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Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only

4.0 star property
Adults-only beachfront resort
your current months are April, 2024 and May, 2024.
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Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only

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Aerial view
Front of property
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated
Banquet hall
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Overview of Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only

7.8

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Aroa Beach & Marine Reserve, Rarotonga
  • Popular LocationAroa Beach4 min walk
  • Popular LocationShipwreck Hut2 min drive
  • Popular LocationVaima Restaurant & Bar3 min drive
  • AirportRarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)15 min drive
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Room options

2-Bedroom Beachside Suite

  • 35 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

Suite, Beachside

  • 35 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Beachfront

  • 35 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Honeymoon Suite (Spa)

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Rarotonga

Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only is located in Arorangi, a neighbourhood in Rarotonga, and is near the airport and on a private beach. Cocoputt and Rarotonga Golf Club are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Aroa Beach and Wigmore's Waterfall. Tikioki Beach and Muri Night Markets are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and ecotours.

What's nearby

  • Aroa Beach - 4 min walk
  • Wigmore's Waterfall - 5 min drive
  • Punanga Nui Market - 13 min drive
  • Muri Beach - 17 min drive
  • Te Rua Manga - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Palace Takeaway - 13 min drive
  • Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - 13 min drive
  • Rarotonga Brewery - 10 min drive
  • Kai & Co - 13 min drive
  • Shipwreck Hut - 2 min drive

About this property

Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only

Upscale resort near Aroa Beach
Located close to Cocoputt and Wigmore's Waterfall, Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only provides a swim-up bar, a poolside bar and a terrace. With a private beach, beachfront dining and beach massages, this resort is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to a massage, Ayurvedic treatments or a body scrub at the on-site spa. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Blue Water Grill Pacific, features ocean views and brunch. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities, such as rowing/canoeing, snorkelling and volleyball. In addition to shopping on-site and a garden, guests can connect to in-room WiFi (surcharge).
You'll also find perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool with sunloungers, pool umbrellas and a swim-up bar
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), an outdoor tennis court and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, massage treatment rooms and coffee/tea in reception
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs and composting
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and separate sitting areas

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (NZD 10 per night)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (NZD 10 per night)
  • WiFi in public areas has a 1-device limit

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 15 metres
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM–10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 28 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • A swim-up bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Blue Water Grill Pacific

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Evening entertainment
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Shopping
  • Snorkelling
  • Table tennis
  • TV in common areas
  • Water sports equipment

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massages
  • Thalassotherapy

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2010
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

Outdoor space

  • Furnished balcony/patio

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Composting
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products available
  • Fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via airport shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 16 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 16 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 95.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 28 per person
  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: NZD 10 per night (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: NZD 10 per night (1-device limit, rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 60 per person (return)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 95.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events are allowed on site
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a security system

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The seasonal pool will be open from January to December
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 16 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool

Frequently asked questions

Does Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only?

As of 19 Mar 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only on 20 Mar 2024 start from NZ$219.99, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of NZD 60 per person applies.

Where is Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only located?

Located in Arorangi, this beachfront resort is in the historical district and within a 15-minute walk of Aroa Beach and Cocoputt. Wigmore's Waterfall and Rarotonga Golf Club are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 370 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 159 out of 370 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 370 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 370 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 370 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Leanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The “adults-only” hotel and pool are nestled so intimately within the larger family friendly grounds that you can’t tell it’s separate.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Te Uranga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed for 3 days but its a lovely spot to be at, right on the beach. Will definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Devika

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good room view of the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

peter, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tonia

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Laura

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not worth the money
This hotel is tired, old and in need of an upgrade. The service is poor... i waited 3 hours for food one day and 1 hour for fresh towels. There are so many other beautiful hotrls on the island that you would think the raratongan woould step up... it doesnt. Friends of mine arrived to a dirty room that they then had to wait another r hours before checking in. Ultimately, id never stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jemima

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023