The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium

On Rarotonga’s sunshine southwest coast, directly on white-sand Aroa Beach. A short 10-minute drive from Rarotonga International Airport and about 12 minutes from Avarua town, with Puaikura Beach and Wigmore’s Waterfall close by.

A family-friendly beachfront resort with 104 individually decorated rooms featuring refrigerators, microwaves, safes and desks. Expect sea-breeze mornings, easy access to the Aroa Lagoonarium Marine Sanctuary, guided Night Snorkeling Tours and a Personal Wedding Planner for all-inclusive weddings and intimate candlelit dinners.

Dive or hand-feed reef fish in the protected lagoon, paddleboard and kayak in the all-tide lagoon, and join a FREE Daily Activities Programme. Onsite pools, an aquapark, mini waterpark for kids, tennis court, fitness centre, spa and a diving club round out the fun — plus babysitting and concierge services.

Event space (about 400 m²/4,306 sq ft) with a conference centre and meeting room, wired internet access (surcharge), a computer station and express check-out. Roundtrip airport shuttle and free self-parking available (shuttle for a surcharge).

Two on-site restaurants including Captain Andy’s Bar & Grill serve local and international flavours, plus a poolside bar and lounge. Continental breakfast and limited room service are offered, and the resort can arrange special dining for weddings and private events.