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Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront resort near Aroa Beach

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated
Lobby lounge
Swim-up bar

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Aroa Beach & Marine Reserve, Rarotonga
  • Place, Aroa Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cocoputt
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Puaikura Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Beachfront Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Beachfront Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, table tennis

Honeymoon Spa Suite

  • Garden view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Beachside Suite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A room with a bed, a round table with chairs, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a door leading to another room.

2-Bedroom Beachside Interconnecting Suite

  • Partial sea view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

Beachfront Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Beachside Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Honeymoon Spa Suite

  • Sleeps 3

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

2 Bedroom Beachside Suite

  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Rarotonga

Beachside getaway.Within a 15-minute walk of this Arorangi resort, you'll find Aroa Beach and Cocoputt. Also, Wigmore's Waterfall is within 3 miles (5 km) and Rarotonga Golf Club is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Aroa Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cocoputt - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Puaikura Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Black Rock - 9 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Muri Beach - 13 min drive - 6.6 miles

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tamarind House - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Kai & Co - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Ka Kite Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Anchorage - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only

4-star beachfront resort near Aroa Beach
Simply walk outside to smell the salt air and watch the ocean waves from the white sand beach. Have fun in the sun at Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only with summer activities like snorkeling, kayaking, and rowing/canoeing.

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. This beach resort also offers an outdoor pool, outdoor tennis courts, and a fitness center. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Rarotonga resort.

  • 49 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 4 buildings
  • Built in 2010
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
  • Swim-up bar
Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only offers 49 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Rarotonga resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 28 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • A swim-up bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Evening entertainment
  • Gym
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Shopping
  • Snorkeling
  • Table tennis
  • TV in common areas
  • Water sports equipment

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Composting
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
An early check-in fee will be charged
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via Airport shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 16 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 16 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 95.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 28 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 95.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events are allowed on site
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. Parties and events are allowed on site. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a security system in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in January and close in December.
  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 16 years old aren't allowed.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Sanctuary Hotel Rarotonga-on beach
Sanctuary Rarotonga-on beach
Sanctuary Rarotonga-on beach-Adults Resort
Sanctuary beach-Adults Resort
Sanctuary Rarotonga-on beach-Adults
Sanctuary beach-Adults
Sanctuary Rarotonga On The
Sanctuary Rarotonga on the beach Adults Only
Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only Resort
Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only Rarotonga
Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only Resort Rarotonga

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only to the airport?

Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only is 6 mi (17-min drive) away from the Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only.

How close is Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only to the beach?

This resort is on a private beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of NZD 28 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only?

No, there is no casino at this resort.

What time is check-in at Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only?

This resort offers free self parking.

Does Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only have a pool?

Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Does Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only have a restaurant?

Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only is home to Blue Water Grill Pacific, which features local and international cuisine, ocean views, and a beachfront location.

Does Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only have a spa?

This resort doesn't have a spa, but it does offer beach massages.

How close is Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only to downtown Rarotonga?

Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only is 2.7 mi away from Rarotonga.

Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 458 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 186 out of 458 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 458 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 458 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 458 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Glen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, wonderful staff, beautiful location. Wine and some fresh fruit well over priced, $25 for two small pieces of PawPaw
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all so lovely and made our stay very enjoyable. The room was always cleaned on days we required and the staff were very happy to work around our timing. The restaurant staff and entertainment was great. We had a great stay and will definitely be back with our children to stay in the Rarotongan side. Thank you all for making our honeymoon that extra special.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Kelly

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great. Tables werent cleaned when people finished. Tables still dirty next morning. Outside tables not cleaned or set up in the mornings.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jahmaica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay here!! It was so tranquil and cool to have The Rarotongan next door for games and a busier atmosphere. Loved the amenities being right outside the rooms to take straight into the beach. There were so many activities each day there’s something for everyone. The staff were amazing - shoutout to Mark and Akuela. I’ll definitely be back. Meitaki
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jacob

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great, food was average. Other than that it was ok.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Dimitrios

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This resort is in desperate need of a renovation, the staff seem to be lost, and there is not much else nearby. First of all, they took a very long time to process my initial payment although it was shown as “paid”. Then, I had exchanged numerous e-mails explaining to them that we needed a downstairs beachfront suite due to my partner’s mobility issue. They had assured me that we would be given a downstairs beachfront suite. Upon arrival late at night we were given an upstairs suite and when I protested they eventually gave us a beachfront suite but on the far side of the resort away from the beach, while they kept handing the best downstairs beachfront suites to other couples that were arriving as we waited. The pool of the Sanctuary was not worth visiting and we did not use it during our stay. The food was basic and the general state of the resort was run down. Stay somewhere else like in the Muri Bay Area which has better accommodation and more things to do nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very beautiful! The marine reserve in front of the hotel was amazing!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian Bruce

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely love staying at the Rarotongan…Service is fantastic, Staff are delightful and always happy, Best lagoon on the island and beautiful sunsets….
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer Mary

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Having direct access to the marine reserve for snorkeling, swimming and free use of equipment was fantastic.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, right on the beach with excellent snorkelling with tons of fish. Really comfy sun loungers. Can help yourself to kayaks right on the beach. Snorkels and flippers are provided in your room. You need to walk thru reception to get to the Rarotongan now, but that gives you great sunset views from the bar/restaurant there. Food options are same at both sites.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

TERRY, Kapaa

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

TERRY, Kapaa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing and really made us feel welcome! The resort was clean, and our room location was unbelievably fantastic. The only improvement could be made with the dinner menu offering a few more healthy items.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredibly friendly staff. Excellent location with the beach/ reef right there. Great food/ cocktails.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

wendy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Food extremely average, could do a lot better
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen Audrey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great time!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked that the bes was comfy, large and a range of pillows to suit. The shower was excellent with good pressure. Loved the air con and then heat pump when needed. I didnt like that it was cashless as we brought quite a bit of cash but not a big deal. Some rubbish was accidenly left in our room on check in ~ also not big deal. The biggest let down was the wifi. We needed this to find things to do on the island and for map location. It would constantly drop off. This really does need to be sorted. We would come back as staff were awesome but wifi seriously needs looking at.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Damon

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
The resorts postion to the beach is great
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Sanctuary adults only is peaceful. Staff lack a bit of enthusiasm. Beach and water facilities great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and beautiful leading out to a semi private courtyard and out onto a gorgeous lagoon. The snorkelling was amazing - like bring in an aquarium! Super friendly staff too.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really liked the beach access / location. The water was crystal clear with plenty of coral fish about. Staff were pleasant and helpful. The dinner menu was average, a daily special would have been appreciated. Overall we had a fantastic time, very relaxing and well looked after.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lesley

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Only disappointment was the lunch and dinner menu- was looking forward to the fish but three attempts resulted in very overcooked deep fried fish. Menu limited so ate out for dinner 4 nights. Staff fabulous- sea fabulous.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lynette

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Will post on Trip Adviser
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025