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3.5 out of 5
Sunset Resort - Adults Only
Ara Tapu, Arorangi, Rarotonga

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 215 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 215 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 215 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 215 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 215 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maryanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daryl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay here. Very clean, great service and the workers were very friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine, Weymouth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property and the best cocktails at the bird cage bar. Peaceful and relaxing with great pools. stunning gardens and beautiful beachfront. Staff Boyle. O
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Robyn on Mar 30, 2024
Kia Orana ChristineWe are so pleased that you both had such a wonderful stay here with us. Thank you so much for taking the time to review our little slice of paradise, and we look forward to hosting you again in the not too distant future.Stay happy, safe and well.Kia Manuia & Kind RegardsThe Sunset Resort Team

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We three ladies had a lovely peaceful stay at Sunset Resort. Our 2 bedroom suite was spacious, clean and well-equipped, with great air-con. Two pools, always sparkling clean, and wow what a stunning beach/lagoon area (plenty of sun-loungers scattered amongst the palm trees). Convenient location for car hire, a few restaurants nearby, bus stop outside, 10 minutes from airport. All staff we met were super friendly and helpful. The included breakfast was simple but more than enough (fruits, cereals, toast, juice, tea, coffee).. If I return to Rarotonga, I wouldn’t stay anywhere else. West Coast location gives the best sunsets!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Robyn on Mar 30, 2024
Kia Orana BronwynWe are so pleased that you, Carol & Amy had such a wonderful stay here with us. Thank you so much for taking the time to review our Resort and we look forward to hosting you again in the not too distant future.Stay happy, safe and well.Kia Manuia & Kind RegardsThe Sunset Resort Team

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is our 4th time staying at the Sunset Resort and was as good as always. The place is extremely well maintained, clean and quiet. The staff are fantastic. We will be back again
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Robyn on Feb 17, 2024
Kia Orana DavidThank you for taking the time to review The Sunset Resort. We are really pleased you had a wonderful stay here with us and we certainly hope to see you here again sometime in the future.Kia Manuia & Kind RegardsThe Sunset Resort Team

8/10 Good

Julia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming and quiet property with no noisy kids.. nice 2 bedroom unit and I loved the hammocks on the beach. Restaurant food could use improvement
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Robyn on Jan 28, 2024
Kia Orana JuliaThank you for taking the time to review our property and for your kind words.We will pass your feedback on to our Restaurant for their information.We look forward to seeing you back on one of our hammocks one day!Kia Manuia & Kind RegardsThe Sunset Resort

10/10 Excellent

Bailey Josephine

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Robyn on Feb 17, 2024
Kia Orana JosephineThank you for taking the time to review The Sunset Resort. We are really pleased you had a wonderful stay here with us and we hope to see you here again sometime in the future.Kia Manuia & Kind RegardsThe Sunset Resort

8/10 Good

Caitlin

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff!! So welcoming and kind. Loved the two pools.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Robyn on Jan 21, 2024
Kia Orana CaitlinThank you for your lovely review, we are really pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay here with us.We look forward to seeing you again sometime in the future.Kia Manuia & Kind RegardsThe Sunset Resort

8/10 Good

James

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Business in Cook Islands
The resort is nice and clean with a very good location. The people are very friendly and helpful. I would stay there again. My only suggestion is that their hours at the front desk to be longer. The front desk didn't open up until 8:30 AM which was a problem for me because I was there on business and would leave every morning at 7:30 AM and not return until the front desk was closed again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Robyn on Jan 21, 2024
Kia Orana JamesThank you for your nice words, we are happy you enjoyed your stay here with us.If you do return sometime in the future, please have a chat with us on arrival so we can accommodate your needs.Kia Manuia & Kind RegardsThe Sunset Resort

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We'll be back!!
Fantastic place to stay. Great location being only a few minutes to town, and with a very good bakery right across the road, but the big bonus is the staff - super-friendly, helpful and professional. Hailey at Reception recommended a restaurant to us (Vaima) which was outstanding, and Josie makes the best Mai Tais on the island - she is an artist! Some other folks commented that the suites at the front of the property were a bit noisy because of traffic, but the suites we stayed in by the main pool didn't have that issue. 2 Swimming pools is definitely an extra attraction, and they never seemed overcrowded. Add in the hammocks and recliners on the beachfront and this is a great place to relax and enjoy the service.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Robyn on Oct 20, 2023
Kia OranaThank you for your lovely feedback, we are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay here with us.We hope to see you back at our little piece of paradise again one day.Kia Manuia & Kind RegardsThe Sunset Resort Team

10/10 Excellent

Melissa Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Robyn on Oct 20, 2023
Kia Orana MelissaThank you for rating us 5 out of 5, we really appreciate it.We are pleased that you like our little slice of paradise and we hope to see you again one day.Kia Manuia & Kind RegardsThe Sunset Resort Team

10/10 Excellent

Peter Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff who can’t do enough for you. Spotless as always and grounds, beach and facilities well looked after. Highly recommend
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Robyn on Oct 14, 2023
Kia Orana PeterThank you so much for your lovely feedback. We are really pleased that you enjoyed your stay here with us and we look forward to seeing you back with us again sometime in the future.Kia Manuia & Kind RegardsThe Sunset Resort Team

10/10 Excellent

GRAEME

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Robyn on Sep 22, 2023
Kia Orana GraemeThank you for taking the time to review our property. We are happy that you had a lovely stay with us.We look forward to seeing you back here with us at sometime in the future.Stay safe and well.Kia Manuia & Kind RegardsThe Sunset Resort

10/10 Excellent

Eva Maria Weishaupt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cant wait to go back
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Robyn on Sep 22, 2023
Kia Orana Eva MariaThank you so much for taking the time to review our lovely resort.We look forward to seeing you back with us whenever you are ready.Kia Manuia & Kind RegardsThe Sunset Resort

8/10 Good

Tanu

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super friendly staff
Beautiful property with super friendly staff. The only draw back was the internet signal was not good at all in the villas. We had to either sot by the pool or got to the provate beach and use 3G/4G. Also could have a bit more variety in breakfast.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Robyn on Sep 22, 2023
Kia Orana TanuThank you for your lovely feedback about your stay with us. Internet data/wifi is a little sketchy in Rarotonga at the best of times, and would definitely not be what you are used to at home unfortunately.We have noted your comment regarding breakfast and will pass this onto the Anchorage Restaurant.We look forward to seeing you back with us again in the future.Stay safe and well.The Sunset Resort

10/10 Excellent

Maxine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, excellent staff, well maintained property. Great snorkeling from the private beach. We would not hesitate to recommend to others and would definitely return.

10/10 Excellent

Fui

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shanlin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort, long beach, friendly staff, will recommend it to friends.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Robyn on May 7, 2023
Kia Orana ShanlinWe are so happy you enjoyed your stay with us and we look forward to seeing you back with us one day.Kia Manuia & Kind RegardsThe Sunset Resort

8/10 Good

Francoise

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Response from Robyn on May 7, 2023
Kia Orana FrancoiseWe are happy you enjoyed your stay at our Resort, and we hope to see you here with us again one day.Kia Manuia & Kind RegardsThe Sunset Resort

10/10 Excellent

Andrew White

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Small, friendly and beachfront
Really plesant resort, small and friendly, right on the beach. Our studio unit was very well equipped with plenty of crockery and glassware. The beach is best for swimming mid-tide but there's 2 pools for the rest of the time. The pool bar and Anchorage restaurant on site are great. The staff are really friendly and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Cathy & Kev on Apr 3, 2023
Thank Andrew for your review - really appreciate it. Great that you enjoyed your stay with us - have a wonderful Easter.

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the hotel, such a pleasant place to stay. Staff were so helpful, they answered all our questions and helped us out with a trip we had booked that we were having issues with. Can not praise the staff enough and the room was lovely although I have to say the rooms on the roadside are very noisy with the traffic (its the main road around the island) but after the first night we got used to it. Loved the beach.. the pool by the bar.. the onsite restaraunt. The bakery across the road was so handy, we used to go to breakfast in the hotel then across to the bakery to pick up lunch to have on the beach lol.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Response from Robyn on Mar 4, 2023
Kia Orana PeterThank you so much for your review, we pride ourselves on providing the best service to all our guests, and are really pleased that you had a wonderful stay here with us.We look forward to seeing you back here with us one day.Stay safe and well.Kia Manuia & Kind RegardsThe Sunset Resort

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca Jane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fabulous 5 days at the Sunset Resort. The facilities are brilliant, the pools and sitting areas beautiful. The staff are so friendly and kind. The tropical breakfast was fresh and delicious each morning. The beach is spectacular. The accommodation is clean, perfectly furnished and the beds very comfortable. Air conditioning is much needed and effective. The grounds are beautiful Would recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Response from Hailey on Feb 19, 2023
Kia Orana Rebecca Jane Thank you for your wonderful review. We are glad you and the girls enjoyed your stay with us. An awesome bonus on seeing those turtles too!!!Meitaki Maata

8/10 Good

Ellen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Garden and Nice sets of chairs and hammock at the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Response from Tina on Jan 26, 2023
Kia Orana Ellen Thank you for your lovely review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us

10/10 Excellent

Sanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well managed, quiet and clean property. Two swimming pools, easy snorkelling off the beach. Fabulous daily cocktails and mocktails.
Response from Robyn on Jan 21, 2023
Kia Orana SannaThank you for your lovely review, we are happy that you enjoyed your stay with us and we look forward to seeing you back with us one day soon.Kia Manuia & Kind RegardsThe Sunset Resort Team

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable stay. Friendly helpful staff. Nice and clean.
Response from Hailey on Jan 14, 2023
Kia Orana SandraWe are glad you enjoyed your stay with us.

8/10 Good

Roxanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and well maintained resort. Staff were all very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Response from Hailey on Jan 14, 2023
Kia Orana RoxanneThank you for your review. We hope you enjoyed your stay with us.

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice, quiet, clean and friendly resort. This is our 2nd visit to the Sunset and will definitely be back. Highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Response from Hailey on Jan 14, 2023
Kia Orana DavidAwesome to hear you have enjoyed your return to us. We look forward to your next stay when possible.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly staff an owners. Nothing was too much trouble. Will definetly return.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022
Response from Hailey on Jan 14, 2023
Kia Orana Robert We are glad that you enjoyed your stay with us. We look forward to your return when possible.

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
View was great
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our special week at Su set Resort
Our stay at Sunset Resort was amazing. Fabulous grounds , accommodation, locality, snorkelling, wonderful friendly and efficient staff, excellent service and attention to detail, kitchens with everything you need if you wish to self cater, happy hour 6 days a week at the Birdcage was a great way to mix and mingle and get to know other guests at the Resort, owners Kevin and Cathy so welcoming and engaging . Tina and Robyn were amazing at reception. We just loved every minute of our stay and can’t wait to return to Sunset Resort. It is a secret gem and real value for money. We highly recommend. A wonderful special week. Jan and Paul
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abby

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful stay at sunset resort. Our fist time staying at sunset and it wasn’t shy of amazing! The location is gorgeous, amazing facilities, yummy cocktails, great pools, top notch resultant and themed menus. Some a memorable stay with my partner, will for sure be coming back next time! Thanks team
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Iain James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place for quiet and relaxing holiday, we will be back
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Staff were amazing. Helpful friendly nothing to make trouble. Gardens were beautiful and always tidy. rooms always keeped clean by staff. We enjoyed the hole experience. Amazing. Maded great cocktails
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paulette Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Could not fault this beautiful resort, the facility was immaculate for cleaniness, the staff were all so friendly and helpful. The food was so fresh and yummy. Would highly recommend this to anyone. Some Kayaks for use in the lagoon would be really lovely if available.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Fiona

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the quiet environment, access to 2 pools, an area off the beach to snorkel and view the sea life. Friendly helpful staff especially Heleana. Food options very limited with access to a cooked breakfast inconsistent. Lunch menu very limited. Loved the cocktails. Easy access to other resorts, town and activities with a hire car.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing, loved the atmosphere and the top pool, and the private beach
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Look nowhere else
Lovely small resort, great location and friendly staff. Pools are fantastic, great reef outside to snorkel. Rooms were a good size, comfy. This resort has a lot of repeat and loyal business, which says a lot. Food at the Anchorage was ok, not great, not terrible but staff are awesome. Birdcage bar is awesome and cocktails were on point. The wifi is useless and I seemed to spend more time trying to get online than being online. All in all a great place to stay for couples, highly recommended.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Antony

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice pools, spacious room, nice gardens, good breakfast.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Carol

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the location. we like the ability to self cater. quiet with no children and friendly staff sunny warm place. sunset and whale watching amazing. will return again for a 4th time.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great quiet resort. Well maintained and looked after. Pools are clean and quiet. Staff were awesome. Rooms are great. We stayed in 2 bed room 32, which was a good size and aircon in all rooms. Road is a bit busy over Xmas period. We like this part of the island best and snorkelling equipment is free. Free tropical breakfast and filtered water in the rooms is a big bonus. Would definitely recommend. We will stay here again. Enjoy the early morning rooster wake up call. At least you get lots of day to chill out in the sun.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

John, California

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, great location, off property restaurants that were an easy walk.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2019