Sanctuary Rarotonga on the Beach (Adults Only)
Sanctuary Rarotonga on the Beach (Adults Only)
About this resort
Nestled in Arorangi District, this charming resort for $141 per night is a fantastic option for your next break. 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.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Beachfront / Waterfront
Gym / Fitness Center
Garden
Map of Arorangi District
Reviews
3.6/5.0
Good(557 Reviews)
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8.0
Room proximity to beach
Food options
10.0
Location of room
Nothing
8.0
Awesome location and staff were lovely.
Buffet breakfast was continental style - don’t think I’d bother again as the menu included similar foods including cooked which would have worked out cheaper.
Was disappointed with the daily clean of unit and topping up of towels, soaps etc
7.0
great property, nice oven views
had to ask for towels, room service was late in the Afternoon some days (stayed for 6 nights) about 4pm some days, buffet breakfast was not worth it more hot food should be included.
6.0
Majority of the staff working there were amazing with a great attitude, we had a really good couples massage at the spa on our last day which was a wonderful way to finish off the holiday; our therapists were both awesome. The room had easy access to the beach and lagoon, and there was snorkelling gear available for guests to use. The staff were attentive in the restaurant and bar, and the breakfast menu was delicious. Thought the sand floor restaurant was a unique experience, and the swim up bar was a fun touch. Despite the issues on the first day, the rest of the holiday was great.
I had my credit card charged twice for the full amount, and only was able to get refunded once I arrived as email was going nowhere and there was no urgency on their end to action a refund. Generally I wasn't a great start, as the check-in experience really wasn't good, arrived at 2am to be told we needed to have booked for the day before, if we wanted to check in (which I don't have a problem with) this was because it's 3pm check-in. When I had been messaging the reservation team, they were aware of the arrival time, but made no comment that we needed to book an extra night, saying our check-in time was fine. We also tried to arrange a taxi from the airport to the resort, which was confirmed, but was not available when we landed. We were directed to another taxi van by the staff member, but not told it was cash only - only after we were dropped off, again, no mention of the fee while we were next to an ATM. We paid cash to the desk to cover it, but it was still added to our bill for check-out - which we had to question. I think there is a large communication gap and a lack of information provided to guests, much of it was provided once arriving, rather than before, meaning you have to be quite diligent and ensure you have everything lined up. Had we known this info, we could've avoided a very stressful first day.
6.0
location was great .
house keeping was sub standard . only made the bed and changed the towels . never swept the floor that was sandy , didn’t take away empty water or wine bottles . left dirty pizza box . poor quality .
7.0
Breakfast, Staff, Room and beach all met expectations. Bar staff in Sanctuary bar were really lovely.
Lunch and dinner menus were disappointing.
10.0
Loved where our room was with it being beachside access. Being able to snorkel right on the beach. The friendliest bar staff and the quietness of being adults only.
Not having much gluten free options with stock issues, meant there were very limited options for the continental breakfast and dinners. The bed seemed like it had plastic on the mattress under the topper and sheets.
9.0
My room was upper level looking out over the beach and lagoon - just as described. I spent most of my holiday active hiking, cycling and swimming so was happy that there is a good hire shop about 300m from the resort.
Arriving on Good Friday I got three days of Public Holiday surcharges in the bar and restaurant. I am sure as they are counter productive as I for one, just buy less, so they probably make less money by adding the surcharge.
8.0
unfortunately the reception staff weren’t the most helpful but the bar staff were super friendly, exceptional
8.0
The location was great for snorkelling and only a short journey from some great eateries and activities.
Just generally it would have been good to know in advance that Easter restricts the bus service and moped license testing, fortunately the staff were very helpful in arranging taxis and shuttles.
10.0
location
nothing
8.0
Staff and room was great !! the beach and the use of snorkle and SUP boards was great.
The breakfast was very average,,,,, no point in getting that add on... We ended up going to cafe's for breaky as it was much nicer,
10.0
Everything was great. Amazing view from our room.
Staff were always cleaning and there was always someone available at the bar or reception to answer any questions or help out.
Breakfast was yummy. Fresh fruit, breads, croissants, cereal, yogurt.
Beach out the front was beautiful for swimming in.
Will definitely be back here next time we visit.
Nothing. Everything was perfect 🥰
9.0
Fantastic hotel, amazing staff and beautiful swimming lagoon.
Rooms were great, huge comfy bed and amazing air con.
Great food and drinks and the service was fantastic
WIFI
9.0
Every thing was amazing!!!! Staff were extremely friendly and went out of their way to help. Gorgeous views of the beach
Meals were only soso, breakfast was only basic and the same every morning would be nice to have some variety, maybe something hot other than pancakes.
5.0
The pool area was really nice and all the bar staff were extremely friendly. Having the option to use both the Rarotongan side and the sanctuary was great as I had friends staying in both areas
The reception staff were extremely rude and hard to deal with over very small tasks, was extremely disappointing. I believe the poor reception service tainted my experience. I also had a sink in my beachfront room that didn’t drain and took reception two days and many visits to the front desk to sort maintenance for me.
10.0
the facility was good. lots of things to do
I expected a lot on the food.
8.0
location was fabulous and staff, with the exception of reception, were welcoming and helpful.
Reception team seem understaffed with long waits to checkin, checkout and just in general waiting to ask questions. Generally not a warm and welcoming bunch. 🥺
7.0
Comfort, Location, Facilities, Staff, Clean, Diving
Shortage of staff, wait time in restaurant.
Chainsaw cutting of coconut palms, prime time disturbing.
Digging sand out of channel to redistribute on beach, prime time disturbing.
Boring continental breakfast, not value for money.
Surly staff member on beach.
8.0
Location was fantastic. Unit that opened onto the beach. Staff were all very friendly.
Clearly they are short staffed. There were long wait times for service, meals and to talk to reception.
9.0
location
the room could have been cleaner, very dusty.
3.0
The staff were lovely and did their best but there were not enough of them.
The resort was looking tired and old. The rooms small and stuffy. Recent damage from storm surge meant limited space for dining. Dinner on both occassions took ages to come - waited over 2 hours for meals. Pretty ordinary food also - appeared to only have 2 chefs covering both areas of the resort. Wifi expensive and unreliable. Airport transfer was slow and expensive - taxi to airport was much cheaper than the van organised by the hotel for pickup
2.0
Not much. Ok, the beach and snorkeling are ok, but that's everywhere in Rarotonga.
This place is very badly managed. And dangerous. It rained one night and water came down in the bathroom through the fixture of a light bulb. If that isn't downright dangerous, I don't know what is.
The staff, with very few exceptions, is totally unmotivated and their answers bordering to rude.
I had a Vodafone wifi voucher which worked almost all over Rarotonga but not in this place. So I had to buy a voucher for their hotspot. Now the cheek: The voucher is only valid for ONE device, so you to buy a voucher for each the device. But it didn't matter in my case, as the wifi didn't work at all and according to the staff, I was the one to blame.
I could go on and on. I mean, if this place is a backpacker for NZ100, fine, but not for NZ400 a night. Terrible place.
FAQs
How much does this resort cost compared to others in Arorangi District?
The average price for a rental in Arorangi District is $171 per night. This rental is $30 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this resort?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Sanctuary Rarotonga on the Beach (Adults Only). For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this resort?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Sanctuary Rarotonga on the Beach (Adults Only). Enjoy the water!
Is Sanctuary Rarotonga on the Beach (Adults Only) pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this resort is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Sanctuary Rarotonga on the Beach (Adults Only)?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and smoking allowed.
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