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    Aro'a Beachside Inn

    157 Reviews
    #3 of 4 Hotels in Arorangi
    Ara Tapu, Arorangi, Cook Islands
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    Overview
    4.5
    157 reviews
    • Excellent78%
    • Very good18%
    • Average3%
    • Poor1%
    • Terrible0%
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    “steve and geraldine” (33 reviews)
    “shipwreck bar” (13 reviews)
    “seafood bbq” (4 reviews)
    Wifi
    Free Parking
    Breakfast included
    Beachfront
    Non-Smoking Rooms
    Restaurant
    Airport Transportation
    Bar/Lounge
    Kitchenette
    Wheelchair Access
    Laundry Service
    3.5 Star Hotel
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    1 - 5 of 150 reviews

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Great spot for snorkelling

    We stayed here in 2011, and decided to return this year, mainly for the position. West coast, great beach, safe snorkelling friendly staff. The new owners have been here two & a half years. The rooms have been repainted on the outside. The breakfast remains...More

    Thank DeanoKew
    Response from AroaBeach, Owner at Aro'a Beachside InnResponded 2 weeks ago

    Kia Orana, Thank you for your great review, very happy that we have managed to improve the resort and your experience on a number of fronts. :-) Thank you for your kind words about the Saturday BBQ, very happy that you enjoyed my live music....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

    6  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 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Perfect

    Wonderful stay, very relaxing. Pros. Amazing snorkelling best we have encountered in all the islands. Beach to ourselves most of the time. Clean and comfortable rooms, basic but have everything you need. Amazing staff, owners and Dexter the dog made the holiday very special. Shipwreck...More

    1  Thank Sallyt027
    Response from AroaBeach, Owner at Aro'a Beachside InnResponded 2 weeks ago

    Kia Orana Sally, Thank you so much for your perfect, informative review, your comments are really appreciated. I will pass you kind words on to everyone (including Dexter...). :-) We look forward to seeing you back again, just let us know and we'll book you...More

    Reviewed 14 July 2017 via mobile
    What you see is what you get.

    Stayed on our way back from Aitutaki so it was always going to be a hard act to follow. Nice self contained rooms, more like apartments, clustered near the beach and bar with friendly and helpful staff. A little isolated compared to say Muri with...More

    1  Thank RicJClark
    Response from AroaBeach, Owner at Aro'a Beachside InnResponded 5 weeks ago

    Kia Orana, Thank you for your great review. Just to clarify some of your comments. There are several restaurants that we recommend on this side of the island, all are excellent, and will pick you up and bring you back for free. There are also...More

    Reviewed 6 July 2017
    A very nice touch of paradise

    Linda & I stayed for 7 days in a beachside deluxe unit and it was a most enjoyable and relaxing stay. They have the lot covered. It's a really nice and quiet part of the island to relax, swim, snorkel, kayak,paddle board and walk on...More

    1  Thank NeilGat
    Response from AroaBeach, Owner at Aro'a Beachside InnResponded 7 July 2017

    Kia Orana Neil & Linda, Thank you for your fantastic review, it's great to know that we are firmly on the right track. Happy that our recommendations etc. all worked out well for you. We hope that you come back and see us again. Meitaki...More

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    • Beachfront
    • Free Parking
    • Restaurant
    • Bar/Lounge
    • Breakfast included
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    • Free Parking
    • Airport Transportation
    • Breakfast included
    • Laundry Service
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    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator in room
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    • US$166 - US$412 (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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    • Arorangi
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    fireyfearn
    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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