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    Aro'a Beachside Inn

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    Ara Tapu, Arorangi, Cook Islands
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    4.5
    179 reviews
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    Breakfast included
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    All reviewssteve and geraldineshipwreck barmusic nightsship wreckbar mealsgolden retrieversmoked marlinsaturday night bbqfriendly guestsbutter chickenloved our stay herelocal staffdeluxe unitchilli con carnedoor stepnew ownersawesome beach
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    Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile
    Great!

    Lovely place to stay on the beach. Rooms are clean and quiet..except for the occasional rooster! The Shipwreck bar is great with live music on a Tuesday and Thursday. Only issue was I was not told about the ‘boost or booster button’ in the shower!...More

    Thank bellacabo
    Response from AroaBeach, Owner at Aro'a Beachside InnResponded 2 days ago

    Kia Orana, Thank you so much for your fantastic review. Very happy that you enjoyed your stay with us. Sorry that you missed the booster button, hope to see you back again soon so you can test it. :-) I'll pass your comments on to...More

    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Paradise

    Simply the best place to stay on the island. The beach is perfect with swimming and snorkeling at all tides. The resort is beautifully kept and the staff are brilliant. Shipwreck hut is an amazing spot to watch the sunset.More

    Thank wipey
    Response from AroaBeach, Owner at Aro'a Beachside InnResponded 4 days ago

    Kia Orana, Thank you so much for your fantastic review, your feedback is very much appreciated. :-) Really happy that you guys had the perfect holiday in our slice of paradise. We hope to see you back again very soon. Meitaki ma'ata, Steve, Geraldine and...More

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Relaxing place to stay

    We stayed for 5 nights. The location being right on the beach was superb. You can swim all tides which is great. Very friendly, helpful staff. The shipwreck bar on the beach was great and we thoroughly enjoyed the fabulous live music on 3 nights...More

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

    Kia Orana, Thank you for your fantastic review, we are very happy that you had a wonderful time at the Aro'a. I will pass your feedback on to everyone, It was a pleasure to host you and your sisters here. Hope to see you all...More

    Reviewed 21 April 2018
    Perfect for a week's stay

    The hosts for this hotel are delightful! It was a perfect blend of relaxation and activity depending on what you wanted. The breakfast that was included each day was enough to last through the day! Lots of fresh fruit and baked breads. The size of...More

    4  Thank Gardengirl805
    Response from AroaBeach, Owner at Aro'a Beachside InnResponded 23 April 2018

    Kia Orana, Thank you for your great review, much appreciated. We are delighted that you had a perfect week with us, thank you for your comments. We hope to see you again soon. Meitaki ma'ata, Steve, Geraldine and the A Team.

    Reviewed 9 April 2018
    Great and friendly place

    If you are looking for an all inclusive resort with infinity pool and little contact with the locals, this isn't it. However, if you are looking for a place with outstanding views, snorkeling, and want to quickly become part of the 'family', where 'everybody knows...More

    Thank Klaus A
    Response from AroaBeach, Owner at Aro'a Beachside InnResponded 10 April 2018

    Kia Orana Klaus, Great to hear from you and thank you for your fantastic review, your comments are very much appreciated and describe us perfectly. Very happy that you enjoyed your vacation with us, you guys were a pleasure to host and we hope to...More

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    culturevulture2017
    25 August 2017|
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    Response from AroaBeach | Property representative |
    Kia Orana Stephanie, Steve here, sorry we don't have a sailing dingy here. We do have kayaks and SUP's though. There is a sailing club at Muri, I think you can rent them from there. :-)
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    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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    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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