Aroa Beach (PO Box 103, Rarotonga), Rutaki, Rarotonga, Cook Islands
#114 of 124 hotels in Rarotonga
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1318 hotel reviews
7.5Cleanliness
7.8
Comfort
8.0
Location
9.0
Facilities
7.6
Staff
8.4
Value for money
7.4
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 22 October 2023
Terina
AustraliaBreakfast menu wasn’t to great if you haven’t added the breakfast included menu
Lovely staff and great facilities
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 21 October 2023
Polly
New ZealandNothing
All of it.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 21 October 2023
Polly
New ZealandNothing.
The whole facility was great with a lot of things to do for the kids and different areas.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 20 October 2023
Kelly
AustraliaLove the beech view room opening onto the beech
Great location although rather Windy
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 19 October 2023
Leigh
United KingdomWe thought the food could have been better. Disappointed with the breakfast.
The location is just perfect. The lagoon around the hotel is full of fish and I saw a turtle too! The layout is easy to follow and beautifully decorated. Staff were all chilled out and very friendly and the facilities were excellent.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 19 October 2023
Shubika
New ZealandBeds were very uncomfortable, no room service came, breakfast was not that great, snorkeling gear had mould on it. Cocktails and food not that great
Staff were very friendly and attentive towards kids
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 18 October 2023
Jennifer
United StatesThe actual room facilities are very dated. There was an old tea bag in the ice bucket, and the room's previous tenants' snacks were still in the small fridge. There was on old kleenex crumpled underneath the bathroom sink/vanity. The shower curtain was not clean and had many stains. The room was not cleaned thoroughly before our stay.
The hotel grounds were beautiful and landscaping was very nice. The beachfront location is excellent as the water is right at the resort's front steps. The staff and customer service were excellent.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 17 October 2023
Puni
AustraliaA little dusty but overall very tidy
Bed was super comfortable, beachfront room was amazing to wake up to the lagoon. Loved the room.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 16 October 2023
Reno
New Zealandthe food was average (breakfast)
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 13 October 2023
Jenna
AustraliaThe facilities were dated and needed repairs. However, they were actively doing repairs whilst we were there
They went above and beyond for my daughter. When we were unable to arrange a babysitter, they opened up the creche just for us. The made.my daughter felt welcomed and included, with the safe saying hello every time they saw her.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 12 October 2023
Arihia
New ZealandThe food was very average and when paying that amount of money for accomodation you would expect that they would at least bring your food to the table and not have to go and get it yourself.
The cleaning staff were lovely always helpul just very nice.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 9 October 2023
Gina
New ZealandQuite far from all the other activities and shops, restaurant was not great.
Location of resort on the beach. Beautiful view.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 28 September 2023
Graham
New ZealandLack of room maintenance. Breakfast a little plain.
Room, beach, bar area.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 26 September 2023
Geekatwork
New ZealandLocation and lagoon
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 26 September 2023
Dickey
New ZealandThe food and drinks were not very good. We chose to eat elsewhere.
Location was great
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 25 September 2023
Lauren
New ZealandWe were told the villa was across the road, not down the road. Didn't realise that we needed to ring for service daily, so 8 of us swimming heaps & showering we ran out of towels a few times
Loved that we had a pool at the villa, rooms & beds were great & we were able to do our own washing. Villa was lovely & cool during the day & night
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 25 September 2023
Jill
Australiathe only criticism would be the menu was a little limited in choice
it was well set out in beautiful location with lovely beach and great staff
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 24 September 2023
Rose
New ZealandThe staff were friendly and helpful and the location was excellent
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 23 September 2023
Tina
New ZealandThe Staff were very friendly and polite
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 23 September 2023
Toufic
AustraliaNothing
Beach, staff and food
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 22 September 2023
Marina
AustraliaWe had the 2 bedroom that felt a bit small, but manageable with all the resorts options, we didn’t stay much at the apartment.
Many activities for kids, food is great, gym available as well. Loved our stay
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 21 September 2023
Deidre
New ZealandTheir food service lets them down
The location is great for snorkeling although no other food options within walking distance
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 19 September 2023
Glen
New ZealandNothing!.. breakfast not as good as it used to be.. But nit picking there
Great staff, Lovely stay again!
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 18 September 2023
John
New ZealandWalls in room very thin. Could hear next door talking and TV.
Closeness to Beach and lagoon
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 18 September 2023
Emma
AustraliaOur room was quite far from reception so the walk to and from was long
Good breakfast, beautiful lagoon, room was nice, gorgeous view from balcony, TV with good channels, clean, nice gardens
Stayed in August 2023
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