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Castaway Resort

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Studio, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Balcony view
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
  • Parking included

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Arorangi, Main Road, Arorangi, Rarotonga, 0
  • Black Rock
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Rarotonga Golf Club
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Aroa Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio, Poolside | Living area | TV, books

Studio, Poolside

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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Studio, Pool View | View from room

Studio, Pool View

  • 280 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Studio, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Studio, Ocean View

  • 280 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Studio, Beachside | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Studio, Beachside

  • 280 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 861 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed OR 5 Twin Beds

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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 19 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered on weekdays only and in-room massages can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Recreational amenities at the resort include an outdoor pool.

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

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and massages.
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, spa services, and a library. 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.
Wilsons Sundowner Beach B - This beachfront restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.

Languages

English, Filipino, Hindi

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (NZD 5 per day)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (NZD 5 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

  • Wilsons Sundowner Beach B

Things to do

  • Books
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

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

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • In-room massages

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
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 floor
  • 5 buildings
  • Built in 2000
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV

Food and drink

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

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

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 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 5 per day (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: NZD 5 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
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
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 16 years old are not permitted at this adults-only 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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 237 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 237 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 237 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 237 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 237 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Leonnie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Upon arriving, I looked around and thought ‘what have I booked?’ I stayed in one of the beach front bungalows, it was neat and cosy. The bed sheets were fresh which I was so grateful for. I had everything I needed in the room. The waiting/kitchen staff were extremely welcoming and friendly, considerate and caring. Special mention to Vani & Feraz. The first couple of days the cleaning of my room was average, then another cleaner made up for the negative, I felt comfortable with the cleaning. Probably wouldn’t have hurt to use some cleaning products in the bathroom though. The shower drain needed to be cleared of hair. Castaway is cosy, but very tired. Not attractive to look at, but as I said, my opinions started to change for the longer you are there you become used to it. Not much of an area to swim in the beach out front as coral blocks most of it. The water was beautiful though. It was very reasonably priced so I guess you get what you pay for. I stayed for 9 nights.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

RANDY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very casual place , not a fancy resort.Room clean and cool.Restaurant on the site was great!Bus stop out front , but counter clock bus stops at 4:30pm.Beluga Coffee Shop 10 minute walk
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kareena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff here were amazing especially minnie we went to a wedding at the rarotongan and staff were so rude would deff stay castaway again
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mikaera, Kawerau

Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Traveled with partner
Amazing place! Well looked after for our holiday. Thank you to all the staff
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica

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

Mycket prisvärt rent och trevligt hotell

Mycket trevligt och rent hotell med sköna sängar. Frukosten bestod av en frukostkorg som vi fick på rummet med juice, rostbröd, mjölk, flingor och bananer, samt smör, jordnötssmör, sylt som pålägg. Kaffe och te fanns också på rummet. Fick låna snorkel utrustning under vår vistelse. Fanns även en kajak att låna det gjorde vi inte. Restaurangen som låg nere vi stranden var kanon jätte trevlig personal och god mat. Wi-Fi fanns nere vid stranden och restaurang dock inte på rummet.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Francis, Palmerston North

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Tidy, good area & friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Brendon

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Carole

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately the resort had issues with its sewerage and water and our room seemed to get the brunt of it with a terrible smell in our room, on one occasion it was so bad we couldnt sleep. We did report this to reception and they said they would inform the Manager. We never heard from the manager, nor heard what was being done about it. We had to again go to reception. We spoke to the manager who said they were waiting on the plumber - still never received an apology. Very disappointing. We also had no water on two occasions. On checkout the Manager did say everything was sorted (we were there 2 weeks!) and did comment we had "a bit of an up and down stay" but still no apology! The resort staff however were lovely. We did, overall, enjoy our holiday.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jos

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly staff, good food and good sized rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Scott

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Castaway Cook Islands

Was not a great experience. Breakfast was a joke we got a a box of cerial and loaf of bread. Having a breakfast buffet on the beach would have been beautiful. Pool and accommodation needs a revamp.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

K V

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The age of the rooms was apalling. No hot water for three days. Very tired and needs a refurb.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay at while you’re in Raro. Staff are friendly & kind, even allowed us to check out at a later time due to our flight being at night. Amenities are nice and area is convenient, with great restaurant and bar downstairs and easy access to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Sunsets were great! Saw whales breaching. Pina coladas are amazing
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Pauline

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bar and dinner on the beach plus lucky enough to observe whales just over the reef playing about.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024