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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
Garden
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine
Garden Superior Room | Garden view
Outdoor pool

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Bar
$232
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20

Explore the area

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Avarua, Rarotonga
  • Black Rock
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Rarotonga Golf Club
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Aroa Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

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

3 Bedroom Garden Villa

  • 915 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 339 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 312 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 915 sq ft
  • 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
(28 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 341 sq ft
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

The Edgewater Resort & Spa

3.5-star resort in Arorangi
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 feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans.

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 onsite 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.

The Edgewater Resort & Spa features a full-service spa and an outdoor tennis court. Dining is available at one of the resort's 2 restaurants. The property also offers a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the resort's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This 3.5-star property offers access to a business center and meeting rooms. This beach resort also offers a library, a terrace, and a complimentary children's club. For a surcharge, the property provides an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Edgewater Resort & Spa has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
The Brasserie - This poolside restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
The Spaghetti House - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves dinner only. 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.

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

The Edgewater Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 426 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 370 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 139 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1008 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hans

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Great food. Entertainment excellent and professional. Clean apartments with everything you need. Great ocean views. Would absolutely recommend to other people.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kate

We enjoyed our second stay at the Edgewater this week. We love the relaxed vibe, the great location close to town, and in particular we love the beachfront rooms. The resort itself is a little tired in some areas and the rooms are pretty basic, but the price point is fair in taking this into account. The one real problem we had this time round was the sewage smell each morning behind the beachfront blocks. This was really off putting!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Keiran

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was a missing some small things which would have made the room much more functional such as a shower curtain so you didnt flood the bathroom when showering and a rail to hang towels. We also had trouble with fuses blowing. The resort itself is in a beautiful location and plenty of activities for the kids etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Antoniette

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
Beautiful location and experience that surpassed my expectations!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

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

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything we needed for a family of 4 with young children
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Francine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very noisy. Too many roosters and the noise from drums and shows
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ashleigh Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tony

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Good affordable
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Bronwynn

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Bronwynn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Some staff were amazing, the activities staff were excellent, the house keeping staff were excellent, however the restaurant and bar staff seemed disinterested and overworked, far too many tables for the staff to know who needs serving or orders taken, we arrived at 5.50 to get a drink within the happy hour time limits, were told to take a seat as it was table service only, by 6.50 no one had come near, had to go and grab someone to take our order, food was generally not very nice, apart from the seafood barbeque, we had the pasta marinara which was delicious.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Gillon

Traveled with partner
Friendly team
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rossina

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
On on June 1st the internet at the Edgewater went down yet they kept making sales for beverages and food and when people could nut osy with their credit cards due to the Internet issue the front desk began to tell customers to retrieve money from the atm. I was nut able to get money out of the atm with my credit card so the front desk atteykrpt going back and forth with me instead asking me the same thing and me responding to her that I couldn't get money out of the atm instead of coming up with a solution
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Drago

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a geat time. Beach is not perfect, all others was
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leilah R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Nice accommodations. Breakfast had no protein like boiled eggs. And no WiFi like other places. Staff was super friendly!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were always professional, friendly and helpful. Enjoyed the snorkelling (equipment provided), easy access to amenities and the island bus.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff where hopless, room mouldy, towels discusseing, not worth the price they charge per night , edgewater pick up your game
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

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

8/10 Good

Karl

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great stay at the edgewater - our second time at this property and the staff went out of their way to ensure a pleasant and memorable experience. The team acknowledged our son's birthday and make the experience very special. Would happily recommend and stay again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josie

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our 5th time here, staff are lovely, great facilities, close to town & airport. Great snorkeling on this side of the Island.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025