Crown Beach Resort & Spa
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Lonely Planet review
Mixing the best of old and new, the unusually-shaped thatched villas at the Crown Beach combine traditionally inspired architecture with top-drawer decor. The octagonal bungalows are all impeccably finished with blonde-wood panelling, wicker furniture and local artwork on the walls.
As with elsewhere on the island, you'll be faced with a choice between paying a premium for a beachfront position or cutting costs by choosing a villa set back slightly from the sand. Scattered over 4.5 acres of private gardens, the 22 villas are sensitively placed with plenty of space between each unit, and the private patios are all intelligently angled for maximum privacy and optimum island views. The atmosphere is elegant and refined, and it's also usually substantially quieter than Rarotonga's other better-known resorts, but the service and facilities are every bit as good as you'd expect for a hotel in this price bracket. There are two on-site restaurants (the fine-dining Windjammer and a more informal beachfront bistro-bar), a spa and massage centre, a giftshop, a babysitting service, and you can even get a free introductory dive on Sundays.
Services & facilities
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Spa
- Hair salon
- Massage - spa treatment room(s)
- Spa services on site
- Spa tub
- Full-service health spa
- Health club
- Beauty services
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Outdoor space
- Patio
- Garden
- Rooftop terrace
- Picnic area
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Shop
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Shopping on site
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Breakfast
- Free breakfast
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- Beach bar
- Poolside bar
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Housekeeping
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Laundry facilities
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Parking
- Parking height restrictions apply
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Transport/transfers
- Limo or town car service available
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Kids club
- Children's club
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Accessibility
- No elevators
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Cards accepted
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American express
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Pets
- Pets not allowed
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Guest services
- Room service (limited hours)
- Multilingual staff
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Express check-in
- Porter/bellhop
- Tour assistance
- 24-hour front desk
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Luggage storage
- Available
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Concierge
- Concierge desk
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Swimming pool
- Swimming pool - outdoor
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Family
- No cribs (infant beds) available
- Caters to adults only
Description
Location. Crown Beach Resort & Spa is located close to Aro'a Beach, National Stadium, and Puaikura Beach. Other points of interest are Para O Tane Palace and Cook Island Christian Church.
Hotel Features. The hotel has a private beach. Dining options at Crown Beach Resort & Spa include 3 restaurants. A beach bar and a poolside bar are open for drinks. Room service is available during limited hours. The hotel serves a complimentary hot/cold buffet breakfast each morning in the restaurant. Recreational amenities include an outdoor pool, a health club, a spa tub, and a children's club. The property's full-service health spa has body treatments, massage/treatment rooms, facials, and beauty services. This 4.5-star property has a business center and offers a meeting/conference room, secretarial services, and a technology helpdesk. Wireless and wired high-speed Internet access is available in public areas (surcharges apply). The property has event space consisting of banquet facilities and exhibit space. For a surcharge, shuttle services include an area shuttle which runs to destinations within 35 km and a roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request). Business services, wedding services, limo/town car service, and tour/ticket assistance are available. Self parking is complimentary. Additional property amenities include a rooftop terrace, a library, and a concierge desk.
Guestrooms. Air-conditioned guestrooms at Crown Beach Resort & Spa feature MP3 docking stations and CD players. Balconies offer ocean, mountain, or pool views. Beds come with Tempur-Pedic mattresses, Egyptian cotton sheets, triple sheeting, and premium bedding. All rooms include separate dining areas and desks. Kitchens include stovetops, microwaves, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms feature handheld showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Wired high-speed and wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. In addition to safes, guestrooms offer direct-dial phones with voice mail. 32-inch LCD televisions have free movie channels and DVD players. Rooms also include ceiling fans and windows that open. Guests may request wake-up calls and bathrobes. A nightly turndown service is offered and housekeeping is available daily.