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Aroa Beachside Resort

3.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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January 2025

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Outdoor pool
Garden
Reception
Deluxe Studio with Ocean View
On the beach, snorkelling, beach bar, kayaking

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Two-Bedroom Apartment | Balcony

Deluxe Two-Bedroom Apartment

  • 97 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Studio with Ocean View

Deluxe Studio with Ocean View

  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Rarotonga

With a stay at Aroa Beachside Resort in Rarotonga (Arorangi), you'll be a 2-minute drive from Aroa Beach and 6 minutes from Black Rock. .This beach hotel is 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from National Stadium and 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from Beachcomber Gallery.

What's nearby

  • Aroa Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Black Rock - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Rarotonga Golf Club - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Muri Lagoon - 13 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Muri Beach - 20 min drive - 11.3 km

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Charlie's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sails Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Aroa Beachside Resort

Adults-only beach hotel
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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 12 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and 24-inch flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.
Grab a bite to eat at Shipwreck Hut, a beachfront family restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the garden view, and even dine alfresco. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the beach bar. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
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 public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 beach bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Shipwreck Hut

Things to do

  • Bike rentals
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkelling

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 24-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Stovetop

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofing
  • 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

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 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. 111 out of 167 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 167 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 167 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 167 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 167 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled 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

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

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

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, very friendly staff (especially Lisa) and the bar is a lot of fun. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan, spokane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right on the beach. Steps from the water beachside dining a few feet away. Live music on Tuesdays. Beautiful location for sunsets. Air conditioned and very roomy. Great staff breakfast included. Snorkeling gear also included. Just a few minutes from town and the airport. Great value.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ian George

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place perfect spot
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great friendly place on lovely beach
Loved our stay @ Aroa in all respects. Room on the beach great & our front balcony amazing for watching the water at any time of day. Shipwreck hut bar provided a good spot for breakfast & dinner every day. Steve playing his tunes for ur on 2 nights was a fun bonus. Thanks to all for all arrangements & in fact everything. See you again we hope.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and well-equiped rooms, everything perfect, including the beds and the moscito-proofing :) Extremely friendly staff. Excellent food. Good location at one of the widest parts of the lagoon.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome beachfront location, owners very nice and knowledgable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020