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Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only

4.0 star property
Adults-only beachfront resort with outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Lobby lounge
Interior entrance
Beachfront Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated
Beachfront Suite | Terrace/patio
Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only offers a tranquil escape near Aroa Beach and Cocoputt. Guests praise the helpful staff, private beach, ocean views at Blue Water Grill Pacific restaurant, and cocktails at the swim-up bar.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Bar

Room options

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2-Bedroom Beachside Interconnecting Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

2-Bedroom Beachside Interconnecting Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
  • 35 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Beachside Suite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Beachfront Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Beachfront Suite

7.4 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, table tennis

Honeymoon Spa Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Honeymoon Spa Suite

  • Sleeps 3

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

2 Bedroom Beachside Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Beachfront Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Beachside Suite

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Map
Aroa Beach & Marine Reserve, Rarotonga

What's nearby

  • Aroa Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cocoputt - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Wigmore's Waterfall - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Rarotonga Golf Club - 9 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Muri Beach - 13 min drive - 10.7 km

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ka Kite Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Vinyl Revival - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Charlie's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only

Upscale resort near Aroa Beach
Located close to Cocoputt and Wigmore's Waterfall, Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only provides a swim-up bar, a poolside bar, and a terrace. With a private beach, beachfront dining, and beach massages, this resort is the perfect place to soak up some sun. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Blue Water Grill Pacific, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like volleyball, snorkeling, and kayaking. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with shopping on site and a garden.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers, pool umbrellas, and a swim-up bar
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), an outdoor tennis court, and a shopping center shuttle
  • A billiards/pool table, beach towels, and evening entertainment
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and composting
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 28 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • A swim-up bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Blue Water Grill Pacific

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Evening entertainment
  • Gym
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Shopping
  • Snorkeling
  • Table tennis
  • TV in common areas
  • Water sports equipment

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2010
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Composting
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
An early check-in fee will be charged
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 16

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

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via Airport shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 16 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 16 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 95.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 28 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 95.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events are allowed on site
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a security system
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from January to December
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Guests under 16 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool

Property is also known as

Sanctuary Hotel Rarotonga-on beach
Sanctuary Rarotonga-on beach
Sanctuary Rarotonga-on beach-Adults Resort
Sanctuary beach-Adults Resort
Sanctuary Rarotonga-on beach-Adults
Sanctuary beach-Adults
Sanctuary Rarotonga On The
Sanctuary Rarotonga on the beach Adults Only
Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only Resort
Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only Rarotonga
Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only Resort Rarotonga

Frequently asked questions

Does Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–8:00 PM.

Is Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only located?

Located in Arorangi, this beachfront resort is in the historical district and within a 15-minute walk of Aroa Beach and Cocoputt. Wigmore's Waterfall and Rarotonga Golf Club are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 132 out of 428 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 177 out of 428 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 428 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 428 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 428 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Good location for swimming and snorkeling
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend, nice relaxing, well appointed. Very nice staff, they made my stay very enjoyable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adnan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing polite and super helpful. The beach being at your doorsteps was amazing and kayak and snorkelling gear being provided was super handy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good sized room but quite dark. Great sized bed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth Anne

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No kids. Great breakfast. Coffee pod machine in room with pods. Lovely FIJIAN staff. Thats right Fijian. Very few Cook Island staff except for reception in Rarotongan resort .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So close to the lagoon.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spent 7 day here and had a fantastic time the stall went above with the way they got to know us and call us by our names. Our room was alway neat and tide and so close to the lagoon. We will be back very soon again
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness
Very welcoming and friendly team. Rooms would benefit from some updating.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a fantastic experience. So private. So quiet. Staff is friendly, courteous and helpful. Looking forward to visiting again!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness
The Rarotonga has the echos of a beautiful resort. The location on the lagoon is fantastic. It’s showing its age. The reception check in could provide a little more direction and help to the room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, pleasant hotel in a wonderful part of the world
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location and great beach. Room was very nice and well serviced. The games room could use a sweep. Staff were lovely and food service was fairly good.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great facilities and the snorkelling is fantastic. The real highlight is the friendly staff - loved our time here.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Te Uranga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the look and feel of the resort, great staff and amazing beach

10/10 Excellent

KUN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nothing
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We throughly enjoyed our stay at the sanctuary, a couple of small things i would change is the music! It is on loop 1 album the whole time and food was not consistent but mostly good. Also wifi needs to be inclusive in price even if it is a small amount. Overall was our favorite place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay, absolutely beautiful location and the lagoon being right there is INCREDIBLE. Amazing snorkelling right outside your room, saw rays and awesome fish (someone saw a turtle but we did not). Absolutely would recommend, staff are lovely and a pleasure to chat to. Swim up bar is awesome and perfect way to cool off. Can't recommend highly enough!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff members Va and Aku provided beautiful service. They were a highlight of our stay at the resort. Such a pleasure to be around them both. They went out of their way to always make sure we were okay and provided excellent customer service.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location, the pleasant and helpful staff and the great Polynesian feel of the property
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed for 3 days but its a lovely spot to be at, right on the beach. Will definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful stay we will go again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely paradise, staff are beautiful
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just Love everything about it and very lovely staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024