Rarotonga is an amazing place - we were there right at the end of some awful weather (it was pouring when we arrived) but the staff were so helpful. For the rest of the week the weather was brilliant. Castaways is a great place - not like a big resort...you get to know the staff (Kaz, Fennie and the rest...)... more

I'm a little late in writing this, but better late than never. We stopped on Rarotonga in December on our way from the US to NZ. We thought a few nights in paradise before being bombarded with friends & relatives was a good thing. Castaway was recommended to us by a couple who had spent their honeymoon there. We were... more

We stayed for five days at Castaways before heading over to Aitutaki. Dorothy and Cameron, the owners were the best. Our room, meals, service and setting were super. Swimming and snorkeling was fun. Evening get-togethjers at the bar are not to be missed. Our best meal in Rarotonga was their beach barbeque. What a great way to start a holiday.... more

We stopped at Castaway Beach Villa for 6 days on our way to Australia. I highly recommend it if you want a quiet, low keyed vacation. Because it was the end of the raining season, the entire island seemed quiet. The hotel has 12 units, but only 3 to 6 were occuppied at any one time. We had one of... more

We have been to Castaway Villas twice now, with a third trip happening the beginning of May 06. We love this resort so much, as well as the owners Dorothy & Cameron Robertson. While Rarotonga itself is beautiful, this resort and its hosts keep us coming back. I could not imagine staying there under any other circumstances. Because this is... more