We were bumped to Sunset Resort as our original booking was full. Sunset is the most wonderful place. Beautiful and very helpful staff make this place the treasure that it is, nothing is too much trouble and I was quickly transported into Island time. So heavenly. Huge meals, great beach, awesome lawn and decking to watch the waves crash in as you wind down. Beach accom would be great however the garden rooms are wonderful, so clean and nicely appointed with heaps of space.

After a hectic 2 weeks in New Zealand we arrived in the Cook Islands for a spot of R &R. Hotel is located on a beautiful sandy beach, with safe bathing with great snorkelling (equipment provided). Rooms were comfortable and the pool was welcoming, as were the two bars (happy hour 5-7) Staff were friendly and helpful and the food was fine with entertainment some nights. A relaxing holiday, with enough to do on the island when you have finished chilling!

My Husband and I landed at the Sunset Resort on our Travel Agent's recommendation. We stayed the week before Christmas, and it was so wonderful. After touring Australia, we were very grateful to be in one spot! The room was beautiful, clean and very comfortable. The kitchen facilities were much appreciated, but also not necessary as the food at the resort was good. We loved grabbing some snorkel gear, and hitting the lagoon out front. We had excellent recommendations for other snorkel spots, and the service received from Kimmie, was outstanding. Stephanie in the restaurant deserves a special thanks also!

The pools were clean, and the Drum Beat Bar was more fun that we expected. The resort was quiet due to the impending Christmas rush, and also the slower season. Those of us who were staying here ended up forming an impromptu community. The Bar was a great place to get together, laugh, and share stories. We thoroughly loved our time here.

We can attest to the Management's dedication to maintenance, quality, and maintaining the resorts beauty.

We will absolutely be back, and would stay here in a heartbeat.

This was our 3rd stay at the Sunset Resort. We have usually had a poolside room and found them a bit noisy and too close to the road. The aircon did not work and it felt like a motel unit but the lovely staff and no children policy and proximity to the beach kept us returning . This visit we splashed out and got a beach front room.

WOW!

Definitely a case of location location location!
We loved it.

The picture above is the view from our room.

I liked the triple doors (first sliding mosquito barriers then lockable glass sliding doors and finally lockable bifolds with louvres.). This meant we could sleep with the mosquito doors shut, the bifolds shut (but the louvres open). This let cool air through the room without having to have the aircon on. It also had a back door so during the day we had the doors open and cool breeze wafted through.

The restaurant (not the Drum Beat bar) has a great cocktail - snickers fountain - like alcoholic peanut butter icecream. Divine.

The beach is wonderful.

Go there - get a beachfront room, have a snickers and relax.