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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
Outdoor pool
Garden
Garden Superior Room | Garden view

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • 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
(32 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Garden Superior Room

Garden Superior Room

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

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Room, Beachfront

Room, Beachfront

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single 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 Single 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 Single 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
  • Muri Lagoon - 19 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Muri Beach - 21 min drive - 17.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ka Kite Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tamarind House - ‬10 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. 444 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 354 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 133 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1002 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kacee Louise

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

brick

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
its really 3 star motel condition. its not clean and quite old. the only good area is common area and pool. food wasnt nice and service not professional. would not go again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Get a waterfront room. Sunset is magic!

Great location as it is less then 10 minutes to airport and town proper, Breakfast is ok , pricesare a little expensive for the quality of food and drink on offer, It is getting older now and needs a tidy up but its a good solid hotel to use as your base. Make sure you get a waterfront room. Sunset is magic
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Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris and Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Phillip

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Harry

Na
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia

The staff made the place. I am sorry, but the food was not enjoyable 😆
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret, Hamilton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We are familiar with the Edgewater as we have stayed there three times and it felt lije coming home. Staff were very pleasant and helpful. They went out of their way to please.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

geegee

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The care and hospitality given by staff is great. They go out of their way to ensure your needs are met. Rooms were serviced every day. There is a great range of activities running every day.
Great cocktails even better during happy hour
Fire dance night
Pool
Love the views
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The range of activities for guests was great. Service was ok, some orders were slow to arrive. Made 3 requests at the front desk of which 1 was addressed, the other 2, nothing was done. The manager of the resort was very personable. Some staff were friendly, others were there to do a job. The dogs and chickens had an entertainment value, which i loved. Maintenance of the gardens and dining area was good but the accommodation buildings themselves needed some TLC. The balcony handrails weren't as steady as you would hope, and concrete chunks were missing from the pillars between rooms/balcony. We stayed 8 nights with breakfast included and it cost $2777.76 for 2 pax. Suggest the breakfast buffet is mixed up a bit, got a bit blah towards the end, with the exact same food on offer daily. Overall was a great stay and would stay/recommend. In saying that i have no other experience to compare it to.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katia

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing time here would definitely visit it again
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent short stay at the Edgewater with our 3 year old. Spent most of the time in the pool where our toddler made lots of friends with other kids. Stunning spot to enjoy the sunset. Breakfast was basic but adequate (cereals, breads, fruit) but chaotic and busy. More of a party atmosphere than elsewhere but very enjoyable still.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Mere

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Shower was slopped so felt a bit unsafe
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay, friendly staff, nice room.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our sea view room was perfectly positioned to make the most of the iconic Fijian sunsets. The staff were lovely-very approachable and friendly and always willing to help. The daily continental breakfasts were good. Our room and bathroom were a little tired looking-a lick of paint and a bit of modernising would do wonders. Overall, we were happy. Thanks for the stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our first time here we loved it with lots of meal choices. Great to have breakfast which was basic but good. You can pay for cooked if you want.All staff where helpful and friendly. Our room was great with a view of the ocean. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hanh

Travelled with family
Staff is super friendly. There is so convenient here which you can have great food, spa, gift shop, rental vehicle and laundry. We love the time staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful staff. Had a room with a view of the beach, reef & ocean - got to watch the whales breaching every day.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay enormously, staff were very friendly and efficient in providing a high level of service. Room was serviced very well, clean linen, clean towels, friendly staff. A pleasure all round!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Did not like the idea of having to fill the jug and wash your cups in your room from the bathroom and toilet
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025