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The Edgewater Resort & Spa

3.5 star property

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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 | In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • 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 | In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, WiFi

3 Bedroom Garden Villa

  • 85 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, Beachfront

  • 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 | In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Garden Superior Room

  • 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 | In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, WiFi

3 Bedroom Beachfront Villa

  • 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 | In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Standard Room, Garden View

  • 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 | In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Lagoon View Room

  • 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 this property

The Edgewater Resort & Spa

Beachfront resort with relaxing spa services
Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at The Edgewater Resort & Spa's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the resort's 2 restaurants.
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.

Recreational amenities at the resort include an outdoor tennis court.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Edgewater Resort & Spa. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Black Rock. Free breakfast, free self-parking and 2 restaurants are available.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy local and international cuisine with ocean views at The Brasserie, one of the property's 2 restaurants
  • WiFi for a fee
  • Indulge with facials, aromatherapy or deep-tissue massages at the spa
  • Services include babysitting, a free children's club and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes an outdoor tennis court, a playground and bicycles to rent
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the family-friendly amenities
  • 15 minutes on foot from Black Rock and a 3-minute drive from Rarotonga Golf Club
  • Airport and local-area shuttle service available for a fee
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.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
The Brasserie – This poolside restaurant specialises in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
The Spaghetti House – Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specialises in Italian cuisine and only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The Edgewater Resort & Spa offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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

The Edgewater Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 379 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 378 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 159 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1000 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

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ash

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views and the staff were amazing 😊 very friendly and super helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious and good value. Less windy on this side. Roosters annoyingly crow between midnight and 6am :-( Spaghetti House at the entrance is great.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Darryl

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Kayleigh

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ash

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

8/10 Good

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Roosters were a struggle to deal with TBH. Perhaps a cull required? It IS a big deal to lose sleep. Staff lovely and helpful. Rooms a bit tired
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 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