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The Edgewater Resort & Spa

3.5 star property
Beachfront resort with full-service spa

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On the beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach towels
Outdoor pool
Garden
Garden Superior Room | Garden view
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine
Located on the sun-kissed shores of Arorangi, The Edgewater Resort & Spa offers a tranquil retreat. Relax with a continental breakfast, unwind by the poolside bar or indulge in local and international cuisine at one of two restaurants. With snorkeling opportunities and an outdoor tennis court, guests can enjoy endless activities while kids are kept entertained at the playground.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
Front of property - evening/night

On the beach

This resort is located on the beach. Take advantage of the beach loungers and beach towels at the white sand beach. Experience the magic of ocean-view dining with a memorable meal at the restaurant. An on-site activity to enjoy while visiting is snorkeling. Noteworthy nearby activities include scuba diving and sailing.

Outdoor dining
Beach/ocean view
What guests liked about the beach

The beach at this property offers great snorkelling, beautiful views, and a lovely location for a relaxing stay.

Room options

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Tomorrow

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3 Bedroom Garden Villa | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

3 Bedroom Garden Villa

Highlights

Patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
  • 85 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Room, Beachfront | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, Beachfront

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 32 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Garden Superior Room | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Garden Superior Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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3 Bedroom Beachfront Villa | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

3 Bedroom Beachfront Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
  • 85 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, Garden View | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, Garden View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Detached private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Lagoon View Room | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Lagoon View Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Detached private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Avarua, Rarotonga

What's nearby

  • Black Rock - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Rarotonga Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Aroa Beach - 8 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Cook Islands Library and Museum - 10 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Muri Beach - 21 min drive - 10.6 miles

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ka Kite Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Vinyl Revival - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wilson's Beach Bar - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Edgewater Resort & Spa

Resort near Aroa Beach
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a poolside bar, and a terrace at The Edgewater Resort & Spa. This resort is a great place to bask in the sun with a white sand beach, sun loungers, and snorkeling. Treat yourself to a facial, aromatherapy, or a body scrub at the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and local and international cuisine. In addition to a garden and a playground, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, an outdoor tennis court, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, supervised childcare (surcharge), and table tennis
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the family-friendly amenities and helpful staff
Room features
All 280 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 0-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and childcare services

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 10-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Brasserie
  • The Spaghetti House

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Snorkeling
  • Table tennis

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free children's club
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

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

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 28 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1974
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 0-inch TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 3.5 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from November 1 2025 to April 30 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
  • Select guestrooms
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: NZD 500 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 55 per person (roundtrip)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 30 (roundtrip), (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • 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 percent

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Free in-room WiFi has a 10-device limit
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Edgewater Rarotonga
Edgewater Resort Rarotonga
The Edgewater Resort Spa
The Edgewater Resort Spa
The Edgewater & Spa Rarotonga
The Edgewater Resort & Spa Resort
The Edgewater Resort & Spa Rarotonga
The Edgewater Resort & Spa Resort Rarotonga

Frequently asked questions

Is The Edgewater Resort & Spa pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Edgewater Resort & Spa?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Edgewater Resort & Spa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Edgewater Resort & Spa?

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

Does The Edgewater Resort & Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs at scheduled times. A fee of NZD 55 per person applies.

Where is The Edgewater Resort & Spa located?

Nestled on the beach, this Arorangi resort is within 1 mi (2 km) of Black Rock and Rarotonga Golf Club. Aroa Beach and Nikao Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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The Edgewater Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 420 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 369 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 139 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1001 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rodger Tudor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good place to stay, great location, friendly staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved what the resort had to offer - great for big groups too
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hanh

Staff is super friendly. There is so convenient here which you can have great food, spa, gift shop, rental vehicle and laundry. We love the time staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very well run resort indeed so well done,, I will be back 👍
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela Raewyn

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great for families with plenty of options for children to keep them entertained
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Murray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best and highly recommended resort , the people are the nicest people you will ever cross paths with , they have a kids club for parents who need a quick breath , location couldn’t be in a better and more convenient spot
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Villa was perfect for a family vacation. Clean, safe & air conditioned.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay enormously, staff were very friendly and efficient in providing a high level of service. Room was serviced very well, clean linen, clean towels, friendly staff. A pleasure all round!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good food, reasonably priced. Bar staff could be a bit more friendlier..... very clean resort beautiful views over the reef
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Murray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Could not recommend the edge water resort enough , it is by far the best resort iv ever stayed in aswell the most convenient, not far from anything at all and the staff make it 100x better , would stay here 10x over
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful staff. Had a room with a view of the beach, reef & ocean - got to watch the whales breaching every day.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne Flora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved every minute of our stay. Staff were amazing.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Antoniette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for family getaways
Palm trees by the restaurant
Pool
Sashimi Plater
Spicy Chicken Wings
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very good food was cheap but could im prove lots of island entertainment which was great
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff good amenities
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our first time here we loved it with lots of meal choices. Great to have breakfast which was basic but good. You can pay for cooked if you want.All staff where helpful and friendly. Our room was great with a view of the ocean. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
"Bang for your buck" was awesome.. We had an upstairs suite, looking straight out through the palms, the beach and the sea..And of course those magic sunset's, the food was nice, the staff were friendly and kind.. We enjoyed our stay..
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Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this place! Staff is amazing. Beach is great and they provided all the equipment you needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great Staff
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and amenities.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and nice facilities. Quality food and good service
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our sea view room was perfectly positioned to make the most of the iconic Fijian sunsets. The staff were lovely-very approachable and friendly and always willing to help. The daily continental breakfasts were good. Our room and bathroom were a little tired looking-a lick of paint and a bit of modernising would do wonders. Overall, we were happy. Thanks for the stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was beautiful and cleaning staff were super friendly
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic staff, excellent selection at bar and restaurant
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Douglas

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Like staying in a nightclub the music was so loud some nights
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

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