Aroa Beach & Marine Reserve, Rutaki, CK Rarotonga, Cook Islands
#117 of 123 hotels in Rarotonga
Guests' ChoiceBased on 580 hotel reviews
7.3Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.1
Location
8.8
Facilities
7.6
Staff
8.2
Value for money
7.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 5 May 2024
Beverley
New ZealandN/A
Location is fantastic and staff were so obliging and friendly.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Bridget
New ZealandThe food in the resort was the worst we had on the island, poor quality, breakfast particularly was very limited. No vibe at the bars or restaurants, had to keep asking for music and they shut so early
Lovely clean rooms and communal areas, mostly friendly staff who were happy to help
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 March 2024
Angelika
Polandfood
location, facilities, friendly staff
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 21 March 2024
Debbie
AustraliaThe menu was very limited considering the resort is not walking distance to any other restaurant. A specials board would be a good idea.
Being right on the beachfront, the vibe of the resort and the friendly staff.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 21 March 2024
Josephine
AustraliaThis review has been hidden because it doesn't meet our guidelines.
Reviewed: 16 March 2024
Henry
AustraliaBuffet Breakfast could be improved!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 26 February 2024
Renata
New ZealandAC in the room did not work properly and we were extremely disappointed with the breakfast. Very little and very humble offering. For $24 per person for breakfast, I would imagine a slightly better range of food than cheap ham and cheese and off-cut fruit. The overall quality of food in the restaurant is not a good value for the money.
The view and location were fantastic. Staff were friendly, but on some occasions not very professional. The rooms and the venue were always clean.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 18 February 2024
Michele
AustraliaWe requested clean sheets and they didn't come. Swim up bar not well serviced.
Position of rooms had nice outlook and privacy
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 12 February 2024
Babyg87
New ZealandThere is a swim up bar, however most of the time you don't get attended to, long waits. The music that is played at the bar is sad and depressing, which made us not want to be at the bar at all - Plain radio would of been better even. Its such a pity as it is really a lovely area, however there is no vibe at all - area was empty 90% of the time that we stayed there that week, which is pretty sad for a adults only resort I expected more effort, vibe, feeling to actually make people want to stay and enjoy the pool area. Also cocktails were inconsistent - depending on who made them for you, some that we bought we didn't even drink were so bad, yet same cocktail made by different bar person was absolutely delicious. Food - I would give a minus 1, we tried on 3 different occasions to order food and each time it was not good - however sister resort next door the food was good, and cocktails were always on point.
room right on the beach, private beach - don't have to worry about kids or it being too busy - I absolutely loved it. Snorkeling was amazing right in front of our unit. Staff were all very friendly, room and resort was clean.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 24 January 2024
Rob
AustraliaFood options
Room proximity to beach
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 15 January 2024
John
New ZealandTBH nothing
Breakfast adequate, location great, staff excellent!!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 15 January 2024
Christel
New ZealandFood was inconsistent
Location
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 9 January 2024
William
New ZealandThe food was really bad under cooked fish and poor service
The room
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 7 January 2024
Maggie
New ZealandPaying $20 per day per device The food and service in restaurant not good
The location was okay, beach nice
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 1 January 2024
Jerry
United StatesStaff could pass a little better attention to the customers
Room on the water, nice room, decorated fun & tropical, food was good, band was very good!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 27 November 2023
Sam
New ZealandFood was average at the resort - kinda need to head out for meals but that was it really everything else was lovely
Loved the marine reserve right outside your door so was able to swim with a turtle and a moray eel for a little while which was amazing! Friendly lovely staff and cocktails are amazing! Lovely gardens and pool area to relax!
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 18 November 2023
Elizabeth
New ZealandPool great, safe place to stay when on your own
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 18 November 2023
Scott
New ZealandThe food was a downside. Dinners were overcooked. Cold food on serving. The continental breakfast was poor, very basic. We wanted to stay in a place with a good breakfast to set us up for each day, but we were let down. And spent $$ elsewhere.
Loved the private, sheltered, quiet beach. The room overlooking the beach. The peace of an adults only resort. The friendly staff. The pool area. The well maintained grounds.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 16 November 2023
Jacqui
New ZealandThe shower drain smelt like rotten eggs/ horrible. It was so unsavoury especially being right next to the bed.
Location was amazing! The room and facilities were awesome.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 11 November 2023
Janet
New ZealandWe loved everything once we had our rooms side by side on the bottom floor
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 29 October 2023
Lynne
AustraliaTransfers to and from the airport should be included. Food was not up to scratch from my previous stay. A huge list of unavailable menu items... not good. Internet was a real problem. Sanctuary WiFi could only be accessed at the resort, then when we purchased Vodafone WiFi, we had to go out to the gazebo in the wind for it to work. Had to complain about the noise in the pool from guests at 3am.. security should be onto this before guests are disturbed.
The staff were excellent, The location amazing. The room was amazing. The massage was lovely. Loved meeting the team at the Resort Managers reception.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 28 October 2023
Kathryn
New ZealandRestaurant has no atmosphere. Our dinner was also cold when it arrived at our table.
Nice room with comfortable bed
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 21 October 2023
Johanna
New ZealandThe breakfasts we found to be expensive for what it was and not much variety.
All the staff very friendly. Good to be able to go between the sister resort The Rarotongan. Spectacular views and sunsets and fantastic snorkelling.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 15 October 2023
Marianne
New ZealandNothing
Super friendly staff. Right on the beach.
Stayed in October 2023
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