Stepping off the plane and smelling the frangipani as you step out onto the tarmac is the perfect welcome when you land in Rarotonga. You round the island heading towards the northern coast and pass the lovely township of Avarua before arriving at the Club Raro Resort. Your romantic holiday is about to begin.
Club Raro Resort is perfect for couples wanting to escape their busy every day lives. It is also the ideal location for anyone wanting a romantic wedding in tropical surroundings.
That is because Club Raro Resort prides itself on offering all their guests a personal holiday experience.
Located on the northern coast of Rarotonga alongside a picturesque coral beach and sparkling blue lagoon, Club Raro offers excellent value for money accommodation in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. The resort has an advantageous position with an easy 2-3 kilometre walk into the shops, cafes, restaurants and nightlife of Avarua township and only a short drive to the white sand east coast beaches. For those keen on fishing, Rarotonga’s Game Fishing Club is just metres down the road, an excellent spot to share a drink and yarn or two about your fishing conquests!
Guests from around the world are warmly welcomed by the friendly resort staff, who make every effort to ensure that your stay at Club Raro is comfortable and who enjoy getting to know you during your time with them. Nothing is too much trouble and they certainly make you feel a part of their family.
With thatched roofs, lagoonside sundecks, shade huts throughout and a centralised pool area, the resort provides a convivial ambience of south-seas escapism. All 61 Studio units (with kitchenette), Garden, Poolside and Lagoonfront rooms are air-conditioned and provide comfortable accommodation for a relaxing tropical island holiday. The Lagoonfront rooms are ideally suited for couples and offer spectacular views of the lagoon, nearby encircling coral reef and vast Pacific Ocean.
The freshwater swimming pool is the perfect place to spend a few hours relaxing, soaking up the sun and enjoying the laid back ambience. A popular place to meet fellow guests is the swim up pool bar – the only one of its kind in the Cook Islands.
Three spacious sundecks interspersed with areas of sand and thatched shade umbrellas with seating run the length of the resort and provide stunning lagoon views and the perfect spot for sunbathing or relaxing with a cold drink and good book. Dining is el fresco and at night when the lagoon is lit up and a warm tropical breeze blows gently through the palms there seems no better place on earth.
For those feeling the need for activity, there is a complimentary programme run by the resort from Monday to Friday which includes learning to make flower head eis, or leis, basket weaving, coconut climbing demonstrations, pareau tie dyeing lessons and even scooter tours around the island. There is a tennis court with free equipment available for guest use, pool or table tennis and of course one of the most popular activities, snorkelling in the clear waters of the lagoon.
Other resort facilities include The Palms Restaurant & Bar with a great range of dining options, car, scooter and bicycle rental, wireless reception for internet access plus the Are Kareoi function venue which is ideal for sporting groups, birthdays, special events and wedding receptions.
The resorts White Lily and Gardenia wedding packages are designed with romance in mind yet offer very affordable options for marrying on a tropical island. Ceremonies can be tailor made to suit individual requirements and the friendly staff will ensure everything runs smoothly for your special day.
