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Castaway Resort

3.0 star property
Adults-only beachfront resort with outdoor pool

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On the beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach towels
Studio, Ocean View
Beach bar
Bar (on property)
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Balcony view

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Arorangi, Main Road, Arorangi, Rarotonga, 0
  • Black Rock
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Rarotonga Golf Club
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Aroa Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio, Poolside | Terrace/patio

Studio, Poolside

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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Standard Studio, Pool View

Standard Studio, Pool View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Studio, Pool View

Superior Studio, Pool View

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Studio, Ocean View

Studio, Ocean View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Studio, Beachside

Studio, Beachside

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fridge
TV
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • 26 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
TV
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
  • 80 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed OR 5 Twin Beds

About the area

Rarotonga

At Castaway Resort you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Black Rock and Rarotonga Golf Club. Highlights at this beachfront resort include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-service breakfast. .The restaurant, Wilsons Sundowner Beach B, serves local and international cuisine and is open for dinner. The resort's own lounge bar and beach bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the on-site pool loungers. Additionally, you'll find Wi-Fi in public areas, concierge services and a library. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Arorangi resort, attractions include Muri Beach and Aroa Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Black Rock - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Rarotonga Golf Club - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Aroa Beach - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Cook Islands Library and Museum - 9 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Muri Beach - 21 min drive - 17.1 km

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ka Kite Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Vinyl Revival - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wilson's Beach Bar - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Castaway Resort

Adults-only beachfront resort with outdoor pool
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have WiFi for a fee.

An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Castaway Resort. 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
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are 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
  • Dining venue
Castaway Resort offers 19 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves.

In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is offered on weekdays only and in-room massages can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Languages

English, Filipino, Hindi

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (NZD 5 per day)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (NZD 5 per day)

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 4:00 AM to 1:00 PM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Wilsons Sundowner Beach B

Things to do

  • Books
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkelling

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (weekdays only)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 floor
  • 5 buildings
  • Built in 2000
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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 is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 per cent

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

You need to know

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 and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 16 years old aren't allowed.

Property is also known as

Castaway Rarotonga
Castaway Resort Rarotonga
Castaway Resort Resort
Castaway Resort Rarotonga
Castaway Resort Resort Rarotonga

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Castaway Resort?

Yep, Castaway Resort has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Castaway Resort?

The closest beach to Castaway Resort is Muri Beach (11 km).

Does Castaway Resort have a pool?

Castaway Resort has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes Castaway Resort a romantic place to stay?

Beachfront dining and a lounge bar, as well as massage services available in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Castaway Resort.

Is Castaway Resort family-friendly?

No, Castaway Resort is an adults-only property.

Does Castaway Resort serve breakfast?

Yep, free self-service breakfast is available daily from 4:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Castaway Resort?

No, Castaway Resort does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Castaway Resort?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Castaway Resort?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Castaway Resort?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Castaway Resort?

There isn't one on site, but Rarotonga Golf Club is a short 16-minute walk away.

Castaway Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 248 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 248 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 248 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 248 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 248 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

mark

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very old and needs updating . no canoes to use as advertised ,padding on the beach seats are ripped and tourn T V didnt work , overall not a great stay. Staff were wonderful though
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Needs so love

Nice enough place, needs some love and modernising. Great for a work trip, not a one for a family.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cliff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are awesome, also highly recommend the seafood chowder, rib eye steak and fish and chips. Don’t drink more than 1 ice tea, it’ll mess you up.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

william ross

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Yvonne

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In a shocking state. We wanted to walk straight out but had no option but to endure our room for three nights. The staff are still excellent and the food very good but we all felt sorry for them having to work under new owners who have let this place turn into a run down, dirty, boring, dump. Castaway had a good reputation for quite some time under the previous owners. But now it has lost its appeal big time. You can’t go down for breakfast anymore, instead you get a miserable bit of food to have in your room. Wilson’s bar is gone and there is no atmosphere at all. Such a shame. Our room wasn’t clean one of the bathrooms was disgusting it had stains and in ground dirt all over the tiles. The fridge didn’t cool our food and had to be removed as it was out of order. The dishwasher was falling to bits on the bottom so we didn’t want to use it incase it broke down as well. The power kept tripping out so you couldn’t have too many appliances on at once. The stairs up to our room are dangerous and almost falling to bits. The pool was grotty and it needed a good clean. The TV didn’t go at all. I was very embarrassed that I took my friends to Castaway, it was not in this state 2 years ago. It is no longer a resort and I would not recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Piula, Honolulu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and working AC.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

BARBARA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were so accommodating and there was nothing too much bother, such a relaxed wonderful place loved it!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Kaushal

Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend staying here . Staff are wonderful ,bar on the beach ,pool and yummy food and cocktails. Basically everything you need to have a great stay. Also best pĩna colada’s on the island . Will definitely be back
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Tom

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at Castaway which is in a great and handy location. We got a great price on Wotif. The room had all we needed. A comfortable bed, air con (is a must have for us), a ceiling fan, a modern bathroom/toilet and a pool on site. There was a good view to the beach with the restaurant metres away from our room, not noisy at all and occasionally busy. There was a bonfire on the Sunday we were there with quite a few people congregated watching the sunset. The free wifi at the restaurant was very good. We had no roosters crowing in the morning which was a plus but there's a few local dogs barking and fighting that can wake you at night. The continental breakfast is not a buffet but a hamper provided to the room and topped up when you choose to. We thought it was a good idea and a great way to minimise food wastage. All the staff were pleasant and our rooms were cleaned when required. Note: No cleaning is done on Sundays. A couple of issues. There is minimal parking on site if you hire a car. Another issue which is not the fault of the property, was that one of restaurant employees (who are castaway workers) was smoking near our room and the odour drifted inside. There is an open beach the same distance but in the opposite direction. Go there instead!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are so friendly
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sita Arielle

Amazing place to stay. Staffs are very friendly.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love it!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Isaac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Leonnie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Upon arriving, I looked around and thought ‘what have I booked?’ I stayed in one of the beach front bungalows, it was neat and cosy. The bed sheets were fresh which I was so grateful for. I had everything I needed in the room. The waiting/kitchen staff were extremely welcoming and friendly, considerate and caring. Special mention to Vani & Feraz. The first couple of days the cleaning of my room was average, then another cleaner made up for the negative, I felt comfortable with the cleaning. Probably wouldn’t have hurt to use some cleaning products in the bathroom though. The shower drain needed to be cleared of hair. Castaway is cosy, but very tired. Not attractive to look at, but as I said, my opinions started to change for the longer you are there you become used to it. Not much of an area to swim in the beach out front as coral blocks most of it. The water was beautiful though. It was very reasonably priced so I guess you get what you pay for. I stayed for 9 nights.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

RANDY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very casual place , not a fancy resort.Room clean and cool.Restaurant on the site was great!Bus stop out front , but counter clock bus stops at 4:30pm.Beluga Coffee Shop 10 minute walk
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kareena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff here were amazing especially minnie we went to a wedding at the rarotongan and staff were so rude would deff stay castaway again
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mikaera, Kawerau

Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Travelled with partner
Amazing place! Well looked after for our holiday. Thank you to all the staff
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mycket prisvärt rent och trevligt hotell

Mycket trevligt och rent hotell med sköna sängar. Frukosten bestod av en frukostkorg som vi fick på rummet med juice, rostbröd, mjölk, flingor och bananer, samt smör, jordnötssmör, sylt som pålägg. Kaffe och te fanns också på rummet. Fick låna snorkel utrustning under vår vistelse. Fanns även en kajak att låna det gjorde vi inte. Restaurangen som låg nere vi stranden var kanon jätte trevlig personal och god mat. Wi-Fi fanns nere vid stranden och restaurang dock inte på rummet.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Francis, Palmerston North

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Tidy, good area & friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Brendon

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Carole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately the resort had issues with its sewerage and water and our room seemed to get the brunt of it with a terrible smell in our room, on one occasion it was so bad we couldnt sleep. We did report this to reception and they said they would inform the Manager. We never heard from the manager, nor heard what was being done about it. We had to again go to reception. We spoke to the manager who said they were waiting on the plumber - still never received an apology. Very disappointing. We also had no water on two occasions. On checkout the Manager did say everything was sorted (we were there 2 weeks!) and did comment we had "a bit of an up and down stay" but still no apology! The resort staff however were lovely. We did, overall, enjoy our holiday.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2024