Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only
Resort in Arorangi District
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
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About this resort
Adults-only beachfront resort with outdoor pool
At Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only, relax by an outdoor pool or hit the private white sand beach where you can enjoy snorkeling.
Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only offers 49 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
A private beach and an outdoor tennis court are featured at the resort. In addition to a seasonal outdoor pool, other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
At Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only, relax by an outdoor pool or hit the private white sand beach where you can enjoy snorkeling.
Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only offers 49 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
In-room wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)) is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.
A private beach and an outdoor tennis court are featured at the resort. In addition to a seasonal outdoor pool, other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Gym or Fitness Center
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Arorangi District
Available Rooms
Beachfront Suite
Beds not specified • 377 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Honeymoon Spa Suite
Beds not specified • 538 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Beachside Suite
Beds not specified • 377 ft²
Sleeps 2
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2-Bedroom Beachside Interconnecting Suite
Beds not specified • 377 ft²
Sleeps 2
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££££
Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 10.0
Great stay, perfect beachfront room and being adults only on the side we stayed on, relaxing and quiet.
Service was good but relaxed. Swim up bar, well kept facility, a range of bars and restaurants within the complex, fins, goggles and snorkel provided for the lagoon.
5.0 / 10.0
Great stay, perfect beachfront room and being adults only on the side we stayed on, relaxing and quiet.
Service was good but relaxed. Swim up bar, well kept facility, a range of bars and restaurants within the complex, fins, goggles and snorkel provided for the lagoon.
4.0 / 10.0
We enjoyed the adult only stay. The cocktail and bar staff were amazing special Sake. Areas which were a little disappointed was the breakfast buffet. For the price we believe that it was not value for money. Overall we enjoyed our stay and the facilities / beach equipment that were available to us. Thank you all the the friendly staff that help us enjoyed our holiday.
Fiona and Troy
4.0 / 10.0
We enjoyed the adult only stay. The cocktail and bar staff were amazing special Sake. Areas which were a little disappointed was the breakfast buffet. For the price we believe that it was not value for money. Overall we enjoyed our stay and the facilities / beach equipment that were available to us. Thank you all the the friendly staff that help us enjoyed our holiday.
Fiona and Troy
10.0 / 10.0
I have not idea to change something, everything was excellent and see you next year.
10.0 / 10.0
I have not idea to change something, everything was excellent and see you next year.
4.0 / 10.0
We loved the location, in front of the marine park, being able to snorkel from the beach. Kayaks and stand up paddle boards we’re always available to use. We had a lovely view of the lagoon from our balcony. Room was spacious and clean except windows which needed cleaning- the resort feels tired with public areas needing a good clean, especially breakfast area - buffet not great, staff morale seemed low, did bare minimum
4.0 / 10.0
We loved the location, in front of the marine park, being able to snorkel from the beach. Kayaks and stand up paddle boards we’re always available to use. We had a lovely view of the lagoon from our balcony. Room was spacious and clean except windows which needed cleaning- the resort feels tired with public areas needing a good clean, especially breakfast area - buffet not great, staff morale seemed low, did bare minimum
10.0 / 10.0
Such a retreat from the every day. At The Santuary, they have it all! Beautiful location, friendly staff, tasty food and plenty of options for activities throughout your stay. Highly highly recommend!
10.0 / 10.0
Such a retreat from the every day. At The Santuary, they have it all! Beautiful location, friendly staff, tasty food and plenty of options for activities throughout your stay. Highly highly recommend!
10.0 / 10.0
Great facilities and the snorkelling is fantastic. The real highlight is the friendly staff - loved our time here.
10.0 / 10.0
Great facilities and the snorkelling is fantastic. The real highlight is the friendly staff - loved our time here.
8.0 / 10.0
We’ve just come back from there. It’s the only place we’ve stayed in Raro so can’t compare. Plusses - room was great - clean with a super comfy bed, brill shower, our own snorkelling gear which we used to access what we understand to be the best snorkelling just metres from the beach. There was also free access to kayaks and SUPs. We had a beach room on the ground floor and it was amazing to lounge outside the bedroom looking at the sea through the trees, and on windy days lounge by the pool. There is a games room with Pool, table soccer and table tennis which provided us daily competition with each other. Staff were awesome, lovely and fun. Cocktails were yummy. Food was average, both price and quality. It was certainly a step up in quality of furnishings and fittings from the Rarotongan next door. You get access to their amenities, but they weren’t much cop. The gym machines in particular were very dated and clunky, and there was no real room to do any floor work. Our only downer were the tropical breakfasts - not much choice, bad coffee and UHT milk only. I would give that a body swerve and try and cut a deal with cooked breakfasts which were so much better.
8.0 / 10.0
We’ve just come back from there. It’s the only place we’ve stayed in Raro so can’t compare. Plusses - room was great - clean with a super comfy bed, brill shower, our own snorkelling gear which we used to access what we understand to be the best snorkelling just metres from the beach. There was also free access to kayaks and SUPs. We had a beach room on the ground floor and it was amazing to lounge outside the bedroom looking at the sea through the trees, and on windy days lounge by the pool. There is a games room with Pool, table soccer and table tennis which provided us daily competition with each other. Staff were awesome, lovely and fun. Cocktails were yummy. Food was average, both price and quality. It was certainly a step up in quality of furnishings and fittings from the Rarotongan next door. You get access to their amenities, but they weren’t much cop. The gym machines in particular were very dated and clunky, and there was no real room to do any floor work. Our only downer were the tropical breakfasts - not much choice, bad coffee and UHT milk only. I would give that a body swerve and try and cut a deal with cooked breakfasts which were so much better.
8.0 / 10.0
Food was dreadful.
8.0 / 10.0
Food was dreadful.
6.0 / 10.0
The property looks a bit on the tired side, with the tennis court in need of singificant maintenance, the beach is washing away and exposing the palms, the cages of rocks supposed to be protecting the beach and the creek are rusted and broken.
The breakfast buffet is the same every day, and the variety is fairly limited.
Surprised too that at a resort on the water, we were not able to change the flippers left in our room to a larger size. According to the Activities hut there was no spare XL fins to swap for the Medium pair.
Both check-in and checking out were problematic. In the case of checking in, we were giving the keys to an occupied unit and surprised the guests there when we unlocked the door. This was rectified with another room and a free cocktail.
And our request the day before for check out for a later time was not logged, so that we had to wait nervously before it was confirmed with the member of staff we'd spoken to.
6.0 / 10.0
The property looks a bit on the tired side, with the tennis court in need of singificant maintenance, the beach is washing away and exposing the palms, the cages of rocks supposed to be protecting the beach and the creek are rusted and broken.
The breakfast buffet is the same every day, and the variety is fairly limited.
Surprised too that at a resort on the water, we were not able to change the flippers left in our room to a larger size. According to the Activities hut there was no spare XL fins to swap for the Medium pair.
Both check-in and checking out were problematic. In the case of checking in, we were giving the keys to an occupied unit and surprised the guests there when we unlocked the door. This was rectified with another room and a free cocktail.
And our request the day before for check out for a later time was not logged, so that we had to wait nervously before it was confirmed with the member of staff we'd spoken to.
8.0 / 10.0
Great options for walks along the beach and into the hinterland. Beautiful beach, safe swimming, snorkeling and kayaking options. Property somewhat dated and not as quiet as you would expect for an adults only resort.
8.0 / 10.0
Great options for walks along the beach and into the hinterland. Beautiful beach, safe swimming, snorkeling and kayaking options. Property somewhat dated and not as quiet as you would expect for an adults only resort.
10.0 / 10.0
On the beach
10.0 / 10.0
On the beach
10.0 / 10.0
Just Love everything about it and very lovely staff
10.0 / 10.0
Just Love everything about it and very lovely staff
5.0 / 10.0
Absolutely paradise, staff are beautiful
5.0 / 10.0
Absolutely paradise, staff are beautiful
6.0 / 10.0
I just didn't like that our room was at the door of the restaurant, at 6 am there was already loud music and the food at dinner was very bad
6.0 / 10.0
I just didn't like that our room was at the door of the restaurant, at 6 am there was already loud music and the food at dinner was very bad
10.0 / 10.0
Loved our stay at the Sanctuary.. Location is next level. Snorkeling at your door and helpful friendly staff.. Complimentary breakfast was good so no complaints there. Only negative was the 2x we ordered food (eggs benedict and pizza) which was not very edible.. Would definitely stay again.. thanks x
10.0 / 10.0
Loved our stay at the Sanctuary.. Location is next level. Snorkeling at your door and helpful friendly staff.. Complimentary breakfast was good so no complaints there. Only negative was the 2x we ordered food (eggs benedict and pizza) which was not very edible.. Would definitely stay again.. thanks x
8.0 / 10.0
Rather dated and a
8.0 / 10.0
Rather dated and a
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely place to stay
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely place to stay
10.0 / 10.0
Absolutely loved our stay at The Sanctuary. We were a bit worried as we’d seen some bad reviews for this place but it must have had an overhaul because it was great. Staff were so friendly and helpful. Our room was lovely with everything working and everything we needed. It was nice and quiet and private. The private beach is great for snorkelling. They have so many activities happening and kayaks/snorkelling gear to use. The pool was awesome especially the swim up bar. Cocktails were yummy. Food was so good with large portions. Anything we needed the staff were happy to help. We will definitely be back if we visit Rarotonga again! Thanks for the lovely stay.
10.0 / 10.0
Absolutely loved our stay at The Sanctuary. We were a bit worried as we’d seen some bad reviews for this place but it must have had an overhaul because it was great. Staff were so friendly and helpful. Our room was lovely with everything working and everything we needed. It was nice and quiet and private. The private beach is great for snorkelling. They have so many activities happening and kayaks/snorkelling gear to use. The pool was awesome especially the swim up bar. Cocktails were yummy. Food was so good with large portions. Anything we needed the staff were happy to help. We will definitely be back if we visit Rarotonga again! Thanks for the lovely stay.
10.0 / 10.0
Loved the look and feel of the resort, great staff and amazing beach
10.0 / 10.0
Loved the location, the pleasant and helpful staff and the great Polynesian feel of the property
10.0 / 10.0
Loved the location, the pleasant and helpful staff and the great Polynesian feel of the property
8.0 / 10.0
Lovely snorkeling but desk staff was not very helpful with information about the island.
FAQs
How much does this resort cost compared to others in Arorangi District?
The average price for a rental in Arorangi District is £138 per night. This rental is £1 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this resort?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this resort?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only. Enjoy the water!
Is Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this resort is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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