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    Castaway Resort

    273 reviews
    #13 of 80 Specialty Lodging in Rarotonga
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    Arorangi, Cook Islands
    011 682 21 546
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    1 room, 2 adults, 0 children12
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    4.5
    273 reviews
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    Breakfast included
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    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Smelly

    If you're thinking of staying here think again.toilets don't flush showers are blocked to the point we had to find a plunger to unblock.an for the smell of sewerage constantly in you're room its not very enjoyable.all in all the place needs major renovation's as...More

    Thank Joseph S
    Response from CastawayTeam, Owner at Castaway ResortResponded 2 days ago

    Kia Orana Joseph, Firstly on behalf of Castaway Resort we would like to apologize for this unpleasant experience you had during your stay. Please be aware that during the time you stayed, we experienced a major blockage within the plumbing system in your room and...More

    Property's Favourite Review
    Reviewed 9 August 2017
    INCREDIBLE Stay, AWESOME HOSTS!!!

    The Castaway resort is a fabulous place to enjoy a peaceful vacation. Located on the side of the island where sunsets are gorgeous. Stayed in room 5a, a 2 bedroom suite. Extremely spacious, big refrigerator, incredible deck!! The hosts, Paul and Michelle were INCREDIBLE. Made...More

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    Response from CastawayTeam, Owner at Castaway ResortResponded 24 August 2017

    Kia Orana, Firstly thank you for your glowing review on our resort, we are so happy that you enjoyed your stay with us here at Castaway and that we were able to help make your holiday a great one. Thank you for your comment on...More

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Island Paradise

    Absolutely loved staying here. Beautiful peaceful surroundings with a short skip to the bar/restaurant and beach. The staff are amazingly friendly and was sad to say goodbye to them. The management Paul and Michelle were brilliant. Nothing was a bother to these guys. We will...More

    Thank Janine H
    Response from CastawayTeam, Owner at Castaway ResortResponded 4 days ago

    Kia Orana Janine, Thank you for your awesome review on our resort! We are glad that you had such an enjoyable time with us and to hear that you will be back to stay with us! We look forward to hosting you again and when...More

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Great for couples on a budget

    We stayed for 8 nights, and no complaints. The staff were friendly and helpful, even when we arrived at 1.00am. They confirmed all tour bookings for us, passed on any delays/changes due to weather, and generally took an individual interest in each guest. Snorkelling and...More

    Thank LisaT88
    Response from CastawayTeam, Owner at Castaway ResortResponded 2 weeks ago

    Kia Orana! Thank you for taking the time to review Castaway on Tripadvisor! The whole team appreciate your kind words and are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us :) Your feedback has been taken into consideration and we will try to get...More

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Beautiful location and great staff

    We stayed in castaway for a week after changing our accommodation at last minute from elsewhere and we were so happy we did as we absolutely loved it. Beautiful sunsets in the beach bar and the best food on the island in their restaurant. The...More

    Thank JordanB0707
    Response from CastawayTeam, Owner at Castaway ResortResponded 2 weeks ago

    Kia Orana Jordan! Thank you for taking the time to review Castaway on Tripadvisor! The whole team appreciate your kind words and are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us :) We all look forward to welcoming you back to our shores in...More

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    "Adults only resort and the bar closes down at 9:00 pm and it is quiet. Just hear the waves rolling in on the..."
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    "the beach-side rooms are lovely"
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    ""our" room is upstairs number 11, some are by the pool, upstairs large 2 bedroom suites or down at..."
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    "Room 5a and 5b are closest to the road but have a balcony looking out toward the water!!"
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