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Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only

4.0 star property

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A beachside hut with a thatched roof, overlooking a clear blue ocean.
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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Lobby lounge
A poolside area with two drinks, a wooden sculpture, and a thatched-roof structure in the background.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Aroa Beach & Marine Reserve, Rarotonga
  • Place, Aroa Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Cocoputt
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Puaikura Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Beachfront Suite

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden walls, a window with shutters, and a bedside table with a flower.

Beachfront Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Honeymoon Spa Suite

A room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a television.

Honeymoon Spa Suite

  • Garden view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Beachside Suite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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2-Bedroom Beachside Interconnecting Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

2-Bedroom Beachside Interconnecting Suite

  • Partial sea view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

Beachfront Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Beachside Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Honeymoon Spa Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Rarotonga

Located in Rarotonga (Arorangi), Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only is a 4-minute walk from Aroa Beach and 13 minutes by foot from Cocoputt. .This beach resort is 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Wigmore's Waterfall and 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Rarotonga Golf Club.
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What's nearby

  • Aroa Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cocoputt - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Puaikura Beach - 15 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Black Rock - 9 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Muri Beach - 14 min drive - 6.9 miles

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ka Kite Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Kai & Co - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Anchorage - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only

Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only offers 49 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Rarotonga resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. 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 resort. In addition to a seasonal outdoor pool, other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 49 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Head down to the water and enjoy a day at the private beach, or take advantage of other recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and an outdoor tennis court. This resort also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands. Guests can get to nearby shops on the shuttle (surcharge).
Enjoy local and international cuisine at Blue Water Grill Pacific, a beachfront restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Grab a drink at the swim-up bar while enjoying a refreshing dip in the resort pool.Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Event facilities at this resort consist of a conference center and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Blue Water Grill Pacific - This beachfront restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. 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: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 28 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • A swim-up bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Blue Water Grill Pacific

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Evening entertainment
  • Gym
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Shopping
  • Snorkeling
  • Table tennis
  • TV in common areas
  • Water sports equipment

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2010
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Composting
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
An early check-in fee will be charged
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 16

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

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via Airport shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; 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

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 16 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 16 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 95.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 28 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 95.0 per night

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 and a security system
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
The seasonal pool will be open from January to December
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Guests under 16 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool

Property is also known as

Sanctuary Hotel Rarotonga-on beach
Sanctuary Rarotonga-on beach
Sanctuary Rarotonga-on beach-Adults Resort
Sanctuary beach-Adults Resort
Sanctuary Rarotonga-on beach-Adults
Sanctuary beach-Adults
Sanctuary Rarotonga On The
Sanctuary Rarotonga on the beach Adults Only
Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only Resort
Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only Rarotonga
Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only Resort Rarotonga

Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 152 out of 467 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 189 out of 467 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 467 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 467 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 467 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Spence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First class service , beautiful helpful & engaging staff
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, wonderful staff, beautiful location. Wine and some fresh fruit well over priced, $25 for two small pieces of PawPaw
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very beautiful! The marine reserve in front of the hotel was amazing!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Damon

The resorts postion to the beach is great
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely love staying at the Rarotongan…Service is fantastic, Staff are delightful and always happy, Best lagoon on the island and beautiful sunsets….
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all so lovely and made our stay very enjoyable. The room was always cleaned on days we required and the staff were very happy to work around our timing. The restaurant staff and entertainment was great. We had a great stay and will definitely be back with our children to stay in the Rarotongan side. Thank you all for making our honeymoon that extra special.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredibly friendly staff. Excellent location with the beach/ reef right there. Great food/ cocktails.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Having direct access to the marine reserve for snorkeling, swimming and free use of equipment was fantastic.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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4/10 Poor

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Good location for swimming and snorkeling
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Jacob

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great, food was average. Other than that it was ok.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Te Uranga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jahmaica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay here!! It was so tranquil and cool to have The Rarotongan next door for games and a busier atmosphere. Loved the amenities being right outside the rooms to take straight into the beach. There were so many activities each day there’s something for everyone. The staff were amazing - shoutout to Mark and Akuela. I’ll definitely be back. Meitaki
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathleen Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great time!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TERRY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing and really made us feel welcome! The resort was clean, and our room location was unbelievably fantastic. The only improvement could be made with the dinner menu offering a few more healthy items.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, pleasant hotel in a wonderful part of the world
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend, nice relaxing, well appointed. Very nice staff, they made my stay very enjoyable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Lynette

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Will post on Trip Adviser
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and beautiful leading out to a semi private courtyard and out onto a gorgeous lagoon. The snorkelling was amazing - like bring in an aquarium! Super friendly staff too.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the look and feel of the resort, great staff and amazing beach
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful stay we will go again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adnan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing polite and super helpful. The beach being at your doorsteps was amazing and kayak and snorkelling gear being provided was super handy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great facilities and the snorkelling is fantastic. The real highlight is the friendly staff - loved our time here.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simply incredible stay! The location is amazing, staff super friendly and accomodating, everything was just incredible!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed for 3 days but its a lovely spot to be at, right on the beach. Will definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023