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The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Spa


Hotel class 3.5 of 5
Aroa Beach, Aroa Beach, Cook Islands
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5 of 5 stars
plumbie13   1 contribution
Canberra,Australia
Nov 21, 2009 | Trip type: Family New

A fantastic resort,so friendly,so many things to do,very child friendly,an excellent place to chill out, enjoy the scenery and have fun! more

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5 of 5 stars
shaggynz   1 contribution
Tauranga, New Zealand
Nov 21, 2009 | Trip type: Couples New

My wife and I vacationed at the Rarotongan between 16th and 21st October, and we just want to let you know how amazed we were with our holiday. The setting, the beach, our room... everything was amazing, but what truely stood out to us was the amazing staff you have on board. I don't think our holiday would have been... more

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4 of 5 stars
SnapperSydney   5 contributions
Sydney
Nov 20, 2009 | Trip type: Family

This trip involved 2 families. We stayed in 2 x Garden View Rooms and the other family stayed in an Ocean View Room. As the amenities (food, bars & swimming pool) are central to the whole resort, there does not appear to be any benefit in spending the extra for the Ocean View room (apart from the view). The staff... more

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5 of 5 stars
Tubbles23   1 contribution
sydney
Nov 17, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

I am a well seasoned traveler and love the South Pacific. I’ve found a new favourite. The Cook Islands where I stayed at The Rarotongan Beach Resort. I have never enjoyed what I call plastic hotels that could be anywhere in the world. It was so nice therefore to find a resort that was tropical in every way. You knew... more

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1 of 5 stars
sunnyflowernz   5 contributions
wellington
Nov 15, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

we went out for a meal to the resturant, my husband ordered nachos for a starter, they forgot and bought him his main with my starter, we wernt impressed, then his main spaghetti bolognaise was just straight spaghetti and mince, no tomato sauce or anything. the meal was average, wasnt impressed with the service, and they had no guiness although... more

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Paul Rec, Response from David Armstrong, Sales Manager

We thank sunnyflowernz for taking the time to put their thoughts up on TripAdvisor. After reading their comments about the property they stayed at, it would seem their holiday was not going to be everything they had hoped for. That is always a shame as the Cook Islands is a true paradise and generally everything and more than most visitors...

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5 of 5 stars
Soultraveller39   1 contribution
Auckland
Nov 8, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

Hay knocker , We all wanted to say a big thanks for making our holiday the very best it could have been each day we were blown away by the level of care that was taken to look after us and make sure we were happy and enjoying our stay at the Rarotongan being a director myself I know how... more

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4 of 5 stars
Ligi83   2 contributions
Auckland
Nov 5, 2009 | Trip type: Family

The service and hospitality of the staff was great and flawless. The beachfront room was a little outdated and could be in need of an update. The only issue was the shower did block up causing a little bit of a flood, but prompt service from maintance and room service helped cleaned this up. The amenities like the pool, resturant,... more

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2 of 5 stars
plumb209   8 contributions
Auckland New Zealand
Nov 1, 2009 | Trip type: Family

First trip to Raro after 12 trips to ther pacific resorts. Resort is shabby and run down. Our beach front villa was way past a refurb. Blocked shr, filthy windows, sliding doors that would not open and in need of a good comercial clean. Pool was filthy with slime and moldy. Food not good. Some staff very friendly but some... more

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Paul Rec, Response from Bob Taylor, Resort Manager

Meitaki ma’ata and thank these guests for taking the time to review their stay with us at The Rarotongan. We are glad to read that they found the location to be excellent and the service provided by their Housemaid to be good. We do not have beachfront villas at The Rarotongan. We do offer Beachfront Rooms and Beachfront Suites, and...

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4 of 5 stars
Alicia6369   2 contributions
Auckland, New Zealand
Oct 29, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

I had an amazing time at the Rarotongan Beach Resort & Spa. The staff are all so friendly and and room service was great. Food at the restaurand was delicious and extremly good value for money. Beautiful Beach and Water. Would go back for sure!!! more

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3 of 5 stars
traveller8923   5 contributions
Upper Hutt
Oct 26, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We stayed 2 nights in a garden room prior to our flight to Aitutaki. The check in was easy, porters looked after our bags, the room was small and could do with renovation, Likewise, the bathroom and tiling are old and tired. The room was secluded from most other guests and set out in a lush garden which appeared over... more

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The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Spa Also Known As

  • The Rarotongan Beach Hotel
  • Rarotongan Beach Resort
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  • Rarotongan Beach Resort Spa
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Address: Aroa Beach, Aroa Beach, Cook Islands