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4.0 out of 5

"We liked this resort for its simplicity but mostly its cost. We knew we would only be there at night to sleep, and out during the day doing activities ... " More

By Hipstick, from Wellington, New Zealand on Tue 08 Feb 2011

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Hotel Description

Adults-only beachfront resort with snorkeling

On the beach

With a stay at this Arorangi resort, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Black Rock and 2 miles (3 km) of Rarotonga Golf Club. Nikao Beach and National Stadium are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Poolside dining

A private beach and a restaurant are featured at this resort. Dine at the beachfront restaurant and relax with sun loungers. Enjoy the outdoor pool and free perks like continental breakfast and free self parking.

Beach House

Bed Count 3 King Beds Maximum Occupancy 8 Max

Studio, Poolside

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Standard Villa, Ground Floor

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Villa, Ocean View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Studio, Ocean View

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Bed Count 2 King Beds Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

Castaway Resort ratings based on 1 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
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Room cleanliness 4.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 1.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 0.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Castaway Resort

4 out of 5

Its the people that make the place.

Pros: Free breakfast
We liked this resort for its simplicity but mostly its cost. We knew we would only be there at night to sleep, and out during the day doing activities so we did not require much of our room. The room was cleaned daily to a superb standard. Free breakfast daily was a decent amount of food with lovely fresh fruit. We met a lovely couple honeymooning the same time as we where there we became great friends with. The highlight of our stay at the resort was when managment asked us if we would consider moving into the honeymooners resort with them so that they could rent out our room to someone else!! We all laughed hysterically but replied that no, we would not be changing rooms. Cocktail hour was fantastic every night. We would sit on the deck and watch whales swim right by the resort - truly amazing. The room itself was quite sufficient. we had two single beds strapped together to make a king. unfortunately the bedstraps would not stay so by the middle of the night we were back into two single beds with a sheet in the middle waving in the breeze. Speaking of breeze - the air con in the room was fantastic!!! included in the price too!

Posted by , from Wellington, New Zealand on Feb 8, 2011

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About the Castaway Resort

Location Arorangi, Rarotonga, 0

Property Features

Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the white sand beach. Have fun in the sun at Castaway Resort with summer activities like snorkeling and kayaking. Free breakfast is available daily. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have WiFi for a fee. This beach resort also offers an outdoor pool, a garden, and a terrace. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Rarotonga resort.

  • 1 floor
  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • 5 buildings
  • Built in 2000
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue

Internet

Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge) , Wireless internet access

Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking

Free self parking , Parking (limited spaces) , Free parking nearby

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Castaway Resort offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

  • Private balcony or patio
  • Sitting area
  • Television
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Coffee maker
  • Kitchenware
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Massage in room (surcharge)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Blackout drapes
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Unique furnishings
  • Unique decor
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Wardrobe or closet

Food & Drink

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Wilson's Restaurant - This poolside restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Wilsons Beach Bar - This beachfront cocktail bar specializes in local and international cuisine and serves dinner and light fare. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the resort include a private beach and an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Snorkeling on site
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking on site
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Spa Services

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and massages.

  • Deep tissue massage
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time ends at anytime
  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information and key retrieval information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 16 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 16 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards and cash

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Caters to adults only
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association
  • Staffed front desk
  • Guest will receive an email before arrival 24 hours
  • Smoke detector
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Front desk opens daily at 8:30 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 2:30 PM
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are not compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is available
  • Reservation is not required for facilities onsite
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff does not wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Gloves are available to guests
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions
  • No elevators
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Minimum guest age is 16
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: NZD 5 per day (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: NZD 5 per day (rates may vary)
  • Early check-in fee: 50 percent of room rate (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: 50 percent of room rate (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Castaway Rarotonga
  • Castaway Resort Rarotonga
  • Castaway Resort Resort
  • Castaway Resort Rarotonga
  • Castaway Resort Resort Rarotonga

You should know

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 16 years old aren't allowed.
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.