The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Spa is the Cook Islands' signature resort. Here, modern comforts blend with the charm of traditional Polynesia to add up to perfect relaxation on the beach.
The Rarotongan is the Cook Islands' signature resort. Here, modern comforts blend with the charm of traditional Polynesia to add up to perfect relaxation on the beach. The Rarotongan is renowned for its warm and friendly Cook Islands staff with open hearts and smiles.
Set on Aroa Beach, one of Rarotonga's most beautiful white sand beaches 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 sunsets, all-tide safe swimming and excellent off-beach snorkelling in the traditional marine sanctuary directly in front of the resort.
Expansively laid out amidst six acres of hibiscus, banana and coconut palms, none of the Resort's buildings are higher than two storeys, and most of The Rarotonga’s 156 rooms & suites are set on absolute beachfront. As part of The Rarotonga’s continuing upgrade it features a new, boldly colourful Pacific aesthetic combined with the charm of Polynesian-style architecture. The Rarotongan is close to all island adventures and attractions and is just over 10 minutes drive from the International Airport and downtown Avarua.
All rooms come equipped with individual remote-controlled air-conditioning, a private verandah with outdoor furniture, filtered and UV purified water on tap, King beds in all rooms, fan & insect screen, bath / shower, hairdryer, IDD phone with voicemail, automatic wake-up call services and dataport for e-mail & internet access for those with their own laptop. Stocked mini-bar & fridge, tea/coffee making facilities, daily housemaid service, room service. Microwaves are also available for the convenience of families (hire costs NZ$10 per day).
Also available for families or groups are five pairs of interconnecting rooms (three in the Garden category and two in the Beachfront category), plus two rooms specially-adapted for disabled guests.