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Sanctuary Rarotonga on the beach offers adults-only boutique accommodation directly on the sunshine southwest coast of Rarotonga island, with beautiful sunset views. It features a pool with a swim-up bar and an on-site restaurant, BlueWater Grill. Set directly on the white sands of Aroa Beach, each suite at this secluded property offers a private verandah or balcony where guests can enjoy views across Aroa Lagoon. All suites include air-conditioning, an extra-large king size bed, flat-screen TV and Wi-Fi access. Guests can enjoy off-beach snorkeling at any tide in Aroa Lagoonarium Marine Sanctuary, one of Rarotonga's best snorkeling spots. The resort also offers complimentary stand-up paddle boarding, kayaking and an extensive daily activities programme. Guests of Sanctuary Rarotonga are also able to enjoy the use of all facilities and services at adjacent sister resort, The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium, including an on-site personal wedding planner. The resort is close to all island adventures, excursions, restaurants, markets, shops and cultural attractions. Avarua town is 11 km from Sanctuary Rarotonga on the beach (Adults Only) and Rarotonga International Airport is a 12-minute drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

    • Breakfast info

    • Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American, Buffet

    • Free parking available on-site

    • Activities:

    • Tennis court

    • Fitness centre

    • Golf course (within 3 km)


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
7.7
Location
9.1

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Allana
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Right on the beach. Good size room. Air conditioning. It was beautiful
  • Stuart
    New Zealand New Zealand
    A good breakfast, excellent room with good facilities, and the beach was awesome and easy to access.
  • Erana
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Clean, staff very friendly and nice, facilities were exceptional
  • Roger
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Aircon was great. Friendly staff especially Aku, Ringi, Sake, & some of the reception staff. The complimentary snorkel & flippers were a nice surprise. The chicken was cute.
  • Justine
    Australia Australia
    Luxury feel. Great pool. Good snorkelling out the front.
  • Justine
    Australia Australia
    The Room, and location were wonderful...pool was great. Bar area great. Loved the area to eat and have a few drinks outside where we could admire the sunset
  • Olivia
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Beautiful location, great rooms, staff were amazing
  • Craig
    New Zealand New Zealand
    This was an awesome place to stay. Breakfast was included. The staff were really friendly and the facilities provided everything that we needed.
  • Sharon
    New Zealand New Zealand
    I loved the culture and the spiritual values of the rarotongan people. been able to swim and snorkeling with fish and the food was beautiful 😍
  • Kyliecoast
    Australia Australia
    We loved the view from the room, beach access and snorkelling. Good food. Friendly staff

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Blue Water Grill
    • Cuisine
      American • British • Mediterranean • Pizza • Seafood • Steakhouse • Australian • Local • Asian • International • European • Grill/BBQ
    • Ambiance
      Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Resort facilities of Sanctuary Rarotonga on the Beach (Adults Only)
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)

View

  • Landmark view

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Private beach area
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Live music/performance
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Tennis equipment
  • Evening entertainment
  • Water sport facilities on site
  • Entertainment staff
  • Snorkelling
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
  • Darts
  • Karaoke
  • Table tennis
  • Billiards
  • Games room
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court

Living Area

  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Transport

    • Public transport tickets
      Additional charge

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided
    • Concierge service
    • ATM/cash machine on site
    • Luggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • 24-hour front desk

    Entertainment and family services

    • Board games/puzzles

    Cleaning services

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

    Business facilities

    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key card access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box

    General

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Adults only
    • Minimarket on site
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Wake-up service
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Soundproofing
    • Car hire
    • Packed lunches
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    • Wake up service/Alarm clock
    • Room service

    Accessibility

    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!

    • Open all year
    • Salt-water pool
    • Shallow end
    • Pool/beach towels
    • Pool bar
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs

    Wellness

    • Fitness
    • Full body massage
    • Hand massage
    • Head massage
    • Couples massage
    • Foot massage
    • Neck massage
    • Back massage
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Spa facilities
    • Body wrap
    • Body scrub
    • Body treatments
    • Pedicure
    • Manicure
    • Facial treatments
    • Beauty Services
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Spa and wellness centre
      Additional charge
    • Fitness centre

    Languages spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Sanctuary Rarotonga on the Beach (Adults Only) takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 23:00
    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 01:00 to 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
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    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please let Sanctuary Rarotonga on the Beach know your expected arrival time and flight details. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

    Please note that it is strongly recommended that guests purchase appropriate travel insurance to cover any unforeseen circumstances relating to your stay.

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Sanctuary Rarotonga on the Beach (Adults Only) in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

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