I found this place through a local friend who recommended it. I was looking for a place right on the beach, simple but comfortable, clean and relaxing. Castaways is an ideal find, right on a gorgeous stretch of beach, with lovely low key beach chairs, beach side bar and picnic tables, great comfortable and well set up rooms with every... more

Right on the Western Shore, swimming and snorkelling at the door. Fun, sun, great brekkies, great happy hours. The staff were the best, we felt that we'd come to visit favourite rellies! Rooms spacious and clean. Every opportunity to interact with other guests; great help and advice from Manager Joyce re tours etc But where else do you find a... more

This was the highlight of our trip to Rarotonga. Rooms were as expected and adequate for our needs. They included self-catering kitchen facilities (including corkscrew :-). The whole place was well serviced and clean. The location was amazing - on the west side of the island, the sunsets were amazing at the beach bar serving amazing cocktails at 'happy hour... more

My partner and I stayed at the Castaway while in Rarotonga and it was just lovely. Clee (the site manager) was so helpful and friendly that it made our trip even better. The rooms at the Castaway are light, airy, clean and tidy and just a stones throw from a gorgeous beach. Plus there is a pool right next to... more

Have just spent 6 days at the Castaway Beach Villas and loved every moment of it. A small resort but well resourced in terms of having restaurant, bar, pool and a deck right on the high tide mark. Combined with the friendly staff who take an interest in getting to know you and your wishes without being in your face... more

Spent 7 days here and really enjoyed ourselves. The Villas are a bit dated but the staff are really friendly and try to go the little extra which makes for a pleasant stay. The best of both worlds in that the Villas are self service but there is a small restaurant and bar so you can indulge. Cheapest cocktails around... more

Rarotonga is an amazing place - we were there right at the end of some awful weather (it was pouring when we arrived) but the staff were so helpful. For the rest of the week the weather was brilliant. Castaways is a great place - not like a big resort...you get to know the staff (Kaz, Fennie and the rest...)... more

I'm a little late in writing this, but better late than never. We stopped on Rarotonga in December on our way from the US to NZ. We thought a few nights in paradise before being bombarded with friends & relatives was a good thing. Castaway was recommended to us by a couple who had spent their honeymoon there. We were... more

We stayed for five days at Castaways before heading over to Aitutaki. Dorothy and Cameron, the owners were the best. Our room, meals, service and setting were super. Swimming and snorkeling was fun. Evening get-togethjers at the bar are not to be missed. Our best meal in Rarotonga was their beach barbeque. What a great way to start a holiday.... more