The Edgewater Resort & Spa

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

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On the beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach towels
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine
Outdoor pool
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine
Front of property - evening/night

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar

Explore the area

Map
Avarua, Rarotonga
  • Black Rock
    15 min walk
  • Rarotonga Golf Club
    3 min drive
  • Nikao Beach
    4 min drive
  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    7 min drive

Room options

3 Bedroom Garden Villa

  • 85 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Room, Beachfront

  • 32 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Garden Superior Room

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

3 Bedroom Beachfront Villa

  • 85 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, Garden View

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

Lagoon View Room

  • 32 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Rarotonga

With a stay at The Edgewater Resort & Spa in Rarotonga (Arorangi), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Black Rock and Rarotonga Golf Club. .This beach resort is 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from Muri Beach and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Nikao Beach.

What's nearby

  • Black Rock - 15 min walk
  • Rarotonga Golf Club - 3 min drive
  • Aroa Beach - 7 min drive
  • Cook Islands Library and Museum - 9 min drive
  • Muri Beach - 26 min drive

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

Beachfront resort with full-service spa
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.

Recreational amenities at the resort include an outdoor tennis court.

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

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 280 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor tennis court and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this resort include wireless internet access (surcharge), concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).
Enjoy local and international cuisine at The Brasserie, one of the resort's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this resort consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. 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 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
The Brasserie - This poolside restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
The Spaghetti House - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

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 public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • On-site parking includes off-street options
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle at scheduled times
  • Local area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • The Brasserie
  • The Spaghetti House

Things to do

  • Arcade/games room
  • Bike rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Scooter/moped hire
  • Snorkelling
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis

Family friendly

  • Arcade/games room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free children's club
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Fridge
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library
  • Reception hall
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Spa open daily

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
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs available on site

More

  • Beach towels
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 0-inch TV
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • 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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from November 1 2024 to April 17 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: NZD 500 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

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

The Edgewater Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 381 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 377 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 159 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1001 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yu

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
very comfortable bed and shower. Very friendly staff. enjoyed our stay there
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kacee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Christine

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front desk is not friendly at all.. for someone who is the first one to greet the guest I think they can use a little bit more customer facing service training. First impression lasts. Thankfully, the security who helped us show our room was a gentleman and very kind to help answer our questions since front desk reception was not clear about it. Property is beautiful but could use a little updating hopefully in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Bill

Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Poor facilities for price. No water bottles in room. High daily rate and need to pay a ridiculous price for internet that barely works. Worst internet service I can remember and not included in rate. Still in the dark ages for no reason. They have a fibre network at their front door! Breakfast buffet is ridiculous. Worse I seen in decades.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a lovely holiday...the staff were friendly and very helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verotia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What's not to love...best holiday ever
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly & welcoming. The food and entertainment was excellent. Great spot for children and for people who like snorkeling. Easy hop on off bus to get around the island.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Attention to detail was good but at time food service was slow.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rachel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I stayed at the Edgewater for our honeymoon. It was my first time in Rarotonga and my husband's 3rd. We absolutely loved our room, loved the gardens the birds, the chickens the cats the sound of the sea... Our room had a walk in shower which was perfect with reasonable pressure. The only thing that we didn't like was the price of the restaurant food and lack of cheap lunch options, and communication issues at times as we tried to alert staff of our neighbours smoking in their room which leaked into our room and it wasn't really understood well we had to follow up. Also there was a electricity outage scheduled overnight but we were told very last minute. I need electricity for medical reasons it took quite a few enquiries before they gave us another room for the night so I would be ok. However they were gracious and kind, talked politely and were friendly. Loved the chickens running around it boosted my soul and the dogs too absolutely fantastic atmosphere. Though it rained most of our stay we loved our time there and we want to thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jenny, Blenheim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beachfront rooms and the cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value stay perfect for our family. So easy and safe for the kids to play and entertain themselves.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ash

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views and the staff were amazing 😊 very friendly and super helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious and good value. Less windy on this side. Roosters annoyingly crow between midnight and 6am :-( Spaghetti House at the entrance is great.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Darryl

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Kayleigh

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ash

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Roosters were a struggle to deal with TBH. Perhaps a cull required? It IS a big deal to lose sleep. Staff lovely and helpful. Rooms a bit tired
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024