Pacific Resort Rarotonga

Head ei making with Ngari Great activity and fun way to meet other guests. Ngari was patient and helpful.

Great fun with Ngari Ei making. Such a lovely teacher 😊

We had 5 nights in February 2026 at the Pacific Resort Rarotonga via a Luxury Escapes package (from Australia), which included a free bottle of wine in the room and 2x 2 course dinners for two people at the resort restaurant. It rained for the first two days we were there, which made it all very miserable - both the resort and Muri Lagoon, but when the sun came out, the place sparkled. Our room was large, well equipped (including a fridge, electric jug, flat screen TV, strong free wifi, ceiling fans and 2 effective air-conditioning units), very close to the lagoon, the Barefoot Bar and breakfast/restaurant. The back of our unti overlooked a small stream. There were 2 happy hours for cheap cocktails and drinks (eg, NZ$12.50 for the daily cocktail); we always went to the 4:30pm one, announced by conch shell, come rain or shine! There are free washing machines, beach towels, and water stations for filtered water - you fill up a large bottle from your room (very environmentally sensible). The staff were uniformly happy and friendly. The pretty pool was surprisingly small given the size of the resort, and I thought it might not be big enough (expecting everyone to put their towels out to secure a lounger early) but it was actually not that well frequented - I think everyone went to the lagoon. Each time we went to the pool, there was only about ½ a dozen people, top; plenty of loungers and umbrellas; a small padding pool for the kids. We took our own snorkelling gear. When the sun came out, Muri Lagoon was beautiful. There wasn't much to see coral-wise in the area in front of the resort - a few scattered coral bommies and sea grass, but there was plenty of fishlife. It's quite shallow. We saw one turtle when using the resort's free kayaks. The sand is nice; there are loungers on the beach; the bar deck overlooks it. The breakfast buffet was so-so. Not much in the way of hot food - frittata and baked beens/spaghetti (though you could order bacon & eggs, etc at a cost), but that probably saves on food waste and good for my non-existent portion control! There was plenty of fruit and cereal and toast and yoghurt. The 2 dinners we had at the resort restaurant were brilliant. On the first night, my wife had a lovely salt & pepper calamari for starters and I had a local dish, Ika Mata, which was insanely good. It's raw fish (whatever fish comes in fresh) "cooked" in lime or lemon juice like ceviche, but with the addition of coconut cream. I've had ceviche many times in The Bahamas and various Central and South American countries and even made it myself during COVID when we were craving travel, and I like it, but the addition of the coconut cream in the Polynesian Ika Mata softens the tartness of the citrus that the fish cooks in. For mains, we both had the NZ$55 New Zealand lamb rack, cooked rare, with mash and vegetables. It, too, was delicious. On the second night, we shared an entree of sesame-encrusted tuna salad; my wife had the steak, rare, and I had a sizzling chef’s special fish of the day (parrot fish); and we shared a crème brûlée for dessert. All these dishes were great. On other nights, we went to the local Muri Night Markets (see separate review) and the local Tapas bar (both about 5-10 minutes walk away). There's a small supermarket about 5-10 minutes walk away, for snacks, mixers, beer and sprits. It has an outside ATM which seemed safe enough (I withdrew cash from there, as some of the market stalls and the Tapas Bar are cash only). This was a great break (made better by the Luxury Escapes additions, especially the meals, which were nearly NZ$400 all up). Muri Lagoon is gorgeous. Well worth it!

We just arrived today and we’ve been blown away by how well we’ve been taken care of. It feels like our own personal hide away with the staff just here for us. Spa treatments have just moved to the property and it rates among the best massage I’ve ever had. There is nothing not to love about the resort, the staff, the facilities and the message & spa experience!

We stayed total 8 nights at Pacisif Sesort (5 at Rarotonga and 3 at Aitutaki) and it was great to stay there. All people were nice and foods/Drinks were execellent. We stayed Hawaii, Cancun, Tahichi and Fiji for our vacation in the past but this was the best and we will come back again!

We are a family of four and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We stayed for 12 nights with our two children aged 7 and 4. We arrived from Sydney on the late evening flight, arriving in Rarotonga early the same morning. It was a very long and exhausting journey and not one we would choose again unless we could afford to add an extra night to the booking. The Pacific were excellent in accommodating our early arrival. We arrived around 7am and were able to use the facilities until breakfast started at 730am. After breakfast we were completely exhausted and fell asleep by the pool. Staff kindly woke us and allowed us early access to our room, which we were extremely grateful for. An arrival and departure room would be a great addition. Muri Lagoon is absolutely beautiful and the location of the resort is excellent. The staff throughout the property were lovely and welcoming. Our children loved the pool. Breakfast was substantial for a continental offering and the hot food menu was very good. The restaurant overall was outstanding. Our children ordered the steak and chips most days, which came with a free dessert. We tried most menu options and every dish was cooked to perfection. Service was consistently great. Our bed was very comfortable, the TVs in both rooms were updated, and the bathroom was modern and recently renovated. Staff at the front desk, restaurant and gardens were all excellent. We would happily stay here again, however some constructive feedback regarding housekeeping. The cleaning standard did not meet our expectations for a 4.5 star property. Floors were not thoroughly swept or vacuumed and mopped, the shower needed a deeper clean around the edges, mirrors were not wiped, toiletries were not replenished, and benches and the sink were often left unwiped. Overall, this did not detract from our enjoyment of the stay and we would still recommend the resort, particularly for families, due to the location, friendly staff and excellent food.

I can highly recommend the Pacific Resort Rarotonga . The resort is amazing ! We were there with family & friends for my 60th Birthday . The staff bent over backwards to accommodate all of us as a group of 28 . We were looked after like we were family Aunty Moana went above & beyond for us , nothing was a problem for her . She is such a lovely lady . Roxanne & Mary greeted us with lovely smiles every morning & were just so friendly & looked after us so well . Angie did a wonderful job cleaning our room . Zee & Kiana on the front desk were always helpful & happy to tend to our needs . Whenalyn , Quincy , Ellaine ,Triza & Noel were great .The staff were amazing with our grandkids too . If you need a massage Winwin was fantastic . We were in a beach front suite which was awesome & the view was stunning . Location is 10/10 . Everything is at your fingertips . Thank you everyone for having us we will remember this holiday for a long time & we will definitely be coming back Toni Bush X

We loved our stay at Pacific Resort. The staff were so helpful and friendly, food and service was amazing. Resort was clean and tidy. We couldn't fault anything and hope to return one day.

Stayed here for a 60th birthday in a king beachfront room. Room is very spacious. Bed is super comfy. Shower is amazing. The balcony had the most amazing view. The lagoon location is beautiful with crystal clear water and great swimming and snorkeling. The staff are super friendly. A shout out to Zee, Aunty Mona, Mary, Ellaine and the cleaning staff who did a wonderful job in the rooms. The only suggestions I have for the resort are for umbrellas to be on the beach and for the barefoot bar to not have sold glass windows but instead to have louver windows to let the complete breeze come in as it is extremely hot in there

Staff were so welcoming and friendly. Facilities were clean and location was amazing