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The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Spa

4.0 of 5
Aroa Beach, Aroa Beach, Cook Islands
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    3.5 of 5 stars
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Wellington, New Zealand
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25 reviews 25 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Arrived at 11pm, reception was very efficient and gave directions to our room an a resort map...trouble was it was dark and quite a large resort...eventually found our room, the room was tidy but quite small, the tiled shower floor was quite dirty in the corners, had air conditioning but was very noisy. Resort package included tropical breakfast (usual in... More

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Rotorua, New Zealand
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

Spent a week here in early May. Had alot of laughs with the staff. Service a bit slow at times but as we weren't in a hurry it didn't matter. Wonderful snorkling every day,and feeding the fish off the restaurant decking was a highlight. We chose to use the local bus service, great way to get around, and some of... More

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Auckland Region, New Zealand
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

My husband and I stayed here for our honeymoon in February 2013 and LOVED it! I did see some bad reviews for The Rarotongan so was a bit worried but i truly think people are just fussy! Get out of your hotel room and enjoy yourself! you are on a tropical island!! The staff were so friendly and we loved... More

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NZ
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29 reviews 29 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

On our first visit to the island we popped in here for a visit & were put off by the tired decor and unpleasant smells and general feeling of decay. On our second visit we went back, to show the kids what a resort is like, and had a wonderful experience - but should've stopped there! So 2nd visit we... More

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Mount Maunganui, New Zealand
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 hotel reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

This was my first island holiday so was not sure what to expect. The lagoon was AMAZING! And everything I had imagined a tropical island would be like. The water was crystal clear, the snorkling was so cool! Warm water and beautiful climate. Rarotonga itself is just paradise! The people are so friendly and cruising around on the scooter was... More

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Sydney
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6 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013 via mobile

My husband and I held our wedding here in April and were pleased with the day. Despite the rain the staff took special pains to ensure it was still enjoyable for us and our guests. The food was always good at the resort, the service was mostly good, although sometimes there seemed to be a long wait in the restaurant... More

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Auckland Region, New Zealand
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3 hotel reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

Thank you, for another great trip this was my 4th time staying at the Rarotongan and it was perfect it is a fantasic place for kids and to relax and unwind from everyday life, my daughter found some friends to play with and spent everyday in the pool or at the kids club while i was able to sit and... More

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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

Located on a beautiful beach with wonderful snorkeling and water activities. The service at the resort however is poor. The staff with very few exceptions do not appear to put the guest first. They frequently quote what the rules are vs displaying an level of flexibility. An example is that you get one beach towel a day. Mine was soaking... More

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Papakura, New Zealand
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4 hotel reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

The rarotongan has an excellent ambience, the setting is truly conducive to a relaxing and memorable time. I loved sitting outside on the decks that hung straight over waters edge, feeding the fish, happy hour, wonderful food, friendly staff and a great place for children. From the time you walked in we were warmly greeted and felt immediately at home.... More

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Tauranga,New Zealand
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

We had the best stay at this resort. the staff are so polite and friendly and willing to help. We were lucky enough to get an upgrade to a beachfront apartment right by the beautiful lagoon! The decor in the apartments could do with a spruce up but it was certainly adequate. Clean and tidy is what we wanted and... More

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Also Known As:
The Rarotongan Beach Hotel Aroa Beach
The Rarotongan Beach Resort And Spa
The Rarotongan Beach Hotel
Rarotongan Beach Resort
Rarotongan
Rarotongan Beach Resort Spa
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Rarotongan Beach Resort & Spa
The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Spa Rarotonga/Aroa Beach
Address: Aroa Beach, Aroa Beach, Cook Islands
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Region: Cook Islands > Southern Cook Islands > Rarotonga > Aroa Beach
Amenities:
Beach Business Centre Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #2 of 2 hotels in Aroa Beach
Price range (per night): ₹ 13,336 - 21,019
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
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