Arcadia Retreat’s guidebook
Food and coffee scene
These are ARCADIA RETREAT’s recommendations and backed up by a Host of Trip Advisor reviews and satisfied customer’s reports
Consistently great coffee and creative breakfasts and lunches - a ‘must visit’ place when here on Rarotonga. ONLY a few minutes walk from ARCADIA RETREAT (400 meters)
32 locals recommend
Beluga
Consistently great coffee and creative breakfasts and lunches - a ‘must visit’ place when here on Rarotonga. ONLY a few minutes walk from ARCADIA RETREAT (400 meters)
An iconic waterfront bar - long history - and full of colourful characters
26 locals recommend
Trader Jacks
Ara TapuAn iconic waterfront bar - long history - and full of colourful characters
The Café is located in the courtyard of the historic Beachcomber Pearl Market & Art Gallery in Avarua, the main township of Rarotonga.
Known for its locally-roasted espresso, iced coffees, homemade cakes, muffins, fresh foods with local ingredients, organic breads, bagel and croissants, The Café is a relaxing and enjoyable food and beverage experience in Rarotonga. A unique feature of The Café is its retro-style record player, complete with a wide-ranging selection of vinyl LP’s for customers to browse and enjoy whilst enjoying the ambience.
Open Monday - Friday 9am - 3pm, and Saturday 9am-1pm.
The Cafe
Ara TapuThe Café is located in the courtyard of the historic Beachcomber Pearl Market & Art Gallery in Avarua, the main township of Rarotonga.
Known for its locally-roasted espresso, iced coffees, homemade cakes, muffins, fresh foods with local ingredients, organic breads, bagel and croissants, The Café is a relaxing and enjoyable food and beverage experience in Rarotonga. A unique feature of The Café is its retro-style record player, complete with a wide-ranging selection of vinyl LP’s for customers to browse and enjoy whilst enjoying the ambience.
Open Monday - Friday 9am - 3pm, and Saturday 9am-1pm.
Food scene
When you want THE real taste and an authentic visit to Rarotonga, then try these for starters. You can sit with your feet in the sand, a cold beer or cocktail in your hand, or watch the kids play in the water and listen to the music under the stars and the swaying coconut trees or visit the best that Rarotonga has to offer in fine dining. We have it all for you here in the Cook Islands
A very popular beach side bar and great PUB GRUB at affordable prices. A local bar with sand floor, right on the waters edge - friendly service - all are welcome
17 locals recommend
Vaiana's Bar & Bistro
Ara TapuA very popular beach side bar and great PUB GRUB at affordable prices. A local bar with sand floor, right on the waters edge - friendly service - all are welcome
The new place on the Rarotongan dining scene that instantly skyrocketed to the Number One place for fine dining.
Antipodes is a fanciful, quintessential Mediterranean Retreat overlooking The Pacific Ocean. Perched on a rainforest-clad north facing cliff at Blackrock, Rarotonga: this enchantingly elegant villa commands stunning 180-degree views over the reef and beyond, towards the endless blue horizon. The exotic, old-world architecture and sublime private surroundings are truly breath-taking. At the end of each day, bathed in the glow of picture-perfect sunsets – Antipodes is easily the most romantic location on Rarotonga, making it the perfect venue for dining, weddings and Events.
15 locals recommend
Antipodes rarotonga
The new place on the Rarotongan dining scene that instantly skyrocketed to the Number One place for fine dining.
Antipodes is a fanciful, quintessential Mediterranean Retreat overlooking The Pacific Ocean. Perched on a rainforest-clad north facing cliff at Blackrock, Rarotonga: this enchantingly elegant villa commands stunning 180-degree views over the reef and beyond, towards the endless blue horizon. The exotic, old-world architecture and sublime private surroundings are truly breath-taking. At the end of each day, bathed in the glow of picture-perfect sunsets – Antipodes is easily the most romantic location on Rarotonga, making it the perfect venue for dining, weddings and Events.
Only 200 meters from Arcadia; the little Blue shack with the Really big TASTE . Great value for money - Best on the rock !!
The Pacific Fish & Chip Shop
Ara TapuOnly 200 meters from Arcadia; the little Blue shack with the Really big TASTE . Great value for money - Best on the rock !!
Only 1.5 km from Arcadia Retreat
OPENING HOURS
LUNCH: Tues - Fri 11:30 - 2pm
DINNER: Tues - Sun from 6pm
CONTACT
Phone: +682 22161
Mobile: +682 54322 or +682 56214
email: akisiraro@gmail.com
10 locals recommend
The Waterline Restaurant and Beach Bar
Arorangi Only 1.5 km from Arcadia Retreat
OPENING HOURS
LUNCH: Tues - Fri 11:30 - 2pm
DINNER: Tues - Sun from 6pm
CONTACT
Phone: +682 22161
Mobile: +682 54322 or +682 56214
email: akisiraro@gmail.com
Only 600 meters from Arcadia Retreat
The Shipwreck Hut is an authentic beach bar situated right on the sand at Aro’a Beachside Inn. Perfectly positioned to enjoy the sunset sipping a famous ‘jam-jar cocktail’ or cold beer.
Open daily from 5.00pm, the Shipwreck Hut offers a range of drinks and bar meals, with live music on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
T: +682 22 166
Shipwreck Bar
Only 600 meters from Arcadia Retreat
The Shipwreck Hut is an authentic beach bar situated right on the sand at Aro’a Beachside Inn. Perfectly positioned to enjoy the sunset sipping a famous ‘jam-jar cocktail’ or cold beer.
Open daily from 5.00pm, the Shipwreck Hut offers a range of drinks and bar meals, with live music on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
T: +682 22 166
Food scene
Beluga
Setting a new level of excellance in the Cafe scene