The Edgewater Resort & Spa

3.5 star property

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On the beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach towels
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine
Garden Superior Room | Garden view
Outdoor pool
Garden

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
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

Room options

3 Bedroom Garden Villa

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 85 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Room, Beachfront

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Garden Superior Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

3 Bedroom Beachfront Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 85 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, Garden View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Lagoon View Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 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

Beachfront resort with full-service spa
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 hair dryers. Premium satellite television is provided. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries.
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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Edgewater Resort & Spa. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Black Rock. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi in some public areas
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy local and international cuisine with ocean views at The Brasserie, one of the property's 2 restaurants
  • Indulge with deep-tissue massages, body treatments, or facials at the spa
  • Services include babysitting, a free kid's club, and a concierge
  • Onsite recreation includes an outdoor tennis court, scooter/moped rentals, and a playground
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean accommodations
  • 15 minutes by foot from Black Rock and a 3-minute drive from Rarotonga Golf Club
  • Airport and local-area shuttle service available for a fee
The Edgewater Resort & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor tennis court. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. A library, a terrace, and a complimentary children's club are also featured at The Edgewater Resort & Spa. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Rarotonga resort.

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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
  • Snorkelling
  • Table tennis

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free children's club
  • In-room babysitting
  • 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 centre
  • Conference centre
  • 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 bathroom
  • 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: NZD 500 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The Edgewater Resort & Spa offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

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

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 413 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 371 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 147 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1006 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Joanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved the room staff and restaurant staff. Super friendly and always happy, had a great stay here.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Trudi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a near perfect trip. The hotel itself is comfortable but not fancy, perfect for a relaxed island break. Being able to swim in the ocean, snorkel immediately outside the resort on the marine reserve/coral, make use of the pool etc so easily makes it a great base. The facilities are good, as is the service. The couple of minor issues I had were well handled. The resort is well located and easy to travel around the island from using the local bus. My suggestions for improvement are to rethink the bathrooms as the shower sprays much more widely than the screen catches, and to consider fans in key outdoor areas (balconies, outdoor covered part of the restaurant, and also in the lobby). Special thanks to Rosa at the spa who is incredible- the hour long massage took 18 months of stress out of my muscles
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Luke

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bar and restaurant staff friendly, reception staff not so much. Resort is getting tired.
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was extremely helpful and courteous in making sure we felt very comfortable. Trina is world class when it comes to making you feel you inclus
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Shae Victoria

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Linda

Travelled with partner
The location was good. Lunch/Dinner facing the reef which was pretty. Overall not up to my standards. Prefer 5 Star accommodation. I am not young so don't appreciate noisy children at my age. There was no complimentary water in our room. The luggage guys were very pleasant and helpful. It was a shame breakfast was included but because of an early flight we had breakfast to take with us which was pretty standard. Sorry nowhere the standard of the Pacific Resort Aitutaki.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Tracy, Lakeside

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Property has a nice location and a good on site restaurant. Rooms are in need of updates but were clean and reasonably priced considering what they were.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sound transfer between floors was not good. Very friendly room makeup staff. Car tended to scrape cement close to laundry. Enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 18 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Courtney

Travelled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, the resort was good. The staff are very friendly.
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ambience of the Edgewater was amazing. The Activity Hut was great!! The employees were very kind and helpful. The view of the ocean was Spectacular!!! My only concern wss for the amount of animals; chickens getting up on the tables and the amount of dogs. If someone is allergic to animals, it might be a problem.
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the resort, beautiful location, friendly staff, clean, beautiful beach. Great snorkeling.
Stayed 18 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very neat and tidy,there was lot's of activities, the staff were very friendly and helpful. Edgewater was close to town and airport and car and scotter hire was on site.The food was great and we enjoyed happy hour.I would highly recommend The Edgewater Resort and Spa as a place to stay in Rarotonga
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henrietta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service from all staff, special mention to Luke and Jimmy.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe, Salem

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We’ve stayed here twice now and wouldn’t stay anywhere else. We love the staff. Can’t wait to visit again!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Nadia Meredith

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgie

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms could definitely use abit of an upgrade in styling but we were very please with our stay and grateful. Staff at the reception were amazing and had beautiful customer service. I did have an encounter with a staff member down at the dining area during breakfast time I was asked to cover up. I was wearing a knitted beach dress with you could see my bikini wear through (my family and I were going swimming straight after breakfast) The comment made, made me feel abit uncomfortable as your resort is right on the beach hence why I wore a beach dress. We also hired a babysitter whose name was Taile. Absolutely beautiful and very pleased with her services whilst looking after my 2 children.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Was amazing
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Sandra Marie

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is the 5th time we have stayed here and oh my gosh, maintenance is poor to rooms and the service was next to none especially in the dinning area. My sons family vila ran out of hot water for 2 days ! Door was jammed and extremely hard to slide open !! Air con was practically non existant and didn't look like it had been serviced in years !! Very disappointed and wont be staying again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Chrizelda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanika

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutly awesome would have like to read a sigh or be told our cloths would be bleached in the pool Other wise would love to come back in future
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Keegan Ian

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay at the Edgewater, our room was a great size and had all the essentials. The pool was great and so was the entertainment. Food was not so great, very expensive not worth the price for what you get. The breakfast that was included was allright lovely fresh fruit but there could be a few other options such as mini pancakes/waffles as I know that eggs are costly and need to be purchased separately. Overall we enjoyed our stay and thought it was a great resort especially for families :)
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025