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The Edgewater Resort & Spa

Property class: 3.5

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On the beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach towels - The Edgewater Resort & Spa (Rarotonga)
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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine - The Edgewater Resort & Spa (Rarotonga)
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The Edgewater Resort & Spa on Arorangi's sunny shores offers a continental breakfast, a poolside bar, and two restaurants with local and international dishes. Guests can swim, snorkel, play tennis on the outdoor court, or let their children enjoy the playground.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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

Standard Room, Garden View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(42 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 King 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
(10 reviews)
  • Lagoon view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Room, Beachfront

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Queen 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)
  • Lagoon view
  • 85 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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

3 Bedroom Garden Villa

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 85 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Arorangi, a neighborhood in Rarotonga, The Edgewater Resort & Spa is near the airport and on the beach. Para O Tane Palace and Wreck of the Matai are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Muri Beach and Takitumu Conservation Area. Highland Paradise Cultural Centre and Cocoputt are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Rarotonga travel guide
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Avarua, Rarotonga

What's nearby

  • Aroa Beach
    Aroa Beach
    8 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • F70NJ0 Beach with palm trees over tropical water at Muri lagoon, Rarotonga, Cook Islands
    Muri Lagoon
    19 min drive - 9.9 miles
  • Muri Beach
    Muri Beach
    21 min drive - 10.6 miles
  • Black Rock
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Rarotonga Golf Club
    2 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Tamarind House
    10 min drive
  • Palace Takeaway
    7 min drive
  • Trader Jacks Bar & Grill
    8 min drive
  • Kai & Co
    8 min drive
  • Ka Kite Cafe
    7 min drive

About this property

The Edgewater Resort & Spa

Resort located in Arorangi
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 beachfront location, sun loungers, and snorkeling. Treat yourself to a body treatment, a facial, 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 a billiards/pool table
  • 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
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and childcare services

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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 self 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from December 8 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?

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. Nikao Beach and Puaikura Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Edgewater Resort & Spa Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 480 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 337 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1004 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Dannielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Awesome pool area, such lovely staff and such a wonderful part of the island to snorkel off
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for kids
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the view, loved the
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It's a family resort, great for beach and sun. Staff are really friendly and helpful. We met with 18 family members and we really enjoyed our time here..
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrianne Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here 3 times and have never been disappointed. Breakfast was fresh and varied to accommodate everyone. Staff are super friendly and welcoming, we had outstanding service the entire time.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for 5 nights! The rooms were nice, the staff were friendly, the location was great and the drinks and food were fantastic. Would definitely recommend staying here. Has a beautiful pool, kid friendly, can swim from the hotel, the bus stop is at the reception, have towels, snorkels etc. Also has air conditioning in the room.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Huseyin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are very clean and spacious. Great customer services and great place for families. Now offering free wifi, not prior, customers usually pay for wifi. Breakfast is okay, overall stay, very good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stay at the Edgewater every year and it is always very comfortable and the staff are great, it might be time to review the restaurant menu however
Stayed 20 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful and friendly Room clean and roomy Food was always tasty Loved the relaxing atmosphere
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient for the frequent traveller as close to the airport and town, good facilities, always great staff
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann Marie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This is a bit outdated but it’s a great place for a quick overnight if continuing on to the islands. I say the value and the staff are superb! They are very accommodating so don’t let the continual upkeep stray you far! Plus they are adding more to the property so it’s growing!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Brittany Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness
Great room keeping service.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and staff were lovely.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maree

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fantastic facilites, the staff were helpful and friendly, the pool and restaurant were awesome, easy check in/out process, staff even took our bags to our room, daily house keeping, cant recommend this place highly enough
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was lovely and clean and very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a family, staff a friendly, breakfast is yummy, facilities are clean and the view is beautiful. To get the most our of your stay in Rarotonga hire a vehicle.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room service and obliging friendly staff
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ned

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was awesome and the check in staff were excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were so friendly ans helpful, cant wait to go back. Will definitely be staying at edgewater.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff. We especially liked the bartender Nanda (not sure if that's spelled correctly) always personable and quick with service. The rooms were clean and very spacious. Balcony was much larger than expected.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff were amazing especially the cleaners, activities and restaurant staff. Always friendly and helpful
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tarita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely time at Edgewater Resort. The staff were friendly and always greeted us with a smile. The grounds and rooms were immaculate. The staff that catered for my sister's birthday did a fantastic job as well✨ Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Rarotonga ☺️
Pool at Edgewater
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were tidy. Staff were very friendly. Food was very nice. Just unfortunate it was wet for a few days
One of many sunsets
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were absolutely amazing from the front desks, securities, those who were cleaning the grounds and our rooms. All resort amenities were great no issues. We had everything we needed in our room and will recommend to all.
Lunch by the pool
Breakfast views with fresh fruit
Drinks by the pool? Yes please
View from room 917
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Conrad Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very good. The staff were friendly and helpful. It was nice that they replaced the towels every day. It was great that we could use the towels off site. Service and the food was very good.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026