Club Raro Resort – Adults Only — Rarotonga, Cook Islands
Club Raro Resort – Adults Only is a simple, adults-only 3-star oceanfront resort near Avarua in Rarotonga, Cook Islands.
Address: Ara Tapu, Rarotonga. Property ID: 2922916.
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Axel's take: 7.8/10
A friendly, good-value adults-only base, but not a classic sandy-beach resort. A simple, adults-only 3-star oceanfront resort near Avarua, scored for what it is.
Club Raro is a simple, adults-only 3-star resort that makes sense for travelers who value friendly staff and ocean views over polished rooms. We'd call it a good-value base near Avarua: recent guests across several sites repeatedly praise the welcoming team, relaxed atmosphere and swim-up bar. Continental breakfast and Wi-Fi are included, and the free shuttle to sister resort Edgewater adds flexibility.
The compromises are real: rooms can feel dated, breakfast is basic, and the rocky coral shoreline isn't the sandy swimming beach many picture. Guests also mention sound carrying between rooms and noise around the pool bar; light sleepers should request a room away from it. We'd skip it for a polished honeymoon splurge or a holiday centered on easy beach swimming, but it's a sensible choice for an unfussy, child-free island break.
Best for: Budget-conscious adult couples; Sociable pool-and-bar travelers; Island explorers wanting a base near town
Watch out for: Rocky coral shore rather than a sandy swimming beach; Dated rooms and variable soundproofing; Pool-bar noise near communal areas
Location: Near Avarua on the north coast; convenient for town, with a public bus stop at the resort.
Rooms: Simple air-conditioned rooms; recent guests mention ageing fittings and sound carrying between rooms.
Cleanliness: Generally praised in recent verified reviews, though Tripadvisor includes housekeeping complaints.
Service: Friendly, helpful staff are the strongest recurring positive; occasional communication and restaurant-service complaints remain.
Amenities: Pool with swim-up bar, restaurant, included continental breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free Edgewater shuttle.
Fees and surprises: On-site credit and international debit payments incur a 3.5% surcharge; airport transfers and early or late room access cost extra.
Axel's opinion of Club Raro Resort – Adults Only, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Travelocity · Hotels.com · Agoda · cookislands.travel. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
About Club Raro Resort – Adults Only
- Property type: Resort
- 3-star hotel
- Ara Tapu, Rarotonga
- Hotel policies: Airport shuttle (one way): NZD 60
- Amenities: Outdoor pool, Breakfast, Restaurant, Bar, Poolside bar, Airport transportation, Parking, Parking nearby, Pets Not Allowed, Laundry (extra charge), Accessibility features, Free Wi-Fi, Internet (extra charge)
- Check-in from: 14:00
- Check-out by: 10:00
- City page: Hotels in Rarotonga
Room types
Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.
Source: ETG room descriptions.
Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom)
- Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom) (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
Standard room
- Room features: Fridge; Kitchen; Microwave; Patio
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard room — room photo 1
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Standard room with garden view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard room with garden view — room photo 1
- Standard room with garden view — room photo 2
- Standard room with garden view — room photo 3
Standard room with lake view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard room with lake view — room photo 1
- Standard room with lake view — room photo 2
- Standard room with lake view — room photo 3
Standard room with ocean view
- Room features: Fridge; Patio; With view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard room with ocean view — room photo 1
- Standard room with ocean view — room photo 2
- Standard room with ocean view — room photo 3
Standard room with pool view
- Room features: Fridge; Patio
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard room with pool view — room photo 1
- Standard room with pool view — room photo 2
- Standard room with pool view — room photo 3
Standard room with sea view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard room with sea view — room photo 1
- Standard room with sea view — room photo 2
- Standard room with sea view — room photo 3
Standard room with water view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard room with water view — room photo 1
- Standard room with water view — room photo 2
- Standard room with water view — room photo 3
Standard room with view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard room with view — room photo 1
- Standard room with view — room photo 2
- Standard room with view — room photo 3
Standard Single room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Single room — room photo 1
- Standard Single room — room photo 2
- Standard Single room — room photo 3
Standard Single room with garden view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Single room with garden view — room photo 1
- Standard Single room with garden view — room photo 2
- Standard Single room with garden view — room photo 3
Standard Single room with ocean view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Single room with ocean view — room photo 1
- Standard Single room with ocean view — room photo 2
- Standard Single room with ocean view — room photo 3
Standard Single room with pool view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Single room with pool view — room photo 1
- Standard Single room with pool view — room photo 2
- Standard Single room with pool view — room photo 3
Standard Single room with sea view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Single room with sea view — room photo 1
- Standard Single room with sea view — room photo 2
- Standard Single room with sea view — room photo 3
Standard Triple room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Triple room — room photo 1
- Standard Triple room — room photo 2
- Standard Triple room — room photo 3
Standard Triple room with pool view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Triple room with pool view — room photo 1
- Standard Triple room with pool view — room photo 2
- Standard Triple room with pool view — room photo 3
Standard Quadruple room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 1
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 2
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 3
Standard Single room (single bed)
- Beds: single bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Single room (single bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Single room (single bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Single room (single bed) — room photo 3
Standard Single room with garden view (single bed)
- Beds: single bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Single room with garden view (single bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Single room with garden view (single bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Single room with garden view (single bed) — room photo 3
Standard Single room with ocean view (single bed)
- Beds: single bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Single room with ocean view (single bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Single room with ocean view (single bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Single room with ocean view (single bed) — room photo 3
Standard Single room with pool view (single bed)
- Beds: single bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Single room with pool view (single bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Single room with pool view (single bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Single room with pool view (single bed) — room photo 3
Standard Single room with sea view (single bed)
- Beds: single bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Single room with sea view (single bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Single room with sea view (single bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Single room with sea view (single bed) — room photo 3
Standard Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Kitchen
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Standard Double room with garden view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Double room with garden view (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double room with garden view (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double room with garden view (full double bed) — room photo 3
Standard Double room with ocean view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Double room with ocean view (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double room with ocean view (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double room with ocean view (full double bed) — room photo 3
Standard Double room with pool view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Double room with pool view (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double room with pool view (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double room with pool view (full double bed) — room photo 3
Standard Double room with sea view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Double room with sea view (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double room with sea view (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double room with sea view (full double bed) — room photo 3
Standard Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
Standard Twin room with ocean view (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Twin room with ocean view (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Standard Twin room with ocean view (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Standard Twin room with ocean view (twin beds) — room photo 3
Standard Twin room with sea view (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Twin room with sea view (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Standard Twin room with sea view (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Standard Twin room with sea view (twin beds) — room photo 3
Standard Triple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Triple room — room photo 1
Standard Triple room with pool view
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Triple room with pool view — room photo 1
- Standard Triple room with pool view — room photo 2
- Standard Triple room with pool view — room photo 3
Standard Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 1
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 2
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 3
Standard Quadruple room with ocean view
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Quadruple room with ocean view — room photo 1
- Standard Quadruple room with ocean view — room photo 2
- Standard Quadruple room with ocean view — room photo 3
Standard Quadruple room with pool view
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Quadruple room with pool view — room photo 1
- Standard Quadruple room with pool view — room photo 2
- Standard Quadruple room with pool view — room photo 3
Standard Quintuple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Quintuple room — room photo 1
- Standard Quintuple room — room photo 2
- Standard Quintuple room — room photo 3
Standard Quintuple room with garden view
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Quintuple room with garden view — room photo 1
- Standard Quintuple room with garden view — room photo 2
- Standard Quintuple room with garden view — room photo 3
Standard Quintuple room with pool view
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Quintuple room with pool view — room photo 1
- Standard Quintuple room with pool view — room photo 2
- Standard Quintuple room with pool view — room photo 3
Standard Sextuple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Sextuple room — room photo 1
- Standard Sextuple room — room photo 2
- Standard Sextuple room — room photo 3
Superior room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior room — room photo 1
Superior Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
Superior Double room with pool view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Double room with pool view (full double bed) — room photo 1
Superior Double room with view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Superior Double room with view (full double bed) — room photo 1
Deluxe room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe room — room photo 1
Deluxe Double room with ocean view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Deluxe Double room with ocean view (full double bed) — room photo 1
Grand room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Grand Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Apartment
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Apartment — room photo 1
1 Bedroom Apartment
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 1 Bedroom Apartment — room photo 1
2 Bedrooms Apartment
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 2 Bedrooms Apartment — room photo 1
Single Apartment
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Single Apartment — room photo 1
Double Apartment (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Double Apartment (full double bed) — room photo 1
Twin Apartment (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Twin Apartment (twin beds) — room photo 1
2 Bedrooms Sextuple Apartment
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 2 Bedrooms Sextuple Apartment — room photo 1
Standard Apartment
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Standard Single Apartment
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Standard Triple Apartment
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Standard Double Apartment (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Studio
- Room features: Fridge; Kitchen; Microwave
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Studio — room photo 1
- Studio — room photo 2
- Studio — room photo 3
Single Studio
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Single Studio — room photo 1
Triple Studio
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Triple Studio — room photo 1
- Triple Studio — room photo 2
- Triple Studio — room photo 3
Quadruple Studio
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Quadruple Studio — room photo 1
- Quadruple Studio — room photo 2
- Quadruple Studio — room photo 3
Single Studio (single bed)
- Beds: single bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Single Studio (single bed) — room photo 1
- Single Studio (single bed) — room photo 2
- Single Studio (single bed) — room photo 3
Double Studio (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Double Studio (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Double Studio (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Double Studio (full double bed) — room photo 3
Triple Studio
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Triple Studio — room photo 1
- Triple Studio — room photo 2
- Triple Studio — room photo 3
Triple Studio with garden view
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Triple Studio with garden view — room photo 1
- Triple Studio with garden view — room photo 2
- Triple Studio with garden view — room photo 3
Quadruple Studio
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Quadruple Studio — room photo 1
Sextuple Studio
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Sextuple Studio — room photo 1
- Sextuple Studio — room photo 2
- Sextuple Studio — room photo 3
Standard Studio
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Standard Single Studio
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Standard Triple Studio
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Standard Double Studio (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Standard Triple Studio
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Villa
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
2 Bedrooms Villa
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Cottage
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Single Cottage
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Quadruple Cottage
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
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