The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium

It was private and large enough to not feel crowded

There were cockroaches around and people said in their rooms.

The staff were very friendly.

I didn't like how everything was billed to the room number, it made it very hard to keep track especially in regards with the interconnecting room when the people in the two rooms weren't couples.

Amazing beachside room Great location Swimming with turtles each day in the lagoon out front of the resort.

Only able to keep gear for kayaking/paddleboarding or snorkelling for a short period before returning which meant a lot of back and forth to the area for that.

Location from the airport was great, especially with a mini bus hired for a week. Great reception on check in and felt like a welcomed guest. Room wasn't what I thought I had booked but ended up enjoying it for the week as we were travelling with young grandchildren. The breakfast choices were great and seemed the later you went in, the less was available, so go there around 8 - 9am to get the best choices. Overall a great selection. We ate once in Captain Andy's and enjoyed the meal, but found better value elsewhere on the island which was disappointing as we generally like staying in house for our evenings. Check out went ok, except for someone had charged a dinner show and drinks to our room, but luckily had proof we ate elsewhere and the bill was sorted.

Beachside Room I would take as being on the beach, not being beside a pile of sand which looked like it had been made that way. No beachside view apart from a sandy soccer field from our villa. The pool being very cold and we ended up swimming in the sea which was slightly warmer.

Location

No after hours eating options.

The complementary breakfasts were beautiful catering for every need from overnight oats to bacon and eggs to order. All of the staff at the resort were so kind and friendly. The snorkeling rite at the doorstep of the resort was breathtaking. Cocktails and food was exceptional.

Not charged so much to use the washing machine and drier.

Absolutely amazing place to stay beautiful staff who made us feel so welcome , amazing views and great facilities. Beautiful food and lovely cocktails would not stay anywhere else.