The Edgewater Resort & Spa

3.5 star property
Beachfront resort with full-service spa

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On the beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach towels
Outdoor pool
Garden Superior Room | Garden view
Garden Superior Room | Garden view
Standard Room, Garden View | Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Bar
The current price is AU$308
includes taxes & fees
13 June - 14 June

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

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • 85 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Room, Beachfront

Highlights

Balcony
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • Ocean view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Garden Superior Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

3 Bedroom Beachfront Villa

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
  • Lagoon view
  • 85 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Detached private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Lagoon View Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Detached private bathroom
  • Lagoon view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

About the area

Rarotonga

At The Edgewater Resort & Spa you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Black Rock and 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Rarotonga Golf Club. Highlights at this beachfront resort include 2 restaurants, a full-service spa and free continental breakfast. .A day of pampering can include deep-tissue massages and body scrubs along with aromatherapy and mani/pedis. The restaurant, The Brasserie, serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the resort's own lounge bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the on-site free kids' club and outdoor tennis court. Additionally, you'll find Wi-Fi in public areas, a conference centre and a snack bar/deli. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Within a 30-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Arorangi resort, attractions include Muri Beach and Aroa Beach.

What's nearby

  • Black Rock - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Rarotonga Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Nikao Beach - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Aroa Beach - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Muri Beach - 21 min drive - 17.1 km

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Spaghetti House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Vaiana's Bistro & Bar - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Edgewater Resort & Spa

Beachfront resort with full-service spa
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 nearby 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. Public spaces have WiFi for a fee.

A business centre 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.

  • 280 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 28 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1974
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
The Edgewater Resort & Spa offers 280 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features a safe and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Rarotonga resort provides wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps) for a surcharge. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the on-site 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.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (NZD 45 for 23 hours)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • In-room WiFi has a 4-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (NZD 45 for 23 hours)
  • WiFi in public areas has a 4-device limit

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
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 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

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.

  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: NZD 45 (for 23 hours, 4-device limit, rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: NZD 45 (for 23 hours, 4-device limit, rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 55 per person (return)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 30 (return), (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 per cent

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

You need to know

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-authorise 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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 aged 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Edgewater Resort & Spa?

The Edgewater Resort & Spa offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Edgewater Resort & Spa?

As of 9 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Edgewater Resort & Spa on 13 June 2025 start from AU$307.69, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Edgewater Resort & Spa?

Yep, The Edgewater Resort & Spa has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to The Edgewater Resort & Spa?

The closest beach to The Edgewater Resort & Spa is Muri Beach (11.1 km).

Is there a spa on site at The Edgewater Resort & Spa?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at The Edgewater Resort & Spa. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body scrubs, facials and body treatments, as well as deep-tissue massages.

Is The Edgewater Resort & Spa family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a free children's club and children's meals, as well as childcare services in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Edgewater Resort & Spa is a hit with families.

Does The Edgewater Resort & Spa serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary continental brekkie is offered daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Edgewater Resort & Spa?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day at scheduled times for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Edgewater Resort & Spa?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Edgewater Resort & Spa?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Edgewater Resort & Spa?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Edgewater Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 411 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 373 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 149 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1011 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great stay at the edgewater - our second time at this property and the staff went out of their way to ensure a pleasant and memorable experience. The team acknowledged our son's birthday and make the experience very special. Would happily recommend and stay again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Sophia, Piangil

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was ok. Property could do with a microwave and bowls for the room. No powerpoint in the bathroom so shaving and hair straightening wasn’t possible in the bathroom and difficult to do in the main living area. Couldn’t get in room spa to work. Snorkelling not so good out the front. A lot better to head near the Rarotongan for good snorkelling. Kids club was great. View was great from our room. Room was spacious but a bit out dated.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henrietta

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

6/10 Okay

Pearl

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overall, our stay was nice. The resort had a fan and air conditioning in the rooms, which were tidied up daily. It was pretty easy to navigate. They also had towels and aqua shoes available to borrow. The seating was good, with plenty of spaces to choose from. A few things we didn’t like were the buffet breakfast (off brand-cereals, fruit and toast) I feel like we paid enough to have hot foods or at least a variety rotated (not the same everyday) and most days we bought breakfast elsewhere because of this. There was a lack of feminine hygiene disposal options. The pool closed at 9, which was pretty early in comparison to the bars and restaurants and also didn’t have any time after sunset for adults only. The staff seemed to lose their friendliness if you didn’t have a suitcase alongside you and were either checking in or checking out. The parking was also poor, and wasn’t labeled properly to encourage cars not to overfill the spaces. The driveway in has a drop we’re you’ll scrape your bumper - especially annoying if you’re hiring/renting a car. The resort does not provide wifi, which even when paid for does not have good coverage. The menu they provide was also quite minimal. The shower flooded the bathroom after every use, even if it was only brief. This was one of the nicer resorts to go to, but with the price considered, it could do with some improvements.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

LaQuisha

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We expected more

This will have to be point form as i ran out of room in original write up. Redicilously expensive transport to/from airport. Over $100 NZ for wife and I for a 8 minute ride. Same cost to go anywhere on island. Water in taps not safe to drink. No one told us until we asked and then were initially told yes. They are not. There is a filtered water tap in laundry room. We had to ask about.No bottle of filtered water in room. No free wifi. No netflix on tv. We previously stayed at more budget place in Muri Moto that had free wifi, a bottle of filtered water in fridge, and easy access to the filtered tap. Oh, and Edgewater didnt inform transport company about our pick up. Food mediocre. No shade in pool. Lots of little kids so better for families.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy Jayne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the location of this property, staff always helpful and friendly. We did have some challenges parking at times.
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Zarita

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beauty of the area was amazing. I could not fault the place. Was love at first sight

10/10 Excellent

Pamela Louise Jane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a perfect location plenty to do if you didn’t want to leave the resort. Always do accomodating when needing a taxi.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thought the prices for food and drinks was a little more expensive than other Resorts, however overall it was a pleasant stay,
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Suzanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed here 10 years ago. Has a very different feel about it now. Either that or our needs have changed. Felt too busy and service was not as good. Wasn’t bad but would chose to stay elsewhere next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
500 plus rooms make it easier to communicate with outside world free wifi or something from A business perspective make sense cost of accommodation and flights should easy cover the cost of wifi. Does not help having to purchase package to check in for your flight and lost luggage and no other way to communicate with the outside world.aprt from that resort good clean workers are grafters. Let me ask do they need to turn the rooms around every day not really every 2 is good
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay, very nice service staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicolette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Truly was an incredible week. First trip to Rarotonga and incredible resort. Perfect for families
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris-Frankie Ihaka

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Edgewater Resort was a fantastic place to stay with the family. Daily breakfasts were excellent and the service was even better. Recommend using their booking service with Tamatoa as he was very helpful. We will certainly be back.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher David, Bournemouth

Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Louise

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Alice

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time ever in raro, enjoyed our stay
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant customer service was A ,
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Rebecca

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Sonia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff around of resort where friendly and helpful, not so good was the explanation on the need to provide 500 dollars on top of room payment and then the waiting of 5 days for it to be refunded, the other was the 3.5 surge charge every time you pay for something on card . Beach swimming for young’s kids 2/ 4 years old not suitable to steep and rough. Beatiful views . I was in lagoon rooms much nicer then beach access rooms .
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect stay!

We stayed at the Edgewater for 8 nights. We were incredibly happy with the resort. The staff was amazing. It was very clean. Conveniently located and right on the beach. We would highly recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

RANDY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful resort..Fun and helpful staff.Great prices on food.At "times" amazing sunsets.Be prepared for the occasional stray dog (very friendly) at dinner.Free range chickens can be a nuisance..though, LOL
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025