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Sanctuary Rarotonga on the beach offers adults-only boutique accommodations 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 veranda 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 standup paddle boarding, kayaking and an extensive daily activities program. 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 6.8 mi from Sanctuary Rarotonga on the beach (Adults Only) and Rarotonga International Airport is a 12-minute drive away.

Couples in particular 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 center

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 king 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

  • Nicole
    Australia Australia
    There was one lovely gentleman who worked in the bar that was so friendly and lovely. The pool and swim up bar was great.
  • Renato
    United States United States
    The room was clean, nice, and comfy. The complimentary continental breakfast was good - bread, fruits, yogurt, pancake. The staff was friendly and helpful. The water toys - kayak, snorkel, fins, etc - were available for free. It was good value for...
  • Stuart
    United States United States
    loved the snorkeling and paddle boarding in the lagoon as well as the relaxed ambience when we just wanted to chill
  • Robert
    United States United States
    The property was beautiful. The lagoon was spectacular after the wind died down
  • Rav24
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The staff were amazing, well most of them. Especially Watson, Mele and Lotte. The housekeeping staff were great too. Some receptionist were good. One was a bit disappointing. The activities staff were mostly great except for 1. We enjoyed the...
  • Thomas
    United States United States
    Honestly everything! The staff was super helpful and friendly. The room was amazing and the view was incredible, also. They provided every gear you might want. It was an amazing place and if I come back to Rarotonga I will definitely be staying...
  • Beverley
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Location is fantastic and staff were so obliging and friendly.
  • Richards
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Amazing location with spectacular views from the rooms. Love the activities provided by the resort and the dual use of the Sanctuary and the Rarotongan. Food and drinks were great. Amazing range of fruits for breakfast. Swim up bar and pool were...
  • D
    Don
    United States United States
    The staff was very helpful and a few of them we became friends with. Those staff took good care of us. We were upgraded (at check-in) from a beachside room to a beachfront room (ground level) without asking. The room, beach, reef, inclusive...
  • Jerry
    United States United States
    Room on the water, nice room, decorated fun & tropical, food was good, band was very good!

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

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

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

Most popular amenities

  • 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
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

View

  • Landmark view

Outdoors

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

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Tennis equipment
  • Evening entertainment
  • Water sports facilities on site
  • Entertainment staff
  • Snorkeling
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
  • Darts
  • Karaoke
  • Ping-pong
  • Pool table
  • Game room
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court

Living Area

  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

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

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    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 is free of charge.

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

    Transportation

    • Public transit tickets
      Additional charge

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided
    • Concierge
    • ATM on site
    • Baggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • 24-hour front desk

    Entertainment & 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
    • Safe

    General

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Adults only
    • Convenience store on site
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Wake-up service
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Soundproof
    • Car rental
    • 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
    • Saltwater pool
    • Shallow end
    • Pool/Beach towels
    • Pool bar
    • Beach chairs/Loungers

    Spa

    • 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
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Spa
      Additional charge
    • Fitness center

    Languages Spoken

    • English

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

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 1:00 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.
    Accepted payment methods
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    The fine print
    Must-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 ID 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) 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 the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

    FAQs about Sanctuary Rarotonga on the Beach (Adults Only)