Hotel Edgewater Resort
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Location. The Edgewater Resort and Spa is located on the beach in Rarotonga's Arorangi neighborhood, close to National Stadium, Aro'a Beach, and Puaikura Beach. Other points of interest are Para O
Tane Palace and Cook Island Christian Church. Resort Features. This Rarotonga resort has a private beach. Dining options at The Edgewater Resort and Spa include 2 restaurants. A poolside bar and a
bar/lounge are open for drinks. Room service is available during limited hours. The resort serves a complimentary continental breakfast. Recreational amenities include an outdoor pool and a health
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5 hotel reviews for Hotel Edgewater Resort
Is the largest hotel on Rarotonga. It is very well located, bus drove into the hotel. The hotel is unfortunately in the years come and in need of updating. Building and room, but also the way would be better to say the tarred. Reception not welcoming also it something of lack of cleanliness in the restaurant and the quality of the food.
With little effort you could be improved very quickly.
Very friendly staff, rent a car in the hotel and OK. Activities were super Äten.
It has a good feel is in our opinion a good three star hotel. Read more
in November 10,
Tom, Age 31-35, Couple
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It is unfortunately rather new building built and expanded, rather than having to invest the money in the existing and to renovate. You can tell unfortunately, that it the largest hotel on Rarotonga is (mass). The leisure offer is OK but unfortunately also not very well maintained. The beach is but without words. Very beautiful and very clean. Read more
in October 10,
Mark, Age 31-35, Couple
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Hotel in general
- enjoyable stay
- in July 10
- Facilities are good, nice tennis courts. - in March 10
Good facilities and staff were very knowledgeable and more than happy to share their thoughts and comments.
- in July 10
- in August 10
On a side note for any younger people reading this, it was a pretty quite place that didn't really have a lively atmosphere. It was great for relaxing on the beach and spending time with your partner but happy hour etc was abit dull with the older generation haha.
- in August 10
- in May 10
It is a place that you can do as much as you like or as little as possible and still have a great holiday. - in November 09
just arrived back from another great holiday in the cook islands,stayed once again at the edgewater resort and spa, well the staff here remembered my wife and i from a previous visit, and as we were returnees they upgraded our room and gave us a food and beverage credit it was there way of saying thank you, if you have never stayed at this resort before i highly recomended it, the staff are friendly and cant do enough for you,there are many activities run from the resort, from fish feeding in the morning,hiking ,coconut tree climbing show,book a horse trek,there are tennis courts and a pool, check out crab racing on thursday afternoon,the rooms are clean and are serviced daily,the resort has its own restaraunt and the food is excellent,one thing you must try is the night life tour on a friday evening its a great way to meet other people and full of laughs hope this helps you look for somewhere to stay you wont regret it.
- in May 10
- great place Resort
- great place to stay
- limited facilities
- in August 10
The free daily activities at Edgewater were much more exciting than what I saw chalked on the boards at some of the other more expensive resorts too.
- in August 10
- in June 10
I would never recommend this resort to anyone and issue this warning to those foolish enough to stay there: Never leave anything of value in your room if you want to see it again.
- in June 10
Room
- in November 09
just arrived back from another great holiday in the cook islands,stayed once again at the edgewater resort and spa, well the staff here remembered my wife and i from a previous visit, and as we were returnees they upgraded our room and gave us a food and beverage credit it was there way of saying thank you, if you have never stayed at this resort before i highly recomended it, the staff are friendly and cant do enough for you,there are many activities run from the resort, from fish feeding in the morning,hiking ,coconut tree climbing show,book a horse trek,there are tennis courts and a pool, check out crab racing on thursday afternoon,the rooms are clean and are serviced daily,the resort has its own restaraunt and the food is excellent,one thing you must try is the night life tour on a friday evening its a great way to meet other people and full of laughs hope this helps you look for somewhere to stay you wont regret it. - in August 10
Accommodation is great, beds are comfortable, rooms clean. - in June 10
Rooms were clean and serviced daily and the staff were very friendly and trustworthy.
- in November 09
- in August 10
We stayed in a beach front deluxe room which was right on the water and we spent everyone afternoon watching the sunset over the ocean. - in October 09
The deluxe room was soooo close to the beach and was very clean and tidy!
- in August 10
- great room
- in August 10
Room was lovely, clean and staff were all polite. - in June 10
First night was in a studio apartment which I would not recommend as it was very basic however with Aimee's assistance from reception we managed to upgrade the following day to a beach front room which was lovely. - in October 09
The staff were always welcoming and our room was lovely.
- in August 10
- in September 10
Booked garden room but was upgraded to Beachfront, which I was very grateful for. - in May 10
Upon my arrival the check in was quick and I was immediately led to my room- upgraded for free to a beachfront room! - in November 09
just arrived back from another great holiday in the cook islands,stayed once again at the edgewater resort and spa, well the staff here remembered my wife and i from a previous visit, and as we were returnees they upgraded our room and gave us a food and beverage credit it was there way of saying thank you, if you have never stayed at this resort before i highly recomended it, the staff are friendly and cant do enough for you,there are many activities run from the resort, from fish feeding in the morning,hiking ,coconut tree climbing show,book a horse trek,there are tennis courts and a pool, check out crab racing on thursday afternoon,the rooms are clean and are serviced daily,the resort has its own restaraunt and the food is excellent,one thing you must try is the night life tour on a friday evening its a great way to meet other people and full of laughs hope this helps you look for somewhere to stay you wont regret it.
- in September 10
- in October 10
The rooms were a bit dated, however they were clean, and tidy, and air conditioned.
- in October 10
- in July 10
I am sure they are working on updating the older rooms as well but this all takes time and finance - this is a Pacific Island resort, NOT the Hilton in New York! - in July 10
Obviously some of the older rooms are ageing (we all do) but they have built an amazing selection of self-contained 3 bedroom cottages, new beachfront units and updated their reception area to become a smart, spacious, welcoming area.
- in July 10
- in October 09
Check in was a mess with one person checking 3 lots of guests all at once, The room was tired, musty and in need of redesigning and renovation, The bathroom tiles were cracked and crouting was full of mold and mildew in places.
- in October 09
Service
- in July 10
Although parts of the resort are starting to look a bit old and tired the atmosphere combined with the exceptionaly friendly and helpful staff more than make up for this. - in July 10
Rooms were clean and spacious, staff were friendly and helpful, meals were good. - in May 10
Once again all our needs were well looked after with the staff friendly and helpful. - in April 10
We found all the staff friendly and helpful, and the bar and restaraunt good for sevice and reasonably priced. - in December 09
It is a lovely place with beautiful gardens, friendly and helpful staff and a lovely beach front location. - in October 09
All the staff were friendly and helpful.
- in July 10
- in September 10
The rooms were great, staff friendly, food great and love those cocktails! - in September 10
The staff were all friendly and John in the activities hut was a big hit with the teenage daughter ! - in February 10
We were well looked after by your friendly staff and made us feel at home. - in November 09
just arrived back from another great holiday in the cook islands,stayed once again at the edgewater resort and spa, well the staff here remembered my wife and i from a previous visit, and as we were returnees they upgraded our room and gave us a food and beverage credit it was there way of saying thank you, if you have never stayed at this resort before i highly recomended it, the staff are friendly and cant do enough for you,there are many activities run from the resort, from fish feeding in the morning,hiking ,coconut tree climbing show,book a horse trek,there are tennis courts and a pool, check out crab racing on thursday afternoon,the rooms are clean and are serviced daily,the resort has its own restaraunt and the food is excellent,one thing you must try is the night life tour on a friday evening its a great way to meet other people and full of laughs hope this helps you look for somewhere to stay you wont regret it.
- in September 10
- good Service
- in August 10
The service was great and the staff friendly and very nice. - in January 10
The beach is spotless and service at the Spa was great. - in January 10
Some people note the Edgewater is getting tired - I would surmise this depends on where you stay as it is a big complex, definitely the restaurant is due for a makeover, but the rest semed to be environment wear and tear - it is on the waters edge, and living by the sea the sea conditions can be harsh, all and all though great service and great location.
- in August 10
- in June 10
my husband and i have stayed twice at the Edgewater resort in the beach front villas in the 4000 block we have good views the rooms are well serviced always clean the staff are lovely and our stay is always enjoyable, memorable and relaxing. - in January 10
The staff were lovely. - in December 09
No dripping taps, bouncy beds (just like the James Cook in Wellington) daily room servicing, all the staff are lovely and nothing is too much trouble, restaurant staff love to have a chat too. - in August 10
Comfortable, spciaous room, warm, lovely staff and great fun for kids.
- in June 10
- in July 10
The staff were so friendly and helpful. - in April 10
Due to its age, it is not the flashest resort on the island, but it has everything you need and the staff are so friendly and helpful. - in February 10
The staff are so friendly and helpful, the food is exquisite, the entertainment top notch, live bands, and a lovely pool to swim in.
- in July 10
- in March 10
Very accommodating staff and very friendly staff. - in October 09
There is a wide range of daily activities in the resort on offer to suit any age and the staff are very friendly. - in August 10
The staff were very friendly, especially a young lady named 'Apii', who ALWAYS stopped to say hi in passing, and who you could tell really cared that you were enjoying yourself. - in August 10
Staff were very friendly. - in April 10
The staff where very friendly and food excellent.
- in March 10
- in March 10
The staff generally were not friendly, we found 2 staff were great, but really expected the standard of service to be much higher. - in January 10
I laugh when I read reviews that say the staff are not friendly - I have to think you get what you give. - in January 10
The staff were not overly friendly and I had major issues trying to purchase internet time.
- in March 10
- quite disappointing wait staff
- in October 09
On arrival reception appeared very dusty and dirty and in need of a very good clean and polishing. - in October 09
On arrival reception appeared very dusty and dirty and in need of a very good clean and polishing.
- in October 09
Location
- in July 10
We stayed in a deluxe beachfront room, 3rd floor which we were really happy with. - in January 10
We stayed in a Deluxe Beachfront Room, which I managed to get at a fairly cheap price with industry discounts. - in January 10
If I had to pay full price, I would definitely pay more and stay somewhere else and any room type below the deluxe beachfront I would not even consider.
- in July 10
- in September 10
A word about the snorkelling - it is great to have good snorkelling right at the resort and the free use of gear is a bonus although you have to remember this is the islands and the rules about how long you can have the gear, towels etc, and whether in fact they have any available, changes constantly :) Our first evening at the Edgewater we sipped happy hour cocktails (yummy margaritas) sitting on the beach, watching the sun set over the water while a few whales frolicked just beyond the reef - truly magical! - in July 10
The swimming and snorkelling were great as was the Activities staff. - in June 10
The snorkelling was also great although the area by the Rarotongan Resort was even better. - in October 09
The snorkelling was great by all accounts from my grandchildren, who can't wait to go back again.
- in September 10
- in October 10
The resort had many activities, and the staff in charge of activities seemed enthusiastic and had good personalities. - in September 10
Many activities throughout the day arranged by the resort and a print out is available daily. - in November 09
just arrived back from another great holiday in the cook islands,stayed once again at the edgewater resort and spa, well the staff here remembered my wife and i from a previous visit, and as we were returnees they upgraded our room and gave us a food and beverage credit it was there way of saying thank you, if you have never stayed at this resort before i highly recomended it, the staff are friendly and cant do enough for you,there are many activities run from the resort, from fish feeding in the morning,hiking ,coconut tree climbing show,book a horse trek,there are tennis courts and a pool, check out crab racing on thursday afternoon,the rooms are clean and are serviced daily,the resort has its own restaraunt and the food is excellent,one thing you must try is the night life tour on a friday evening its a great way to meet other people and full of laughs hope this helps you look for somewhere to stay you wont regret it.
- in October 10
- in September 10
Overall I think the resort is tired, we upgraded to a beach front room when booking our package, which cost a bit, and it was dated and dirty. - in June 10
We were totally thrilled that on check-in we found we were upgraded to the beach front suites. - in November 09
We stayed at a great little lodge for the first 4 nights then moved to stay at the Edgewater for 5 nights (of which one was free) then we got upgraded to a beach front room at no extra cost.
- in September 10
- in September 10
The Edgewater was a great pick for us in terms of location - the round island bus comes right into the resort, car/ scooter hire is available from the on site Budget office and there is a good choice of restaurants within walking distance. - in September 10
As we were a party of 6 we dined 9 nights out of 10 at the excellent restaurants within walking distance of this resort.
- in September 10
- in June 10
The location was OK, the pool is small. - in June 10
Location ok.
- in June 10
- in May 10
I did go by the Rarotongan Resort- it is cuter, more Polynesian, and more expensive- but I did find the beaches there to be extremely windy, and 2 separate American couples described the staff there as having indifferent/unhelpful attitudes.
- in May 10
- not best snorkelling
- not good beach area
Gastronomy
- in November 09
just arrived back from another great holiday in the cook islands,stayed once again at the edgewater resort and spa, well the staff here remembered my wife and i from a previous visit, and as we were returnees they upgraded our room and gave us a food and beverage credit it was there way of saying thank you, if you have never stayed at this resort before i highly recomended it, the staff are friendly and cant do enough for you,there are many activities run from the resort, from fish feeding in the morning,hiking ,coconut tree climbing show,book a horse trek,there are tennis courts and a pool, check out crab racing on thursday afternoon,the rooms are clean and are serviced daily,the resort has its own restaraunt and the food is excellent,one thing you must try is the night life tour on a friday evening its a great way to meet other people and full of laughs hope this helps you look for somewhere to stay you wont regret it. - in April 10
The staff where very friendly and food excellent.
- in November 09
- in October 09
Breakfast was basic, cereal, 2 x chopped fresh fruit, minute laddles for yoghurt so you had to laddles 4 times quantity to get anything, and canned fruit salad. - in October 09
We bought bread, fresh fruit, veges eggs and milk from the local CITC markets.
- in October 09
- in September 10
The Edgewater food was fairly good, breakfast was good - remember fruit is only what is available in season, home made bread was delish, as were the muffins.
- in September 10
- in October 10
if you dont have a car the best places to eat are to the left a small walk is kikau hut beautiful dinners and not dear also for takeaway dinners or lunch short walk to right is big boys good food and cheap. - in July 10
Raro Safari tours,Our guide entertaining Great Trip highly recommend ,Early on holiday,Learn heaps,see heaps,funny , excitment,Good food. - in October 09
The food was good and the restaurant area was a very pleasant place to sit and watch the world (sea) go by.
- in October 10
- in September 10
The breakfast was great and so was the snorkeling. - in August 10
The daily tropical breakfast was great but anything else ordered through out the day we found to be average.
- in September 10
- in September 10
It's family-run and the food was great. - in September 10
Location awesome, great food, nightlife, relaxation and snorkelling with stunning sunsets. - in July 10
The food was great OMG the bbq night food was awesome! - in July 10
The restaurant was great food and value for money and there was always a smile to be had in the various daily activities. - in April 10
The resort was clean and food great. - in December 09
The resort was always the most popular on the island and the bar and restaurant often the busiest place on the island (but not too much so) The food was great.
- in September 10
- in August 10
we loved the food specially the buffet dinner and the tropical breakfast. - in August 10
The daily tropical breakfast was great but anything else ordered through out the day we found to be average.
- in August 10
- not great Breakfasts
- warm milk
- watery drinks
Sport & Entertainment
- in December 09
It is a lovely place with beautiful gardens, friendly and helpful staff and a lovely beach front location.
- in December 09
- in January 10
The pool was great, the view by the pool of the sea was magical, the snorkelling was amazing, having never done it before - you should try it!
- in January 10
- small but nice pool area
- in June 10
Upon arriving at 2am local time, everything was looked after - a chauffeur (via golf buggy) to our Superior Garden room and plenty of friendly staff who were wide awake unlike the new guests!
- in June 10
- in June 10
The beach adjacent to the pool area consists of big rocks and a narrow strip of sand, about 100m from the pool area is an OK patch of sand - but the sun lounges are all old, broken with missing slats.
- in June 10
- alright massage
- less than average massage