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Castaway Resort

3.0 star property
Adults-only resort with free breakfast and outdoor pool

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Castaway Resort offers a perfect beach getaway with white sand, deep-tissue massages, happy hour drinks at Wilson's Sundowner Beach B, snorkeling, kayaking, and an outdoor pool with sun loungers and umbrellas.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Parking included

Room options

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Standard Studio, Pool View

Standard Studio, Pool View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Studio, Ocean View

Studio, Ocean View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Studio, Pool View

Superior Studio, Pool View

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Studio, Poolside | Terrace/patio

Studio, Poolside

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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Studio, Beachside

Studio, Beachside

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fridge
TV
Sofa bed
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
  • 26 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
  • 80 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed OR 5 Twin Beds
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About the area

Map
Arorangi, Main Road, Arorangi, Rarotonga, 0

What's nearby

  • Black Rock - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Rarotonga Golf Club - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Aroa Beach - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Cook Islands Library and Museum - 9 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Muri Beach - 21 min drive - 17.1 km

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ka Kite Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tamarind House - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Castaway Resort

Resort near Aroa Beach
You can look forward to free self-service breakfast, a beach bar and a terrace at Castaway Resort. This resort is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, beachfront dining and sunloungers. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Wilsons Sundowner Beach B, features happy hour and dinner. Enjoy on-site activities, such as snorkelling and kayaking. In-room WiFi (surcharge) is available to all guests, along with a garden and a library.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Tour/ticket information, books and concierge services
  • Beach towels, outdoor furniture and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as safes and WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Fridges, microwaves and toasters
  • Stovetops, cookware/dishes/utensils and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (NZD 5 per day)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (NZD 5 per day)

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 4:00 AM to 1:00 PM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Wilsons Sundowner Beach B

Things to do

  • Books
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkelling

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (weekdays only)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 floor
  • 5 buildings
  • Built in 2000
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

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 not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: NZD 5 per day (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: NZD 5 per day (rates may vary)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 per cent

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 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Guests under 16 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

Property is also known as

Castaway Rarotonga
Castaway Resort Rarotonga
Castaway Resort Resort
Castaway Resort Rarotonga
Castaway Resort Resort Rarotonga

Frequently asked questions

Does Castaway Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Castaway Resort pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Castaway Resort?

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

What time is check-in at Castaway Resort?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Castaway Resort?

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

Where is Castaway Resort located?

Located in Arorangi, this beachfront resort is in the historical district and within 1 mi (2 km) of Black Rock and Rarotonga Golf Club. Nikao Beach and National Stadium are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

Castaway Resort Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 255 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 255 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 255 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 255 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 255 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beach stay

A lovely recently updated beachfront stay the staff were wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Isaac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sita Arielle

Amazing place to stay. Staffs are very friendly.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Loved the beach house. Huge house with everything you could want and directly on the beach. Only down fall was shower was cold for most of the days.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are so friendly
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kylie Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A Special Stay for a Special Day We had an amazing experience at The Castaway Resort, especially during our intimate wedding. The staff went above and beyond to make us feel special—truly going the extra mile, even stepping in to be our witnesses. Their kindness and attention made our day unforgettable. The location is excellent—peaceful, adults-only, and perfect for a relaxing getaway. The resort may feel a little dated compared to the photos, but honestly, it had everything we needed. It was spotlessly clean, the bed was super comfortable, and overall, it felt very welcoming and well-kept. The food was absolutely delicious, with great options throughout our stay. The only minor downside was the breakfast—it wasn’t quite what we expected and could use a little improvement. That said, we loved our time here and would happily recommend it to anyone looking for a quiet, friendly, and relaxing place to stay. Thank you to the team at Castaway for making our wedding and stay so memorable!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

viktor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, excellent resturant, good location for watching sunsets
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely resort with a private beach, nice food and friendly people. Would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Amazing place! Well looked after for our holiday. Thank you to all the staff
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff. Beautiful location and delicious food. We’d happily stay again.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cliff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are awesome, also highly recommend the seafood chowder, rib eye steak and fish and chips. Don’t drink more than 1 ice tea, it’ll mess you up.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

mark

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very old and needs updating . no canoes to use as advertised ,padding on the beach seats are ripped and tourn T V didnt work , overall not a great stay. Staff were wonderful though
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s not near other properties for dining options, but they have a very extensive menu and the food was delicious. The staff are the best, attentive and friendly and helpful.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shearna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were my favourite made us feel so looked after and cared for. Always greeting with a smile and the sound of laughter durong dinner Best part was Sunday night BBQ Buffet with a fire on the beach wowwwwww
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Freya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the beach house and it was perfect for us. Right next door to the bar/restaurant and still so private. Food and drinks were the best we tasted on the island. Staff were all lovely. We had the beach to ourselves most of the time, it was beautiful.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Sunsets were great! Saw whales breaching. Pina coladas are amazing
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janine Mae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the privacy. We loved that there was a restaurant and bar right on the beachfront - the food was delicious. The staff were wonderful, very friendly and welcoming. We loved the easy access to the beach and being able to walk from our room down to the beach to swim. The foot bowl and extra floor towels for cleaning sandy feet were great too. We would definitely choose to stay here again!
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the location, with the beach at our doorstep. Amazing views from our rooms and the restaurant. Special shout-out to Rosalie, Minnie and Vali for their warm hospitality every day! Hugs from Elaine and Papa Ben’s fanau
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were friendly, limited food options available when lunch was not being served on certain days.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone at this place is amazing, friendly! Defos going back there. Mentality maata Castaway whanau!!!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

KERRY

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly and helpful staff, special thanks to Varni and Minnie. Great vibe in Wilson's bar and restaurant from happy hour and on into dinner. Cocktails were nice too. Lots of food options and different theme each night. We thoroughly enjoyed Sunday night with the entrainment.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

TANYA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great

Staff are beautiful Our family of four adults stayed in the beach house, ample space with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. We hired scooters for the week so could come and go as we pleased without inconvenience to anyone as the beach house is next door to resort. Best access is via beach for a very basic continental breakfast in the mornings. Basic 3 star accommodation which suited us but would probably stay on west side next time. Would recommend to prebook Aitutaki as it was booked out and we missed out No free wifi need to buy a Vodafone hotspot which only works in certain areas around the island
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we enjoyed the resort. met some wonderful folks there. great Sunsets!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Hermann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room itself was nice with charm, the bed could’ve been better. Friendly staff and in general a safe good space to have a holiday.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We had a new room no:8 Very Clean room, comfy bed. Ammenities, well equiped. Pool area & opposite rooms very very tired. Actual pool was clean but everything else need pulling apart & totally re constructing. One umbrella on property at one seat by pool. None by beach restaurant loungers . Only two of them, wooden with no cushions. Beach bar is a hitch pitch of timber, plastic, brick on roof & wiring. Looks shabby & not safe. Needs a complete refurbishment & it would be great.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025