Sunset Resort (Adults Only) - Rarotonga

Adults-only beachfront resort on Rarotonga's sunset coast

Amenities & Pools

Sunset Resort has two outdoor saltwater swimming pools, one with a swim-up bar called the Birdcage Bar that opens daily at 3:30PM. The private beach area provides sun loungers, hammocks, and complimentary snorkeling equipment and reef shoes for guests. A wheelchair-accessible shallow-end pool and lowered bathroom sinks make the resort accessible for guests with mobility needs.

Accommodations

The studios and suites at Sunset Resort Rarotonga are self-catering, each with a fully equipped kitchen, air conditioning, and a private patio or balcony. Beachfront rooms offer direct lagoon views, while poolside suites overlook the two heated saltwater pools and tropical gardens. All units include a separate toilet, a wet-room bathroom with a walled seat, and ample storage space.

Dining & Entertainment

The Anchorage Restaurant serves all-day dining with a menu that includes gluten-free options, locally sourced fish, and a cooked breakfast available for purchase. Complimentary tropical continental breakfast is served each morning, and themed dinner nights such as barbecue night and Sunday roast are held weekly. Live music and dance performances take place on selected evenings, and the Birdcage Bar offers daily cocktail specials during a three-hour happy hour.

Location & Activities

The resort is situated 4 miles from Avarua town and 4 miles from Rarotonga International Airport, with an on-demand airport shuttle service available. Complimentary transfers are provided to the Punangi Nui Market on Saturday and to a church service on Sunday, plus guests can borrow snorkel gear and reef shoes for the calm lagoon directly in front of the resort. Bike tours, walking tours, and pub crawls are available nearby, and a golf course is within minutes from the property.

Services & Accessibility

Sunset Resort Rarotonga Cook Islands has two swimming pools, one with a shallow end and grab rails for accessibility, plus a wheelchair-accessible entrance and lowered bathroom sink. Daily housekeeping, luggage storage, and a tour desk are available, and the resort provides a safety deposit box and CCTV in common areas. Laundry facilities with a dryer are on-site, and a coffee house is located on the property for additional convenience.

• Adults-only: Guests must be 15+ for a quiet, child-free environment
• Beachfront: Direct access to a calm lagoon with complimentary snorkeling gear
• Pools: Two heated saltwater pools, one with a swim-up bar
• Dining: Anchorage Restaurant with gluten-free options and themed dinners
• Transfers: Complimentary airport shuttle and Saturday market transfers
• Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible pool and grab rails in bathrooms