The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium

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Turtle Watching
Paddle Boarding
Fish Feeding
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Cocktails
Family fun
Fire Show
Honeymoon Bungalow
Island Night
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Captain Andys Beach Bar & Grill
Spa Polynesia
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Weddings
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Overview

The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium is beachfront accommodation set on the stunning Aroa Beach on the pristine shores of Aroa Lagoon, a brilliant marine environment protected from the open ocean by an encircling coral reef. The resort is on the island's south west coast and is just over 10 minutes drive from the airport and downtown Avarua.

The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium offers a great selection of beautiful rooms and suites, with all enjoying an absolute beachfront location set among 6 acres of hibiscus, banana and coconut palms. There is so much on offer, however guests can choose to do as much or as little as they like. Relax on the stunning beach while you work on your tan, sip a tropical cocktail and take in the awe-inspiring sunsets, or indulge in some fine Pacific cuisine.

For the more adventurous, The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium also provides a range of excellent facilities including all-tide swimming, kayaking and snorkelling activities. The high quality accommodation blends perfectly with the resort's Polynesian charm providing an authentic yet laid back holiday experience.

Accommodation

The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium offers almost 200 guests rooms and suites that are set right at the water's edge, or nestled not far from it within the resorts lush gardens.

All Rooms Feature:

  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Ceiling fan
  • Tea/coffee making facilities
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • WiFi (Fee)
  • IDD telephone
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Radio
  • Alarm clock
  • In room safe
  • Insect screens
  • Housemaid service
  • Microwave
  • Hairdryer

Beachside Room: Located on either ground level or the second storey. Tropical in style and short stroll to the beach. Size is 27.95 - 30m². Bedding is 1 King Bed + 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed + 1 Bunk Bed. Maximum room capacity is 3 Adults OR 2 Adults + 2 Children.

Beachfront Room: Absolute beachfront location with lovely views of the beach, lagoon and sunsets. Located on either ground level with direct beach access or second storey with views from the deck. Room size is 27.95 - 30m². Bedding is1 King Bed + 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed + 1 Bunk Bed. Maximum room capacity is 3 Adults OR 2 Adults + 2 Children.

Deluxe Beachside Suite: Located beachside on the sands of Aroa Beach close to the water's edge. All located on ground level and also feature a whirlpool spa bath and private open-air shower. Room size is 50.18m². Bedding is 1 King Bed + 1 Single Bed OR 1 King Bed + 1 Bunk Bed + Cot. The maximum room capacity is 3 Adults OR 2 Adults + 2 Children + 1 Infant.

Deluxe Beachfront Suite: Located directly on the white sand beach with expansive lagoon views. All located on ground level and also feature a whirlpool spa bath and private open-air shower. Room size is 50.18m². Bedding is 1 King Bed + 1 Single Bed OR 1 King Bed + 1 Bunk Bed + Cot. The maximum room capacity is 3 Adults OR 2 Adults + 2 Children + 1 Infant.

Grand Beachfront Suite: Very spacious open-plan interior (no separation between the Master Bed and the rest of the suite) features terracotta tiles throughout, bathroom with spa bath/shower, private open air shower, full kitchen, dining and sitting areas (with sound system and LCD TV). The expansive veranda offers excellent indoor-outdoor flow and leads directly onto Aroa Beach. There's also a private upper sundeck with fabulous views of the beach and lagoon. Room size is 103m². Bedding is 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed + 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed + 4 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed + 2 Bunk Beds. The maximum room capacity is 2 Adults OR 2 Adults + 4 Children..

Honeymoon Pool & Spa Bungalow: Features a unique design with a broad wraparound veranda and a high-pitched thatched roof providing a sense of space and island romance. Nestled in a completely secluded, lush tropical garden, your own private paradise, complete with private pool and sauna. Featuring polished wooden floors, rattan-lined walls, chocolate-coloured water-hyacinth furniture, LCD TV, open-air shower, spa bath on the veranda, and bathroom with rain-tree vanity top and over-sized double basins. Provides easy access to the lagoon via a private gateway tracing a sandy path to the beach and blue lagoon. Bedding is 1 King Bed + 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed + 2 Bunk Beds. The maximum room capacity is 3 Adults OR 2 Adults + 2 Children.

2 Bedroom Beachside Suite: Feature a master bedroom which opens onto the veranda, a second bedroom, full kitchen, tiled bathroom with spa bath/shower, separate toilet and a sitting and dining room which opens onto a spacious veranda. The sitting room is equipped with a satellite TV and DVD, sofa, armchairs, dining table and chairs that can be used inside or al fresco. These suites also feature separately controlled air conditioning units in the sitting room and hallway. Room size is 80.93m². Bedding is 1 King Bed + 2 Single Beds OR 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed + Double Bunk Beds. Maximum room capacity is 4 Adults OR 2 Adults + 4 Children.

2 Bedroom Beachside Interconnecting Family Suite: 2 Interconnecting Beachside Rooms including a complimentary Microwave. Bedding is 2 King Beds + 2 Single Beds OR 4 Single Beds + 2 Single Beds OR 2 King Beds + 1 Single Bed + 1 Double Bunk. Maximum room capacity is 6 Adults OR 4 Adults + 4 Children.

2 Bedroom Beachfront Interconnecting Family Suite: 2 Interconnecting Beachfront Rooms featuring the master bed draped with a romantic canopy, mini-kitchenette with microwave & fridge, and new flat screen televisions. Maximum room capacity is 6 Adults OR 4 Adults + 4 Children. Price On Application.

3 Bedroom Private Pool Villa Onemaru: Located on the South West side of the Island. Great for large groups and families, features private fresh water swimming pool and fully equipped kitchen. Maximum room capacity is 6 Adults OR 4 Adults + 6 Children. Price On Application.

3 Bedroom Private Pool & Spa Villa Lime Blossom: Located across the road from The Rarotongan. A great choice for large groups. Maximum room capacity is 6 Adults OR 4 Adults + 4 Children. Price On Application.

Dining

The resort offers differently themed buffet dinners each night accompanied by live entertainment including popular girl group Always, Garth Young on piano, Tok and his moving love songs or the electric sounds of one of the island's popular music bands.

Guests can choose to eat or drink in a variety of locations to match their mood. The expansive veranda overlooking the sea is perfect for a sunset cocktail or dinner under the stars.

Treetops Verandah Restaurant: Popular for theme buffet dinners such as the 'Legends of Polynesia' Island Nights.

Treetops Verandah Room: Offers amazing views of the resort swimming pool, ocean and gardens. This area is used for private dining experiences such as weddings, cocktail parties or meetings and some themed buffet dinners.

Hibiscus Hut: Set right next to the resort swimming pool and next to the games lounge. Grab a quick meal or a refreshing drink such as soft drinks, fresh juice, milkshakes plus coffee and cakes! You may be able to catch your favourite sporting match on the big TV!

Reef Fish Cafe: Look into the open kitchen while an amazing dish is created! The Reef Fish Cafe is sometimes closed for functions however at all other times it is open for resort guests.

Captain Andy's Beach Bar & Grill: Offering a relaxed and casual atmosphere, this outlet is one of Rarotonga's best lagoon-front dining locations. Grab a pizza, burger, fish and chips or a fresh seafood platter. Captain Andy's Beach Bar & Grill also offers a wide range of cold beers, cocktails, wines and spirits.

Te Vaka Restaurant: This is resort's signature restaurant that offers a large outdoor deck overlooking the crystal clear waters that surround Rarotonga. Here you can enjoy entertaining Polynesian shows and fire dancers. Breakfast is served here each morning plus other meals throughout the day and into the night can be eaten here.

Blue Lagoon Fine Dining: Available a few times each week, this adults only fine dining restaurant is offered in an open air setting overlooking the beach and ocean front lagoon. Guests will enjoy a multi course menu with premium meals being enjoyed.

Facilities

  • Restaurants
  • Bars
  • Day Spa
  • Salon
  • Fitness Centre
  • Tennis court
  • Kids Club
  • Games Lounge
  • Gift Shop
  • Business Centre
  • Internet Access
  • Swimming Pool
  • Tour Desk
  • Guest Library
  • Gym

Activities

Set on Rarotonga's sunshine coast directly on the pristine shores of Aroa Lagoon, the resort is ideally situated for guests to enjoy the sunny days and wide range of water activities on offer. One of the most popular water-based activities is the world class snorkelling in the lagoon. You can walk straight off the beach and see an amazing underwater wonderland of Moorish Idols, Wrasse, butterfly, parrot and angel fish, all in chest-deep water protected naturally by the reef! The resort offers complimentary snorkelling lessons and excursions as well as Give-Scuba-A-Go sessions in the swimming pool.

The following activities are free of charge:

  • Snorkelling
  • Kayaking
  • Beach volleyball
  • Table tennis
  • Fish Feeding
  • Coconut Show
  • Kikau weaving lessons
  • Palm Frond Weaving
  • Beach walk
  • Shell hunting
  • Kids Club
  • Stand Up Paddle Board
  • Outrigger Canoe
  • Beach Soccer
  • Pool Table
  • Games Room
  • Guest
  • Board Games
  • Fitness Trail

Day Spa

SpaPolynesia: Offering a comprehensive range of treatments to restore and replenish, guests can relax with a 'Mirimiri' Aromatherapy Full Body Massage, 'Moana' AquaMarine Salt Body Rub, 'SpaPolynesia' Thalasso Algae Body Wrap, 'Vaevae' SpaPedicure, 'Pa'i' Hydrating Facial, or opt for one of the fabulous range of Rejuvenation, Relaxation or Romance Packages to pamper you in Paradise!

Children

Moko's Kids Club: The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium offers the Cook Islands' only kids club, the Moko's Kids Club, named after the mischievous moko - or gecko - which entertains all children in Rarotonga. The combination of The Rarotongan's stunning natural setting along with the outstanding Kids Club makes for a perfect vacation destination for families. Access to the beach is easy from all guestrooms and suites, especially from ground-floor Beachfront Rooms, Beachfront Suites and the Grand Beachfront Suite, where the sand is literally at your door. The Rarotongan is truly an unbeatable family holiday destination. The Moko's Kids Club is open year round and caters to kids aged 4 to 11 years inclusive offering a fully supervised and comprehensive kids' activity programme from Monday to Saturday, 9am-noon, 2pm-5pm and 7pm-9pm. Children aged under 4 years are also able to join in the fun at the Moko's Kids Club when accompanied by a parent or babysitter.

Teen Zone: Open to teens 12 - 16 years this separate club house offers a range of games and activities such as arcade games, air hockey, table tennis, mocktail bar plus more. Entry to the Teen Zone is free to resort guests. Some activities may incur a charge.

Little Dolphins Mini Waterpark: Complimentary for all in-house children as part of Mokos Kids Club Program, features water slides and water cannons.

Banana Beach Playland and baby creche: available for children 0-3 years. Charges apply payable direct.

Weddings

Rarotonga is the heart of the South Pacific and one of the most romantic places on Earth, which is why it is so popular with couples from all over the world looking for a special place to exchange their vows. There are a number of different locations on the island where a couple can choose to tie the knot, but it would be hard to go past a long white sandy beach on the shores of Aroa Lagoon, on Rarotonga's southwest coast. In native Cook Islands Maori the name means the 'Lagoon of Love', and it's easy to see why. Swaying palm trees, turquoise sea lapping the pale sandy shore, turn golden as the sun sets.

The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium offers a variety of wedding packages to suit everyone.

Additional Information

Children: 0-16 years stay free when sharing room with parents
Check In: 3.00pm
Check Out: 10.00am
Reception: 24 Hours
Address: Aroa Beach, Rarotonga, Cook Islands

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Amazing resort

Location is perfect. Snorkelling is great. Fantastic service

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Great Location- Needs Updating

Needs updating

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Well Priced but needs updating

Great location but needs an update and some guest services were not available

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