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Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only

4.0 star property
Travelers find peace on a private beach or poolside at this adults-only retreat, with snorkeling, kayaking and ocean views creating perfect vacation moments

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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

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Beachfront Suite

Beachfront Suite

7.8 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

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32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, ping pong

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
  • Garden view

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Beachside Suite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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2-Bedroom Beachside Interconnecting Suite

2-Bedroom Beachside Interconnecting Suite

Highlights

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

Beachfront Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Beachside Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Honeymoon Spa Suite

  • Sleeps 3

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

2 Bedroom Beachside Suite

  • Sleeps 4
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About the area

Located in Arorangi, a neighbourhood in Rarotonga, Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only is near the airport and on a private beach. Cocoputt and Rarotonga Golf Club are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Aroa Beach and Wigmore's Waterfall. Tikioki Beach and Muri Night Markets are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and ecotours. Visit our Rarotonga travel guide
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Aroa Beach & Marine Reserve, Rarotonga

What's nearby

  • Aroa Beach featuring a beach
    Aroa Beach
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Muri Beach showing tropical scenes
    Muri Beach
    13 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Rarotonga which includes markets
    Punanga Nui Market
    15 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Cocoputt
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Puaikura Beach
    14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Tamarind House
    15 min drive
  • Palace Takeaway
    13 min drive
  • Ka Kite Cafe
    12 min drive
  • Trader Jacks Bar & Grill
    13 min drive
  • Shipwreck Hut
    2 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, such as rowing/canoeing, snorkelling and volleyball. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 50+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with shopping on-site and a garden.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sunloungers, pool umbrellas and a swim-up bar
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), an outdoor tennis court and a shopping centre shuttle
  • A 24-hour front desk, a gift shop and a TV in reception
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs and composting
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards 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 transport

  • Free offsite parking within 20 metres
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
  • Snorkelling
  • 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 centre
  • Conference centre
  • 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 lift

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 organised 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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 to 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?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout 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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Reviews

Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 449 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 449 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 449 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 449 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 449 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Damon

The resorts postion to the beach is great
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Kelly

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great. Tables werent cleaned when people finished. Tables still dirty next morning. Outside tables not cleaned or set up in the mornings.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Having direct access to the marine reserve for snorkeling, swimming and free use of equipment was fantastic.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

TERRY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing and really made us feel welcome! The resort was clean, and our room location was unbelievably fantastic. The only improvement could be made with the dinner menu offering a few more healthy items.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Sanctuary adults only is peaceful. Staff lack a bit of enthusiasm. Beach and water facilities great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, right on the beach with excellent snorkelling with tons of fish. Really comfy sun loungers. Can help yourself to kayaks right on the beach. Snorkels and flippers are provided in your room. You need to walk thru reception to get to the Rarotongan now, but that gives you great sunset views from the bar/restaurant there. Food options are same at both sites.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 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

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really liked the beach access / location. The water was crystal clear with plenty of coral fish about. Staff were pleasant and helpful. The dinner menu was average, a daily special would have been appreciated. Overall we had a fantastic time, very relaxing and well looked after.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Babette

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

Great resort

Awesome facilities, comfortable room overlooking the beach, great staff. Only problem was checking in after arriving early, still had to wait until 3. Was ok tho, we sat round the pool eating and drinking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Only disappointment was the lunch and dinner menu- was looking forward to the fish but three attempts resulted in very overcooked deep fried fish. Menu limited so ate out for dinner 4 nights. Staff fabulous- sea fabulous.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

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

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

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

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

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

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

Verified traveller

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

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

8/10 Good

Kelly Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked that the bes was comfy, large and a range of pillows to suit. The shower was excellent with good pressure. Loved the air con and then heat pump when needed. I didnt like that it was cashless as we brought quite a bit of cash but not a big deal. Some rubbish was accidenly left in our room on check in ~ also not big deal. The biggest let down was the wifi. We needed this to find things to do on the island and for map location. It would constantly drop off. This really does need to be sorted. We would come back as staff were awesome but wifi seriously needs looking at.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

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

8/10 Good

Lance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely setting right on the edge of the lagoon reserve - perfect for snorkeling and swimming. Bar / Reception staff were great and made for a very relaxing holiday.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

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

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view and range of activities to do at the resort

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