This adults only resort is located on the white sand of Aroa Beach. Aroa's Beachside Inn offers complimentary tropical breakfast and rooms with patios which gives stunning ocean and beach views. Guests can dine at the Shipwreck Hut beach bar which offers a range of delicious food, cocktails, live entertainment and weekly beach BBQs. Aro'a Beachside Inn is a 5-minute drive from Rarotonga Golf Course and a 12-minute drive from Avarua. Rarotonga International Airport is a 7-minute drive away. An airport shuttle service is available at an additional charge. All accommodations features a kitchenette with a stovetop, microwave and a fridge/freezer. Each room offers a sitting area with a flat-screen TV, patio with outdoor furniture and ocean views. You can relax on the sun loungers and hammocks throughout the property. Your free tropical breakfast includes freshly baked muffins, fruit, tea, coffee and juices.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Activities:

Golf course (within 2 miles)

Fishing

Darts


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
Bedroom 1
1 full bed
Bedroom 2
1 full bed
Living room
2 sofa beds
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.6

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Shrivastava
    United States of America United States of America
    Very friendly staff Al, Lisa and their staff made us feel at home from the time we arrived till we departed by taking care of all our requests. Location and views were great and live music at the restaurant at night was enjoyable. We stayed at...
  • Dawn
    Canada Canada
    It has all the ingredients for a relaxing holiday. I loved swimming in the lagoon and enjoyed the music at night. Anna was great at arranging my transportation.
  • Rayna
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Beautiful location with the most lovely and friendly staff. Everything was great, the room was great, the best margaritas and the food was great too. The staff went above and beyond to help out and we can't wait to come back and stay here again....
  • E
    Elizabeth
    Canada Canada
    The location on a section of beautiful beach was excellent. Excellent snorkeling.
  • Andrew
    United States of America United States of America
    This place is like a family. Everyone is very welcoming from the owner and manager to all of the staff. The beach is amazing. The shipwreck bar has good food and drinks. We had a great time. They built a pool while we were there which was a...
  • Vicki
    Australia Australia
    The Aro Resort has a great location, the staff were friendly and helpful, the room was well stocked to be able to self cater, good included wifi...the only down side was the bed.. but all 3 places i stayed in the Cook isles had uncomfy beds.. The...
  • Corrina
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The grounds were beautiful, the pool was lovely, and it was right on the beach. The facilities were clean, the air conditioning worked well (which was much appreciated), the shower was great, and the food at Shipwreck was delicious
  • Karen
    Australia Australia
    Staff were lovely. The bar/restaurant overlooking the beach was great. Very relaxed vibe. Good value
  • Te
    New Zealand New Zealand
    A continental breakfast was great knowing you were going to eat heavy everyday. Staff was great location was also great for us as we were located between our friends so we always had a ride somewhere. We really loved our stay apart from some ants...
  • Mahko
    Australia Australia
    They were very accommodating with our early arrival. Friendly staff. Nice location.

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Shipwreck Hut
    • Open for
      Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Resort facilities at Aroa Beachside Resort
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Beachfront
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Garden view
  • Sea view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Private beach area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live music/Performance
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
  • Themed dinners
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Water sports facilities on site
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Snorkeling
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
  • Darts
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and charges apply.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Transportation

  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Adults only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Car rental
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • Adults only
  • Saltwater pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas

Spa

  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
Aroa Beachside Resort takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note for flights arriving after 18:00, transfers are compulsory. This service is compulsory to ensure that check-in can be arranged. For more information, please contact the property in advance using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please inform Aroa Beachside Resort of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Aroa Beachside Resort

  • Room options at Aroa Beachside Resort include:

    • Studio
    • Apartment

  • The nearest beach is 350 feet from Aroa Beachside Resort. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Aroa Beachside Resort offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Mini golf
    • Darts
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Beachfront
    • Evening entertainment
    • Bicycle rental
    • Walking tours
    • Private beach area
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Beach
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Swimming pool
    • Bar crawls
    • Themed dinners
    • Live music/Performance
    • Bike tours
    • Happy hour

  • Check-in at Aroa Beachside Resort is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Aroa Beachside Resort is 3.1 miles from the center of Rarotonga. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Aroa Beachside Resort has 1 restaurant:

    • Shipwreck Hut

  • The prices at Aroa Beachside Resort may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Guests staying at Aroa Beachside Resort can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.