Arorangi Beach Main Beach Road,Arorangi, Arorangi, 0000 Rarotonga, Cook Islands
#104 of 138 hotels in Rarotonga
Guests' ChoiceBased on 318 hotel reviews
8.1Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.6
Location
9.0
Facilities
8.0
Staff
9.4
Value for money
8.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 21 August 2025
Gearoid
New ZealandIt was tired
Location and staff. Wait staff we excellent
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 15 August 2025
Loren
New Zealandgreat location and beachside bar was amazing. private and cosy. great cultural show. lovely staf
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 10 August 2025
Judy
New ZealandOur room was a little tired and needs some general maintenance, but great value for money.
Even though our unit was a bit tired, the location to the water and view was fabulous. The staff, bar and resturant were also really good and so convenient. Continental breakfast provided in the rooms every 3 days made mornings simple, we brought eggs and added to it. Would definitely return again!
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 5 August 2025
Young
New ZealandDifficult to swim
Proximity to the sea beach
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 5 August 2025
Stephanie
New ZealandThe rooms are a bit tired and could do with a refresh. The joinery and bedside drawers stuck, the locks were fiddly, there were cracks in bathroom tiles and the shower head height was not adjustable
The bar and restaurant and proximity to the beach all good
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 20 July 2025
Lyn
New Zealandthe house is aging so naturally things are less than new, but as a 3.5 star property it was good value
The beach house was separate from the resort and was thereforee private and quiet the beach itself was in the back of the house and was quite private the bar/restaurant attached to the resort was 2 minutes walk next door breakfast was continental and was provided on a 2/3 day basis with bread, milk or cereal replaced on request bedrooms were large and beds were comfortable
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 16 July 2025
Corinna
New ZealandNot enough storage space in the room for clothing and no inside table. Needs chairs inside that are more comfortable. The "Ocean view" was more of a ocean glimpse, you could see the ocean, however, you could see it a little through the trees, but I was expecting more of a view than it had. This is NOT an ocean view like you would think it would be. WIFI was not great either, very difficult to connect.
Great that it is right by the beach with a great restaurant and bar. Very helpful and friendly staff as well. Good to have a kitchenette to use while there too. Breakfast consisted of a whole box of cereal, milk, small amount of fruit, fruit juice and a whole loaf of bread. Extra items were available upon request too.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 13 July 2025
B
New Zealandwe had a consistent struggle with the internet connection. It was frustrating having to go to the beach every time we needed access. Including reliable Wi-Fi as part of the standard service would definitely improve the guest experience and likely attract more customers. We were also disappointed with the breakfast. When we booked, it was advertised as included, and our kids were excited about the idea of a daily breakfast experience. However, on arrival, we received a slip in the room stating it wasn’t a buffet, but a basket of breakfast items (bread, butter, jam, juice, etc.) delivered to the room. This wasn’t what we expected, for a family-friendly resort, this could be improved.
We really liked the property’s location, beautiful sun setting and easy access to the beach. Staff was really friendly and helpful. We liked the gestures of help every time we interacted with them, and it was lovely staying and meeting people there.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 2 July 2025
Annette
New ZealandThe sunloungers aren't comfortable and don't come with an umbrella.
Good value for money.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 26 June 2025
Kaylene
New ZealandHad to ask for hot water to be boosted daily
Staff awesome, cocktails great and food delicious. Great beach and pool. Accommodation was clean and comfortable.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 24 June 2025
Alyce
New ZealandNothing.
The reasturant, the quiet, the beach, the view from our upstairs room.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 13 June 2025
Michael
SpainThe Internet was appalling.
Beautiful location and very comfortable room
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 5 June 2025
Hannah
New ZealandA bit of doggy doos around the place. Beach was a bit rocky but still swimable.
Staff were awesome and good to have a laugh with. Our room was just the right size for us. Nice and contained and just a couple of steps away from the bar and beach😀 would definitely stay again. Awesome team!
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 4 June 2025
Werner
New ZealandCould have wifi at room The BBQ facility not in working order One Kayak with broken paddle
Lovely restaurant on site Beautiful beach and sunset
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 2 June 2025
Maryke
AustraliaNo airport transfers No early check in
Our room had a lovely balcony with a view over the ocean The Restaurant had great food and entertainment, and had tables on the beach The staff were really friendly and helpful - they even organised a small cake for Mt birthday with my name written on it The rooms had a very handy kitchen, and house keeping delivered breakfast staples every morning Able to organise taxi pick up through reception
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 31 May 2025
Gillian
New ZealandA little lacking in some areas such as no cushioning on the beach beds. First night was windy and a door constantly banged all night. I fixed it the next day with some wood I found
Great location. Lovely staff.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 28 May 2025
Mike
AustraliaAll good
Location and staff
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 27 May 2025
Susan
New ZealandWe felt that the resort was tired, the photos appeared to be of a time long ago and some investment was needed.
The staff were awesome, the food was great and the bed was comfortable. The room service was good too.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 22 May 2025
Maria
New ZealandParking was an issue onsite half the time.
Was a nicely decorated room. That had everything we needed.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 20 May 2025
Shane
AustraliaNil
Staff are wonderful
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 23 April 2025
Jo
New ZealandIf we had to mention any small critiques, it would be that a few of the stairs looked a bit worn and made me a little nervous (as someone on the heavier side), and the couch in our unit showed signs of being well-loved over time (maybe a new cover?). That said, these were very minor observations and didn’t detract from the overall experience.
Our stay at Castaway Resort was a fantastic experience from start to finish. The location is stunning, with the beach - definitely the highlight was just steps away from both the restaurant and the accommodation. The swimming pool was great too for relaxing in between exploring the island. The staff were friendly and very helpful with confirming some of our activities. Between the three of us—who can be a hard group to impress—Castaway still managed to deliver a wonderful stay. Breakfast - Thankyou.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 19 April 2025
Dawn
CanadaThe beach is pretty rocky, with a noticeable current. Dogs barking in the night did disturb me a few times while trying to sleep.
I had a studio with an ocean view, which was great. It was attractively decorated and comfortable. The breakfast basket suited me just fine.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 15 April 2025
Norman
AustraliaOver all the resort is becoming dated and old style but what we wanted
The position was perfect for sunsets the breakfast was ok and the room was good clean and bright.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 3 April 2025
Brielle
Australiathe curtain didn’t fully close so if we were getting dressed we had to be super careful where we stood
they let us check in early which was helpful, the breakfast had variety, easy to make friends with others in the resort, and the beach
Stayed in March 2025
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