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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
Garden
Aerial view
Garden Superior Room | Garden view

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
(35 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Garden view

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Garden Superior Room

Garden Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Garden view

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Lagoon View Room

Lagoon View Room

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

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Room, Beachfront

Room, Beachfront

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

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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
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed
  • Lagoon view

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3 Bedroom Garden Villa

3 Bedroom Garden Villa

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

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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 1.9 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
  • Muri Lagoon - 19 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Muri Beach - 21 min drive - 17.1 km

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tamarind House - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ka Kite Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬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. 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 self 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from December 8 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. 461 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 347 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1006 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for our family of 4, we stayed in a standard room with ocean views, what a treat waking up to that view. We were there in late Sept, and saw the whales cruising past often.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Shannon

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
the entire resort is aged and needs a preventative maintence schedule in place, we had water leaking in the bathroom roof , we then had to move rooms after the issue couldnt be resolved .. in the next room tv didnt work and the door handle fell off the balcony door which then left our room unlockable for a 12 hour period .. until i complained again . I felt that we were reporting issues twice daily throughout our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

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

6/10 Okay

Neil Alexander

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort was OK but needs an overhaul as everything just felt a bit dated and tired. There are around 300 rooms but only one small pool. There weren't too many places to just sit and relax. There is only a handful of restaurants within walking distance and they were just OK. Staff were friendly but our traveling companions had issues either their room and it took a while to have it sorted. The worst thing though was the f***ing roosters at all hours. Earplugs or nose cancelling headphones are a must. Unlikely to travel to Cook Islands again but if I did, I wouldn't stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tuveina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff went above and beyond and the food was amazing
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Great service
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Micheal, Tauranga

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Through Expedia I booked a Garden Superior Room and was offered a third-floor room that was not acceptable. Online, Expedia clearly shows pictured a Garden Superior Room ground floor. Secondly, no mention of surcharges. The main complaint was at the Edgewater Reception - talk about trying it on - not acceptable, considering I am paying over $NZ500/night for the room. Also, not taking into consideration my age of 77yrs - I do have some minor mobility issues and climbing flights of stairs with no lifts available is not acceptable. Noise was another factor, especially from disrespectful neighboring guests. Management did offer a NZ$100 credit and a 12.00 check-out. On a positive note, the room cleaner and general catering staff where A1 - they are the glue to the Edgewater Resort. Generally, I did enjoy my stay at Edgewater - the food was good and the sunny weather helped. Summarizing, both Expedia and Edgewater need to be totally upright with surcharges and room allocation.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Hamish

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hardeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and relaxing arou d the beach,not as many fruit options as i was hoping for breakfast ,felt safe and not harassed to do things
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah Kaye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My first time in Rarotonga for a friend's wedding and the stay at Edgewater was absolutely amazing. All the staff super friendly and helpful, fantastic drinks and food, wonderful snorkelling and weather. I will 100% be back :) Debbie M
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The place itself is ok, the problem is more with the guests. We were surprised how loud the kiwis were, how bogan some of the Aussies were and how many kids were there. Screaming and shouting all day, pool full of kids from dawn till dusk and people coming and going at all hours, shouting and banging doors. We barely got a decent night's sleep. No real options if you want to walk offsite for drinks, meal or supermarket. Its saving grace is that it has an adults-only sister resort (Club Raro) with a courtesy bus running all day. It is nice and quiet, has a nice pool with a pool bar and better food. We wish we'd stayed there instead.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sheree

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hamish

6/10 Okay

Ashlee Jade

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Property was a bit dated but rooms comfortable enough. The housekeeping and reception staff were lovely but those around restaurant and pool not so, they were unfriendly, often bickering among themselves. Families around the pool were moved 230-3pm for dinner set up. There are no other options of places to sit to watch your children apart from on the other side on the sand. Not safe. The resort is in a great place good snorkeling out front and kods club was good.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy. Staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Callan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall we enjoyed our stay at Edgewater Resort. Free continental breakfast was good and there are plenty of options available on the menu in the main dining area. Staff are very friendly and make you very welcome. One thing I need to mention and although not a negative feature for us but worth noting- we had the Garden View room and were visited by a few local critters during our stay, mainly a couple of geckos and a centipede. Also several roosters roaming around the resort so need to bring an alarm clock!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful stay with my partner at the Edgewater Resort, beautiful location and great amenities, including free snorkel hire. All the staff were very welcoming and helpful. Looking forward to when we can next visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are extremely friendly and helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025