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Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only

4.0 star property
Adults-only beachfront resort with outdoor pool, near Aroa Beach

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Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Private beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach towels
Property grounds
Sports facility
Beachfront Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pool
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • WiFi in the lobby
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Fitness center
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
Feel at home
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Refrigerator
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Separate sitting area
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
The price is $193
includes taxes & fees
$168 per night
Dec 15 - Dec 16

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
  • 377 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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

Beachside Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
  • 377 sq ft
  • 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

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
  • 377 sq ft
  • 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 spa tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Aroa Beach & Marine Reserve, Rarotonga

What's nearby

  • Aroa Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Rarotonga Golf Club - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Muri Night Markets - 12 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Punanga Nui Market - 13 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Muri Beach - 19 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 20 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Charlie's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Sails Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only

Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only offers a private beach where you can enjoy beach massages, volleyball, and sun loungers, plus you'll have access to onsite snorkeling and kayaking. The outdoor pool provides a splash of fun, and guests can also take advantage of a fitness center and an outdoor tennis court. Offering a beachfront location, Blue Water Grill Pacific serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features include a poolside bar, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a snack bar/deli. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 49 units
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 16
  • Check-out time is 10 AM
  • Contactless check-out available
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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
  • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum guest age is 16
  • Minimum check-in age is 16

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • WiFi in public areas*
  • WiFi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)) in rooms*

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Free offsite parking within 66 ft

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Offsite

  • Shopping center shuttle*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Caters to adults only

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Swim-up bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Private dining
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • On a private beach
  • Tennis
  • Beach volleyball
  • Kayaking
  • Canoeing
  • Snorkeling
  • Evening entertainment
  • Shopping
  • Pool table
  • Table tennis
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Free use of nearby fitness center
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room
  • Conference center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car rental
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Water sports equipment
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 4 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2010
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Sleep well

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

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage
  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Individually furnished and decorated
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • WiFi (surcharge) (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • LED light bulbs
  • Composting
  • Recycling
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Dining

Blue Water Grill Pacific - This beachfront restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Reservations are required.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in guestrooms for NZD 15 per night (1-device limit, rates may vary)
  • WiFi is available in public areas for NZD 15 (1-device limit, rates may vary)
  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 28 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of NZD 60 per person (roundtrip)
  • Shopping center shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for NZD 95.0 per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • The seasonal pool is open from January to December
  • Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool

Policies

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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Parties and events are allowed on site.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a security system on site.
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.

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is NZD 60 per person roundtrip.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like kayaking, rowing, and snorkeling and improve your game at the onsite tennis courts. Additional recreation onsite includes volleyball. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the resort's other amenities, which include a private beach and a seasonal outdoor pool. Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only also has a fitness center and a picnic area, as well as a garden and access to a nearby outdoor pool.
Are there restaurants at or near Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only?
Yes, Blue Water Grill Pacific offers beachfront dining, local and international cuisine, and garden views.
Does Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a furnished balcony or patio.
What's the area around Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only like?
Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only is located on the waterfront in Arorangi, a short 13-minute walk from Cocoputt and 4 minutes' walk from Aroa Beach.

Reviews

7.8

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

A great relaxing stay
Great stay, perfect beachfront room and being adults only on the side we stayed on, relaxing and quiet. Service was good but relaxed. Swim up bar, well kept facility, a range of bars and restaurants within the complex, fins, goggles and snorkel provided for the lagoon.
Adrian, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

We enjoyed the adult only stay. The cocktail and bar staff were amazing special Sake. Areas which were a little disappointed was the breakfast buffet. For the price we believe that it was not value for money. Overall we enjoyed our stay and the facilities / beach equipment that were available to us. Thank you all the the friendly staff that help us enjoyed our holiday. Fiona and Troy
Troy, 7-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I have not idea to change something, everything was excellent and see you next year.
Gordana, 11-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Wonderful location for snorkelling
We loved the location, in front of the marine park, being able to snorkel from the beach. Kayaks and stand up paddle boards we’re always available to use. We had a lovely view of the lagoon from our balcony. Room was spacious and clean except windows which needed cleaning- the resort feels tired with public areas needing a good clean, especially breakfast area - buffet not great, staff morale seemed low, did bare minimum
Main entrance via family resort
Balcony views of the lagoon
Balcony views of the lagoon
Resort pool and overflow breakfast dining area
Sally, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Such a retreat from the every day. At The Santuary, they have it all! Beautiful location, friendly staff, tasty food and plenty of options for activities throughout your stay. Highly highly recommend!
Katie, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great facilities and the snorkelling is fantastic. The real highlight is the friendly staff - loved our time here.
Veronica, 9-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

We’ve just come back from there. It’s the only place we’ve stayed in Raro so can’t compare. Plusses - room was great - clean with a super comfy bed, brill shower, our own snorkelling gear which we used to access what we understand to be the best snorkelling just metres from the beach. There was also free access to kayaks and SUPs. We had a beach room on the ground floor and it was amazing to lounge outside the bedroom looking at the sea through the trees, and on windy days lounge by the pool. There is a games room with Pool, table soccer and table tennis which provided us daily competition with each other. Staff were awesome, lovely and fun. Cocktails were yummy. Food was average, both price and quality. It was certainly a step up in quality of furnishings and fittings from the Rarotongan next door. You get access to their amenities, but they weren’t much cop. The gym machines in particular were very dated and clunky, and there was no real room to do any floor work. Our only downer were the tropical breakfasts - not much choice, bad coffee and UHT milk only. I would give that a body swerve and try and cut a deal with cooked breakfasts which were so much better.
Lorna, 7-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Food was dreadful.
Lynda, 8-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

The property looks a bit on the tired side, with the tennis court in need of singificant maintenance, the beach is washing away and exposing the palms, the cages of rocks supposed to be protecting the beach and the creek are rusted and broken. The breakfast buffet is the same every day, and the variety is fairly limited. Surprised too that at a resort on the water, we were not able to change the flippers left in our room to a larger size. According to the Activities hut there was no spare XL fins to swap for the Medium pair. Both check-in and checking out were problematic. In the case of checking in, we were giving the keys to an occupied unit and surprised the guests there when we unlocked the door. This was rectified with another room and a free cocktail. And our request the day before for check out for a later time was not logged, so that we had to wait nervously before it was confirmed with the member of staff we'd spoken to.
Richard James, 8-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great options for walks along the beach and into the hinterland. Beautiful beach, safe swimming, snorkeling and kayaking options. Property somewhat dated and not as quiet as you would expect for an adults only resort.
Volker, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

On the beach
IAN, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Geoff, 8-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Just Love everything about it and very lovely staff
Tiresa, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely paradise, staff are beautiful
4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

I just didn't like that our room was at the door of the restaurant, at 6 am there was already loud music and the food at dinner was very bad
Rubia, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Loved our stay at the Sanctuary.. Location is next level. Snorkeling at your door and helpful friendly staff.. Complimentary breakfast was good so no complaints there. Only negative was the 2x we ordered food (eggs benedict and pizza) which was not very edible.. Would definitely stay again.. thanks x
Tania Michelle, 8-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Rather dated and a
Linda, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place to stay
Angela, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely loved our stay at The Sanctuary. We were a bit worried as we’d seen some bad reviews for this place but it must have had an overhaul because it was great. Staff were so friendly and helpful. Our room was lovely with everything working and everything we needed. It was nice and quiet and private. The private beach is great for snorkelling. They have so many activities happening and kayaks/snorkelling gear to use. The pool was awesome especially the swim up bar. Cocktails were yummy. Food was so good with large portions. Anything we needed the staff were happy to help. We will definitely be back if we visit Rarotonga again! Thanks for the lovely stay.
Theresa, 7-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Heidi, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the look and feel of the resort, great staff and amazing beach
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the location, the pleasant and helpful staff and the great Polynesian feel of the property
Kenneth, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Lovely snorkeling but desk staff was not very helpful with information about the island.
Heidi, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Jerry, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review