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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
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine
Front of property - evening/night
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine
Outdoor pool

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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

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3 Bedroom Garden Villa | Living area

3 Bedroom Garden Villa

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

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Room, Beachfront

Room, Beachfront

  • 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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Garden Superior Room

Garden Superior Room

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

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3 Bedroom Beachfront Villa | In-room dining

3 Bedroom Beachfront Villa

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

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Standard Room, Garden View

Standard Room, Garden View

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

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Lagoon View Room

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

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About the area

Rarotonga

With a stay at The Edgewater Resort & Spa in Rarotonga (Arorangi), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Aroa Beach and Black Rock. .This beach resort is 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from Muri Beach and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Rarotonga Golf Club.
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What's nearby

  • Black Rock - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Rarotonga Golf Club - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Aroa Beach - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Cook Islands Library and Museum - 9 min drive - 7.6 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

Beachfront resort with 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. This Rarotonga resort provides wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps) for a surcharge. 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. Wireless internet access (surcharge) 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 wireless internet access (surcharge), 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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

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 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

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

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

  • 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

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

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
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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Tai

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good family place to stay at. We've stayed here a few times and will continue to do so.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Geoffrey Phillip

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great fruit and cereal breakfast
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Wayne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely staff and good location but facilities are a bit tired. Lots of other options making them now more competitive. Would stay again because of lovely staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

James

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about the edgewater is basic and average. It feels like theyre putting more money into building more villas when they should be putting more money into customer experience and maintainence of the property. Pros: The staff were generally really friendly and welcoming Lots of daily activities available, free use of snorkelling gear and reef shoes. Although no kayak or paddle board hire as compared to other resorts we visited. The food and drinks at the restaurant was pretty good Cons: Our room was musty, the door was broken, shower pressure was non existence and felt grimy. There is no free wifi available, you have to pay for wifi. Breakfast was really disappointing. You have to pay for a hot breakfast. All that is on offer is cereal, yogurt, fruit, fruit juice and toast. The beach is quite choppy and rough compared to other parts of the island.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ngatokorua

Travelled with partner
Overall, we enjoyed our stay at the Resort. Most of the amenities and activities at the Resort were available and accessible but parking seems to be a problem. Food was good but we waited nearly an hour and a half for our meal at Spaghetti House. Most of the staff were friendly and helpful. We liked where our room was. However, it appears that the the room needs modernizing or updating. The TV was not user friendly, and we had to phone for assistance twice. Just a note, on the second call, the staff member at reception was rude because he kept interrupting me while I was trying to explain the issue, poor customer service in my view. The cooling system on the air-conditioned unit stopped working after the 3rd day, which was frustrating because it was very hot and humid, and the fan can only so much. The disappointing thing about it was trying to get assistance to address it promptly. Our first call to reception led to a maintenance staff member attending to the issue. He claimed it was fixed but it wasn't. To be honest it appeared that he didn't know what he was doing and really didn't want to be there. We called reception a second time a couple day's later and was told they will send someone but no one turned up. The matter was finally addressed by a different person 2 days later after our third call but it was nearing our time to leave. So some positives and some negatives to work on.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Deane Trevor

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024