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The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Spa

4.0 of 5
Aroa Beach, Aroa Beach, Cook Islands
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The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Spa
Ranked #2 of 2 hotels in Aroa Beach
3.5 of 5 stars 354 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Kid Club(15)
  • Activities hut(13)
  • Island time(7)
  • Great Place(7)
  • Tropical breakfast(5)
  • Single bed(5)
  • Good value(5)
  • White sand(5)
  • Staff were friendly(4)
  • Marine reserve(4)
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Auckland, New Zealand
Senior Contributor
22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW
3
people found this review helpful

This was our second time to this resort as day visitors and can honestly say that they know how to treat guests. This time we snorkled at there beach and to my believe it was amazing, I saw fish here that i have never seen before and can state that there beach has some of the best snorkeling on the... More

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NEW ZEALAND
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012
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people found this review helpful

We have stayed at this Resort several times in the past and returned as we love the beach and the crystal clear turquoise water with white sand - one of the best on the island. We had a beach front room and could get up in the morning and swim before breakfast - a great start to the day. As... More

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NORTHLAND
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012
1
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I had browsed through here before we went, and i must say some of the reviews were alarming. HOWEVER... We are a young couple who came to Raro with a limited budget. The Staff at the Rarotongan were nothing but AMAZING. And i know i shouldnt but i will name them. Akbar our bar staff member was amazing, he was... More

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Auckland, New Zealand
2 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012
2
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The Resort was beautiful and the staff were very frendly, Though the service was sooo slow. The big disapointment for me was that I booked a spa treatment well in advance and was told half an hour before it was due that they had to cancell it . On going to the reception to complain they tried to ring the... More

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auckland
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Good hotel, there is plenty to do at the resort without having to go anywhere and the majority of the activities are free. Our room was cleaned daily, we enjoyed snorkling and swimming in the pool. The only downfall was the service at the restaurant and the quality of the food. The food was pretty disappointing but it doesn't seem... More

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Napier, New Zealand
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012
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What a beautiful place The Rarotongan is!!! Well hidden from the road and so private once inside the premises. Loved the loungers on the beach for anyone's use, the snorkelling here is excellent, loved seeing the horses being ridden along the beach front, the kids loved the pool and kayaking also available. Staff were very friendly tom us. Only downer... More

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Melissa Gosselin, Director of Sales at The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Spa, responded to this review
8 May 2012

Kia Orana Yvonne600, Thank you for your review in regards to your recent stay with us at The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Spa Set on Aroa Beach, Rarotonga's most beautiful white sandy beach on the shores of Aroa Lagoon (the Lagoon of Love), The Rarotongan is located on the island's sunshine southwest coast where guests can enjoy all-day sun, stunning... More

Auckland, New Zealand
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

hi this was my third trip to the rarotongan resort and also the best i went with my 7 year old daugher and the kids club is excellent as i was on my own she was safe there so i could snorkel by myselk and get a drink from the bar i also met some wonderful people which i plan... More

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Melissa Gosselin, Director of Sales at The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Spa, responded to this review
8 May 2012

Kia Orana Angela261316, Thank for your review in regards to your recent stay with us at The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Spa. It was our sincere pleasure to be able to welcome you back to our Resort for a third time :-) We certainly have a large selection of activities and facilities available to keep guests of all ages entertained... More

New Plymouth, New Zealand
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Spa was the location for my daughter's March 2012 wedding. The Resort wedding planner, Laisa Browne, was absolutely amazing. Laisa has the planning down to a fine art; nothing was too much trouble and her vast experience in coordinating functions meant that the ocassion ran smoothly and was completely stress free. Our 70 guests were... More

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Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Went to Rarotonga for a family hol on 24 Dec til early Jan2012. Great place to stay for a holiday esp with children ....... the adult part only part has great pool we visited in the evening for a drink at the pool. We stayed inthe main resort as had a 4yr old and had 6 adults as well. Best... More

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Melissa Gosselin, Director of Sales at The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Spa, responded to this review
8 May 2012

Kia Orana Ann C, Thank you for your review regarding your festive season family holiday with us at The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Spa. It was our pleasure to be able to extend to you our warm island hospitality and we are happy to read that you and your family thoroughly enjoyed your paradise escape. Set on Aroa Beach, Rarotonga's... More

Auckland
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Rarotonga Cook Island is an amazing place for a family vacation. Locals are friendly and the country is beautiful. However the Rarotongan Resort was very disappointing with poorly maintained rooms - we had 4 interconnecting rooms for 8 nights each for our family reunion. Air conditioners malfunctioned on numerous occasions and despite maintainence called to fix. Console was extremely dusty... More

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Address: Aroa Beach, Aroa Beach, Cook Islands
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