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The Edgewater Resort & Spa

3.5 star property
3.5-star beachfront resort near Aroa Beach

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On the beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach towels
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine
Garden
Garden Superior Room | Garden view
Outdoor pool

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Spa

Explore the area

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Avarua, Rarotonga
  • Black Rock
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Rarotonga Golf Club
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Aroa Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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3 Bedroom Garden Villa | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

3 Bedroom Garden Villa

  • 915 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Room, Beachfront | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, Beachfront

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 339 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Garden Superior Room | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Garden Superior Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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3 Bedroom Beachfront Villa | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

3 Bedroom Beachfront Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 915 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, Garden View | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, Garden View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Lagoon View Room | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Lagoon View Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 341 sq ft
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Rarotonga

On the beach.Your stay at this Arorangi resort places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Black Rock and Rarotonga Golf Club. Nikao Beach and National Stadium are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Black Rock - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Rarotonga Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Aroa Beach - 8 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Cook Islands Library and Museum - 10 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Muri Beach - 21 min drive - 10.6 miles

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ka Kite Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Vinyl Revival - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wilson's Beach Bar - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Edgewater Resort & Spa

3.5-star beachfront resort near Aroa Beach
The Edgewater Resort & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor tennis court. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. A library, a terrace, and a complimentary children's club are also featured at The Edgewater Resort & Spa. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Rarotonga resort.

  • 280 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 28 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1974
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
The Edgewater Resort & Spa offers 280 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 3 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

The spa is open daily. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free children's club
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 10-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Snorkeling
  • Table tennis

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 0-inch TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

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
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 3.5 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from November 1 2025 to April 30 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
  • Select guestrooms
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: NZD 500 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 55 per person (roundtrip)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 30 (roundtrip), (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 percent

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 10-device limit.

Property is also known as

Edgewater Rarotonga
Edgewater Resort Rarotonga
The Edgewater Resort Spa
The Edgewater Resort Spa
The Edgewater & Spa Rarotonga
The Edgewater Resort & Spa Resort
The Edgewater Resort & Spa Rarotonga
The Edgewater Resort & Spa Resort Rarotonga

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Edgewater Resort & Spa to the airport?

The Edgewater Resort & Spa is 2.9 mi (7-min drive) away from the Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Edgewater Resort & Spa?

As of Sep 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Edgewater Resort & Spa on Sep 28, 2025 start from $166.32, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Edgewater Resort & Spa have an airport shuttle?

The Edgewater Resort & Spa offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, at scheduled times, for a charge of NZD 55 per person, roundtrip.

How close is The Edgewater Resort & Spa to the beach?

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

Does The Edgewater Resort & Spa offer free breakfast?

The Edgewater Resort & Spa offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Edgewater Resort & Spa?

No, there is no casino at this resort.

What time is check-in at The Edgewater Resort & Spa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at The Edgewater Resort & Spa?

This resort offers free self parking.

Does The Edgewater Resort & Spa have a pool?

The Edgewater Resort & Spa does not have a pool.

Does The Edgewater Resort & Spa have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like local and international cuisine, a poolside location, and ocean views.

Does The Edgewater Resort & Spa have a spa?

This resort has a spa, which features facials, aromatherapy, and body scrubs.

How close is The Edgewater Resort & Spa to downtown Rarotonga?

The Edgewater Resort & Spa is 0.8 mi away from Tokerau Tapere.

The Edgewater Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 420 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 368 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 139 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1000 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Karl

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great stay at the edgewater - our second time at this property and the staff went out of their way to ensure a pleasant and memorable experience. The team acknowledged our son's birthday and make the experience very special. Would happily recommend and stay again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josie

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our 5th time here, staff are lovely, great facilities, close to town & airport. Great snorkeling on this side of the Island.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and amenities.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Resort, family friendly. Amazing Views
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jemma

Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Josie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were really welcoming and helpful. An excellent hotel to stay with plenty to keep the kids entertained. Our garden room was pleasant and had enough space for our family. The only disappointment was the paid wifi was very slow compared to some of the free wifi at other restaurants/ hotels
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Sophia, Piangil

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was ok. Property could do with a microwave and bowls for the room. No powerpoint in the bathroom so shaving and hair straightening wasn’t possible in the bathroom and difficult to do in the main living area. Couldn’t get in room spa to work. Snorkelling not so good out the front. A lot better to head near the Rarotongan for good snorkelling. Kids club was great. View was great from our room. Room was spacious but a bit out dated.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tanya

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room for family holidays. Good for kids. Kids club activities, free hire of towels and beach gear was great. Massage on-site was amazing. Breakfast was a bit of a hustle. Needed more room for the amount of people going in to eat.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views from Beachfront rooms. Very helpful staff. Two nice restaurants on site and the cocktails are delicious. Only 10 mins drive into township and airport.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trish

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It has been a fantastic break away. The hospitality i could not fault, these people work hard and smile all the way !!@ The culture experiences has been second to none . I will be returning.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

hiromi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Arriving at this hotel in midnight, the recepion staff didn't
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for snorkeling. Facilities good, food lovely & large portions. Resort needs some updating as now 50 years old.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Colleen

Liked: Amenities
My review of this property is mixed. The property is older and very clean. The staff is very nice. Unfortunately we weren't pleased with our food and beverage experience at this hotel. Upon check in we were told of the island Buffet that evening. It was sold out. We walked to their Italian restaurant and couldn't get a seat as they were fully booked. Our only option was their main restaurant which had seating only outside under palapas in the rain. They were seriously understaffed so our entire dining experience was long and with poor service. The breakfast included was busy and chaotic with very limited choices. Our room was ocean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Staff & service
Lovely staff and close ro airport. Just needs a wee makeover in some parts .😊
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Edward

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
OLD - OLD - OLD - OLD - RAGGEDY! Breakfast was awful (pretty much bread & yoghurt). Rooms had old orange towels, flimsy bedsheets. Reception folks don’t help - rude & uncaring & unprofessional. (The Concierge was nice - thankfully). The rest were mediocre. Fix your customer service. It’s low hanging fruit.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kajal

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Take a taxi from the airport 40nzd for 2 people, one way rather than the rip off 55nzd each for a seat in bus, run by local cartel-like Raro Tours. We paid 110nzd for return transfers as recommended by hotel and still had to pay for a taxi back to airport as transfer wanted to drop us less than 2 hours before our international flight which only runs twice a week. Raro Tours don't care about your flight, they just fit you in when convenient for them, and they do not refund once paid. Edgewater need to stop endorsing this company for it's guests as it is way more expensive than a taxi and a terrible service and experience for their guests. This hotel is also 50 years old and looks every year of that. Massage in spa was great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Gillian

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This resort is tired and needs some refurbishment. The rooms had mould around some of the windows and caked dirt in some corners. The paint work needed some work.The meal we ordered was caked in mayo and the fish was dry and inedible. I was disappointed to be fair. It is a good location but needs some work to live up to other resorts on the main island. Won't be back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Azelda Van

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Save, friendly and affordable. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kerry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We stayed 7 nights and enjoyed our stay. Room was clean and tidy. Staff were good and drinks and food were of a good price. Shame the island only has long life milk
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 6 nights in May 2025