I returned for my fifth stay at the same resort and enjoyed it as much as ever. Originally I had gone with my late husband booking through travel agents and had always been impressed with the friendly faces and helpful service. Last year I arranged directly with the airline for myself and a group of friends who also agreed it was a wonderful place to stay. The hotel always seemed to allocate a better room than expected which immediately put us in a relaxed frame of mind. This year I arranged for myself and friends directly with the hotel. We could not believe our eyes when we were given the BEST rooms in the hotel!!
The Island nights and Barbecue are superb with wonderful dancing and excellent food. The staff are attentive to your needs without being 'pushy' and are always willing to give that little extra if asked for. Live music is played many nights of the week which gives a very festive feel to the evening.
The hotel is located on the sheltered side of the Island and we met many people who were staying at more expensive resorts who had come to enjoy 'our' part of the lagoon which was nicer than where they were. We visited some of the other resorts during our stay but did not feel that we would have a better holiday at any of them.
I can thoroughy recommend this resort to anybody contemplating a visit to Rarotonga who likes a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.

Rarotonga was so beautiful & I would definately go back but I don't think I would stay at the Edgewater, The cleanliness was below avearge particularly in my first room, aparently a Beachfront Deluxe, I moved to a garden room after 3 days which was cheaper & much cleaner.
I asked for my aircon to be fixed for 3 days to no avail.
Pool was dirty but that wasnt too important as the beach was heaven so the pool is really only good for kids anyway.
I think staying in a smaller more boutique place on the other side near Muri beach would definatley be the go!!

Because of cigarette smoke still lingering from the last client, we were upgraded to a superior room. This had blood over the ceiling where a bird had hit the fan. Nearly all the structural stantions supporting the balconies and the gutters were rusted through. The electricity came on and off every 3 minutes from 7am to 10 am as overloaded. Poor location . Bar staff very slow to acknowledge guests. Very drab cream colours everywhere in need of re-paint. I think the staff TRY but they are losing the battle with the age of the hotel. We spent most of the time at many of the other beautiful resorts on the island. The money spent on this hotel could have been spent more wisely

We were originally booked in to Club Raro but ended up at the Edgewater as the former was overbooked.
The food was above average, and although not the best snorkelling beach, I spent many hours in the water.
It was not close to town but several eateries were in easy walking distance and I don't believe you can experience Raro without a bike or moped.
The activities organised were generally interesting, and the coordinator was a wealth of useful information.
The rooms were a bit dated - but you only need the room to sleep - every spare minute should be spent away from your room.
We particularly liked the cocktails and the evening entertainments = especially the polynesian evening.