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julietennet
Sydney, Australia

Tropical holiday destination - highly recommend

5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 28 Mar 2023
My husband and I had the most amazing experience at the Edgewater Resort and Spa in Rarotonga. The resort staff were lovely - so friendly and accommodating. There were heaps of daily activities which were well organized and so much fun, including the International Crab races!
I particularly loved the Island Night with a fabulous buffet dinner and excellent Cook Island entertainment. The snorkelling was amazing and the nightly sunsets Stunning!
I would highly recommend this beautiful, island resort, particularly to families looking for a tropical destination to relax, have fun and keep the children amused.

Date of stay: March 2023
Room Tip: Take a very relaxed attitude! It’s a place to unwind and chill!
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 29 Mar 2023
Kia Orana julietennet

Thank you for posting your great review. We will be sure to advise our staff of the lovely feedback regarding the service you received while you were here with us. Our daily activities are a highlight for many of our guest with a jam packed schedule that will keep you occupied throughout the day, with one of the main events being the Crab Race. The island night is a fun filled night with great food and entertainment. A great way to finish off the evening is enjoying a cocktail on the Marae Tai decking right on the lagoons edge and watching the sunset. We look forward to welcoming you back to our shores in the very near future.

Meitaki Maata
The Edgewater Team
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Reviewed 25 March 2023

Awesome stay!!!!
Kia ora
We had a Villa and room, Villa was nice and big, serviced regularly. All the staff were very friendly. Frequented happy hour and the restaurant, nice cocktails with good food and good price. Activity Centre was great, near the pool to get towels and snorkels. Would go back here again for family holiday. Meitaki Maa'ta 😊

Room tip: Beware of kids running around the restaurant. Does have chickens, cats n dogs wandering around if you don't like animals. Spa retreat is lovely
Date of stay: March 2023
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Edgewater Resort and Spa, Marketing at The Edgewater Resort & Spa, responded to this reviewResponded 30 March 2023

Kia Orana Travel1240146800

Thank you for posting your great review. We will be sure to pass on your feedback to our staff and how you enjoyed their island hospitality. Cocktail hour is a highlight for many enjoying a nice cocktail just before the sunsets sitting on the lagoons edge. Our daily activities are fun and educational and great for all family members to participate in. We look forward to welcoming you back to our shores in the very near future.
Meitaki Maata
The Edgewater Team

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Reviewed 20 March 2023

The staff are very nice location is good, great sunsets, the rooms are very dated but large and clean, room staff could not be more pleasant. Food was average and drinks a bit expensive but overall we enjoyed our stay. Although next time we would stay on the other side of the island for something different

Room tip: You must have a ocean view room
Date of stay: January 2023
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Edgewater Resort and Spa, Marketing at The Edgewater Resort & Spa, responded to this reviewResponded 21 March 2023

Kia Orana 508karenh508
Thank you for posting your review. We are situated on the western side of the island where we enjoy the sunsets in the evenings, sitting on the Marae Tai decking with a cocktail in the evening is a great way to end the day. Our housekeeping staff are a highlight with many guests staying with us and have a high standard of keeping our rooms clean and we will be sure to let our team know of your feedback. We do look forward to welcoming you back to Rarotonga in the near future.
Meitaki Maata
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Reviewed 11 March 2023

First time in Rarotonga and my sister & I stayed at The Edgewater Resort. Staff were welcoming and helpful the whole stay. Beautiful view from our balcony and thank God for air conditioning. Spent breakfast, sipping on cocktails and in between overlooking the Lagoon views which was amazing to wake up to every morning as well. Didnt get to catch the Island nights as we missed out on spaces but will definitely be back to fulfill that booking soon ☺️ Meitaki Ma'ata ❤️

Date of stay: March 2023
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Edgewater Resort and Spa, Marketing at The Edgewater Resort & Spa, responded to this reviewResponded 17 March 2023

Kia Orana Cruiser25323370936
Thank you for your great review. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us, including your view from your balcony, breakfast and the cocktails. The view from Marae Tai while drinking a cocktail is a highlight for many watching the sunset. We look forward to welcoming you back to our shores in the near future and for you to experience our "Island Night Dinner & Show".
Meitaki Maata
The Edgewater Team

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Reviewed 5 March 2023

Not usually one to post negative reviews but would rate Edgewater as average to poor.
Cheaper rooms then elsewhere but very expensive cocktails and wifi once checked in. Breakfast ok. Some staff were pleasant but most were miserable, looked annoyed to be there and not overly happy to help with queries/questions or even drinks orders at the bar.
Overall quite disappointing and wouldn’t recommend as a place to stay while on holiday. We stayed in far nicer places on the island for slightly more money and staff were so much more accommodating/friendly.
Rooms were also quite dirty here and could do with a refurb, even just a touch of paint would brighten the place up. Under the beg looked like it hadn’t been swept or mopped since the place was built. Dirty hand marks all over bathroom door.

Room tip: Understand that rooms are cheap but you get what you pay for and you will be charged a small fortune for wifi and drinks once checked in.
Date of stay: March 2023
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Edgewater Resort and Spa, Marketing at The Edgewater Resort & Spa, responded to this reviewResponded 8 March 2023

Kia Orana beckybainton,
Thank you for your feedback and we appreciate you taking the time to review our property.
Your comments and concerns have been advised to Management as it has highlighted key areas of service that can be improved – especially in regards to your room, bar service, facilities and amenities. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you.
Thank you once again for sharing your feedback with us, despite the raised concerns we are glad that you enjoyed our tropical breakfast.
Meitaki Ma’ata
The Edgewater Team

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Reviewed 27 February 2023 via mobile

Just returned from a lovely family holiday staying in the Edgewater Resort, Rarotonga. Although the resort could do with an update, it served us well. We stayed in a 3 bedroom villa which had 2 bathrooms, a dining room, lounge, and kitchen. The swimming pool was divine, the buffet breakfast satisfying and a choice of 2 restaurants was very handy. And finally, the staff were absolutely lovely. Would definitely stay here again.

Date of stay: February 2023
Trip type: Travelled with family
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Edgewater Resort and Spa, Marketing at The Edgewater Resort & Spa, responded to this reviewResponded 7 March 2023

Kia Orana MarfaArfa
Thank you for posting your review, we are glad you enjoyed staying in our 3 bedroom villas that are very spacious and a home away from home with all the amenities to provide for families. The hub of the resort is around our swimming pool with our activities team that offer different programs to keep you busy throughout the day, the restaurant that offers our complimentary tropical breakfast, lunch, dinner including the theme nights and our Spaghetti House that opens in the evening with an italian flare. We will be sure to pass on your comments to our staff and let them know how your appreciated their hospitality. We look forward to welcoming you back to our shores in the very near future.
Meitaki Maata
The Edgewater Team

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