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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
Standard Room, Garden View | Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool
Garden Superior Room | Garden view
Garden Superior Room | Garden view

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
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, WiFi

3 Bedroom Garden Villa

  • 915 sq ft
  • 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, WiFi

Room, Beachfront

  • 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, WiFi

Garden Superior Room

  • 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, WiFi

3 Bedroom Beachfront Villa

  • 915 sq ft
  • 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, WiFi

Standard Room, Garden View

  • 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, WiFi

Lagoon View Room

  • 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
  • Nikao Beach - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Aroa Beach - 8 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Muri Beach - 21 min drive - 10.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Spaghetti House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Vaiana's Bistro & Bar - ‬5 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. Public spaces have WiFi for a fee.

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. This Rarotonga resort provides wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps) for a surcharge. 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.

Languages

English

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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: WiFi (NZD 45 for 23 hours)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • In-room WiFi has a 4-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (NZD 45 for 23 hours)
  • WiFi in public areas has a 4-device limit

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

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.

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: NZD 45 (for 23 hours, 4-device limit, rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: NZD 45 (for 23 hours, 4-device limit, rates may vary)
  • 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.

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.

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 deep-tissue massages, mani/pedis, 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

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 407 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 369 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 148 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1002 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nanette, Christchurch

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
We've stayed here a few times over the last 20 odd years and while we still like staying here, the place is looking a little tired and for the money you pay to stay here, it could be in better condition. Apart from that it was lovely and the staff were great.
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean Pierre

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2nd time at the Edgewater resort, staff are friendly, helpful and facilities are perfect. Pool and Sea within 2 minutes walk from almost any part of the resort. What more could one ask for. Will be back soon. Thank you All at Edgewater. JP Jonker
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Willem

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great facilities. The pool is a blessing even though its warm water. Table service could be better.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Edgewater is always a great place to stay with very friendly welcoming staff.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to go if you want to relax. The staff there are amazing and treat you like long lost relatives. The resort was amazing and rooms are wonderful. Especially the aircon which you really appreciate at the end of the day.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an amazing time we had here. Its an older property so expect some wear and tear but clean, fresh smelling and service was excellent. They even made a special presentation in our riom to celebrate my birthday. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Aimee

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was limited, wifi wasn’t strong enough to access banking and work emails. Have stayed here in the past, and property is looking tired.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I loved my experience at edgewater, so nice I proposed on the beach! would defiantly recommend and know I’ll be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Raro Getaway

Wonderful stay. Staff were always friendly and helpful. Amenities and activities programs were great. Main downside was the dated decor and lack of wifi.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Pearl

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overall, our stay was nice. The resort had a fan and air conditioning in the rooms, which were tidied up daily. It was pretty easy to navigate. They also had towels and aqua shoes available to borrow. The seating was good, with plenty of spaces to choose from. A few things we didn’t like were the buffet breakfast (off brand-cereals, fruit and toast) I feel like we paid enough to have hot foods or at least a variety rotated (not the same everyday) and most days we bought breakfast elsewhere because of this. There was a lack of feminine hygiene disposal options. The pool closed at 9, which was pretty early in comparison to the bars and restaurants and also didn’t have any time after sunset for adults only. The staff seemed to lose their friendliness if you didn’t have a suitcase alongside you and were either checking in or checking out. The parking was also poor, and wasn’t labeled properly to encourage cars not to overfill the spaces. The driveway in has a drop we’re you’ll scrape your bumper - especially annoying if you’re hiring/renting a car. The resort does not provide wifi, which even when paid for does not have good coverage. The menu they provide was also quite minimal. The shower flooded the bathroom after every use, even if it was only brief. This was one of the nicer resorts to go to, but with the price considered, it could do with some improvements.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

LaQuisha

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We expected more

This will have to be point form as i ran out of room in original write up. Redicilously expensive transport to/from airport. Over $100 NZ for wife and I for a 8 minute ride. Same cost to go anywhere on island. Water in taps not safe to drink. No one told us until we asked and then were initially told yes. They are not. There is a filtered water tap in laundry room. We had to ask about.No bottle of filtered water in room. No free wifi. No netflix on tv. We previously stayed at more budget place in Muri Moto that had free wifi, a bottle of filtered water in fridge, and easy access to the filtered tap. Oh, and Edgewater didnt inform transport company about our pick up. Food mediocre. No shade in pool. Lots of little kids so better for families.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy Jayne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the location of this property, staff always helpful and friendly. We did have some challenges parking at times.
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Zarita

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beauty of the area was amazing. I could not fault the place. Was love at first sight

10/10 Excellent

Pamela Louise Jane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a perfect location plenty to do if you didn’t want to leave the resort. Always do accomodating when needing a taxi.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thought the prices for food and drinks was a little more expensive than other Resorts, however overall it was a pleasant stay,
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Suzanne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed here 10 years ago. Has a very different feel about it now. Either that or our needs have changed. Felt too busy and service was not as good. Wasn’t bad but would chose to stay elsewhere next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
500 plus rooms make it easier to communicate with outside world free wifi or something from A business perspective make sense cost of accommodation and flights should easy cover the cost of wifi. Does not help having to purchase package to check in for your flight and lost luggage and no other way to communicate with the outside world.aprt from that resort good clean workers are grafters. Let me ask do they need to turn the rooms around every day not really every 2 is good
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay, very nice service staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicolette

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Truly was an incredible week. First trip to Rarotonga and incredible resort. Perfect for families
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris-Frankie Ihaka

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Edgewater Resort was a fantastic place to stay with the family. Daily breakfasts were excellent and the service was even better. Recommend using their booking service with Tamatoa as he was very helpful. We will certainly be back.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher David, Bournemouth

Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Louise

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Alice

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time ever in raro, enjoyed our stay
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025