Sunset Resort is situated just 6 km from Avarua in Rarotonga. Its spacious, self-catering studios and suites either boast a beachfront location, or overlook the 2 outdoor swimming pools. The studios and suites at Resort Sunset are nestled among tropical gardens. Each features a fully equipped kitchen, a private patio or balcony and air conditioning. Sunset Resort Rarotonga has an all-day dining restaurant and bar. Each morning it serves a tropical and cooked breakfast. An à la carte menu is offered for lunch and dinner. Some nights there are live music and dance performances. Sunset Resort is situated approximately 7 km from Rarotonga Airport. An airport shuttle can be organised upon request, and there is also free onsite parking.

Couples particularly like the superb location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site

Activities:

Golf course (within 3 km)

Fishing

Private beach area


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
or
1 large double bed
2 single beds
or
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.5

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Casey
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful location, room was spacious and restaurant had good food!
  • Cheri
    Australia Australia
    Restaurant on site. My room was spacious clean and had everything I needed. Quiet, tv and air conditioning. 2 pools, separate bar. Lots of room and hammocks at the beach.
  • Simone
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful location. Facilities were spotless and the lush gardens were well maintained. Comfortable room, good breakfast and excellent service - the staff looked after us, made us feel so welcomed and were always happy.
  • Deirdre
    Australia Australia
    The most peaceful place I have ever stayed in- will definitely be back,
  • Kathryn
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Adults only, friendly staff, large rooms and very clean.
  • H
    Henry
    New Zealand New Zealand
    First time in Rarotonga and we knew we wanted a room as close to the beach as possible, we were not disappointed in the room! Overlooking the beach and a lovely garden space, the beach itself was a ten second walk from the room, where the setup...
  • Duncan
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Sunset Resort exceeded all our expectation's. Reception staff very welcoming and very helpful. Restaurant on site with great food and great Staff. Room was immaculately clean and kept that way by friendly Room Attendant. Amazing good sized large...
  • Leanne
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Facilities were very comfortable, location was brilliant (2 minute walk to beach) and staff were excellent. Nothing was too much trouble. Very handy location on the island near several different restaurants which allowed for some variety from the...
  • Deborah
    Australia Australia
    The Anchorage breakfast was lovely. A small selection of cereals and yoghurt with some fruit (mostly papaya and banana) and nice filtered coffee. The bread was fresh and my only gripe is that the selection of toppings was very limited to peanut...
  • Sally
    Australia Australia
    The location couldn’t be more perfect, the western side of the island is perfectly protected by wind and so close to the reef edge you get such a close up experience with the whales. The accomodation is impeccably clean and run by the friendliest...

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • The Anchorage Restaurant & Bar
    • Cuisine
      Local • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Resort facilities of Sunset Resort
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Garden view

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • Private beach area
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Live music/performance
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Seating Area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Adults only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Mosquito net
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

2 swimming pools

Pool 1 - outdoorFree!

  • Open all year
  • Adults only
  • Salt-water pool
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas

Pool 2 - outdoorFree!

  • Open all year
  • Adults only
  • Salt-water pool
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas

Wellness

  • Full body massage
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
Sunset Resort takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 12:00
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 15 years are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

15+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 98 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Transfers are available to and from Rarotonga Airport. These are charged NZD 18 per person, each way. Please inform Sunset Resort in advance if you want to use this service, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note for flights arriving between 18:00 and 08.00 this service is compulsory in order to complete check in procedures.

Please note that children under 12 years of age cannot be accommodated at this hotel.