Arorangi, 3.7 km from Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
8.6/10
Excellent
(1,004 reviews)
"The Edgewater was perfect for us as a family and our kids aged 11 & 8.
Our beachfront room was spacious, clean and tidy with the best view.
Would highly recommend staying here we all loved it 🥰"
"The Edgewater was perfect for us as a family and our kids aged 11 & 8.
Our beachfront room was spacious, clean and tidy with the best view.
Would highly recommend staying here we all loved it 🥰"
Arorangi, 4 km from Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (304 reviews)
8.6/10
Excellent
(304 reviews)
"What a great place to stay. If you are looking for total relaxation then The Crown is the place, especially if you book a poolside villa, own pool, sun lounges, cabana to hide from the sun if needed. Wake up in the morning and look out into your own private courtyard where the pool invites you for a quick morning dip....totally beautiful."
"What a great place to stay. If you are looking for total relaxation then The Crown is the place, especially if you book a poolside villa, own pool, sun lounges, cabana to hide from the sun if needed. Wake up in the morning and look out into your own private courtyard where the pool invites you for a quick morning dip....totally beautiful."
Arorangi, 6.3 km from Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (216 reviews)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(216 reviews)
"We loved our stay. Vicky was an absolute gem, very helpful, happy, willing to help in any way she could and always smiling. Breakfast was great, room was lovely, clean, with everything you need in a villa. Will definitely stay again"
"We loved our stay. Vicky was an absolute gem, very helpful, happy, willing to help in any way she could and always smiling. Breakfast was great, room was lovely, clean, with everything you need in a villa. Will definitely stay again"
Arorangi, 6 km from Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (182 reviews)
8.8/10
Excellent
(182 reviews)
"We had a lovely stay! The host was very welcoming and friendly thanks for the other night oats, the place was very clean, and the location was great so close to the beach. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend it to others"
"We had a lovely stay! The host was very welcoming and friendly thanks for the other night oats, the place was very clean, and the location was great so close to the beach. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend it to others"
Tupapa Tapere, 6.6 km from Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (77 reviews)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(77 reviews)
"Had a lovely stay at Ikurangi eco retreat. Alan and Vicky were very accommodating, providing great travel tips. The retreat is very well maintained, you feel very connected to nature. Is a great place if you want to get away and unwind."
"Had a lovely stay at Ikurangi eco retreat. Alan and Vicky were very accommodating, providing great travel tips. The retreat is very well maintained, you feel very connected to nature. Is a great place if you want to get away and unwind."
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
We had a lovely stay at Aroa Kainga Bungalow during our visit to Rarotonga. It was a great place to stay and made our holiday even more enjoyable. We really appreciated having a comfortable place to relax and unwind after exploring the beautiful island.
The accommodation was a lovely base for our holiday, and we enjoyed our time there. We would happily recommend this place to anyone looking for somewhere to stay in Rarotonga ❤️
We had a lovely stay at Aroa Kainga Bungalow during our visit to Rarotonga. It was a great place to stay and made our holiday even more enjoyable. We really appreciated having a comfortable place to relax and unwind after exploring the beautiful island.
The accommodation was a lovely base for our holiday, and we enjoyed our time there. We would happily recommend this place to anyone looking for somewhere to stay in Rarotonga ❤️
binita
Reviewed November 13, 2026Reviewed November 13, 2026
Fantastic beachfront bungalows with privacy in an intimate small resort where everybody calls you by your first name. Most pleasureable vacation we have had in a decade.
Fantastic beachfront bungalows with privacy in an intimate small resort where everybody calls you by your first name. Most pleasureable vacation we have had in a decade.
DK
Reviewed November 6, 2017Reviewed November 6, 2017
The owners and the staff are absolutely great. This my 3rd trip to Rarotonga and the first time at Aroa and the service by the staff is fantastic.Drinks and meals are good and well priced. We will be back.
The owners and the staff are absolutely great. This my 3rd trip to Rarotonga and the first time at Aroa and the service by the staff is fantastic.Drinks and meals are good and well priced. We will be back.
Had a lovely relaxing holiday,
18 & over resort which is great when you wanna get away without your own!!
Fabulous staff, very helpful and friendly, Vinnie makes the best cocktails - you gotta try the Puffer fish.
Great rooms, restaurant, had a lovely couples massage there at their day spa.
Best beach in Raro, can use their paddle boards, snorkelling gear, kayaks... They have scooters you can hire. Great place to either lie by the pool or by the beach in the sun loungers or hammock or...
Had a lovely relaxing holiday,
18 & over resort which is great when you wanna get away without your own!!
Fabulous staff, very helpful and friendly, Vinnie makes the best cocktails - you gotta try the Puffer fish.
Great rooms, restaurant, had a lovely couples massage there at their day spa.
Best beach in Raro, can use their paddle boards, snorkelling gear, kayaks... They have scooters you can hire. Great place to either lie by the pool or by the beach in the sun loungers or hammock or...
A&D
Reviewed December 25, 2015Reviewed December 25, 2015
Very friendly and helpful staff, starting with the airport transfer which took us straight to the villas which are at a different location (about 4km away) and the driver then checked us in!
Very comfortable two bedroom, two bathroom apartment, clean and tidy, with sliding door opening on to a shared garden and barbeque area and straight down to the beach and ocean. There was only one other couple in the 6 villas so we had almost exclusive use of the snorkelling gear and kayaks.
Coco Latte is...
Very friendly and helpful staff, starting with the airport transfer which took us straight to the villas which are at a different location (about 4km away) and the driver then checked us in!
Very comfortable two bedroom, two bathroom apartment, clean and tidy, with sliding door opening on to a shared garden and barbeque area and straight down to the beach and ocean. There was only one other couple in the 6 villas so we had almost exclusive use of the snorkelling gear and kayaks.
Coco Latte is...
The room was spacious and felt just like home. Everything we needed was provided, and the whole place was clean and comfortable. The staff were always nearby, which made us feel safe and welcome.
The room was spacious and felt just like home. Everything we needed was provided, and the whole place was clean and comfortable. The staff were always nearby, which made us feel safe and welcome.
Mika
Reviewed October 11, 2026Reviewed October 11, 2026
A wonderful experience all round. Friendly caring staff, warm hospitality, beautiful garden settings adjacent to the beach, lovely food and fun activities to fill in your day. Great place to build precious family holiday memories.
A wonderful experience all round. Friendly caring staff, warm hospitality, beautiful garden settings adjacent to the beach, lovely food and fun activities to fill in your day. Great place to build precious family holiday memories.
Russell
Reviewed January 31, 2016Reviewed January 31, 2016
A lovely stay despite the wettest dry season ever! The kids loved the pool, husband loved being able to watch the NZ news on the communal tv, we used the BBQ most nights. This was a good location with groceries nearby and snorkelling up the road and the beach across the road. We thoroughly recommend this place for families.
A lovely stay despite the wettest dry season ever! The kids loved the pool, husband loved being able to watch the NZ news on the communal tv, we used the BBQ most nights. This was a good location with groceries nearby and snorkelling up the road and the beach across the road. We thoroughly recommend this place for families.
We had a Beachfront room which was very spacious with a King and Queen bed and large bathroom. The views from the balcony over the lagoon were fantastic. Overall we love the Edgewater, the staff are lovely, the onsite restaurants are great and there are other eating options close by. We rented a car from Polynesian rentals on site which was great. We had a fabulous week and plan on going back again next year!
We had a Beachfront room which was very spacious with a King and Queen bed and large bathroom. The views from the balcony over the lagoon were fantastic. Overall we love the Edgewater, the staff are lovely, the onsite restaurants are great and there are other eating options close by. We rented a car from Polynesian rentals on site which was great. We had a fabulous week and plan on going back again next year!
Julie
Reviewed December 18, 2023Reviewed December 18, 2023
Our flight was delayed by 5 hours. We phoned the hotel and they were already aware of the delay and had rescheduled our airport pick up. We ended up arriving in Rarotonga at 2.30 am instead of 9.40 pm but everyone on our arrival at the airport and hotel greeted us warmly. There was someone ready to direct us to the transfer desk the minute we cleared customs and someone to escort us to the bus. On arrival at the hotel one of the security team did a very quick partial check in by just getting...
Our flight was delayed by 5 hours. We phoned the hotel and they were already aware of the delay and had rescheduled our airport pick up. We ended up arriving in Rarotonga at 2.30 am instead of 9.40 pm but everyone on our arrival at the airport and hotel greeted us warmly. There was someone ready to direct us to the transfer desk the minute we cleared customs and someone to escort us to the bus. On arrival at the hotel one of the security team did a very quick partial check in by just getting...
If you want a chance to get away from everything then this is the place to do it and feel totally revitalised. The view and atmosphere are wonderful and just a quick walk to restaurants, bus and beach. Highly recommend to anyone wanting a breakaway.
If you want a chance to get away from everything then this is the place to do it and feel totally revitalised. The view and atmosphere are wonderful and just a quick walk to restaurants, bus and beach. Highly recommend to anyone wanting a breakaway.
What's the area like near Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)?
Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) is located in a welcoming area of Rarotonga known for its beautiful beaches and coral reefs. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 30 hotels and other accommodation options located within a mile of the airport.
What's the best place to stay close to Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)?
The Islander Hotel is a popular hotel, featuring 2 poolside bars and free breakfast. It's located a short 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.). Other good choices near the airport are Red Hibiscus Villas and Kia Orana Villas and Spa.
How many hotels are there close to Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)?
Expedia has 30 hotels and other accommodation options near Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.).
What can I see and do near the airport in Rarotonga?
Study the collections at Cook Islands Library and Museum, Cook Islands National Museum or Sir Geoffrey Henry National Culture Centre. Para O Tane Palace, Wreck of the Matai and Arai-Te-Tonga are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. Enjoy a stroll along the shore at Aroa Beach, Nikao Beach and Puaikura Beach.