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Aroa Beachside Resort

3.5 star property

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Outdoor pool
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On the beach, snorkeling, beach bar, kayaking
On the beach, snorkeling, beach bar, kayaking
Deluxe Two-Bedroom Apartment | View from room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Arorangi, Rarotonga
  • Aroa Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Black Rock
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Muri Beach
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View

  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Two-Bedroom Apartment | Balcony

Deluxe Two-Bedroom Apartment

  • 1044 sq ft
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Studio with Ocean View | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Studio with Ocean View

  • 505 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

Aroa Beachside Resort

3.5-star hotel in Arorangi
At Aroa Beachside Resort, relax by an outdoor pool or hit the beach where you can enjoy snorkeling.
Aroa Beachside Resort offers 12 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Accommodations at this 3.5-star hotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Rarotonga hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This beach hotel also offers an outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Aroa Beachside Resort has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Shipwreck Hut - This beachfront family restaurant serves breakfast, dinner, and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Shipwreck Hut

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • 6 buildings
  • Built in 2002
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM
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

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 front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 30 per person (one-way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Aroa Beachside
Hotel Aroa Beachside
Aroa Beachside Hotel Rarotonga
Aroa Beachside Hotel
Aroa Beachside Rarotonga
Aroa Beachside
Aroa Beachside Inn
Aroa Beachside Resort Hotel
Aroa Beachside Resort Rarotonga
Aroa Beachside Resort Hotel Rarotonga

Aroa Beachside Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 171 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 171 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 171 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 171 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 171 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was so kind, and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best spots on the beach. Views are beautiful. Loved watching the whales while having breakfast. Rooms are comfortable clean and spacious. Facilities great for relaxing, kayaking, paddle boarding watching the whales and safe swimming/ snorkeling. Entertainment with great varied live music each evening. Handy for the bus. Staff were friendly, helpful and interested in your day. Highly recommended for a hassle free enjoyable stay in beautiful Rarotonga 😍
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Shipwrecks, good bar for all drinks on sunset. Great food.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent place to stay. Will come back. 😀😀
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The manager and staff at Aro’a were absolutely wonderful. Lisa, the manager went well above and beyond what we expected in terms of service and helpfulness. The room was great, with amazing views. The place was very clean and tidy, both in our room and in the remainder of the resort. The food at The Shipwreck hut was brilliant and we loved seeing the whales playing in the ocean.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Prudence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this property. Right on a beautiful beach. The pool was brand new and a great bonus to our stay. Shipwreck bar had a great atmosphere and most nights live music. Staff were helpful and friendly. If you are after a relaxed holiday this is the place.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location next to beautiful unspoilt beach. Shipwreck bar had great atmosphere and served excellent meals and local brews. Felt well cared for by Lisa and Ralph. Rooms were basic but comfortable and had everything we needed and a full kitchen too.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very welcoming and it felt like you were staying with family. The bar (Shipwreck Hut) was awesome with a lot of hilariously posters dotted all around the walls and ceiling. You were literally right on the beach overlooking the lagoon too. I would definitely recommend the Aroa Beach Side Resort.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Excellent snorkeling from beach. staff extremely helpful. Rooms need a tidy of modernizing but were clean and comfortable. The restaurant & bar a great venue to socialize. Would go back again
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved that it was in a great location. Far enough away from main town to still be able to relax.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clinton

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A true beachside resort, absolutely magical, relaxing with casual dining and live music, staff fantastic, treated like family, great location, beautiful sunsets, would go back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate Michele

Liked: Amenities
The location is excellent, and the staff are friendly and helpful. The rooms are oldish but are clean and functional. We had a super holiday.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time, clean and comfy with easy water access and wonderful onsite dining. Very sociable environment, met a number of interesting people, both fellow travelers and local Islanders.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mahesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome stay!
I would highly recommend this hotel. It’s location is right by the beach and the staff is super nice, they treat you as a family member and go above and beyond to help you out.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awsome will book with them again
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Okay, so a review on the Aro’a Beachfront Resort. Simply said, it was an excellent place to stay in every way. Some details follow; First, the staff and management are friendly and helpful. If you have any question about anything, just go into the office and ask. They will fill you in on tour opportunities, bus schedules, restaurants, and anything else you might want to know. The rooms - I read one review that criticized the curtains. Really? So the curtains are somewhat old but are clean and function perfectly as, well, curtains. Everything else in the room is above par. The refrigerator/freezer, kitchen area, beds, shower, bathroom; everything is perfectly clean and functional. The restaurant- the Shipwreck Hut is located right on site. It has a limited but very sufficient menu. The food is plentiful. It says a lot that every night the place fills up with visitors not staying at the Aro’a but coming in to eat. The restaurant deck is also where the continental brekkie is hosted. It is a small breakfast but coffee, cereal, bread and some fruit was a good start for the day. Also note that in season you can see whales breaching right from the deck. A few times a week they have music on the deck. The music ranges from okay to edging toward excellent. It is important that if you don’t like noise you should ask during your booking to have a room away from the deck. I was right next to it and actually enjoyed it. The crowds get loud! Out of space
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Okirua, Rarotonga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Aroa Beachside is a Fantastic option with reasonable pricing, and Great food at The Shipwreck Bar & Grill onsite.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sebanayagam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I think that the customer care was somewhat unique in this resort and perhaps i should say well personalized.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Giovanna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay, the staff is very friendly, it was nice to have the bar & restaurant right there. The kitchenette is well equipped if you want to cook, including full fridge. The setting is stunning, with fabulous ocean views. We absolutely loved it and will be back!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Staff & service
Breakfast over beach a high point.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spot for sunsets
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023