The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium

Property class: 4

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A clear view of a resort with overwater bungalows, a beach, and a mountainous backdrop.
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Two people sitting on a surfboard in a clear blue ocean with a beach and palm trees in the background.
A spacious room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the beach and ocean. There are two wicker sofas and a glass coffee table.
A covered outdoor seating area with a glass table and wicker chairs, overlooking a beach with palm trees and turquoise water.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Aroa Beach Marine Reserve, Arorangi, Ara Tapu Rd, Rarotonga
  • Place, Aroa Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cocoputt
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Puaikura Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

2-Bedroom Beachside Suite

  • Partial ocean view
  • 861 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

Beachfront Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Deluxe Beachfront Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Deluxe Beachside Suite

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 537 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Grand Beachfront Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 1109 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Honeymoon Pool & Spa Bungalow

  • Garden view
  • 807 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

3-Bedroom Private Pool Villa (Onemaru)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 8288 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 3 King Beds

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

  • Garden view
  • 9688 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

2-Bedroom Beachfront Interconnecting Family Suite

  • Beach view
  • 646 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

2-Bedroom Beachside Interconnecting Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 646 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Beachside Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

3-Bedroom Beachside Interconnecting Family Suite

  • Resort view
  • 969 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 12
  • 3 King Beds and 3 Twin Bunk Beds

3-Bedroom Beachfront Interconnecting Family Suite

  • Beach view
  • 969 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 12
  • 3 King Beds and 3 Twin Bunk Beds

2-Bedroom Grand Beachfront Suite

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

Honeymoon Pool & Spa Bungalow

  • 495 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

BUNGALOW HONEYMOON

  • Sleeps 9

Beachfront Room

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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 - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cocoputt - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Puaikura Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Black Rock - 9 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Muri Beach - 14 min drive - 6.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ka Kite Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Kai & Co - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Anchorage - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬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. Open daily.
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 transportation

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

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
  • Snorkeling
  • 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 (surcharge)
  • 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
  • Daily housekeeping (for a fee)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference center (4,306 square feet 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 elevator

More

  • 12 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1977
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Some LED lighting used
  • 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

Property 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

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 211 out of 560 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 213 out of 560 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 560 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 560 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 560 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful resort with great customer service and slso lovely rooms and great restaurant
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

sandeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. The lagoon infront was amazing and you literally can swim with a turtle in that lagoon. Staff were super friendly and good variety of food in options. Must visit
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great week long visit. Used snorkeling gear, paddle boards and kayaks. The room was great with a comfortable bed. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rosemarie

Liked: Staff & service
Th beachfront room was amazing and the staff were so friendly in the restaurant each day. We will be back
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shone Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here. The staff were great. We spent our days snorkeling on the beach and enjoyed the nightly entertainers. Highly recommend the island night as well. Delicious buffet, and excellent performers.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Susan Elliot

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, great location and amazing snorkeling
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Phenomenal staff phenomenal resort!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gene Te

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very kind and accomodating to the children in our group.they took the time to learn their names etc. What is offered at this resort is awesome for families who are looking for a relaxing holiday as well as activvities to keep them busy all in the one place.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Timothy

The location is marvelous. The views breathtaking . The hotel itself was tired and needs an overhaul.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Per

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great getaway in paradise
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Johan Reece

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and the breakfast was really good
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice but the location is the star. Wonderful snorkeling right off the beach along three tracks in the reef. Spectacular!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful resort. The Rarotongan resort has so much to offer, I suggest everyone comes to experience it for themselves. 10 stars
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing food, rooms, entertainment and snorkelling
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Philip

The staff are friendly, rooms are tidy and a fit for purpose, we fit a family of four into a room, kids 11 and 9 on bunk beds, bit of coordination too
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is nice & very family friendly. The real treat is the snorkeling in front of the property. It’s incredible. You can just walk out of your room, jump in the water and swim with turtles.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Timothy Samuel

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great holiday for couples or with the whole family.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good for family stay, excellent lagoon area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elisha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great facilities and ameneties good Would return
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Chloe

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy family holiday Good facilities and easy to catch the bus to exllore the island
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

KIM-ANH

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
courteous staff
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rimal Rajvi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The housekeeping staff at Tema provided excellent service. Great work is done every day. The food was excellent. I can’t complain.”
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Georgina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The cleaners were fantastic but some of the resort staff were abit unhelpful. The breakfast was amazing, and the bar was great the staff there were very good.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025