling, paddle boarding, and kayaks. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Very good

Good for family stay, excellent lagoon area.
Kevin, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was very friendly and helpful. Grounds and beach were fabulous. Breakfast was very good.
Richard, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything you needed for a memorable holiday
Chris, 6-night trip

8/10 Very good

Most staff were friendly and courteous. With others it was obvious that they may have been bored or tired. The “flooding” of our room on the last night was very difficult
Terry Raymond, 7-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice resort, a bit dated, friendly staff, good menu. Sister resort is adults only with nice pool area and good restaurant.
William, 8-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was wonderful staff were so friendly and warm. I felt cared for and every need was met. Food was awesome at yhe breakfast. Resort activities wrre great, kids were catered for well. Will definately be going back.
joyce, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful location and staff are amazing.
Emma, 6-night trip

8/10 Very good

Enjoyable stay
Teresa, 7-night trip

8/10 Very good

We enjoyed it. Not over crowded with people. A little old but can see they are trying to improve it. Snorkelling was amazing right out the front of the accomodation. Cocktails were delicious. Worst part was the last half an hour of our time there, the transfer bus organised through the Rarotongan resort forgot to get us even though was reconfirmed the day before, so they had to chase them up and it put pressure on us getting to the airport for our flight out.
Sophia, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great, friendly staff made the trip

10/10 Exceptional

Was so much fun for the whole family
Norah, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great for families
Arna, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

We had a beachfront room which was very comfortable. The bed was comfy and we had the room serviced every day. Staff were friendly and helpful. Great hotel for families and couples. Enjoyed our stay
Tamara Mona, 8-night trip

8/10 Very good

Definitely skewd towards young families and retired couples. The resort is very much the same as it was when I first stayed there 20 years ago so perhaps could benefit from a refresh. Some staff were outstanding and some only good. Only criticism is the room cleaning staff start very early and as our room was located near the cleaning supply room, we were woken several times very early in the morning (5.30am - 6.00am). The cleaning team were cheerful, so were laughing and such, however the rooms are not very sound proof. We loved the lagoon and snorkelled there a lot. We even saw 3 different turtles just off the beach right in front of the resort. A magical spot!
Glen, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Vi, 10-night trip

8/10 Very good

I liked the beach of this property
Aaron, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved our stay here, met some friendly staff who became family. Room service was perfect and everything we asked and expected. Definitely return to stay here.
Tiresa, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Great for families not so great for solo retiree
Patricia D, 8-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing for families! We took our 14yo and 5yo and they both enjoyed the facilities and activities available at the resort. Great location.
Juneea, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Right on the water
Dean, 9-night trip

8/10 Very good

Enjoyed that if it rained you could go anywhere on the property without getting wet. Lots of things to do. Great layout and nice pool. Able to see lots of fish from the dining area.
Gine, 7-night trip

6/10 Good

I don’t think this hotel was for me to big to many families and kids I like resort a little more intimate Hotel is our the outdated all tiki style
Delphine, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Was close to beach, plenty of parking, can understand they had king tides but rooms were a bit tired, terrible mattresses, breakfast below average
Hannah, 8-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great place for kids great customer service, the food not good at all
George Cristian, 6-night trip

8/10 Very good

Loved the facilities and kids club that was available for the kids, they loved it and were able to keep themselves busy every day. The staff was 10/10 honestly couldn’t fault anyone of them from those in the front at reception, to the bar & kitchen staff and also house keeping. The only downside was the dated bathroom but that’s just me being picky. Enjoyed our stay here and can’t wait to come back.