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On the beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach towels

The Edgewater Resort & Spa

The Edgewater Resort & Spa
3.5 star property
Arorangi
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Great place to stay, easy to travel to and from."
Australia
Jamie
The price is £210
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
The Edgewater Resort & Spa
Exterior

The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium

The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium
4.0 star property
Arorangi
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (544 reviews)
"Exceptional friendly staff. Menu became a little too much the same Maybe a salad buffet option or sandwich's for lunch Rooms were good but bathrooms need an update Will definitely be going back"
Australia
Stephen
The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium
Aerial view

Club Raro Resort – Adults Only

Club Raro Resort – Adults Only
3.0 star property
Avarua
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,009 reviews)
"Great staff, food was excellent. Great pool/bar area and very relaxing resort."
Australia
Toby
The price is £129
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Club Raro Resort – Adults Only
Outdoor pool

The Islander Hotel

The Islander Hotel
3.0 star property
Rarotonga
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (608 reviews)
"Wonderful stay. Breakfast was the best."
United States
Doreen
The price is £167
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
The Islander Hotel
View from property

Muri Beach Resort

Muri Beach Resort
3.5 star property
Takitumu District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (115 reviews)
"All staff was awesome at Muri Beach Resort especially all the staff at sister resort Nautilis Restaurant staff."
Australia
Maria P
The price is £580
includes taxes & fees
27 Jun - 28 Jun
Muri Beach Resort
Garden

Aroa Beachside Resort

Aroa Beachside Resort
3.5 star property
Arorangi
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (204 reviews)
"Great location, lovely staff, cool bar for evening drinks and food"
Australia
Mel
Aroa Beachside Resort
Dinner served

Castaway Resort

Castaway Resort
3.0 star property
Arorangi
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (273 reviews)
"Lovely wee space, excellent location and handy to the bus."
Australia
Joann
Castaway Resort
Aerial view

Pacific Resort Rarotonga

Pacific Resort Rarotonga
4.5 star property
Takitumu District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (308 reviews)
"Everything was excellent, would definitely recommend to fellow travellers."
Australia
Teresa
The price is £369
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Pacific Resort Rarotonga
View from property

The Black Pearl Beach Side Apartments

The Black Pearl Beach Side Apartments
3.0 star property
Arorangi
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (159 reviews)
"The place was really great, comfortable, clean and well looked after. it was a pleasure to stay there. Paul is very friendly and gave many tips on where to eat/snorkel etc. Would definitely recommend this place to others"
Australia
Gary
The price is £143
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
The Black Pearl Beach Side Apartments
View from room

Nautilus Resort

Nautilus Resort
4.5 star property
Takitumu District
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (111 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff, proximity to beach"
United States
Peter
The price is £1,520
includes taxes & fees
27 Jun - 28 Jun
Nautilus Resort
Property grounds

Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only

Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only
4.0 star property
Arorangi
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (463 reviews)
"Great place! Enjoyed the location, staff and food. Va took great care of us!"
United States
Gary
Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas

Manuia Beach Resort

Manuia Beach Resort
3.5 star property
Arorangi
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (187 reviews)
"We loved our stay at Manuia. The pool, restaurant and easy access to snorkelling was amazing!"
Australia
CARRIE
Manuia Beach Resort
Property grounds

Crown Beach Resort & Spa

Crown Beach Resort & Spa
4.5 star property
Arorangi
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (269 reviews)
"Friendly staff"
Canada
Maria Eugenia Aguirre
Crown Beach Resort & Spa
Beach nearby, white sand, snorkelling, kayaking

Lagoon Breeze Villas

Lagoon Breeze Villas
3.0 star property
Arorangi
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (209 reviews)
"Breakfast great,safe snorkeling across roadgood location."
Australia
John
Lagoon Breeze Villas
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Moana Sands Lagoon Resort - Adults Only

Moana Sands Lagoon Resort - Adults Only
3.5 star property
Takitumu District
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (142 reviews)
"Although we were at this resort for just the one night it was wonderful! The staff were amazing and went out of their way to ensure we had everything we needed. Would definitely stay again."
Australia
Nerida
Moana Sands Lagoon Resort - Adults Only
House, 3 Bedrooms, Balcony, Beach View | Terrace/patio

Raina Holiday Accommodation

Raina Holiday Accommodation
3.0 star property
Takitumu District
6.8 out of 10, (100 reviews)
"Raina is very conveniently located opposite a great snorkeling spot (Fruits of Raratonga). and 200m from Charlies - a great place to eat and relax and gaze out over the lagoon. The gardens are lovely and lush with beautiful plants and flowers and there are loungers to relax on. Bus stop just outside. Owner and staff were friendly. We were a little disappointed that our room with partial ocean view had a very limited view (being on the ground floor and across the road from the sea). Had we known...
Australia
vicky
Raina Holiday Accommodation
View from property

Muri Beachcomber

Muri Beachcomber
3.5 star property
Takitumu District
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (399 reviews)
"Shelly was so lovely, nothing was too much trouble! Beautiful grounds and surroundings and so central to everything in Muri! Thank you for making our stay memorable."
Australia
Donna
Muri Beachcomber
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Ikurangi Eco Retreat

Ikurangi Eco Retreat
3.5 star property
Takitumu District
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (72 reviews)
"Had a fabulous restful time, thanks Alan for all your help."
Australia
Frances
Ikurangi Eco Retreat
Deluxe Beachfront Room | Beach/ocean view

Muri Beach Club

Muri Beach Club
4.0 star property
Takitumu District
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (379 reviews)
"Everything was great for our stay, great location, accommodation, staff are wonderful"
Australia
Karen
The price is £345
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Muri Beach Club
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Little Polynesian Resort

Little Polynesian Resort
5.0 star property
Takitumu District
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (109 reviews)
"An incredible hotel, stunning location, ever-so friendl staff and fabulous food."
United States
Andrew
The price is £369
includes taxes & fees
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Little Polynesian Resort
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What are the best 3-star hotels in Rarotonga?
Travellers wanting a comfortable and convenient Rarotonga stay often select Kia Orana Villas and Spa. This 3-star hotel, roughly 3 mi north of the centre, comes with a swimming pool and an espresso maker. Want another hot tip? Situated 3 mi south of downtown and featuring al fresco dining and a barbecue grill, Palm Grove is another favourite among guests.
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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Rarotonga?
The principal difference between a 3- and 4-star hotel in Rarotonga will be the standard of service and access to creature comforts. Three-star hotels are usually more pocket-friendly and include the amenities and services you need to be comfy, such as WiFi, breakfast and a gym. You can look forward to a bit more at a 4-star hotel — think upmarket décor, deluxe toiletries and perks like on-site spa centres.