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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
Garden Superior Room | Garden view
Garden
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine
Outdoor pool

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

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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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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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Garden Superior Room

Garden Superior Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 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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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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Standard Room, Garden View

Standard Room, Garden View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 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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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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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 - 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

  • ‪Ka Kite Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Vinyl Revival - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wilson's Beach Bar - ‬3 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. 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

The Edgewater Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 423 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 376 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 142 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1017 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Frances

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and amenities.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Resort, family friendly. Amazing Views
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jemma

Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Josie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were really welcoming and helpful. An excellent hotel to stay with plenty to keep the kids entertained. Our garden room was pleasant and had enough space for our family. The only disappointment was the paid wifi was very slow compared to some of the free wifi at other restaurants/ hotels
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Sophia, Piangil

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was ok. Property could do with a microwave and bowls for the room. No powerpoint in the bathroom so shaving and hair straightening wasn’t possible in the bathroom and difficult to do in the main living area. Couldn’t get in room spa to work. Snorkelling not so good out the front. A lot better to head near the Rarotongan for good snorkelling. Kids club was great. View was great from our room. Room was spacious but a bit out dated.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tanya

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room for family holidays. Good for kids. Kids club activities, free hire of towels and beach gear was great. Massage on-site was amazing. Breakfast was a bit of a hustle. Needed more room for the amount of people going in to eat.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views from Beachfront rooms. Very helpful staff. Two nice restaurants on site and the cocktails are delicious. Only 10 mins drive into township and airport.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trish

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It has been a fantastic break away. The hospitality i could not fault, these people work hard and smile all the way !!@ The culture experiences has been second to none . I will be returning.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

hiromi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Arriving at this hotel in midnight, the recepion staff didn't
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for snorkeling. Facilities good, food lovely & large portions. Resort needs some updating as now 50 years old.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Colleen

Liked: Amenities
My review of this property is mixed. The property is older and very clean. The staff is very nice. Unfortunately we weren't pleased with our food and beverage experience at this hotel. Upon check in we were told of the island Buffet that evening. It was sold out. We walked to their Italian restaurant and couldn't get a seat as they were fully booked. Our only option was their main restaurant which had seating only outside under palapas in the rain. They were seriously understaffed so our entire dining experience was long and with poor service. The breakfast included was busy and chaotic with very limited choices. Our room was ocean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Staff & service
Lovely staff and close ro airport. Just needs a wee makeover in some parts .😊
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Edward

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
OLD - OLD - OLD - OLD - RAGGEDY! Breakfast was awful (pretty much bread & yoghurt). Rooms had old orange towels, flimsy bedsheets. Reception folks don’t help - rude & uncaring & unprofessional. (The Concierge was nice - thankfully). The rest were mediocre. Fix your customer service. It’s low hanging fruit.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kajal

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Take a taxi from the airport 40nzd for 2 people, one way rather than the rip off 55nzd each for a seat in bus, run by local cartel-like Raro Tours. We paid 110nzd for return transfers as recommended by hotel and still had to pay for a taxi back to airport as transfer wanted to drop us less than 2 hours before our international flight which only runs twice a week. Raro Tours don't care about your flight, they just fit you in when convenient for them, and they do not refund once paid. Edgewater need to stop endorsing this company for it's guests as it is way more expensive than a taxi and a terrible service and experience for their guests. This hotel is also 50 years old and looks every year of that. Massage in spa was great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Gillian

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This resort is tired and needs some refurbishment. The rooms had mould around some of the windows and caked dirt in some corners. The paint work needed some work.The meal we ordered was caked in mayo and the fish was dry and inedible. I was disappointed to be fair. It is a good location but needs some work to live up to other resorts on the main island. Won't be back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Azelda Van

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Save, friendly and affordable. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kerry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We stayed 7 nights and enjoyed our stay. Room was clean and tidy. Staff were good and drinks and food were of a good price. Shame the island only has long life milk
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rozhan, Raumati Beach

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An easy family option for accommodation. The staff are wonderful, hardworking and friendly. The resort had everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jett

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds weren't very comfortable. Paying for Internet was a little spendy. But everything else was excellent. Breakfast voucher was a great thing to have.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ellen Paige

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The male staff while dining were really nice but some of the lady’s was a bit snobby. The room itself was quite nice but the toilet paper holder was broken. The housekeeping people were extremely friendly and nice, always saying goodmorning/ Kia orana. The resort it self is really nice and would definitely stay here again
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025