Wedding Destination

Why Wedding Destinations love Raratongan Beach Resort!

Journey here to The Rarotongan to discover that true South Pacific spirit. Nestled directly on Aroa Beach, Rarotonga's best white sand beach on the island's sunshine coast. Here you can experience a unique and special slice of paradise - the real Cook Islands.

You have Rarotonga’s best snorkeling spot only metres from your doorstep! Aroa Beach is just stunning with its white sands. Aroa Lagoon twinkles its eye at you and the magnificent Cook Island sun beckons you to bathe in its delight. The true colours of paradise are here to greet you. And swaying in the gentle fragrant breeze is your hammock beckoning you over to lie in. When you're yearning for the tropical island escape of your dreams - complete with sun, sand, sea and the spirit of the South Seas - The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Spa awaits you.

The Rooms

	54 x Garden Room @ 30sqm – Max in Room 3 At The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Spa, Garden Rooms are nestled within the lush tropical gardens, and offer the full range of standard features and services. Half of these standard guest rooms are on ground level, the other half are on a second storey – but still no taller than a coconut tree! AND are about 10 seconds from the water’s edge of Aroa Beach and Lagoon!
	18 x Deluxe Beachside Suites @ 50sqm – Max in Room 3 Located beachside on the white sands of Aroa Beach, close to the water’s edge (but without a direct sea view), these Deluxe Suites are spacious, modern accommodations with a delightful tropical ambiance. All feature a spa bath and private open-air outdoor shower. The Deluxe Beachside Suites are ideal for guests seeking the comfort and convenience of extra space and amenities, whether couples or families.
	24 x Beachfront Rooms @ 30sqm – Max in Room 3 The Rarotongan is Rarotonga’s most beachfront resort, with an enviable location right along the beachfront, enjoying views across the white sandy beach and blue lagoon, as well as excellent views of the island’s stunning tropical sunsets.
	Beachfront Suite @ 34sqm – Max in Room 3 Situated directly on the white sands of Aroa Beach with superb lagoon views, the Beachfront Suites are The Rarotongan’s premier rooms and offer a distinctive island experience with beautiful appointments including a fabulous Italian tiled bathroom with black pearl accents. Raintree vanity tops with over-sized designer porcelain basin, commissioned lighting and artwork, cane furniture, tropical kauri wardrobe and desk and excellent indoor-outdoor flow through wide-opening sliding doors framed in tropical kauri. With their rattan-lined walls and thatched roof, staying in a Beachfront Suite feels like being in your own native hut – complete with all the creature comforts of course.
	6 x Deluxe Beachfront Suite @ 50sqm – Max in Room 3 Deluxe Beachfront Suites are spacious, modern accommodations with a delightful tropical ambience. All Deluxe Beachfront Suites are located at ground level and feature a spa bath and private open-air outdoor shower. The Rarotongan is ideal for guests seeking the comfort and convenience of extra space and amenities, along with an absolute beachfront location and views of the eastern end of Aroa Beach and Lagoon.
	4 x Grand Beachfront Suite @ 103sqm – Max in Room 3 These Grand Suites all offer absolute beachfront locations directly on Aroa Beach (it would be hard to get any closer without being in the water!), They feature very large, spacious open-plan interiors with cool terracotta tiles throughout, a Californian super king bed, bathroom with spa bath / shower, private open air shower, dining and sitting areas (with sound system and LCD TV). Fully self-contained, with a kitchen featuring breakfast bar, microwave, stovetop, refrigerator with freezer, and coffee maker among much much more.
	Honeymoon Bungalow Nestled in its own completely secluded, lush tropical garden, this is your own personal paradise, complete with your own ‘water features’ including private swimming pool, luminous open-air shower, outdoor ‘starlet’ spa bath on the veranda and couple’s sauna! This is the ultimate honeymoon hide-away, whether you’re on your honeymoon, on your second (or subsequent!) honeymoon, or just an incredable romantic!
	2 x 2 Bedroom Beachfront Suites @ 80sqm – Max in Room 6 These Suites are located at ground-level and are in close proximity to the beach and lagoon, but without direct sea views. They feature a sitting and dining room which opens out onto a spacious veranda. a master bedroom (with king bed) which also opens out onto the veranda, a second bedroom with two single beds, a full kitchen (including microwave, stove top, and refrigerator / freezer), a tiled bathroom with spa bath/shower, and a separate toilet. The sitting room is equipped with LCD TV and DVD, sofa, armchairs, and dining table and chairs that can be used for dining inside or alfresco.

The Restaurant & Bars

Blue Lagoon Fine Dining

Steps away from the gentle, lapping surf, under a billowing white canopy, on an oceanfront deck. The Blue Lagoon Fine Dining experience delivers a romantic dining event for discerning couples. A multi-course menu highlights the bounty of the islands and the sea alike. Elegantly prepared tableside by one of the experienced Chefs, these delightfully presented special dishes are fine dining defined. This adults-only dining event is only offered several times per week, so do not miss out on this exclusive opportunity for premium dining at a premier location.

Te Vaka Restaurant

A soaring, dramatic timber building, on the water's edge, decorated with fine Cook Islands art and handicrafts. Te Vaka Restaurant is the main dining area at The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Spa. Decorated with elegantly hand-carved Oe (paddles), Te Vaka also features some of the resorts signature hand-crafted lighting, and lovingly made Tivaevae. The long outdoor deck, with tables and chairs, sits over the water, allowing you to witness firsthand the diverse marine life swimming through the crystal clear waters.

Te Vaka is home to many of the Resorts award-winning shows, including the Legends of Polynesia Night, and the Fire Dance Show. Each morning, you will enjoy a tropical buffet breakfast, or a selection from the full cooked breakfast menu. Te Vaka's dramatic architecture and open-air feel help to bring the nature and beauty that is Aroa Beach indoors.

Captain As Beandy’ch Bar & Grill

Casual dining experience with a large diverse menu. Named after the famous Captain Andy who's home still stands across from The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Spa, the bar and grill have taken on the personality of it's namesake: relaxed, fun, and appreciative of the simple island lifestyle. Simple starters and salads go great with some of the creative house specials. Seafood dishes are plenty and the selections from the char-grill are simply mouth-watering.

The All-Day menu is available from 11:00am to 9:00pm, and is a great alternative for those seeking a relaxed, casual, poolside dining experience.

Tree Tops Verandah Room

Boasting a fantastic view of the pool, ocean, and grounds, the Treetops Veranda Room is a special dining location for select groups and meetings. This private dining area is available for wedding parties, groups, and small parties, and has its own private bar. Sliding doors may be closed, allowing for privacy and seclusion, or be opened to allow the outdoors in. The perfect spot for meetings, Treetops can be transformed into an ideal meeting room, complete with projectors, white boards, TV, DVD and more. However, it is the ideal spot to enjoy a cocktail party and dinner for your own private group.

Reef Fish Café

Great option for private group dining is The Rarotongan’s Reef Fish Café, set beside the Open Kitchen. Lining the sides of the Reef Fish Café are handmade designer lights which pay homage to the jewel-coloured tropical fishes found in the Aroa Lagoon Marine Reserve.

When not being used for private functions the Reef Fish Café provides a relaxed island-style setting for all restaurant guests to dine in and … enjoy!

Hibiscus Hut

Great option for inexpensive snacks is the Hibiscus Hut located poolside beside the Games Lounge inside The Rarotongan. You can either grab-and-go or relax at one of the Hut’s casual tables in front of the flat-screen TV as you catch up on the latest sporting event, enjoy a laugh watching an oldie-but-goodie comedy, or enjoy watching friends or family battle it out over table tennis or the pool table. When you’ve got things to see and places to go, it’s good to know the Hibiscus Hut has some yummy options readily available to help fill that gap until dinner.

The Spa

Are you looking for that perfect South Pacific Spa Holiday? Look no further than The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Spa's own Spa Polynesia. The perfect destination for relaxation, healthy living, and spa pampering. Spa Polynesia has a wide range of spa therapy options for you including some remarkable pamper packages that combine the healing touch of massage, with the relaxation of facials, manicures, pedicures, and more. The Health & Fitness Centre combines the benefits of a Gym, the Fitness Trail, and the many physical activities available at The Rarotongan, including sea kayaking, tennis, mountain biking and more. A relaxing, healthy spa getaway is yours at The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Spa.

The ultimate in South Seas indulgence. Spa Polynesia offers a wide range of spa treatments from professionally qualified and experienced spa and beauty therapists. Whether you seek a relaxing aromatherapy massage, a variety of body wraps, relaxing facials, healing reflexology, manicures and pedicures, or a full pamper package, Spa Polynesia is your private Oasis of Relaxation at The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Spa. We feature two separate Spa facilities, and offer special treatments available on the beach or by the pool. Using the finest spa products that nature has to offer, the Spa Therapists help deliver you to a different world, a different state of mind. Relax. Recharge. Indulge.

For the Little Ones

Moko's Kids Club

Named after the cheeky gecko known in the Cook Islands as the 'moko'. Moko's Kids Club has been a family favourite for many years and is regularly hailed as the best kids club in the South Pacific by parents, children and travel industry professionals alike. A fully-supervised, colourful and superbly-equipped facility, Moko's is not just a large play room, but is also an interactive educational experience, where your children learn about the unique culture and nature of Rarotonga through special hands-on daily kids activities programmes. In the evenings, Moko's hosts Kid's Movie Night, allowing you to relax and enjoy a quiet dinner together.

Kids aged up to 11 years Play Free at the Moko's Kids Club, and under 4's are welcome under the supervision of a parent or caregiver. And Moko's Kids Club is not just open during school holidays - it is open year-round, Monday through Saturday from 9am to 12noon, 2pm to 5pm and 7pm to 9pm. And kids even enjoy Free Snacks and Drinks at each kids club session! All of which means that anytime you're ready for your vacation, the Moko's Kids Club is here ready to provide a great play and learning environment for your children. And best of all, the Moko's Kids Club is staffed by the experienced, friendly kids club team.