Welcome to the Sunset Resort
Beachfront, tropical gardens, island escape.
Sunset Resort is a small, boutique resort (inviting guests 15 years +) idyllically situated absolute beachfront on the highly sought-after 'sunset' coast of Rarotonga.
Suites
Poolside/Garden Studio
Room Size 31 m2 or 388 ft² (approx)
- $380 per night up to 2 guests
- Max Occupancy 2 guest
- Valid for travel from April 2024 to March 2025
The Poolside/Garden Studios are spacious self-contained fully air conditioned studios which are perfect for couples or singles.
All studios have lovely locations set amongst the resort’s tropical gardens or near one of the resort's two swimming pools.
The Poolside/Garden Studios contain a king bed (twin singles available), a well-equipped kitchen with fridge/freezer, microwave, cooktop along with tea and coffee making facilities. The room is fully insect screened.
A lounge/TV area opens onto a covered patio/veranda with a sun lounger and deck chairs.
Relax on your own private patio and enjoy beautiful views of the gardens, while being just steps away from one of the resort’s two swimming pools.
Poolside One-Bedroom Suite
Room Size 52 m2 or 560 ft² (approx)
- $410 per night - 2 guests
- Max Occupancy 3 guests - extra guest $90 per night
- Valid for travel from April 2024 to March 2025
This spacious fully air conditioned one bedroom suite is ideal for a couple, singles travelling together or a small family. This suite features a separate bedroom, a kitchen lounge area and a large balcony overlooking the swimming pool and tropical gardens.
The suite has one large bedroom with king bed (twin singles available) an additional bed can be added to the lounge area if requested.
The kitchen is fully equipped, and contains a fridge/freezer, microwave, cooktop along with tea and coffee making facilities. The lounge area with TV, opens out onto a covered patio/veranda with sun lounger and deck chairs. The suite is fully insect screened.
Relax on your own private patio and enjoy views over the tropical gardens and swimming pool area.
Both of our one bedroom suites are located upstairs on the first floor.
Beachfront Studio
Room size 31m2 or 388 ft²
- $510 per night up to 2 guests
- Max Occupancy 2 guests
- Valid for travel from April 2024 to March 2025
This spacious fully air conditioned studio is located absolute beachfront with stunning sea views. This studio is perfect for couples seeking a relaxed peaceful holiday experience. This studio is fully insect screened.
The studio features a king bed (twin singles available), a well-equipped kitchen which contains a fridge/freezer, microwave, cooktop along with tea and coffee making facilities. The suite opens onto a private covered patio/veranda with sun lounger and deck chairs.
Relax on your own private patio, enjoy the stunning vista looking over the pristine beach with stunning sea views.
Beachfront Two-Bedroom Suite
Room Size 68 m2 or 732 ft² (approx)
- $780 per night - up to 4 guests
- Max Occupancy 4 guests
- Valid for travel from April 2024 to March 2025
This fully air conditioned, spacious, modern two bedroom beachfront suite is ideal for couples/singles or an adult family travelling together. The suite opens out onto two private patio areas with spectacular views over the lagoon.
This suite contains a fully equipped kitchen, lounge area, one full bathroom with WC and a separate bathroom with WC and hand-basin. The two large bedrooms contain king beds (twin singles available). The suite is fully insect screened.
A stylish lounge area inside opens onto a covered patio/veranda with sun loungers, outdoor dining area and deck chairs.
Relax on your own private patio and enjoy stunning the sea views.
Poolside Two-Bedroom Suite
Room Size 68 m2 or 732 ft² (approx)
- $550 - up to 4 guests per night
- Max Occupancy 5 guests - extra guest $90 per night
- Valid for travel from April 2024 to March 2025
This large, fully air conditioned poolside garden suite features two large bedrooms with king beds (can be twin singles, plus single bed) that is suitable for couples/singles travelling together or an adult family.
The kitchen is well equipped with a full fridge/freezer, microwave, cooktop and tea and coffee making facilities. The lounge area contains dining facilities, lounge chairs and TV area.
The lounge and one bedroom opens out onto a spacious covered patio with outdoor furniture and lounger. This suite has one bathroom with WC and the second bathroom contains a WC and hand-basin. The suite is fully insect screened.
Two of these suites are situated on the ground floor and are access friendly (wheelchair or limited mobility) with the main bathroom modified for wheelchair access. Our pathways throughout the resort allow for our guests to travel unencumbered from their room, to the restaurant, bar, reception and the beachfront.
About Us
Kia Orana and welcome
The 4* Sunset Resort is idyllically situated on Rarotonga's highly sought-after western ‘sunset’ coast, and located absolute beachfront next to the stunning ‘bluer than blue’ lagoon. Set amidst majestic palm trees, lush tropical gardens, expansive lawns stretching down to the pristine white sand beach - the Sunset Resort is your PERFECT choice for a relaxing, tropical island getaway.
During whale season (June – October), the resort offers a superb vantage point to sight these majestic visitors to our shores. A favorite pastime for many returnee guests is to relax in a hammock or lounger under the palm trees or in the beachside cabana, with a good book and refreshing drink from the Birdcage Bar and witness these incredible mammals as they pass by.
Choice of Rooms
The eco-friendly resort, inviting guests 15yrs+, offers 35 tastefully furnished, spacious and superbly appointed suites and studios, all situated either beachfront or amongst tropical gardens beside one of the two large swimming pools. With a variety of room types available (including 'Accessible' rooms), the resort is perfect for couples, singles, adult families and groups.
All studios and suites feature air-conditioning, fully-equipped kitchenette, cooktop, microwave, fridge/freezer, UV filtered drinking water, split king-size bed/s, colour TV, in-room safe and IDD phone, with a private furnished patio or balcony.
The Two-bedroom beachfront suite features a full kitchen facilities - with full size fridge, oven and dishwasher.
Guest Laundry
A guest laundry is located on-site - it is free to do washing, with washing powder provided.
To use the dryer – 2 tokens are required which are purchased from reception at NZ$1 per token.
Drinks & Dining
The popular pool-side Birdcage Bar, complete with ‘swim-up’ bar, opens daily from mid-afternoon to early evening, so perhaps enjoy a refreshing sundowner drink of your choice at the bar whilst mingling with other guests, relax in the swimming pool or take your drink to the beachfront to enjoy one of Rarotonga’s stunning sunsets.
The on-site Anchorage Restaurant & Bar is surrounded by tropical gardens and opens daily for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks throughout the day. A tropical breakfast is served here daily for in-house guests, or a cooked breakfast can be ordered off the menu. This fully licensed restaurant features a full bar service and offers à-la-carte menus with weekly theme nights such as a BBQ or roast dinner with live entertainment.
Transfers
Sunset Resort offers a 24 hour airport transfer service for international and domestic flights at a minimal cost.
Our reception office hours are 8:30am – 6:00pm daily. Given this – the transfer service is mandatory for guests arriving at the Rarotonga Airport before 8am in the morning or after 4pm in the evening. Our transfer driver will manage the check in process for guests outside of office hours.
Complimentary transfers are available to the Punanga Nui Market on Saturday morning and the local Arorangi church services on Sunday morning.
Location
Ideally situated for convenience, the resort is a short 4km drive from the airport and 6km from the island’s main township of Avarua and the Saturday morning Punanga Nui Market.
There is a local bus stop at the entrance to the resort. Over the road from the resort is an excellent bakery and within easy walking distance is the local Rarotonga Brewery, the golf course, and a convenience store.
A number of popular restaurants and cafes are located close-by.
Medical care is also nearby with a small medical centre over the road from the Resort and the hospital which has an outpatients service is a 5 minute drive.
Getting around the island is easy!
There is a sheltered bus-stop right outside the resort on the main road, so guests can explore our island home easily by taking the ‘clockwise’ or ‘anti-clockwise’ bus from your doorstep. If you are planning on using the bus you can download the App and then locating where a bus is at any time is easy. For guests with a rental car, we offer free on-site parking.
Our small resort ‘with a big heart’ also has accessible walkways to all resort amenities ie to both swimming pools, the restaurant, poolside bar, our expansive green lawn and down to the deck situated at our private stunning beach.
Our friendly, local staff are known by many of our returnee guests for their famous "Kia Orana" spirit, and will do everything possible to ensure your stay in our little piece of paradise is idyllic. We look forward to welcoming you soon.
Kia manuia
Cathy and Kev Simkin
Resort Managers
Relax, unwind, recharge and enjoy the magic!
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Sunset Resort Rates
If you find a better rate for Sunset Resort feel free to contact us directly.
Stay 7 Pay 6 - Summer Season 2024/25 Special
Stay a minimum of seven nights during the travel period and receive:-
* One FREE night (ie seventh night is free)
* $50 Birdcage Bar Voucher per room
* $30 Anchorage Restaurant Voucher per room (food only)
* FREE 10GB of WiFi per room
* Complimentary one-way transfers to Saturday Punanga Nui Market
*Complimentary return transfers to Sunday Church Service (Arorangi)
Sale Dates: 6 March 2024 to 31 Aug 2024
Travel dates: 1 November 2024 to 31 March 2025
Note: this special applies to our Poolside/Garden Studios and 1 Bedroom Poolside Suites.
Promo Code: 509
This special cannot be combined with any other special or doubled up. Value adds cannot be doubled or cashed up.
Disclaimer - Sunset Resort reserves the right to change this special should circumstances change.
Attractions
Sunset Resort Birdcage Bar
The popular pool-side Birdcage Bar, complete with ‘swim-up’ bar, opens daily from mid-afternoon to early evening.
Happy hour is every hour at the Birdcage Bar, but they do have a special Cocktail of the Day.
Serving delicious cocktails along with non-alcoholic beverages, beers, wines and spirits at great prices – it is the perfect place to chill after a day exploring our little island.
Why not sip a refreshing sundowner drink at the bar whilst mingling with other guests, relax in the swimming pool or take your drink to the beachfront to enjoy one of Rarotonga’s stunning sunsets.
Tik-e-tours
Experience the carefree magic of Rarotonga on your own luxury electric Tuk Tuk with your personal island guide for -
Island Tours, Cocktail Happy Hour hopping, Dinner Transfers, Hen & Stags nights, groups and Corporate and Private events.
Te Vara Nui Over Water buffet & dinner
An authentic journey into the past. Follow the Chiefs around the Cultural Village and learn through demonstration about history, navigation, local medicines, carving, coconut husking, legends and much more.
Enjoy a island/western fusion buffet dinner whilst enjoying a spectacular over water night show.
Koka Lagoon Cruises
Unforgettable 3.5 hours:
Glass bottom boat views, guided snorkelling at Marine Reserve, delicious Fish BBQ, coconut tree climbing and husking, onboard string band entertainment plus much more...
Anchorage Restaurant and Bar
The Anchorage Restaurant and Bar is situated within the Sunset Resort and is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks throughout the day.
The complimentary tropical breakfast for in-house guests is served between 7.30am - 10am and includes a range of cereals (some gluten free options), breads/toast, spreads, seasonal fruits, homemade yoghurt, juice, filtered water and selection of teas and freshly brewed filter coffee.
Lunch is available from 11:30am – 2:30pm daily, with dinner served from 5:30pm – with last food orders taken at 8:45pm.
Snacks and drinks are available throughout the day and can be served in the restaurant, poolside or at the beachfront.
The restaurant offers a la carte dining and has several weekly theme nights offering either a BBQ or a roast buffet with live entertainment.
The Anchorage Restaurant & Bar caters for all dietary needs, and offers a variety of choices for vegans and vegetarians.
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Sunset Resort - Rarotonga, Cook Islands
Ara Tapu, Arorangi, Rarotonga, PO Box 377 Rarotonga, Cook Islands
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