Crown Beach Resort & Spa

4.5-star property
Rarotonga Ring-Road, Arorangi, Rarotonga,
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4.1 out of 5
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"Had a great time. Very relaxing and thoroughly enjoyable. " More

By a verified traveller on Sat 19 May 2018

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Hotel Description

A luxury stay in Rarotonga awaits you at Crown Beach Resort & Spa. You'll be within a 20-minute walk of Black Rock and 2.2 km (1.4 mi) from Rarotonga Golf Club. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 2 restaurants, a full-service spa, and a private beach.

TVs with DVD players are featured in all 36 soundproofed rooms, and you can enjoy balconies or patios, MP3 docks, and coffee/tea makers. Fridges, microwaves, and stovetops make in-room dining convenient. Nice touches to enhance your stay include free toiletries, while Tempur-Pedic beds and premium bedding invite a good night's rest. Room service, ceiling fans, and safes are also available.

A relaxing day at Spa Ariki can include deep-tissue massages, body wraps, and body scrubs along with aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The restaurant, Oceans Restaurant, is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The hotel's own beach bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool, health club, spa tub, and pool loungers. Business travelers can take advantage of a conference centre, a meeting room, and a business centre. Additionally, you'll find WiFi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities. Free hot/cold buffet breakfast is available daily between 8 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle.

With a stay at this 4.5-star Rarotonga hotel, you'll be 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Puaikura Beach and 3.6 km (2.2 mi) from National Stadium.

Villa, 1 Bedroom

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Villa, 2 Bedrooms

Bed Count 2 King Beds Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

Courtyard Pool Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Villa, Beachfront

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Crown Beach Resort & Spa ratings based on 11 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.1 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.5 out of 5.0
5 out of 5
Had a great time. Very relaxing and thoroughly enjoyable.

Posted by on 19 May 2018

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Comment from Hotel Management

23 May 2018 by Crown Beach Resort & Spa

Kia Orana Thank you for taking the time to post your complimentary report about your stay with us in paradise at the Crown Beach Resort and Spa. Management and staff are always delighted to read reports which demonstrate that all their efforts to ensure our Guests have an enjoyable stay, their needs have been catered for and most of all - the sunshine personality of our local staff is working its’ infectious Island magic…. We look forward to welcoming you back in the not too distant future. Kia Manuia The Team at the Crown Beach Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
We got married in the Cook Islands and returned for our 25th Wedding Anniversary. We chose Crown Beach as where we stayed in 1993 was fully booked. The private pools and adults only was an attraction too. Overall a great stay and I would happily return. We used the private pool every day. We arrived late and were greeted warmly and as the restaurant was closed sandwiches and fruit were in our fridge which was very much appreciated. The bathroom wasn’t cleaned much during our stay - especially the huge shower and our bathroom rubbish was left on the bathroom counter one day. Our sun lounges were of the old type and one was broken and did not get fixed during our stay. Bed was king sized and comfortable. Bring your own DVDs as the onsite selection isn’t huge and to add to its quaintness Rarotonga has only one TV station and it shows rugby most of the time. Internet access is available but it is charged by the mb and you definitely wouldn’t want to download a movie. The food at Oceans is consistently good, if the steak was rather over cooked for medium. Lots of breakfast choices including eggs done to order included. We dined at Flambé one evening. It was pricier and the steak was still over done. I got a jagged piece of plastic in my meal so we weren’t charged for it. The entertainment was good if not very long. My husband declared his Margarita the best he had had in a long time. The beach at the resort is quite rocky but good for snorkeling. Walk up the beach a bit for a swim

Posted by , from Melbourne, Australia on 12 Apr 2018

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Comment from Hotel Management

17 Apr 2018 by Crown Beach Resort & Spa

Kia Orana Caroline Thank you for taking the time to post your complimentary report about your stay with us in paradise at the Crown Beach Resort and Spa. Management and staff are always delighted to read reports which demonstrate that all their efforts to ensure our Guests have an enjoyable stay, their needs have been catered for and most of all - the sunshine personality of our local staff is working its’ infectious Island magic…. We look forward to welcoming you back in the not too distant future. Kia Manuia The Team at the Crown Beach Resort & Spa

3 out of 5

Hotel was okay but quite out dated

Cons: would prefer ceramic bowls, not plastic! updates couches, towels provided in rooms rather than with a voucher.
Location: there is an absolutely amazing Italian restaurant just up the rd, not fancy but the food is great
Not what we had expected, a lot older & no view of the beach from bedrooms (no waking up to see the beach), we had a beach front villa but only able to see the beach if sitting in the lounge no cable TV,

Posted by , from australia on 16 Feb 2018

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Comment from Hotel Management

28 Mar 2018 by Crown Beach Resort & Spa

Kia Orana Dianne Thank you for taking the time to post your report about your stay with us in paradise at the Crown Beach Resort and Spa. Although we naturally delight in receiving compliments, we also sincerely appreciate our Guests informing us of when our services and / or product falls short of their expectations. As we are always striving to improve our standards, less positive comments provide a valuable tool of reference during our Departmental Meetings and Staff Training Sessions. Your contribution is therefore appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you back in the not too distant future. Kia Manuia The Team at the Crown Beach Resort & Spa

3 out of 5

Very secluded villas & pool

We booked this hotel for our honeymoon because it was adults only to our surprise we were regularly exposed to loud children noises coming from an adjacent villa! The staff are locals who appear to have no local knowledge of the island & could not offer us any advice on things / places to do & See! Hotel ad says "gym centre ", I have more gym equipment in my small garage let alone all their equipment was covered in a layer of rust and torn covers labelled "out of service"! The island itself is amazing although most places open Tuesday-friday so best to go there during the week as no tourist based businesses operate on a weekend! If the weather is bad you will get bored pretty quickly as the locals shut down during the rain! There is no places to catch waves snorkeling on the beach is the only water activity available as the reef and ocean are dangerous! We are foodies and feel most let down in this category as most fine dining resturants offer food equivalent to pub food here in Australia! The locals couldn't even identify one of their traditional meals let alone were we could get one! Everything on the osland closes by 9pm! Good place to go and unwind and switch off from the real world

Posted by , from australia on 25 Jan 2018

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30 Jan 2018 by Crown Beach Resort

Kia Orana Sam Thank you for taking the time to post your report regarding your stay with us at the Crown Beach Resort and Spa. Although we naturally delight in receiving compliments, we also sincerely appreciate our Guests informing us of when our services and / or product falls short of their expectations. As we are always striving to improve our standards, less positive comments provide a valuable tool of reference during our Departmental Meetings and Staff Training Sessions. Your contribution is therefore appreciated. We appreciate your comments made on your villa and will endeavour to have any issues highlighted addressed during our scheduled maintenance period. Thank you again for your report, and we trust the less positive aspect of your stay will not deter you from staying with us again. Kia Manuia The Team at the Crown Beach Resort & Spa

5 out of 5

Perfect place to relax

We spent 8 days at the resort to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. It was the best holiday ever. Our private pool villa was amazing. The staff were awesome and our stay was made more memorable by watching humpback whales frolic in the ocean when we had breakfast! I would not hesitate to recommend this resort.

Posted by , from Auckland on 22 Sep 2017

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5 out of 5

Great place to relax

Pros: 1st class all round
Cons: nothing
Location: the whole island is only a 40min car ride so all amenities are close. It is a place to relax and recharge the batteries.
Great place to relax, private quiet, great food and service, entertainment and cultural night excellent. Front desk service excellent, helpful.

Posted by on 27 Apr 2017

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3 out of 5
Penny pinching attitude by management meant there was no generousity of spirit about the stay which we did enjoy but was easily esclipsed by the Muri Beach Club and Hotel where we moved onto.

Posted by , from Auckland on 15 Aug 2015

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4 out of 5

Pleasant stay

I had a courtyard villa with pool which was lovely, spacious and private. I found the rest of the resort quite open, where ever you walked or sat you could see straight into the other rooms. The main pool is especially overlooked so I didn't use it. The beach seating is great and the water accessories (kayaks etc). Special mention to the turn down service as this was especially lovely. The gym is terrible, rusted equipment that doesn't work and let's the hotel down. The Windjammer restaurant is fantastic and was my favourite place to eat on the whole island.

Posted by , from N on 9 Jun 2015

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4 out of 5
Pros: Lovely location and very friendly staff
Cons: Pool was not able to be used for the first 6 days we were there

Posted by , from New Zealand on 27 Mar 2014

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4 out of 5
Pros: The Italian restaurant amazing food windjammer
Cons: Not a great swimming beach
Location: Tranquil, Good views
Facilities: Good, Nice ; Value: Affordable; Service: Professional, Friendly, Courteous; Cleanliness: Pleasant;

Posted by , from New Zealand - Waikato on 1 Feb 2014

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About the Crown Beach Resort & Spa

Location Rarotonga Ring-Road, Arorangi, Rarotonga,

Property Features

Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the white sand beach. At Crown Beach Resort & Spa, pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa or have fun in the sun with activities such as kayaking and rowing/canoeing. Free breakfast is served daily. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include A beach bar and A poolside bar. WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee. This luxury hotel also offers an outdoor pool, a health club and a hot tub. Free self parking is available. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Rarotonga hotel.

  • 1 floor
  • 36 guestrooms or units
  • 40 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • Built in 1998
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Bar on the beach
  • Bar by the pool
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • On-site shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas

Internet

Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking

Free long-term parking , Free self parking , Free parking nearby

Transport

  • Airport: Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) (5.1 km / 3.2 mi)
  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle, area shuttle within 35 km, and shopping centre shuttle available for a surcharge
  • Parking: Free self parking and extended parking

Room Amenities

Crown Beach Resort & Spa offers 36 forms of air-conditioned accommodation with MP3 docking stations and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Tempur-Pedic beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and a hairdryer. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

  • Private balcony or patio
  • Tempur-Pedic beds
  • MP3 dock
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Television
  • DVD player
  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Stove
  • Coffee maker
  • Egyptian cotton linens
  • Rollaway beds (free)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Hairdryer
  • Safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ceiling fan

Food & Drink

Guests are served a free hot/cold buffet breakfast daily from 8 AM to 10:30 AM.

Crown Beach Resort & Spa has 2 restaurants serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Oceans Restaurant – This restaurant overlooks the ocean. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Happy hour is offered. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Flambe Restaurant – Overlooking the garden, this restaurant only serves dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Happy hour is offered. Reservations are required. Open selected days.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Activities

A private beach and a health club are featured at the hotel. An outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site. The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Golfing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Kayaking on site
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Rowing or canoeing on site
  • Scooter/moped rentals on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golf lessons available nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Spa Services

Spa Ariki has 5 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, massages, facials and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a spa tub. The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

  • Number of treatment rooms 5
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body wraps
  • Body treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Facial treatments
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Hydrotherapy treatments
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Spa tub in spa
  • Minimum age to access spa is 16
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you need to make special requests for accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when booking your stay.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

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

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM until 10:30 PM

24-hour airport shuttle service is available upon request. Contact the property in advance to make arrangements.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Policies

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

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation.

  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • No lifts
  • Minimum guest age is
  • Caters to adults only

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: NZD 89
  • Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per adult: NZD 89
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: NZD 89
  • Valentine's Day (14 February) Gala Dinner per adult: NZD 89
  • Airport shuttle transfer per adult: NZD 38.00 (return)

The charges below are included in your overall room price:

  • Resort fee

The resort fee includes:

  • Breakfast
  • Pool access
  • Beach access
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Fitness centre access
  • Bicycle storage
  • Business centre/computer access
  • In-room safe
  • In-room coffee
  • Laundry facilities
  • Concierge/Valet service
  • Self-parking
  • Lending library access
  • Housekeeping

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property, but they may vary based on length of stay or the room booked.

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 10.00 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: NZD 50 for multiple minutes (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD36.00 per person (return)
  • Early check-in fee: NZD250.00
  • Late check-out fee: NZD250.00-350.00

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

Hotel Names

  • Crown Beach Resort Rarotonga
  • Crown Beach Resort
  • Crown Beach Rarotonga
  • Crown Beach

You should know

  • To get to the property, guests need to transfer by airport shuttle. Transfers need to be confirmed by contacting the property at least 72 hours before travel at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Crown Beach Resort & Spa offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 48 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • The total price shown includes a resort fee.
  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 16 years old aren't allowed.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.