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    Aro'a Beachside Inn

    151 Reviews
    #3 of 4 Hotels in Arorangi
    Ara Tapu, Arorangi, Cook Islands
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          4.5
          151 reviews
          • Excellent79%
          • Very good17%
          • Average3%
          • Poor1%
          • Terrible0%
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          “steve and geraldine” (31 reviews)
          “shipwreck bar” (11 reviews)
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          1 - 5 of 151 reviews

          Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
          Total excellence

          Our seventh consecutive year visiting Aro'a Beachside Inn and it was brilliant as always. Rooms clean and serviced daily, bar open every evening, fantastic music (Steve's rendition of Hallelujah was spine chilling), Steve and Geraldine were perfect hosts, and Stephanie, Alone, Kaz, Gary, Priest and...More

          Thank Kaz8453
          Response from AroaBeach, Owner at Aro'a Beachside InnResponded 1 week ago

          Kia Orana, A huge "meitaki ma'ata" for your fantastic review, your comments are really appreciated, I will pass them on to everyone. It's great to know that we are on the right track with the Aro'a and we really look forward to seeing you back...More

          Hotel's Favourite
          Reviewed 30 November 2016
          Just perfect!

          Hard to know where to start really but we have absolutely no hesitation in awarding five stars. We stayed here for 8 nights as part of a 9 week around the world trip and our time at Aro'a beach was most definitely a highlight.The location...More

          5  Thank JohnT42
          Response from AroaBeach, Owner at Aro'a Beachside InnResponded 1 December 2016

          Kia Orana John, Thank you for your awesome review. It was a genuine pleasure having you guys stay with us, very happy that we featured as a highlight of your world tour. The Aro'a Beachside Inn is a very special place, especially complimented with the...More

          Reviewed 2 weeks ago
          Magical place with wonderful staff

          We decided to book with Aro'a for our return holiday to Rarotonga as the original place we were going to stay never got back to us. And boy are we ever so glad. I emailed Aro'a and within an hour I had a response answering...More

          Thank fireyfearn
          Response from AroaBeach, Owner at Aro'a Beachside InnResponded 1 week ago

          Kia Orana, Thank you so much for your fantastic and informative review. We are so happy when we can meet all expectations and make your holiday one to remember. It was a genuine pleasure hosting you both here so don't leave it too long before...More

          Reviewed 3 weeks ago
          Warm and exceptionally friendly Beachside

          Beachside accomodation in a lovely part of Rarotonga . Blue lagoon , palm trees and a bar on the beach oozing character. Steve and Geraldine are exceptional hosts and together with their staff ( Stephanie and Alone to name two ) have created a haven...More

          1  Thank lesfle
          Response from AroaBeach, Owner at Aro'a Beachside InnResponded 3 weeks ago

          Kia Orana, Thank you so much for your fantastic review of our little slice of paradise, really happy that you enjoyed your holiday. We look forward to seeing you all back again next time. :-) Meitaki ma'ata, Steve, Geraldine and the A Team.

          Reviewed 17 May 2017
          Fantastic again

          My second time staying here and definitely recommend staying here. The staff welcomed me like family. This is a smaller place where children are not allowed so relaxing in peace is top of the order. 3 nights a week there is live music, Saturday night...More

          Thank Grant5050
          Response from AroaBeach, Owner at Aro'a Beachside InnResponded 4 weeks ago

          Kia Orana Grant, Thank you for your fantastic review, after 2 stays you are definitely considered family. We look forward to seeing back again soon. Meitaki ma'ata, Steve, Geraldine and the A Team.

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          • Top amenities
          • Beachfront
          • Free Parking
          • Restaurant
          • Bar/Lounge
          • Breakfast included
          • Hotel Amenities
          • Free Parking
          • Airport Transportation
          • Breakfast included
          • Laundry Service
          • Room amenities
          • Refrigerator in room
          • Microwave
          • Things to do
          • Restaurant
          • Bar/Lounge
          Details
          • Price range
          • US$161 - US$262 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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          • Kitchenette ,
          • Non-Smoking Rooms ,
          • Accessible rooms
          • Number of rooms
          • 12
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          fireyfearn
          Just wondering if The Shipwreck Hut has a happy hour each afternoon?
          16 May 2017|
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          Response from AroaBeach | Property representative |
          Kia Orana, Steve here, the Shipwreck Hut opens at 5:00pm every day. Every hour is happy hour. 😁
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          Hi, just wondering if there are bicycles at the resort Said on the web page there is, but no one has given any reviews about bicycles. Also, is the water safe to drink in the room? Getting mixed reviews about the water on the Island. Thanks!
          27 January 2017|
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          Response from Steve M | Property representative |
          Hi, Steve here, owner of the Aro'a Beachside Inn. Sorry no bicycles at the resort bit there is a bike rental place a couple of hundred metres away. Water is safe to drink at the resort, some places is ok, others not. Best to... More
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