The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium (Arorangi, Cook Islands)

Guests can swim among shoals of colourful fish at The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Spa. This modern resort hotel is a paradise getaway boasting tropical gardens and a private beach of white sand, where guests can enjoy the calm waters of the lagoon that encircles Rarotonga. The bright, air-conditioned rooms feature flat-screen TVs and private bathrooms, some with outdoor showers. Beachfront units and family suites are available, as are three-bedroom villas, adding private outdoor pools. Selected quarters add kitchens and private sundecks. Conveniences include tennis courts, an outdoor swimming pool, beach sunloungers, a games room, free parking and paid Wi-Fi. The hotel can arrange activities like snorkelling trips and nature walks. The spa offers massage and aromatherapy. A tropical breakfast buffet is served daily. Captain Andy’s Beach Bar & Grill offers a varied menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Private candlelit dining by the beach can be arranged. The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Spa lies less than less than 13 kilometres from the fascinating Cook Islands National Museum.