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Sunset Resort

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Private beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
Private beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
Private beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas

Overview of Sunset Resort

Sunset Resort

3.5 out of 5

4.4/5 Excellent

Guests rated this property 4.6/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant
  • Kitchen

Cleaning and safety practices

  • Cleaned with disinfectant
  • Contactless check-in
  • Hand sanitiser provided
  • Personal protective equipment
Ara Tapu, Arorangi, Rarotonga

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationBlack Rock7 min walk
  • Popular LocationRarotonga Golf Club14 min walk
  • Popular LocationNational Stadium3 min drive
  • AirportRarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)6 min drive

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About this area

Rarotonga

Located on a private beach, Sunset Resort is in Arorangi, a neighbourhood in Rarotonga. Cook Islands Library and Museum and Cook Islands National Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Black Rock and Rarotonga Golf Club. Maire Nui Botanical Gardens and Te Vara Nui Village are also worth visiting. Kayaking, scuba diving and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Black Rock - 7 min walk
  • Rarotonga Golf Club - 14 min walk
  • National Stadium - 3 min drive
  • Puaikura Beach - 5 min drive
  • Cook Islands Whale and Wildlife Centre - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • Where to eat
  • The Anchorage Restaurant – Garden-view restaurant with a bar. Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

About this property

Sunset Resort

3.5-star hotel with pools and private beach
Spend the day on Sunset Resort's private white sand beach or relax by one of the hotel's 2 outdoor swimming pools. All 35 rooms feature kitchenettes with fridges and microwaves, plus WiFi and furnished balconies or patios. Other amenities available to guests include sitting areas, TVs and room service.
Sunset Resort offers 35 forms of air-conditioned accommodation with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Accommodation at this 3.5-star hotel has kitchenettes with fridges and microwaves.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Rarotonga hotel provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a private beach.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected

Check-in

Contactless social distancing and check-out
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Masks available
Hand sanitiser provided
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and older; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–10 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Scooter/moped hire
  • Snorkelling

Conveniences

  • No lifts

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Languages spoken

  • English

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Private beachfront location
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
  • In-room accessibility (select rooms)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Beach towels
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

Outdoor space

  • Furnished balcony or patio

More

  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in from noon - 5:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 6 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and older; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 11 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 11 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at the time of service, check-in or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 30 per person (roundtrip)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts Visa and Mastercard; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

Guests must transfer via required shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children 11 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Sunset Resort Rarotonga
Sunset Resort
Sunset Rarotonga
Sunset Resort Hotel
Sunset Resort Rarotonga
Sunset Resort Hotel Rarotonga

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Overall score and ratings

4.4

Excellent

Rating 5 - Excellent. 91 out of 172 reviews
5 - Excellent 53%
Rating 4 - Good. 61 out of 172 reviews
4 - Good 35%
Rating 3 - Okay. 16 out of 172 reviews
3 - Okay 9%
Rating 2 - Poor. 1 out of 172 reviews
2 - Poor 1%
Rating 1 - Terrible. 3 out of 172 reviews
1 - Terrible 2%

4.6/5

Cleanliness

4.3/5

Staff & service

4.4/5

Amenities

4.3/5

Property conditions & facilities
Write a review

4/5 Good

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sunset was a very pleasant place to stay, the restaurant was very good and staff there were amazing. My criticism would be the beach needs to be cleared of rocks and coral to make it easier to walk on.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

5/5 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, friendly staff, a really great week.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

5/5 Excellent

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room good food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

5/5 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

5/5 Excellent

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the beachfront area with the gazebo and hammocks… it was like paradise down there… next time we’d definitely book one of those apartments. The Birdcage Bar was great too, awesome cocktails!! Thanks we had a lovely relaxing time👍
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2021