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Castaway Resort

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Arorangi, Main Road, Arorangi, Rarotonga, 0
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About this property

Castaway Resort

3-star resort in Arorangi
At Castaway Resort, relax by an outdoor pool or hit the beach where you can enjoy snorkeling. Limited housekeeping is available.
Castaway Resort offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and ceiling fans. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

In-room wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps) is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on weekdays only.

Recreational amenities at the resort include an outdoor pool.

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

The resort offers a restaurant. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the resort's bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge.

This beach resort also offers an outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Castaway Resort has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served each morning between 4:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
Castaway Beach Bar - This beachfront gastropub specializes in local and international cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (NZD 10 per day)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (NZD 10 per day)

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 4:00 AM to 1:00 PM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Castaway Beach Bar

Things to do

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

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (weekdays only)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 floor
  • 5 buildings
  • Built in 2000
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 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

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

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

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 not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: NZD 10 per day (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: NZD 10 per day (rates may vary)
  • 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

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 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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses a grey water recycling system
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 16 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Castaway Rarotonga
Castaway Resort Rarotonga
Castaway Resort Resort
Castaway Resort Rarotonga
Castaway Resort Resort Rarotonga

Castaway Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 257 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 257 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 257 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 257 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 257 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Denny

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Plus's - Bar on the beach try the mega alcoholic chocolate delight friendly staff comfortable bed..The island dance show and great live music on Sunday..a pool Negatives- small we called our verandah a cupboard..shower leaked onto floor, back door stuck, very limited kitchen. The whole property is tired..not good enough for the price. We are now staying elsewhere on the island that is luxury compared to the castaway and cheaper!
Chocolate delight at Wilson's Bar
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richshea

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds were firm and super comfy for my husband and me. There is even a bookshelf in the reception, which was perfect for a 'swap a book'. Would stay again. I found it was not overcrowded. The continental breakfast was perfect for the warmer weather. :) thanks for our amazing stay!!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kaitlyn

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Friendly staff, especially the young Fijian man at dinner ( didn’t catch his name unfortunately ) he made our experience so much better! would absolutely return!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James Henry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such easy going friendly staff. Great beach bar
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place with super-friendly staff. Comfy room with mini kitchen and self-catered breakfast provided. Are at restuarant most nights. Great snorkelling at high tide/rock pooling at low. Fab sunsets. Very quiet but we loved that.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

karen

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

Beach stay

A lovely recently updated beachfront stay the staff were wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Traveled with group
Loved the beach house. Huge house with everything you could want and directly on the beach. Only down fall was shower was cold for most of the days.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

mark

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very old and needs updating . no canoes to use as advertised ,padding on the beach seats are ripped and tourn T V didnt work , overall not a great stay. Staff were wonderful though
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liddy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying here as a couple for our honeymoon! Only dislike is that our hair dryer didnt work. Would recomend this place for anyone staying, the food and drinks were also toop notch! Staff were so kind and friendly!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly people
Stayed 14 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The breakfast was good and was topped up when needed, staff were very friendly and helpful and was clean.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Needs so love

Nice enough place, needs some love and modernising. Great for a work trip, not a one for a family.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cliff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are awesome, also highly recommend the seafood chowder, rib eye steak and fish and chips. Don’t drink more than 1 ice tea, it’ll mess you up.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

william ross

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Yvonne

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In a shocking state. We wanted to walk straight out but had no option but to endure our room for three nights. The staff are still excellent and the food very good but we all felt sorry for them having to work under new owners who have let this place turn into a run down, dirty, boring, dump. Castaway had a good reputation for quite some time under the previous owners. But now it has lost its appeal big time. You can’t go down for breakfast anymore, instead you get a miserable bit of food to have in your room. Wilson’s bar is gone and there is no atmosphere at all. Such a shame. Our room wasn’t clean one of the bathrooms was disgusting it had stains and in ground dirt all over the tiles. The fridge didn’t cool our food and had to be removed as it was out of order. The dishwasher was falling to bits on the bottom so we didn’t want to use it incase it broke down as well. The power kept tripping out so you couldn’t have too many appliances on at once. The stairs up to our room are dangerous and almost falling to bits. The pool was grotty and it needed a good clean. The TV didn’t go at all. I was very embarrassed that I took my friends to Castaway, it was not in this state 2 years ago. It is no longer a resort and I would not recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Piula, Honolulu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and working AC.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

BARBARA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were so accommodating and there was nothing too much bother, such a relaxed wonderful place loved it!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Kaushal

Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend staying here . Staff are wonderful ,bar on the beach ,pool and yummy food and cocktails. Basically everything you need to have a great stay. Also best pĩna colada’s on the island . Will definitely be back
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Tom

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at Castaway which is in a great and handy location. We got a great price on Wotif. The room had all we needed. A comfortable bed, air con (is a must have for us), a ceiling fan, a modern bathroom/toilet and a pool on site. There was a good view to the beach with the restaurant metres away from our room, not noisy at all and occasionally busy. There was a bonfire on the Sunday we were there with quite a few people congregated watching the sunset. The free wifi at the restaurant was very good. We had no roosters crowing in the morning which was a plus but there's a few local dogs barking and fighting that can wake you at night. The continental breakfast is not a buffet but a hamper provided to the room and topped up when you choose to. We thought it was a good idea and a great way to minimise food wastage. All the staff were pleasant and our rooms were cleaned when required. Note: No cleaning is done on Sundays. A couple of issues. There is minimal parking on site if you hire a car. Another issue which is not the fault of the property, was that one of restaurant employees (who are castaway workers) was smoking near our room and the odour drifted inside. There is an open beach the same distance but in the opposite direction. Go there instead!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are so friendly
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sita Arielle

Amazing place to stay. Staffs are very friendly.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love it!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Isaac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025