Ara Tapu, Avarua, 682 Rarotonga, Cook Islands
#86 of 124 hotels in Rarotonga
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1492 hotel reviews
8.4Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.6
Location
8.7
Facilities
8.3
Staff
9.3
Value for money
8.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 25 May 2024
Craig
IrelandSand Bar was closing some nights at 8.30 when we got back.
Pool and lots of loungers
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 25 May 2024
Sue
AustraliaNo beach
Facility
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 24 May 2024
Peato
New ZealandThe food
Location of our room to all the amenties on the resort
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 23 May 2024
Marian
United StatesBeach access
Friendly warm helpful staff
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 21 May 2024
Sharlane
New ZealandGreat staff always super helpful. fabulous pool.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Glenys
New ZealandI was disappointed when we arrived late at night (10.30 ish) to hear that our room was not made up for two x singles. We were asked to share until the next day. I declined this offer as even though we were sisters, we both have ill health so need our own beds. So we had to wait until someone could make up the beds and so that meant a late night. My sister had a big bag and was left to carry it up the stairs by herself, so overall that did not make it an enjoyable first evening. It was a shame not to be able to walk on the beach as it was too stony.
.The staff were lovely after day one, helpful, gave friendly advice etc. The rooms were clean and tidy every day. The atmosphere was pleasant. The fact that it rained the whole time was not anyone's fault but it was disappointing not to enjoy any sun. The day we left it was sunny for a couple of hours which was nice.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 17 May 2024
Melanie
New ZealandBeautiful outdoor areas
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 15 May 2024
Kayne
New ZealandTv could of had sattalite
Good location, clean rooms, very friendly staff
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 15 May 2024
Donna
New ZealandWe couldn't stay longer
The staff were always friendly and greeting you with a smile awesome all round job all of them
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Meg
United KingdomWifi was expensive. The staff was okay, some were a little rude. It felt pretty salesy overall - always trying to sell you more things and drinks. Breakfast was good but simple, and you had to pay extra for things like eggs which was a shame. Restaurant was very slow even when not busy.
Great spacious and clean rooms. Comfortable facilities overall with nice swimming pool and pool bar - ability to get food pretty much anytime without needing ti leave the resort. Able to do laundry too which was great! the food was pretty good for a hotel restaurant.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Rachel
New ZealandIt would have been nice to have had a chair or two in the room. However, we had a table and chairs outside, and we did spend quite a bit of time sitting outside.
I loved how Club Raro is on the reef front, and you can go and watch the waves breaking on the reef any time you want We could also hear the waves from our room at night. I also like how the entire complex is single storey. The landscaping around the pool area is gorgeous, and I loved being able to see the sea from the dining room. The pool is small but perfectly adequate as the resort is adults only, so there are no children to compete with for space in the pool. Our stay at Club Raro was even better for the fact that the staff there are fantastic - warm, welcoming and very helpful.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 11 May 2024
Ross
AustraliaSize of the pool ~ was uncomfortable to cool off in if more than 4 - 5 people in it
Very clean and good location to town
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 11 May 2024
Claire
New Zealandthe room was a bit tired, but we were outside most of the time.
very good breakfast, loved sitting in the pool drinking happy hour cocktails
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Peter
New ZealandSwimming pool a little to small
Staff briiliant, food great, our stay was so good.Emele at reception superb, Tamata in security, what a lovely person. Sue in dining room also a lovely person. On the whole, our stay was superb. Would not stay anywhere else!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Michelle
New ZealandSome staff were not accommodating could have been a little bit more friendly
Breakfast was excellent. Some staff very friendly. Location was great. Perfect for our needs
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Judyhl
United KingdomThe swimming pool is very small ,especially when big groups of loud New Zealanders take it over. Excess charges for WiFi.
Small hotel
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 7 May 2024
Taylor
New ZealandCaution with slippery floor tiles
Staff, facilities, food & drink, location
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 7 May 2024
Ka
New Zealandroom is little bit old need some upgrades maintenance
location & their amazing lovely staffs
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Hongyue
ChinaThe sheet in the room is not very clean. The next day I asked for a new one, and the service staff put it on the stool outside my room for a day. I guess I may have forgotten it and no one came to change it. I changed it myself at night.
Nice sea view
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Louise
New ZealandSome of the older rooms are a bit tired and the cockroaches are a bit unsettling - Apt 4.
The staff were absolutely fantastic and made us feel like we were part of the "family". It is lovely how they interact with guests on their time off, full credit to how the facility is run, not many resorts allow that which totally makes the difference. The snorkeling on the beach was a real bonus, not busy and worth the dip in the ocean. The food at both the Sandbar & Jalapenos was amazing, plus the cocktail menu is to die for!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Martin
New ZealandPrices at bar higher than surrounding resorts (directly compared bar to Edgewater and Muri Beach Hotel happy hour and non-happy hour). Rooms are a bit tired could do with refurbishing. Some parts of resort appear to have been refurbished but others not.
Pool Bar definitely the highlight of this resort. Lovely staff.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Kautai
New ZealandBathroom was not cleaned properly
Food and staff
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Shane
New ZealandResort in general is amazing, pool, swim up bar
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Mary
Cook IslandsPool was to small when we visited, not a lot of room when everyone is crowed around the bar.
Breakfast had a great selection, room was lovely
Stayed in April 2024
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