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The Edgewater Resort & Spa

Property class: 3.5

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A beach with white sand, clear turquoise water, and palm trees.
A beach scene with palm trees, a thatched-roof hut, and a chessboard.
A pathway flanked by lush tropical vegetation and a building with balconies.
A resort with a pool, palm trees, and mountains in the background.
A beachside pool area with thatched umbrellas, lounge chairs, and a view of the sunset over the ocean.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $161
$140 nightly
$161 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6

Explore the area

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Avarua, Rarotonga
  • Place, Black Rock
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Rarotonga Golf Club
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Aroa Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, Garden View

A hotel room with a bed, a television, a chair, a small table, and a ceiling fan.

Standard Room, Garden View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(46 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Garden Superior Room

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a ceiling fan.

Garden Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Lagoon View Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the ocean.

Lagoon View Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Lagoon view
  • 341 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Room, Beachfront

A hotel room with two beds, a balcony with a view, a desk with a TV, and a ceiling fan.

Room, Beachfront

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 339 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for 3 Bedroom Beachfront Villa

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, an air conditioning unit, a window with curtains, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

3 Bedroom Beachfront Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lagoon view
  • 915 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for 3 Bedroom Garden Villa

A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

3 Bedroom Garden Villa

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 915 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

DOUBLE GARDEN VIEW

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE SUPERIOR KING BED

  • Sleeps 4

Double or Twin BEACH FRONT

  • Sleeps 6

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About the neighborhood

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 1.9 mi (3 km) from Nikao Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Black Rock - 2 min drive - 0.8 miles
  • Rarotonga Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Aroa Beach - 8 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Muri Lagoon - 20 min drive - 10.4 miles
  • Muri Beach - 21 min drive - 11.1 miles

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪VIBE - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Kai & Co - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Anchorage - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Edgewater Resort & Spa

The Edgewater Resort & Spa offers 270 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 270 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. Open daily.
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 transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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
  • Snorkeling
  • Table tennis

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free children's club
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • 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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • 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 washroom
  • 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 satellite premium 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); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, 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 November 16 2026 to April 30 2027 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Select guestrooms
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 494 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 334 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1003 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, easy to travel to and from.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good family based resort
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms helpful staff and great massage Good selection of food at restaurant Trips and activities around the island were informative and great fun
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were so friendly and helpful made the stay enjoyable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for 7 nights, couldn’t fault anything at the resort, friendly happy staff, clean rooms, and everyone so helpful, we had the best time, would recommend to anyone
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay very relaxing
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the friendly staff, and the variety they had on offer from the food to the entertainment
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love Edgewater. Staff are lovely. Rooms are nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful 5 night stay. Loved the location and beautiful sunsets.
View from 300 block
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Awesome pool area, such lovely staff and such a wonderful part of the island to snorkel off
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay. Located right by beach with a great pool. Our room was well maintained and all the staff we met were very friendly, they made us feel very welcome. There was plenty to occupy children I reccomend the Edgewater as a great place to have a holiday
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for all ages. Staff amazing, rooms serviced daily. And can snorkel right off beach. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean room and really helpful staff. Buffet breakfast was a bit of a let down with just cereal, toast and fruit but everything else was great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second trip to Edgewater, this time staying in a beachfront room with our 2 kids, 6 and 10. We loved the views from our balcony, the facilities, the well maintained gardens and the helpful staff especially our lovely Cleaner. We are already wanting to plan our 3rd stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend Edgewater the room was very clean, the staff were so helpful and friendly, the activities were a lot of fun and the restaurant is very reasonably priced.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Such a beautiful place. I will be going back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The public bus stopped right at the property, which was very convenient. Good location, not too far from the airport. Packaged our breakfast to go, since we had a very early flight. Lots of activities for families with kids.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay at The Edgewater. Fantastic property near town and many cafes and restaurants. Great spot for a sunset happy hour at Mal’s bar. Good value for Raro. We also enjoyed a great afternoon cocktail at their sister property Club Raro which was also a great place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff friendly
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely resort with stunning views. Staff lovely and friendly - nothing is too much trouble. Food delicious. Great place for couples and families.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family resort. Very tired and in need of a good overhaul
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the Edgewater gave us the most warm welcome to the Cook Islands. So thankful we got to stay there for our first two nights. I can’t recommend this place enough !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views from a comfortable room, wonderful staff, and an excellent menu!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms clean staff were help for very good for couples. Or overnight stays to catch your flights it’s right across the road few 100 metres walk.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026