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The Edgewater Resort & Spa

3.5 star property
Beachfront resort with relaxing spa services
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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On the beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach towels
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine
3 Bedroom Beachfront Villa | Beach/ocean view
Outdoor pool
Lagoon View Room

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Room service
    Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Avarua, Rarotonga
  • Black Rock
    15 min walk
  • Rarotonga Golf Club
    3 min drive
  • Nikao Beach
    4 min drive
  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    7 min drive

Room options

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3 Bedroom Garden Villa

3 Bedroom Garden Villa

Highlights

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

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Room, Beachfront

Room, Beachfront

Highlights

Balcony
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Detached private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Garden Superior Room

Garden Superior Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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3 Bedroom Beachfront Villa

3 Bedroom Beachfront Villa

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
  • 85 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, Garden View

Standard Room, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Detached private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Lagoon View Room

Lagoon View Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Detached private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Rarotonga

At The Edgewater Resort & Spa you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Black Rock and 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Rarotonga Golf Club. Highlights at this beachfront resort include 2 restaurants, a full-service spa and free continental breakfast. .A day of pampering can include deep-tissue massages and body scrubs along with aromatherapy and mani/pedis. The restaurant, The Brasserie, serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the resort's own lounge bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the on-site free kids' club and outdoor tennis court. Additionally, you'll find Wi-Fi in public areas, a conference centre and a snack bar/deli. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Arorangi resort, you'll be 14.7 km (9.1 mi) from Muri Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Black Rock - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Rarotonga Golf Club - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Aroa Beach - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Cook Islands Library and Museum - 9 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Muri Beach - 28 min drive - 14.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Spaghetti House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Vaiana's Bistro & Bar - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Edgewater Resort & Spa

Beachfront resort with relaxing spa services
The Edgewater Resort & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor tennis court. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have WiFi for a fee.

A business centre and meeting rooms are available. A library, a terrace, and a complimentary children's club are also featured at The Edgewater Resort & Spa. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Rarotonga resort.

  • 280 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 28 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1974
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
The Edgewater Resort & Spa offers 280 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features a safe and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Rarotonga resort provides wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps) for a surcharge. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the on-site spa, which has 3 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body scrubs and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

The spa is open daily. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (NZD 45 for 23 hours)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • In-room WiFi has a 4-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (NZD 45 for 23 hours)
  • WiFi in public areas has a 4-device limit

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free children's club
  • In-room babysitting
  • 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 centre
  • Conference centre
  • 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 bathroom
  • 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 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
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 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 1 November 2024 to 17 April 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: NZD 500 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: NZD 45 (for 23 hours, 4-device limit, rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: NZD 45 (for 23 hours, 4-device limit, rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 55 per person (return)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 30 (return), (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 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

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

What is the cancellation policy at The Edgewater Resort & Spa?

The Edgewater Resort & Spa offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Edgewater Resort & Spa?

As of 21 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Edgewater Resort & Spa on 9 Dec 2024 start from AU$209.3, 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 parking available at The Edgewater Resort & Spa?

Yep, The Edgewater Resort & Spa has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to The Edgewater Resort & Spa?

The closest beach to The Edgewater Resort & Spa is Muri Beach (11.1 km).

Is there a spa on site at The Edgewater Resort & Spa?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at The Edgewater Resort & Spa. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body scrubs, facials and body treatments, as well as deep-tissue massages.

Is The Edgewater Resort & Spa family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a free children's club and children's meals, as well as childcare services in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Edgewater Resort & Spa is a hit with families.

Does The Edgewater Resort & Spa serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary continental brekkie is offered daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Edgewater Resort & Spa?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day at scheduled times for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Edgewater Resort & Spa?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

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

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Edgewater Resort & Spa?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Edgewater Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 378 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 377 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 164 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1004 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jenna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna, Bathurst

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the Edgewater. It was perfect for us and it had so much to offer. Can’t wait to come back
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely accommodation, check in was excellent as we were shuttled off to our room in a buggy. Really enjoyed our stay. Dogs were initially scary but they were friendly and ended up sitting with me. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Hannah

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was very disappointing and so overpriced for what we got! The room was so old, uncomfortable and the bathroom would flood. For paying $500 per night you would expect amazing service. Had to pay $50 for wifi... because they had special nights on you couldnt sit indoors for dinner they would tell you to sit outside in the rain with no undercover then when requested room service they charged us $15 per person. Very overpriced for what you get wouldnt recommend it, there were so many nicer hotels we made use of.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly & welcoming. The food and entertainment was excellent. Great spot for children and for people who like snorkeling. Easy hop on off bus to get around the island.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

ALAN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was excellent, the cultural show was great, the waiters were not attentive , we had to find them and ask to order our food but the food was excellent. I guess that is where tipping would give them incentive to try harder.They really don’t expect tipping there.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Colin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although well advertised some drinks were not available at happy hour, a couple of waiting staff were a little off hand but overall it was a very pleasant stay in very nice surroundings
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Vivian Emily

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marla

Travelled with group
I loved our stay here. The bed was good, the shower was great. The rooms we stayed in the 900 building could use some updating with the tile and the general appearance. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Parking was a little hard to find at times near the rooms. I wasn’t a fan of the tropical breakfast, I needed some protein so we usually got a hand pie somewhere else after we ate the tropical breakfast.i did order an omelet the first morning but it was a La carte and the onions weren’t cooked through. The property is a nice property with great views and a good beach area. The one activity we did was fun, sarong tying. Lots of chickens running around that’ll wake you up but this could happen at many properties on Rarotonga.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert Leslie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the Edgewater in August 2024 as a family with two kids aged 4 and 6. The resort was everything we needed and was close to the airport. The staff were fabulous and welcoming and made our stay super enjoyable. While the resort is a bit dated it met our needs perfectly. Breakfast was nice, great snorkelling right off the beach, cool activities for adults and kids.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geza, Goleta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you need a room at a convenient location, this is a pretty good fit. Good snorkeling right in front of the hotel, it is close to an even better snorkeling spot (Aroa beach), and also close to the airport without it being noisy. If you enjoy scuba, a dive shop is within walking distance, it only takes them 10 minutes to drive you to the harbor, and you'll reach your dive site after a 5 minute boat ride. Great views of whales right from the hotel room too. Finally, the restaurant has good vegetarian food. My only critique is that finding potable water is an inconvenience. Sure, you can buy bottled water at the restaurant, but there has to be a better way than single-use plastics. Anyway, this is a difficult problem to solve in such a remote area, and I am sure they will eventually get there.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

A M

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved our stay and it was so great for the kids. The kids club staff, Mary in particur was amazing, the guy running the activities but was awesome, our room was always cleaned and reset very well. The snorkeling facilities was a highlight.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Nigel

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Needs some clean up
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Edgewater has stepped up with the pool and outdoor area Rooms have been upgraded The Spaghetti house was extremely impressive Both food and service were exceptional
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Julie & Murray

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Paula

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spent 7 days at the Edgewater, staff were lovely, place needs a bit of a revamp in dining room, mouldy dusting orchids got rid of. Food was great. Lovely to sit outside day & night. We had a lovely time in Raro.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Graeme

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The chickens running around all over the property mostly in the food area is disgusting, people are not wearing shoes and walking through the chicken poop and spreading it everywhere, The chickens jump on the tables and chase each other and scream at each other, was not hygenic or relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We absolutely loved our holiday in rarotonga the Edgewater was great had everything we needed great food, happy hr was great was so nice goin back to the room and housekeeping had been in everyday
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

pat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was lovely with great staff
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Leah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly people, always willing to help. Property is clean but getting a little tired. Value for price.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well kept facilities and friendly staff around the restaurant and activities areas. But not a welcoming introduction when arriving and lack of information did not help. Also when the room was not topped up with milk in the fridge after requesting for reception to deliver it to the room they expected me to go there and collect it myself. After asking why this had occurred the mentioned that the cleaning staff may have forgotten it, not good enough as an apology would have been better.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Aloha

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great... but the price is too much! Stinky old towels,theres no mirror in the room apart ftom the toilet,no bench for tge luggage and the wardrobe is dirty,tge brooms and rugs are being kept there.Even just free water in the nothing,wifi that i bought didnt work,it prompt me thats its being used already.lucky I had a good time with friends .
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024