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Reviews of Crown Beach Resort & Spa 5 stars

Beach Road, Sunset Coast, Arorangi, Rarotonga, Cook Islands

#98 of 123 hotels in Rarotonga

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 161 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    7.7

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  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    9.0
    Crown Beach resort is a great place for a relaxing holiday, fantastic staff and beautiful surroundings.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • One-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property is getting a bit tired and a little run down

    Friendly staff, great location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    8.0
    Nice and relaxing. Just switched off from the world
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Need 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

    8.0
    Great sunset views, helpful friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Pool View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    WiFi 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

    9.0
    Absolutely fabulous property and staff definitely would recommend and stay again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Pool View
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Seafood 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

    9.0
    Fantastic opportunity for rest and relaxation. The Island culture night was the highlight.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Pool View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Ants

    Friendly staff and location. Kayak and snorkling availability

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 November 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Pool View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Big room with private plunge pool

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 11 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There wasnt much i didnt like

    Friendly and personal service Always ready to help

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 November 2023

    9.0
    It is such a beautiful resort. We missed that activities that were on offer last time.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Pool View
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The 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

    8.0
    Relaxing holiday with great staff & food
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It 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

    8.0
    Property very expensive for what you get.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 8 nights

    Breakfast 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

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved the breakfast, service, and friendliness.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 October 2023

    9.0
    Paradise
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Pool View
    • Stayed 8 nights

    It 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

    8.0
    Will be back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • One-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wifi could be better

    Everything

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2023

    9.0
    Really enjoyed it will be back and would recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Pool View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Gardens 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

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Pool View
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    8.0
    I’m coming back - I want to retire there 🏝️🩷
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One Bedroom Beachfront Villa
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Location Beautiful staff Villas very private

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 October 2023

    8.0
    Very convenient, staff were very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Slightly worn

    The position

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our 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

    8.0
    Great. Very enjoyable and relaxing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 6 nights

    The 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

    8.0
    Had a great time, so much so we have already booked our next stay, but wont be using the spa
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Spa was a horrible experience so wont go back or recommend it

    Breakfast was great

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2023

    7.0
    Pleasant, but not really up to the standards expected or the price paid.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The 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

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One Bedroom Beachfront Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Location, beach front villa

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Villa
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The 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

    8.0
    Unfortunately we didn’t have good weather but the resort is everything you need in Rarotonga-
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One Bedroom Beachfront Villa
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Weather!!

    Location

    Stayed in July 2023

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