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The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium

4.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
2-Bedroom Grand Beachfront Suite | View from room
2-Bedroom Grand Beachfront Suite

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Aroa Beach Marine Reserve, Arorangi, Ara Tapu Rd, Rarotonga
  • Place, Aroa Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cocoputt
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Puaikura Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

2-Bedroom Beachside Suite

  • Partial ocean view
  • 80 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Beachfront Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Deluxe Beachfront Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Beach view
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Deluxe Beachside Suite

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Grand Beachfront Suite

Grand Beachfront Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 103 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Courtyard view

Honeymoon Pool & Spa Bungalow

  • Garden view
  • 75 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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3-Bedroom Private Pool Villa (Onemaru)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 770 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 3 King Beds

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Terrace/patio

3-Bedroom Private Pool & Spa Villa (Lime Blossom)

  • Garden view
  • 900 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

2-Bedroom Beachfront Interconnecting Family Suite

  • Beach view
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

2-Bedroom Beachside Interconnecting Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Beachside Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

3-Bedroom Beachside Interconnecting Family Suite

  • Resort view
  • 90 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 12
  • 3 King Beds and 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

3-Bedroom Beachfront Interconnecting Family Suite

  • Beach view
  • 90 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 12
  • 3 King Beds and 3 Single Bunk Beds

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2-Bedroom Grand Beachfront Suite

2-Bedroom Grand Beachfront Suite

  • Beach view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

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About the area

Rarotonga

With a stay at The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium in Rarotonga (Arorangi), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Aroa Beach and 6 minutes from Wigmore's Waterfall. .This beach hotel is 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Muri Night Markets and 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Te Vara Nui Village.

What's nearby

  • Aroa Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cocoputt - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Puaikura Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Muri Night Markets - 13 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Muri Beach - 13 min drive - 10.7 km

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tamarind House - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Ka Kite Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Rehab Nightclub, Rarotonga, Cook Islands - ‬14 min drive

About this property

The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium

The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium offers 104 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Rarotonga hotel provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

A private beach and an outdoor tennis court are featured at the hotel. In addition to an outdoor pool, other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility or hot tub.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 104 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 32-inch flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Relax on the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and an outdoor tennis court. Additional amenities at this hotel include wireless internet access (surcharge), concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Guests can get to nearby shops on the shuttle (surcharge).
Enjoy local and international cuisine at Captain Andys Bar & Grill, one of the hotel'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.
Featured amenities include wired internet access (surcharge), a computer station, and express check-out. Planning an event in Rarotonga? This hotel has 4306 square feet (400 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
Captain Andys Bar & Grill - This beachfront restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Reservations are required.
Te Vaka Restaurant - This beachfront restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast only. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Onsite venue #5 - bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (NZD 10 per day)
  • In-room WiFi has a 2-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (NZD 10 per day); wired internet (surcharge)
  • WiFi in public areas has a 2-device limit

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 20 metres
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Captain Andys Bar & Grill
  • Te Vaka Restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Free children's club
  • Gym
  • Karaoke
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Shopping
  • Snorkelling
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Baby bath
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Trampoline

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily) (for a fee)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (4,306 square foot of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 12 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1977
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Composting
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Fan
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 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

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
17 children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: NZD 10 per day (2-device limit, rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: NZD 10 per day (2-device limit, rates may vary)
  • Fee for wired internet in public areas: NZD 18 per hour (rates may vary)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility or hot tub

Property is also known as

Rarotongan Beach Resort
Rarotongan Beach Resort Lagoonarium
Resort Lagoonarium
Rarotongan Beach Lagoonarium
The Rarotongan Beach Resort Spa
The Rarotongan & Lagoonarium
The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium Hotel
The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium Rarotonga
The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium Hotel Rarotonga

The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 183 out of 518 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 206 out of 518 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 518 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 518 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 518 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here to celebrate my Dad's 70th birthday. Our second time staying at The Rarotongan Beach Resort and Lagoonarium. Absolutely impressed with the full buffet breakfast, this is a complete upgrade from when we last stayed. The staff from front desk, the bar, dining and service staff were so accommodating and friendly. We honestly didn't want to leave. The free wifi was also a bonus. The location is just spectacular and my family thought so too! Hopefully the rooms will be updated and modernised (not that we spent much time in the rooms) as we spent most of our time at the beach. Thanks to all the friendly staff who made our trip worthwhile, we have some fantastic memories to hold on to, can't wait to stay again :)
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff so friendly and helpful in particular Sue who was housekeeping our room. She was absolutely wonderful and very helpful
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johan Reece

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and the breakfast was really good
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marama

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are amazing, property and service high quality. Meitaki
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Kahutoi

Liked: Room comfort
The variety of food was great, but the toasters at times didn’t work. Service was very friendly. Great that they are eco friendly and you get rewarded for this from missing a day of changing bed linen and towels. Unfortunately my fridge leaked the first night and slipped, avoiding a possible injury. The fridge was fixed the next day. Wifi access great.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was not good greasy food looked like is was left over from dinner How hard is it to make a omlette thats eatable
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Carol

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Paid for accommodation from 3pm before day of arrival. Arrived on Jetstar 7am flight and had arranged own transport to hotel to find room not ready on arrival as we were unexpected and very fast transfer from airport. The room was clearly being cleaned from a guest just departed that morning even though it should have been ready for us from the previous day. It seems like they double sell rooms based on flight times. More concerningly I was charged twice on credit card for room booking and 2 weeks later still waiting for refund of 2nd charge. About to commence proceedings with my bank given the extraordinary amount of time to process refund of overcharge. I had to tell them this happened and wonder if I’d not noticed would they have admitted the double charge. These are just two of the many, many reasons I won’t stay here again. There are so many great options for accommodations on Raro - this one is not recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was amazing, staff are wonderfull. The property needs some maintenance but staff where working away on it. It was clean and everything you need is there.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The resort as a whole is fantastic! Staff were all great! Very friendly and helpful. The room was very nice and clean. Lots to do and lots not to do!!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

SEAN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel and staff were amazing especially our wonderful waiter Norman. Would definitely stay here again. Snorkelling just off the beach was awesome.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Chloe

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless, very friendly staff, love the facilities. Breakfast was incredible every morning.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Bevan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was excellent, beach facing with good views. We had good entertainment while at the resort and a buffet meal while attending the island drum show. Staff are friendly and helpful. Breakfasts were excellent, good buffet style and you can get good cooked omelettes from the chef’s. Downside is the food from the grill bar during day and evenings is average. I will be back to the Rarotongan Resort
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Charlie, Auckland

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlie, Auckland

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisha

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great facilities and ameneties good Would return
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gene Clifford

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
3rd time here. Always a pleasure. We spent a bit more this time and went with a premium beach front which wasn’t worth it, our friends went beach view at $800 cheaper and had better views. Rooms are becoming dated now. The food was amazing, snorkelling is one of the best on the island, cocktails and drinks are cheap and boozy. Beach hut and daily events a plenty. Had a great time!!

10/10 Excellent

Mark Andrew

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing food, rooms, entertainment and snorkelling

8/10 Good

Kevin Colin

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time here. Amazing place, great food, beach hut and amenities are free. Beach and lagoon is awesome. Each night had an event. Lots of things to do during the day at the resort. Now the reason why I dropped a star. Rooms are a little dated but that’s the same as any resort in Tonga and Samoa as well. The bread toasters were regularly tripping the breakers and need repair or replacement. One coffee machine was down causing big lines. Garden room best value for money.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Bradley

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful reef and comfortable room
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Family friendly. Amazing lagoon filled with so much sea life. Staff were absolutely phenomenal. Rooms are a little outdated and small, but we were only in them to sleep.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Philip, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stunning location. Friendly staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025