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Stay with our official event partner, The Edgewater Resort & Spa — and save 15% plus perks with code VAKAEIVA26.

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Exclusive Vaka Eiva 2026 offer

Paddlers stay & save at The Edgewater

An exclusive deal from our official event partner, The Edgewater Resort & Spa, for every paddler, supporter and family member travelling to Rarotonga for the 20th anniversary Vaka Eiva.

  • 15% off accommodationOff your accommodation when you book with the code.
  • Daily tropical breakfastEvery day of your stay, for guests in the booking.
  • Unlimited Wi-FiComplimentary, per room for your whole stay.
  • Free shuttle to Club RaroComplimentary transfers between The Edgewater and Club Raro.
  • $100 food & beverage creditPer room, per stay — to spend on food and drinks at the resort.
Official event partner · Recommended place to stay

The Edgewater Resort & Spa

The largest resort in the Cook Islands, set on six acres of beachfront gardens on Rarotonga’s sheltered west coast. Golden sand, a blue lagoon at the door and a warm Kia Orana welcome that’s been going for more than 40 years — with room for whole crews, their families and supporters.

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280rooms
6acres beachfront
40+years of Kia Orana
5 minfrom the airport
Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice2022 & 2023
Cook Islands Quality AssuredAccredited accommodation
Te Mato Manava Award — WinnerCook Islands Tourism · Community Development
Family Friendly Award — WinnerElijan Communications · Business Category Special Award

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4.1★★★★★

Rated 4.1 on Google

from 1,306 guest reviews — plus Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice in 2022 and 2023.

Google reviews for The Edgewater Resort & Spa — rated 4.1 from 1,306 reviews, with Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice 2022 and 2023 and Cook Islands Quality Assured badges

Beachfront on the west coast

Six acres of tropical gardens on Oneroa beach — calm lagoon swims, snorkelling just offshore and Rarotonga’s best sunsets.

Rooms for every crew

Garden-view rooms, beachfront deluxe suites with spa baths, and three-bedroom garden and beachfront villas that suit whole teams.

Dining & entertainment

The Brasserie with lagoon views and live entertainment, The Spaghetti House for Italian, and cocktails on the beachside sand deck.

Akaora Spa & Salon

Book a massage to loosen up between race days — treatments and beauty services on site.

Family friendly

Pool, kids’ club, playground and tennis court — easy for supporters and families travelling with paddlers.

Close to everything

About 5 minutes from the airport and a short drive to Avarua Wharf for race HQ, with an on-site tour desk for rest days.
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