Let me start off by saying that we had never been 2 the Cook Islands before and saved up for what was hopefully going to be a fantastic romantic get away for us-we were so excited. We arrived at the Inn 2 no one greeting us-yes it was 1am but we have arrived at hotels etc in other parts of... More

Just returned from a fabulous stay at the Aro'a Beachside Inn. Rooms were good, very clean and well equipped. The bar "Shipwreck Inn" is awesome (voted one of the best on the planet) nothing was too much trouble for the owners Jim & Jan and they were backed up by fantastic staff. Can't fault the place - we will definitely... More

I'll start by saying the beach here I found to be one of the best on the island... it's clean, quiet, and the snorkeling right at your doorstep is really amazing. Most of the time the beach had maybe 2 or 3 other people I could see (see attached pics). The whole area in general is much less populated, more... More

Just got back from an amazing holiday at the Aro'a Beachside. Fantastic spot right on the beach, awesome sunsets, bar and cocktails. Jan & Jim and the staff were great - really made our stay so enjoyable. Didn't want to leave. We'll be back. More

Myself and Meredith had a fantastic time, Jan & Jim were great hosts, good times in the bar, amazing beach right out front, will definitely be back! More

Have just got back from a long trip to New Zealand during which I spent 5 nights in Rarotonga at Jim and Jan's place on the west coast of the island. This was my second visit and I loved it as much as the first time around in 2007. Our chalet was about 5 meters from the ocean and the... More

I loved this place! Only a few rooms so it's never very crowded. And ours was right on the beach (though they basically all are). Amazing beachside bar with an "honesty system" during the day when you help yourself. Fun things at night (though not too late) like ukulele or keyboard show. Amazing hosts who will organise anything for you... More

We arrived on a wet afternoon and were taken care of from the moment we arrived at the airport (with free transfers included as part of our package). The room was great, overlooking the water. I would change a few things (I personally love air con plus I like a more private bathroom) but this didn't detract from an excellent... More

Aro'a Beachside Inn consists of 11 guest rooms positioned around a beautiful garden overlooking the beach, with the Shipwreck Hut Bar to one side. Breakfast - a plateful of the freshest, most succulent fruit I have ever tasted, freshly baked muffins (and I mean fresh, made each morning), coffee or tea, fruit juice and then a table with everything you... More