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The Edgewater Resort & Spa

3.5 star property
your current months are February, 2025 and March, 2025.
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March 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
Front of property - evening/night
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Laundry

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

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3 Bedroom Garden Villa

3 Bedroom Garden Villa

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

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Room, Beachfront

Room, Beachfront

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

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Garden Superior Room

Garden Superior Room

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

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3 Bedroom Beachfront Villa

3 Bedroom Beachfront Villa

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

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Standard Room, Garden View

Standard Room, Garden View

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

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Lagoon View Room

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.
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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. 385 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 372 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 159 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1002 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

8/10 Good

Debbie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our third time to Rarotonga and second stay at The Edgewater. The staff are always great and the property is fine for what we wanted with a big spacious room and deck overlooking the gardens (one up from the entry level room). There is good snorkelling right off the bench and the property is close to town. We aren't the kind of people that spend much time where we're staying and were out exploring most the time, just coming back to sleep. It can be a little noisy with the roosters (but that's Rarotonga lol) and if you were close to the pool area. We saw whales everyday (mid October) from the hotel restaurant.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna, Bathurst

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the Edgewater. It was perfect for us and it had so much to offer. Can’t wait to come back
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Loved watching whales each day.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jacqui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

elizabeth

The staff service, was not very accommodating to customers. Missed my breakfast booking for early morning flight, had to reorder and go back down to collect it. Make your beach towel last all day. Service was slow to order. The shower in the bathroom, the design needs to be different, floods the floor.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely accommodation, check in was excellent as we were shuttled off to our room in a buggy. Really enjoyed our stay. Dogs were initially scary but they were friendly and ended up sitting with me. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Stewart

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Appreciated the extra efforts made for our birthday
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jocelyn

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy place to stay on the sunset side of the Island. Very well established and most people’s go-to as a first place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Travelled with a 4 year old. Lots of free activities for everyone. The staff are amazing!!! The room big, airy , clean and cool. The beach and pool plus activities made for an excellent holiday for all. Plus the cleanliness of the property and island as a whole… number1.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Ben

Travelled with partner
Our stay at the Edgewater was ok. Positives: - Outlook to the beach is amazing. - Could see humpback whales from the outdoor restaurant area. - Snorkelling. - Pool area. - Outdoor seating. - Our housemaid was very friendly and always accommodated any reques. - On site vehicle rental. - Sheltered from the majority of the wind. Negatives: - Roosters - There are many of them around the entire complex and we were woken about 4.30am every morning by the roosters, it was then non stop for the majority of the day and meant that not once did we get to sleep past 0600hrs. I’m not a light sleeper. It was so bad we wouldn’t stay here again because of it, it was NOT the restful holiday we had hoped for. - Raw sewage smell, this was pungent around the 900 block, when present which was more often than not, you couldn’t sit on the balcony or have the slider door open. - Dated rooms, our slider door was jammy and had to be lifted to work. - SOME staff seem like they don’t want to be there. Most of the staff are really good, but a handful act like you - a paying guest - are a massive inconvenience to them. In my opinion, the negatives we experienced significantly outweighed the positives, I personally wouldn’t stay at the Edgewater again. However Rarotonga in itself absolutely blew our minds and exceeded every expectation we had. We will look forward to returning, unfortunately just not to The Edgewater.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was lovely and very clean. The house keeping staff were amazing and very accommadating and friendly. My sons wedding was amazing and the staff who worked the wedding function were great. The restaurant staff were also amazing except that there didnt seem to be much communication between floor/bar staff and the cashier. A few times i received calls to say a bill hadnt been paid when it had. I worked in hospitality for many years in Raro and in NZ and now work in Admin at a school here in Auckland with a staff of over 200 teachers and support staff. I address everyone with a warm greeting as soon as they aproach my very busy desk and I felt this was not always the case in the restaurant. Many times myself and other guests from our group were left waiting while staff ignored and spoke to each other or focused on paper work. Overall though very happy with our stay and we plan on returning in 2 years. Kia Manuia Bronwyn Bartrum 😁
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Imogen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful beach front views. There are a lot of roosters and it is a family-friendly resort - so was quite loud and busy.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Neighbouring karaoke bar was noisy until midnight
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gavin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Pros - the resort feel, the amazing staff, the cultural show, cleanliness of our room, the snorkelling, the whales, the food, the bar, the restaurants, facilities in general, family friendly, actvities hut ( always something on, staff were great!). Cons - sewerage smell ( even after they had tried to deal with it), dated and tired room (we definitely got what we paid for), tired snorkelling gear ( although this was free!). We would definitely come back - but upgrade our room.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our 9th time at the Edgewater. My favourite place to stay. & as we got married there it’s also extra special. Service was great. Room clean and modern. Roosters still crowing every morning!!! Sad again to leave. See you next time :-)
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for families. Service from bar staff amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marsha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love the people who work there so much. Each one is so nice. Ana is simply a ray of sunshine! Thanks for everything. Blessings on you all. (Villa 30)
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

8/10 Good

Valerie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
gardens were beautiful, workers hospitable
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kamila

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for families
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An all-round pleasurable experience. We'll be back for a third time.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Glenice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very relaxing and privacy when needed. Lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024