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The Edgewater Resort & Spa

3.5 star property

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On the beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach towels
Outdoor pool
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine
Garden
Garden Superior Room | Garden view

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Avarua, Rarotonga
  • Place, Black Rock
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Rarotonga Golf Club
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Aroa Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, Garden View

Standard Room, Garden View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Garden Superior Room

Garden Superior Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Lagoon View Room

Lagoon View Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Room, Beachfront

Room, Beachfront

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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3 Bedroom Beachfront Villa

3 Bedroom Beachfront Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 85 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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3 Bedroom Garden Villa

3 Bedroom Garden Villa

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

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About the area

Rarotonga

With a stay at The Edgewater Resort & Spa in Rarotonga (Arorangi), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Black Rock and Rarotonga Golf Club. .This beach resort is 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from Muri Beach and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Nikao Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Black Rock - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Rarotonga Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Aroa Beach - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Cook Islands Library and Museum - 10 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Muri Beach - 21 min drive - 17.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ka Kite Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tamarind House - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Edgewater Resort & Spa

Beach resort with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa
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. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans.

Recreational amenities at the resort include an outdoor tennis court.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 280 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor tennis court and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).
Enjoy local and international cuisine at The Brasserie, one of the resort's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this resort consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
The Brasserie - This poolside restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
The Spaghetti House - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 10-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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

Restaurants on site

  • The Brasserie
  • The Spaghetti House

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
  • Snorkelling
  • Table tennis

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily

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 bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 28 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1974
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 0-inch TV with premium satellite channels

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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from November 1 2025 to April 30 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
  • Select guestrooms
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: NZD 500 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Free in-room WiFi has a 10-device limit
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

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

Reviews

The Edgewater Resort & Spa Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 441 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 355 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 134 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1005 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good place for our first visit to Rarotonga. Kids loved sarong making in the kids club!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kim

Good accommodation, however for $500 a night we were disappointed with
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Vaine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
I was expecting a lot as first time to Edgewater but was disappointed. We arrived on a very late flight pleasant check in but had to lug our luggage and carry them 3 floors up with a female staff assistance to show us where to go to add to that ....hope you like stairs. Housekeeping staff was Excellent and friendly. Room was ok, Bed was uncomfortable, spacious but not comfortable, hooks required in bathroom. Fòod was ok, service staff was good some pleasant some not, too much NZ influence with food instead of local food. Entertainment was excellent especially the 3 man band (*****) for this!! Property was immaculately clean and very tropical.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved what the resort had to offer - great for big groups too
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Lynda

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Lynda

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in both a 3 bedroom villa as well as a standard garden room. The resort is 51 years old and looks and feels very old and tired. It is in desperate need of an upgrade. It has high occupancy due to package deals and family friendly accommodation, yet it doesn’t appear to have had any money spent on it. This became even more apparent when visiting other resorts around the island. Not a resort we would return to.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Louise Forsyth

Food was good Felt hurried with meals ie. plates removed before we had finished eating Not good when you are on holiday! Rooms clean and well serviced Friendly, helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Overall great room - the staff rectified tell the bed issue quickly and was pleased with result. Plenty of towels & soaps, fantastic water pressure in shower!! Disappointed with continental breakfast option. Felt more basic that what continental should be! Food & Beverages quite pricey.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The only thing we didn’t like was the rooster noice at 6.30am every morning
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The only thing we didn’t like about the hotel, was the rooster noise at 6.30am every morning
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Angie

Travelled with partner
The property is very tired. Rooms are ok, VERY clean. The 3.5% charge for paying with my card was ahocking, if I’d known this I would have paid before I got there . Good was not so good- the inclusive breakfast was terrible- we paid for cooked breakfast every day. Most of the staff were lovely- the ladies in the restaurant were beautiful. Unfortunately don’t think I’d stay here again, as the room felt like a cell.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great Staff
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Karen, Torbay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Room was great. Staff mostly friendly. Takes ages to order anything. They prefer waiters to take your order but they don’t keep an eye on customers arriving, even when quiet, so you end up waiting longer than you’d expect - but it’s island time. Overall though, the accommodation was good. Continental breakfast was basic. Highlight was the delicious pawpaw fruit! Cooked breakfast (additional) was good. Lunch and dinner options mostly deep fried / burgers. Limited healthy options. Beds comfortable. Room clean. Pool mainly for kids. Some fun free entertainment. Snorkeling gear free to use.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alister

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff in a wonderful part of the world.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elveen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Graeme, Lilyfield

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our son was celebrating his 17th birthday during our short stay and just by letting the staff know this and asking what they may be able to do to help make it special we were very surprised and very pleased to find our villa decorated with a happy birthday message on the bed and a beautifully presented little birthday cake and celebration drinks in the fridge. If this wasn't enough, when we approached a staff member at breakfast to ask for some small token of the day they quickly decorated and presented a breakfast muffin with a birthday message to surprise our son. The staff always seemed busy, with many guests to attend to, but we found that as long as we were polite and reasonable with our requests then they were very responsive and provided very good service.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

donna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay and will come again Thank you-meitaki
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
"Bang for your buck" was awesome.. We had an upstairs suite, looking straight out through the palms, the beach and the sea..And of course those magic sunset's, the food was nice, the staff were friendly and kind.. We enjoyed our stay..
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Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this place! Staff is amazing. Beach is great and they provided all the equipment you needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

JOHN

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2025