Description
The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Spa is the ultimate Cook Islands’ Resort, featuring distinctive local architecture and ambience -- embracing the wonderful spirit of the Cook Islands. Set directly on the pristine white sand shores of beautiful Aroa Lagoon, the Resort provides the place, the space and the freedom for a deeply relaxing beach holiday, honeymoon or romantic escape.
Whether it be a romantic getaway, a wedding in paradise, a family holiday, or a simple sun and sand adventure, The Rarotongan truly delivers an authentic and relaxing Cook Islands vacation.
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Ask us about our new private Luxury Villas, perfect for couples or families seeking a luxurious, private getaway!
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Location
The award-winning The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Spa is located on the island’s sunshine Southwest coast, where guests can enjoy all-day sun, stunning sunsets, a pristine uncrowded white sand beach, and excellent off-beach snorkelling in the protected marine sanctuary directly in front of the resort.
Expansively laid out amidst six acres of hibiscus, banana and coconut palms, most of The Rarotongan’s 109 rooms & suites are set on absolute beachfront. The Rarotongan has undergone extensive renovations and improvements. Our commitment to excellence is seen throughout the property, from the Cook Islands-themed rooms, extensive activities centre, some of the island’s finest cuisine and cultural shows, and more.
The Rarotongan is proud to offer Villa Onemaru - a private Luxury Villa. This upscale villa is located near the Resort, and provides upscale, luxury villa living for couples, families, or small groups to enjoy.
The Resort’s most obvious attraction is its stunning natural setting, nestled between the reef and the dramatic rainforest. But perhaps its best kept secret is the gentle good humour and genuine open-heartedness of the Resort staff. The resort and it’s wonderful people keep many of our guests returning year after year. The Rarotongan is ideally situated so you can explore this beautiful island. With regular local bus service, and car/bike/scooter rental facilities, the resort is a great base from which to explore the island.
Accommodation
Most of The Rarotongan’s rooms and suites, plus its restaurants, bar and magical Waterfalls Pool, are set at the edge of our pristine white sand beach.
Our rooms feature an ambience of classic island charm, and embrace the local Cook Islands culture. The Rarotongan offers 7 accommodation categories to suit guest requirements: Garden & Beachfront Rooms, Deluxe Beachside Suite, Deluxe Beachfront Suite, 2- bedroom Beachside Suite, Grand Beachfront Suite and our romantic and isolated Honeymoon Bungalow.
All rooms come equipped with individually controlled air-conditioning, a spacious private veranda with outdoor furniture, super king size bed, ceiling fans, satellite TV & DVD player with free in-room movies, CD player/radio alarm clock, bath / shower, hairdryer, in- room safe, 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, filtered and UV purified water on tap, room service and more. Our Beachside Junior Suites, Deluxe Beachfront Junior Suites, 2-bedroom Beachside Suite, Grand Beachfront Suite and Honeymoon Bungalow all feature private open-air outdoor garden showers. The Honeymoon Bungalow features a private plunge pool,an outdoor spa jacuzzi tub on the wraparound deck, and even your own private sauna!
Also available are pairs of interconnecting rooms, plus two rooms specially adapted for disabled guests.
Along with our wonderful Resort accommmodations, we are also proud to introduce Rarotonga’s finest and most luxurious villas, located close to the resort, but are completely private. These new villas feature state-of-the-art technology, and provide couples, families, and small groups with the perfect location for privacy and luxury. Contact us for more details and great specials!
Dining & Entertainment
Indulge in the delights of the tropics. The Island cuisine at The Resort features the freshest of seafood, tropical island fruits and deliciously-prepared traditional dishes. Guests can select to dine in a variety of locations to match the mood.
Enjoy casual dining in Captain Andy’s Beach Bar & Grill, or enjoy fine island cuisine at our Te Vaka Restaurant. Modern continental fare is featured, along with some wonderful local traditional dishes.
The expansive veranda overlooking the sea is perfect spot for a sunset cocktail or dinner under the stars.
Private seaside dining is available, as well as an extensive room-service menu.
A visit to Rarotonga is not complete without a traditional Island Night. Our award-winning Island Night performers bring the wonderful Cook Islands culture to you. We feature many theme nights. Contact us for more details.
Diving
The Rarotongan features a nearby, full- service scuba dive operation. Dive the pristine, crystal-clear waters of Rarotonga. We can arrange for all of your diving needs, as nearby dive centres feature full equipment rental, multiple day dive packages, and full scuba dive instruction.
Honeymoons
Rarotonga is the perfect setting for a beautiful romantic escape, whether it be your wedding, honeymoon, renewal of vows, anniversary, birthday, or simply a special time together far from the madding crowd.
The Rarotongan Beach Resort offers couples in love a range of romantic options to suit the mood and the occasion - romantic events to express and enhance how you feel about each other.
Honeymooners receive wonderful complimentary bonuses at The Rarotongan. For stays of 5 nights, Honeymooners will enjoy a complimentary bottle of chilled Methode Champagnoise and His & Hers Island Pareus.
Weddings
We offer three "Elope to Paradise" wedding options. We make your dream wedding a romantic, effortless tropical reality.
Whether you wish to exchange your vows in a simple sunset beach ceremony, or wish to indulge in a traditional Cook Islands ceremony, The Rarotongan provides a range of choices to spoil you. Our full-time Wedding Planner will work closely with you to make your wedding in paradise perfect. We can customize your wedding to include professional photography, professional videography, and more.
Families
For families, we offer a Kids Stay & Play Free program. Two children, 11 and younger, stay free when sharing with their parents. Also, children between the ages of 3-11 can enjoy Moko’s Kids Club, one of the finest childrens program in the South Pacific. Kids enjoy a multitude of activities, including arts and crafts, cultural activities, and video nights (allowing parents the opportunity to dine alone).
Spa Facilities
SPA POLYNESIA: Indulge yourself in Rarotonga’s first, and finest spa. Our extensive spa menu includes a wide variety of spa treatments, including massage, manicure/pedicure, facials, body scrubs/sea salt rub, body wraps, and a variety of beauty treatments using the finest local beauty products. Ask us about our Tropical Spa Specials.