Main Road, Arorangi, Rarotonga, Cook Islands
#33 of 128 hotels in Rarotonga
Guests' ChoiceBased on 134 hotel reviews
9.3Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Location
9.5
Facilities
9.5
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 5 April 2023
Maureen
AustraliaBuffet $50 per head ???
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 6 February 2023
Sarah
New ZealandN/A
Location was great, easy close access to other restaurants, a bakery and convenience store, and bus stop right outside resort. Tropical breakfast was everything you need for a continental breakfast. Staff go above and beyond to help and make your stay enjoyable, along with a lot of knowledge of local sights to visit. Reception ladies were extremely friendly, kind and caring. Facilities at the resort - two pools, restaurant and private beach well maintained, clean and great to have options.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 25 January 2023
Laura
New ZealandThe reef is not too far from the shore and the waves were quite strong while we were there, making it a bit hard for us to try and snorkel there as we are not the most proficient swimmers. Not our recommended place to swim and snorkel, but definitely has a good view from the beach. Other very good snorkeling locations are not too far away, it was a few min drive to the Lagoonorium, where we saw the biggest schools of fish ever.
This place was great value for money. The room size and amenities were ideal for us because we wanted to cook and have some meals at the hotel to save money. The staff was super helpful and friendly. Some of the snorkeling gear we borrowed was a bit old, but we replaced them with no issues. The breakfast was okay, but not great. Did not have eggs or any warm food, and decaf coffee was not available without additional pay. The view from the beach is stunning, the sunset was amazing to see from the left side of the hotel, we really enjoyed that view.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 18 January 2023
Emma
Australianothing
it was clean and tidy
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 11 January 2023
Paula
New Zealandquiet, great location and peaceful
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 30 December 2022
Sandra
FranceN/A
Everything, the staff, the location, the restaurant - nothing to dislike
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 7 November 2022
Kirikowhai
New ZealandOnly down side was the complementary breakfast, would have loved it if there was more than just fruit, cereal, toast and coffee
Loved our accommodation and facilities me and my family were very happy and comfortable during our stay
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 17 September 2022
Lucy
New ZealandJust a few noisy guests one night, not the resorts fault
Very nice spacious room. Good facilities. Very helpful and friendly staff
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 16 September 2022
Ella
Israelif they had more electricity spots in the room so i can charge more than one thing at a time that would be nice
great service!!!! good breakfast, clean room, specious, good location, beautiful beach
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 29 August 2022
Shandera
New ZealandBreakfast is yummy but quite simple. Some more options like pastries would be a good addition!
Beautiful resort, AMAZING STAFF who go out of their way to help you. Location is beautiful, nice and close to Blackrock which has wonderful snorkelling. Perfect location for sunsets!
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 22 July 2022
Reece
New ZealandAs we were with a big group the staff bent over backwards to help us get into restaurants and shows. The staff are so friendly.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 9 July 2022
Jennifer
New ZealandThere was nothing we didn't like about the resort. The roosters may annoy some people ... if they do, you can close the shutters and use aircon ... we preferred not to as liked fresh air and didn't notice them after the first morning. Yes Restaurant on site is leased out and while quite good has room for improvement (not long since Rarotonga has opened up again so I am sure will fine tune things). We did have some lovely food and some average food. Music night was fun.
The resort was just the right size. We had a beach front room which was perfect. The staff were super friendly and helpful. The reception staff were particularly lovely. Loved being so close to the sea which was warm. (Best to have reef shoes as there are rocky bits). Loved the hammocks to read in.There were also two pools which were nice to lie around and swim in. Also we checked out at 10am but were able to lie around the pool and beach and then use the showers (with towels and shampoo provided) by the pool before catching 2pm shuttle. Happy hour at the bar was great too.
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 9 July 2022
Paul
New ZealandWifi had weak signal in rooms but was a generous data amount for not much money
We are returning Sunset guests. The rooms are extra spacious with very comfortable beds and generous balconies.Two separate pools never crowded.All the meals at the Anchorage restaurant were delicious..we stayed in for two dinners being seafood and roast nights,reccomended. Bonus being at least 5 excellent local restaurants are walking distance away,and islandcar hire, plus bakery and shop over the road. We snorkelled at a few 'fish hotspots' but actually found the reef right outside the resort to have great fish numbers and clear water ..on tide turn..with colorful coral. And even very warm water, we were lucky to witness whales breaching 100 meters away. And lastly of course the staff here are a credit to the resort everyone so friendly and helpful especially Tina on reception.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 13 June 2022
Belinda
AustraliaNo bar on the beach and pillows were too high
The resort is amazing staff r very helpful and friendly facilities r good and the beach omg views r stunning
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 13 June 2022
John
New Zealandreef too close to surface so difficult to snorkel unless tide at highest. coral pretty dead but still some nice juvenile fish to see.
super friendly and helpful staff, particularly at reception. cleanliness and hygiene excellent.
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 5 June 2022
Lynn
New ZealandBed was strange .two beds pushed together doesn't make for comfort if there's no topper pad
Near the beach lagoon lovely grounds,nice breakfast,super pools.
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 21 April 2022
Richard
New ZealandThe rooster. Barking dogs in road.
Friendly staff. Very well presented facilities.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 31 March 2022
Angela
New Zealandthe two pools were great and the amazing staff
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 25 January 2022
Jasmine
New ZealandWiFi was quite expensive compared to other places on the island. Air conditioning unit wasn’t very powerful, and I was woken up at 4am every morning by the resident cockerel!
The staff were very friendly and made an effort to remember guest names and room numbers. Great location - it was lovely to watch the sunset on the beach hammocks. Also nice to have the choice of two pools.
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 22 July 2024
Shannon
New ZealandCentral as only there 2 nights.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 21 July 2024
Michel
New ZealandWould love some activities on the beach
Breakfast was good
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 15 May 2024
Jean-louis
AustraliaTerrible wifi, pay more and get yourself a villa next door
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 6 September 2022
Jason
New ZealandRoosters crowing early in the morning and dogs barking all night.
Location was awesome, best sunsets on the island.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 28 July 2022
Anonymous
New Zealandnothing to complain about
very clean and friendly staff
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 9 October 2024
Daren
New ZealandThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in October 2024
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