Your Adults-Only Absolute Beachfront Sanctuary

Enjoy one of Rarotonga's best beach and lagoon locations. With one big difference. Here at Sanctuary Rarotonga-on the beach (Adults Only), the beach and lagoon are practically all your own.

If you're searching for the place to deeply relax into each other's company, cocooned in your own private space, untroubled by the crazy busy world far away, then you've found it here at Sanctuary Rarotonga-on the beach (Adults Only). This is just the place for that perfect peace and privacy to reconnect with your special someone. 

Take a few languid steps from your suite and wriggle your toes into the sugar-white sands. Let your eyes drink in the shimmer and sparkle of the crystal-clear blue lagoon. Contemplate the vast, vast Pacific Ocean just beyond the natural coral reef. 

Enjoy some luscious fresh tropical fruits for breakfast, then take a few steps and glide into the clean, clear waters of Aroa Lagoon for a refreshing morning dip, at any tide. Chase that up with a delicious lunch under the pergola beside the Sanctuary's secluded pool, then relax in the warm sunshine with a good book and a cool drink.

Mid-afternoon and the lagoon beckons again, this time to play with the many jewel-coloured tropical fishes which make Aroa Lagoon Marine Sanctuary the island's best snorkelling spot. Imagine that, Rarotonga's best snorkelling spot, straight off your own resort beach.  Return from your snorkelling adventure at your leisure. Then slip into something light and comfortable and head down for a sunset cocktail and some mouth-watering beach-cuisine at the Bluewater Grill.

Just before bed, take a stroll hand-in-hand on the moonlit beach under a velvet-blue canopy of zillions of twinkling stars as the sound of the waves crashing on the reef carries across the lagoon. 

No rush. No schedule. Just the beautiful easy rhythm of the tides, the sun, the moon, and some perfect peace in which to reconnect with yourself and your beloved. And the perfect excuse? That can be an anniversary, special birthday, honeymoon, babymoon, wedding or...just a longed-for and much-needed romantic escape. 

This is your time to indulge in this adults-only, absolute beachfront boutique resort with a distinctive South Pacific ambiance, secluded white sands right on Rarotonga's preferred sunshine southwest coast, crystal-clear blue lagoon, spa, casual gourmet restaurant and unique swim-up pool bar. 

Your beautiful Beachside Suite or Beachfront Suite comes complete with an Italian-tiled bathroom, raintree vanity top, black pearl shell accents, rattan-lined walls and island-style thatched roof. Beachside Suites and Beachfront Suites are set directly on the secluded shores of Aroa Beach. Select from beach-level or one-level up with its high-pitched roof and high-angle views from your balcony. 

There's a wealth of tours and markets around Rarotonga to enjoy. Whether you can drag yourself away is another matter.

Sanctuary Rarotonga-on the beach. Only for guests aged 16 and over.

Guests of Sanctuary Rarotonga-on the beach (Adults Only) are also welcome to enjoy the facilities and services of adjacent sister full-service resort, The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium, which include personal wedding planner, function and conference facilities, gift shops, gym, fitness trail, games room, Captain Andy's Beach Bar & Grill and much more. Sanctuary Rarotonga is 10-12 minutes from Rarotonga International Airport and Avarua Town, and close to all the island's attractions.

*360degree Virtual Reality Tours, 3D Floor Plans, photos & descriptions of all room types on our website www.SanctuaryRarotonga.com 

STANDARD FEATURES OF OUR 49 SUITES:

• Individual remote-controlled air-conditioning
• Private Verandah with outdoor furniture 
• Shower
• Hairdryer
• Refrigerator
• King Size Bed
• Ceiling or Wall Fan
• Coffee/Tea making facilities
• In-room Wi-Fi (charge applies)
• Satellite flat screen TV
• IDD Phone 
• Iron + Ironing board
• Radio alarm clock  
• In-Room Safe
• Microwave (on request at time of booking) 
• Daily Housemaid Service 
• Filtered + UV purified drinking water on tap
• Insect screens
• Room Service (available 7am – 9pm

BEACHSIDE SUITES (12)

Beachside Suites are located directly on the white sands of Aroa Beach and enjoy an interior identical to the Beachfront Suites. The Beachside Suites offer a partial but not a full direct view of Aroa Lagoon, the Lagoon of Love, with the water’s edge being only a few steps away. Beachside Suites enjoy all of the same facilities and amenities as the Beachfront Suites and offer a distinctive island experience with beautiful appointments including superb tiled bathroom with black pearl accents, a spacious curved glass shower and rain-tree vanity top with designer porcelain basin, rattan-lined walls, hand crafted lighting and artwork, rattan furniture, tropical kauri wardrobe, sofa and excellent indoor-outdoor flow through wide-opening sliding doors framed in tropical kauri.  These are a stylish, stunning suite complete with island-style thatched roofs and a location only steps away from the shore of the glittering blue lagoon.

Half the Beachside Suites are located at beach-level, and the other half are on the first floor.

Please note that we have one pair of beach-level Beachside Suites (i.e. two, side by side) that is interconnecting through a soundproof, internal door.  These are available on request only and are subject to availability.

BEACHFRONT SUITES (36)

Beachfront Suites enjoy a premium location directly on the white sands of Aroa Beach with full lagoon views and direct access to the glistening blue waters of Aroa Lagoon, the Lagoon of Love. Beachfront Suites offer a distinctive island experience with beautiful appointments including superb tiled bathroom with black pearl accents, a spacious curved glass shower and rain-tree vanity top with designer porcelain basin, rattan-lined walls, hand crafted lighting and artwork, rattan furniture, tropical kauri wardrobe, sofa and excellent indoor-outdoor flow through wide-opening sliding doors framed in tropical kauri.  These are a stylish, stunning suite complete with island-style thatched roofs and an absolute-beachfront location on the island’s preferred southwest sunshine coast with the island’s best snorkelling in Aroa Lagoon Marine Sanctuary at your door.

HONEYMOON SPA SUITE (1)

The Honeymoon Spa Suite is a one of a kind experience for honeymooners or any couples in love.  In addition to all the standard Sanctuary suite features the Honeymoon Spa Suite includes a private outdoor Jacuzzi, steam room, sauna and Vichy Shower. The Honeymoon Spa Suite is a private suite that is not located on the beach nor does it have lagoon views. A wonderfully-private couple’s retreat. 

Facilities and services at Sanctuary Rarotonga-on the beach (Adults Only) include:

• Bluewater Bar & Grill 
• SpaPolynesia @ Sanctuary 
• Swimming Pool (adults-only)
• Swim-Up Pool Bar
• Poolside Dining Pergola
• Lobby & Bar overlooking Pool
• Games Room with pool table, table tennis, board games etc.
• Water Sports – Stand-Up Paddleboards, Kayaks, Snorkelling Gear, Beach Towels, Sun Loungers, Hammocks
• Guest Laundries
• Guest Ice Machine 
• 24-hour Reception 
• 24-hour Security
• Free Parking   

Sanctuary Rarotonga-on the beach (Adults Only) guests also enjoy access to all facilities and services at our neighbouring sister resort, The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium including:

• Captain Andy’s Beach Bar & Grill
• SpaPolynesia 
• Waterfall Swimming Pool
• Water Sports – Stand-Up Paddleboards, Kayaks, Snorkelling Gear, Beach Towels, Sun Loungers, Hammocks
• Activities Hut – Tennis, Beach Volleyball, Beach Soccer, Pool Table, Games Room, Big Screen TV, Guest Library, Teen Zone, Board Games
• Gym (air-conditioned) + Outdoor Fitness Trail
• Gift Shop
• Tour Desk
• Treetops Function Room, Latitude 21-30 Private Function Room (air-conditioned + soundproof), Arataki Boardroom
• Personal Wedding Planner
• Conference Organiser

FREE INCLUSIONS on Standard Rates  

• Free Daily Tropical Island-Style Continental Breakfast Buffet includes ham, cheese, fresh island fruits, fresh fruit salad, home-stewed fruits, Bircher muesli, homemade yoghurt, fresh-baked breads, pastries, muffins & croissants, cereals,  toast, spreads, fruit juices, tea & coffee (may not be included on some special rates)  
• Free Daily Activities Programme, Snorkelling Lessons, Marine Sanctuary Snorkelling Tours, Try Scuba in the Pool, Fish Feeding, Island Drumming & Dancing Lessons, Ukulele Lessons, Pareu (Wrap Around Sarong) Tying, Palm-frond Weaving, Flower Garland (Lei) Making, Coconut Husking Show, Crab Hunting, Crab Racing, Guided Village & Nature Walks, Karaoke, Trivia Nights, Bingo (some activities conducted next door at The Rarotongan)
• Free Water Sports; Stand-Up Paddleboards, Kayaks, Snorkelling Gear, Beach Towels, Sun Loungers, Hammocks
• Free Invitation to Manager’s Sunset Cocktail Party
• Free Welcome Drink upon arrival to Resort
• Free Microwave (on request at time of booking)