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title: "Castaway Resort vs Sunset Resort: which hotel is better?"
description: "Castaway Resort or Sunset Resort in Rarotonga? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Castaway Resort vs Sunset Resort

Both are in Rarotonga, 2.3 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Resort · ★★★ · Arorangi
## [Castaway Resort](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/castaway-resort-rarotonga/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 3.2

- **Score by category:** 1 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1256982/agoda/?lang=en)

Resort · ★★★½ · Nikao
## [Sunset Resort](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/sunset-resort-rarotonga/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.3 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 4.8

- **Score by category:** 3 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2160809/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Sunset Resort

It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 2.3 km apart.

### Choose Castaway Resort if you want

-   to walk to the sights (7.5 km / 8.4 km)
-   a spa and wellness
-   breakfast included
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 18 / 35)

### Choose Sunset Resort if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.3 / 8.7)
-   to be closer to the beach (670 m / 2.9 km)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 35 / 18)

### Why is Castaway Resort better than Sunset Resort?

1.  Has a spa
2.  Includes free breakfast

### Why is Sunset Resort better than Castaway Resort?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 8.7) (+0.6)
2.  2.2 km closer to the beach (670 m vs 2.9 km) (−2.2 km)
3.  Higher star rating (3.5★ vs 3★) (+0.5★)
4.  Offers an airport transfer
5.  Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00) (−2h)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Castaway Resort | Sunset Resort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.3  (+0.6) |
| Location | 3.2 | 4.8  (+1.6) |
| Facilities | 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Spa & wellness | 5.5  (+3.0) | 2.5 |
| Beach access | 0.4 | 8.0  (+7.6) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.7 | 9.2  (+0.4) |
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.3  (+0.6) |
| Number of reviews | 54 | 98  (+44) |
| Rank in Rarotonga | bottom 36% | top 9%  (+55%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 3.2 | 4.8  (+1.6) |
| Distance to the centre | 7.5 km  (−880 m) | 8.4 km |
| To the beach | 2.9 km | 670 m  (−2.2 km) |
| To the airport | 4.1 km | 2.4 km  (−1.6 km) |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 3 | 5 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.9 km | – |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2  (+2) | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★½  (+0.5★) |
| Rooms | 18 | 35 |
| Floors | 2 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2019 | – |
| Listed amenities | 17 | 20  (+3) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 12:00  (−2h) |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

2.3 km apart

Castaway Resort: city centre: 7.5 km, Rarotonga International Airport (RAR): 4.1 km, beach: 2.9 km, 3 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

Sunset Resort: city centre: 8.4 km, Rarotonga International Airport (RAR): 2.4 km, beach: 670 m, 5 places to eat within 500 m.

## Castaway Resort or Sunset Resort: common questions

### Which is better, Castaway Resort or Sunset Resort?

Sunset Resort leads in 3 of 5 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access. Castaway Resort is stronger in spa & wellness.

### Which is cheaper, Castaway Resort or Sunset Resort?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Castaway Resort is closer: 7.5 km from the centre, against 8.4 km for Sunset Resort.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Sunset Resort is 670 m from the nearest beach; Castaway Resort is 2.9 km.

### How far apart are Castaway Resort and Sunset Resort?

The two hotels are 2.3 km apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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