ARRIVING EARLY?
KIA ORANA!
WELCOME TO PARADISE
JETSTAR ARRIVALS: 7am | RESORT CHECK-IN: 3pm
SKIP THE WAIT – CHECK-IN IMMEDIATELY UPON ARRIVAL!
BOOK THE NIGHT PRIOR TO ARRIVAL: Pre-register your stay by booking the night before your early arrival and walk straight into your room when you land.
No waiting until 3pm check-in – your paradise experience begins the moment you arrive.
This simple step ensures your room is ready and waiting, maximizing every precious moment of your Cook Islands holiday.
PRE-BOOK: To secure the night before your early arrival, book this at the time of your reservation OR prior to arriving to the island (subject to availability).
Due to high demand, Early Check-in at time of arrival is unavailable.
SMART MOVE: Double-check your time and date of arrival to Rarotonga, as we are across the Dateline from Australia and New Zealand, and thus a day behind.
Make the most of your holiday in Rarotonga from the time you arrive until Check-in!
COMPLIMENTARY FOR OUR RESORT GUESTS
- Full Cooked Breakfast Buffet (until 10am)
- WI-FI Free (until 3pm Check-in)
- Air-conditioned Guest Lounge (upstairs from The Rarotongan lobby)
- Guest Showers (downstairs restrooms at The Rarotongan, or Sanctuary lobby)
- Luggage Storage (at reception)
FREE RESORT FACILITIES:
- Activities Hut (9am+)
- Water sports (snorkel, SUP, kayaks)
- Swimming pool & Aroa Beach
- Beach towels & sunloungers
- Moko Kids Club (4-11yrs, Mon-Sat: 9am-12pm, 2pm-5pm, 7-9pm)
- Mini waterpark
- Games room, Air Conditioned Gym, Tennis
- Guests 16+ of The Rarotongan & Sanctuary, welcome to use facilities at either resort
SNORKELLING AT AROA LAGOONARIUM MARINE SANCTUARY
Rarotonga's premier snorkelling location is directly in front of both resorts. Swim with colourful tropical fish, gentle Green and Hawksbill Turtles and graceful Eagle Rays. Equipment available at Activities Hut @ The Rarotongan or Reception @ Sanctuary.
GETTING AROUND
ISLAND BUS (schedule: www.cookislandsbus.com ) ·
- Clockwise: On the hour 7am-10pm (Mon-Sat), pickup outside The Rarotongan lobby to visit Edgewater Resort, Black Rock Beach, Punanga-nui Market & Avarua Town ·
- Anti-clockwise: Half past the hour 8:30am-4:30pm (Mon-Fri), 1:30pm Sat (across road) to visit Pacific Resort, Muri Beach ·
- Sunday: Clockwise only 8am-12pm (Sunday church services are at 10am) + 2pm-4pm
CAR RENTAL (18+ with full license required; minimum age may vary)
- Polynesian Rental Cars: Ph 25227 | www.polynesianhire.co.ck
- Avis Cook Islands: Ph 22833 | www.avis.com/en/locations/ck/rarotonga
- Go Cook Islands: Ph 24684 | www.go-cookislands.com
- Raro Cars: Ph 22060 | www.rarocars.com
TAXI SERVICES
- 1AAA Taxis Ph: 188 | 73549 | 72785
- TNHT Ph: 51522
- KLA Taxi Ph: 79891 | 76841
DAY TOUR OPTIONS (will pick-up + drop-off; charge may apply)
- 4WD MOUNTAIN SAFARI (operates 7 days; pick-up + drop-off, complimentary) ·
- Raro Safari Tours: Ph 23626, Mob 51030 | res@rarosafaritours.co.ckwww.rarosafaritours.com ·
- Morning: 9:30am-1:30pm | Afternoon: 1:30pm-4:30pm
- LAGOON CRUISES (closed Saturdays. Beach BBQ Lunch included) ·
- Captain Tama's: Ph 27350 | bookings@captaintamas.com | 10:15am-3pm ·
- Koka Lagoon: Ph 27769 | bookings@kokalagooncruises.com | 9:15am-3pm
MORE TOUR OPTIONS: www.**cookislands.travel/things-to-do**
Disclaimer: All information provided as a helpful courtesy to you as our guest, and is not an endorsement or recommendation. Subject to change.