Beach Road, Sunset Coast, Arorangi, Rarotonga, Cook Islands
#98 of 123 hotels in Rarotonga
Guests' ChoiceBased on 161 hotel reviews
8.1Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Location
8.9
Facilities
8.3
Staff
9.4
Value for money
7.7
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 8 May 2024
Gillian
New ZealandThe property is getting a bit tired and a little run down
Friendly staff, great location
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Moran
New ZealandNeed to change the breakfast up a bit. Was good but a change helps for guest staying for a week+
Location to lagoon was excellent with great snorkling available. Not the best for swimming but 20 minutes down the road clockwise are excellent swimming points. Water pristine and warm. Swimming pool great size and clean.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Benjamin
AustraliaWiFi was $25 per person, it needed a bit of general maintenance as a whole.
Location & room size
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Erin
New ZealandSeafood buffet was a little bit of a let down
The rooms were amazing, all facilities were clean and modern
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 January 2024
Flip
New ZealandAnts
Friendly staff and location. Kayak and snorkling availability
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 21 November 2023
Daryl
AustraliaBig room with private plunge pool
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 17 November 2023
Glenn
New ZealandThere wasnt much i didnt like
Friendly and personal service Always ready to help
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 14 November 2023
Trudy
New ZealandThe fruit offered at breakfast was very substandard for a resort like the Crown Beach. Also bacon was only offered on one morning of the 5 we were there.
This is our second time staying at the Crown Beach Resort and we felt the breakfast on offer was not as good as last time.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 7 November 2023
Ruth
New ZealandIt does seem a bit dated in some areas - dining room needs an overall Breakfast was average - buffet style- but lacked a good toaster!! Gym - not good it was a hazard except for the free weights
This adults only resort is right on the beach. The bar is handy to all the rooms. All the staff were very friendly & helpful. The pool was clean and in a lovely setting. Rooms are clean and kitchen/fridge in the room The views at the front were amazing as was the snorkelling- they provided the equipment. Free use of washing/drying facilities which was great The food was stunning- we had the special meal on the beach -sublime - felt very special
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 5 November 2023
Banfield
New ZealandBreakfast was great but could do with a change. from time to time. Nearly exactly the same every morning.
Great location and very friendly islanders. Staff were great,always happy and a pleasure to be with.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 3 November 2023
Lisa
New ZealandLoved the breakfast, service, and friendliness.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 27 October 2023
Megan
New ZealandIt was so private in our suite. Happy hour was the best time to order cocktails. They have incredible sunsets on this side of the island and plenty of seats to watch them in. We saw whales on our first Happy Hour night too! Highly recommend the inhouse breakfast buffet, it was tasty, had heaps of options and was so convenient.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 21 October 2023
Gemma
AustraliaWifi could be better
Everything
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 18 October 2023
Annette
New ZealandGardens were a bit forlone, could do with more vegetation, (Lush)
Rellay quiet and relaxing. Private areas attached to your room no Childen
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 5 October 2023
Cutts
New ZealandThe only downside is that the gym needs to be updated. Otherwise, 100%.
Absolutely amazing place to stay. Friendly staff and great food. Peaceful and relaxing, I would highly recommend 😊
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 2 October 2023
Vanessa
AustraliaNothing
Location Beautiful staff Villas very private
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 1 October 2023
Helen
AustraliaSlightly worn
The position
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 30 September 2023
Aimee
New ZealandOur villa was a bit old and tired. Bed a bit soft. The resort as a whole is also a bit old and tired looking.
The staff were wonderful. The restaurant was good. Pool and beach areas and facilities were good.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 17 September 2023
Robert
New ZealandThe sun loungers are too hard to get in and out for older people. I always drive around to the beach by the Rarotongan Hotel because the beach at the Crown is too rocky.
Breakfast was good. Staff were great, especially the lady who cleaned our room. This is our fifth or sixth time at the Crown Beach and we keep coming back despite trying 5 other resorts.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 13 September 2023
Francis
New ZealandSpa was a horrible experience so wont go back or recommend it
Breakfast was great
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 15 August 2023
Tanya
New ZealandThe first villa we were put in had no hot water- we were told this was resort wide, but we discovered this was not true after talking to other residents. We were also told it was "being fixed", but after a day when it was not, we asked to be moved into another villa. They did put us into a bigger and better placed villa, but it was pretty tired, with some very obvious mould on the glass shower tiles, which was pretty gross. Food on buffet nights was decidedly average and downright inedible on the Island Night, sadly. We had a couples massage at the on-site spa which was carried out by what seemed inexperienced staff, and I would not recommend - in contrast we had an outstanding massage at the nearby Edgewater.
The outside areas were well maintained, and the staff were friendly, likeable and helpful. The food at the restaurant was outstanding on a la carte nights, and we enjoyed the entertainment on the island night very much. Front desk staff were helpful and friendly.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 12 August 2023
L
New ZealandLocation, beach front villa
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 11 August 2023
Connie
New ZealandThe garden villas are getting a bit tired and could do with a make-over.
Friendly staff, lovely gardens and pool area and the restaurant is in a nice setting.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 25 July 2023
Pip
New ZealandWeather!!
Location
Stayed in July 2023
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