| FROM OUR GUEST FEEDBACK & COMMENTS AT THE SANCTUARY RAROTONGA-ON THE BEACH | GUEST NAME | DATE |
| “(by email) Kia Orana Staff and Management. Hi All! We did not get a chance to fill out your survey of your resort and employee performance. However Michele and I (Nader) would like you to know that the resort will remain as a special place of which we had our honeymoon. Every employee conducted themselves with incredible hospitality and kindness - for example everyone made a note of saying good morning or good night to us with a smile. Special thanks to the Sanctuary employee's, in particular Quincy, Leilani, Sarote and Veronica for their exceptional conduct towards us and other people. It is because of such people that we will seriously consider recommending to other people, including in coming back to your beautiful resort. Once again thank you Quincy and Leilani for so looking after us you are our Habibi and Habibiti. We love you very much. Please take care of yourselves. Ka kite! Your friends always, Nader & Michele Malik.” | Nadir & Michele Malik, Australia | 30.05.11 |
| “Excellent fresh food.” | Richard Wallis, NZ | 27.05.11 |
| “Many thanks for your Hospitality! Absolutely amazing time!! CHEERS!!” | Reub & Ness Mason | 27.05.11 |
| “Amazing place! Will be back soon. Staff fantastic. Leilani is beautiful!! Keep it up!” | Kira & Dylan Murdoch, Australia | 26.05.11 |
| “We nominate Leilani from the Blue Water Grill Restaurant (for ‘Employee of the Month’). Leilani was a very friendly, professional host who went out of her way to exceed our expectations on all occasions. Leilani is a fantastic asset to your team here at the Sanctuary.” | Keith Helman, NZ | 24.05.11 |
| “ALL STAFF WERE VERY HELPFUL AND POLITE. THE MEALS AND SERVICE WERE EXCELLENT AND WE WERE PLEASANTLY SURPRISED AND ENJOYED OUR STAY VERY MUCH. THE PRICES FOR ALCOHOL WERE NOT OVERPRICED AND WE DID NOT HAVE TO WATCH OUR SPENDING! ALL STAFF WERE EXCELLENT. VERY COMMENDABLE.” | Andrew Zacharia, Australia | 23.05.11 |
| “ALL STAFF WERE EXCELLENT. Many thanks to you all for taking care of us. You are very friendly and polite.” | Kathy Shelton, Australia | 23.05.11 |
| “I nominate Quincy at the bar (for ‘Employee of the Month’). ALL THE STAFF WERE WONDERFUL DURING MY STAY.” | Pat Thomas, Australia | 22.05.11 |
| “Thanks so much. Great place and people. Totally relaxingJ Got to go home and work off all the cocktails now!!” | Alex & Rachelle Flint, NZ | 20.05.11 |
| “We found the Sanctuary resort very relaxing, clean and efficient. The Rarotongan resort people are all very friendly and can never do too much for you. We nominate Leilani in the restaurant (for ‘Employee of the Month’). As I am a gluten free person, I found the meals very easy to adapt for me to eat. I also found Leilani very helpful in finding out from the Chef each night for me. Tony and I would love to come back and we will.” | Chris & Tony Suter, NZ | 18.05.11 |
| “Food was always well presented.” | Gray, NZ | 13.05.11 |
| “WE ARE VERY HAPPY WITH OUR STAY. WE WILL COME AGAIN TO THE RAROTONGAN AND AITUTAKI LAGOON RESORT & SPA BECAUSE OF THE SERVICE, THE STAFF AND THE QUALITY OF THE RESORTS. WE NOMINATE NETANI THE DUTY MANAGER (for ‘Employee of the Month’). NETANI WAS FABULOUS! VERY HELPFUL, GRACIOUS, FRIENDLY, PROFESSIONAL AND ATTENTIVE. JAMES IN AITUTAKI ACTIVITIES HUT WAS GREAT ALSO.” | Shelly Van Skyhawk, US | 13.05.11 |
| “Beautiful place. Enjoyable stay! Loved the Bananarama cocktail.” | Lisa & Mike, NZ | 12.05.11 |
| “Our 2nd time staying with you. Just as awesome, if not better. Our group of NINE had a blast! Such an amazing place. Will come againJ” | Jenna & Jay Thomson, NZ | 12.05.11 |
| “We nominate Sekoula at the bar and Silina at Front Desk (for ‘Employee of the Month’). The staff were all wonderful and please thank your staff for us. Silina was so helpful to us regarding our daughter.” | Graham Hutchinson, Australia | 09.05.11 |
| “Swim-up bar – good times.” | Matt & Kate, NZ | 07.05.11 |
| “Fantastic – loved it. Thanks Gold and Quincy.” | Gavin & Vicki Blair | 07.05.11 |
| “All staff members are nice and helpful. I had a great time. Thank you. Amelia was very helpful.” | Petra Pfister, NZ | 06.05.11 |
| “I had a great time and your staff are so nice and helpful.” | Petra Pfister, NZ | 06.05.11 |
| “Fantastic décor and just awesome! The cocktails and mocktails were the best on the island and awesome value. Would definitely return to the Sanctuary – just loved it! We nominate Leilani and Apo in the restaurant and bar (for ‘Employee of the Month’). Leilani was superb, super helpful, very friendly, bubbly and was great at her job. Apo was excellent also very friendly, great to chat with and happy to help!” | Teresa Shadbolt, NZ | 28.04.11 |
| “Awesome relaxing time. Love Raro. Ok let’s go feed fish...see you soon. Mwah!xoxo” | Sam & Nicky from H-Town! | 28.04.11 |
| “FANTASTIC SCENERY, PEOPLE, RESORT, FOOD, WEDDING RECEPTION FACILITIES. THANKS TO EVERYONE – UNFORGETTABLE.” | Madelene & Jim Livett, NZ | 25.04.11 |
| “What an experience. Amazing! Will be back.” | Peter & Samantha Ball, NZ | 25.04.11 |
| “We had a GREAT TIME at Sanctuary Rarotonga! Beautiful island, breathtaking coastline and scenery, yummy food, great ambiance…a special thanks to Leilani and Sekoula for looking after us – but in general to each and every one of the very hospitable staff members! THANKS for making our holiday such a memorable one!” | Sofia, Fredie & Carolina, Lisbon, Portugal | 25.04.11 |
| “Of all the place we have been to around the world, this is one place we will definitely coming back to!!! Everything was perfect…staff, ambience, food…everything. Thank you very much xoxo” | Rahul & Shefali, Auckland, NZ | 24.04.11 |
| “FRIENDLY, HELPFUL. A FANTASTIC RESORT.” | A Ireland | 24.04.11 |
| “Loved the place. Staff very friendly xox.” | Dilya & Andrew, NZ | 21.04.11 |
| “Great relaxing time. Thanks to all hard working staff.” | Charmaine & Ulriha, NZ | 21.04.11 |
| “VERY FRIENDLY, HELPFUL STAFF. AWESOME! GREAT TIME HAD. THANKS.” | Cheryl Coles, NZ | 21.04.11 |
| “WOW! WE HAD AN AMAZING HONEYMOON AND AREN’T READY TO LEAVE JUST YET! THE STAFF WERE INCREDIBLE – EVERY SINGLE ONE AND A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO LEILANI AND SEKOULA. YOU GUYS ROCK AND WE WILL DEFINITELY BE BACK AND HOPEFULLY SOOOOONJ MUCH LOVE TO ALLJxox” | Sarah & Corey, Australia | 21.04.11 |
| “Fantastic holiday! Thanks to everyone.” | Kellie & Steve, NZ | 20.04.11 |
| “Meals were delicious and of a high standard. We did a day trip to Aitutaki and it was very beautiful. Aitutaki Lagoon Resort & Spa looked fantastic.” | Anonymous (R622) | 19.04.11 |
| “We had an amazing time. Fantastic resort, food and peopleJ Very sad to leave xo.” | Michael & Rachelle, Perth, Australia | 19.04.11 |
| “Nachos – EXCELLENT! SURF & TURF with CRAYFISH TAIL – AMAZING. Fantastic! Would like to visit Aitutaki next timeJ” | Nicole McLean, Australia | 18.04.11 |
| “Fabulous holiday! Thank you. Don’t want to leave.” | Owen & Lynley Milne, Australia | 18.04.11 |
| “Fantastic resort! Loved every minute!!” | John & Tammy Nugent, Australia | 18.04.11 |
| “Great food! FANTASTIC SERVICE!!! Enjoyed our week with you all!! xox.” | Chad & Nicole Chittenden, Australia | 18.04.11 |
| “The staff here are so friendly, helpful and customer focussed which was wonderful. We nominate Sekoula in the restaurant (for ‘Employee of the Month’). My holiday was planned to relax, unwind and de-stress which is exactly as it turned out. My time here has been wonderful and I hope to return with my family in the future.” | Rhonda Morgan, Australia | 17.04.11 |
| “Food and beverage experience; awesome presentation of colour, textures and flavours. Presentation was the most outstanding. Would visit Aitutaki next time. The people/staff at the Sanctuary are truly amazing. They are professional and friendly. A credit to your resort!! We nominate Leilani in the restaurant (for ‘Employee of the Month’). Leilani, Sekoula and Apo were always making sure you have your needs met. Also always smiling and with warm friendly manner.” | Jo Smythe, NZ | 16.04.11 |
| “Great service. Food presentation at the Sanctuary restaurant was excellent. We nominate Sekoula in the restaurant (for ‘Employee of the Month’). Sekoula, Apo and Leilani were excellent ambassadors to the Sanctuary. They made us very welcome and made our stay very enjoyable.” | Dean Wilson, NZ | 16.04.11 |
| “WE HAVE HAD AN AMAZING TIME IN YOUR RESORT AND ON YOUR BEAUTIFUL ISLAND. WE WILL BE RECOMMENDING BOTH TO OUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR HOSPITALITY.” | Glenn Etchell & Michelle Boyle, Australia | 12.04.11 |
| “We had an amazing time. Thank you everyone!” | Claire & Caleb Strickland, NZ | 08.04.11 |
| “BeautifulJ” | Nathan & Kat, Sydney, Australia | 07.04.11 |
| “Had an amazing honeymoon. Everyone so friendlyJ beautiful place. Will be back againJ” | Kristy & Troy Davies, NZ | 04.04.11 |
| “Awesome time! Great spot, great location and great cocktails!” | Lauren & Blake Mueller, Australia | 03.04.11 |
| “A gorgeous place. Will definitely recommend it!” | Michelle Coates, NZ | 03.04.11 |
| “PARADISE! THE STAFF ARE AMAZING AND FRIENDLY! MADE GOOD COCKTAILS TOO!” | Danny Styles, NZ | 03.04.11 |
| “Had the best time ever! Great staff, great service and great location – will return in a heart beat. Everyone welcome to come and stay with us if ever in NZ!! Arohanui xox.” | Deon & Rachel Wilson, Tauranga, NZ | 31.03.11 |
| “Fantastic, Fantastic! Awesome! It’s all goodJ loved every moment!!” | Miranda Collins (R708), NZ | 31.03.11 |
| “Had a ball! Great location and staff. Awesome place. Hope to be back again!” | Al & Meredith Willis, Australia | 31.03.11 |
| “Both resort excellent and highly recommended. We nominate Leilani in the restaurant and all staff at Sanctuary reception (for ‘Employee of the Month’). Very friendly and helpful with lots of information and a lovely smileJ” | Marie Waistell, Australia | 29.03.11 |
| “Awesome time staying here. Everyone is so happy and helpful. THANK YOU VERY MUCH!” | Wai & Amy Tan, NZ | 27.03.11 |
| “Had a wonderful honeymoon! Most helpful staff that made it a memorable experience! Thank you for everythingJ We will be back!” | Gemma & Chris Greenshields, NZ | 27.03.11 |
| “Wow! What a fantastic holiday / honeymoon. We are coming back!! xx” | Kelly & Nat, Te Awamutu, NZ | 24.03.11 |
| “JUST AWESOME! THANK YOU.” | Janice & Neil | 24.03.11 |
| “JUST AWESOME! WE NOMINATE LEILANI IN THE RESTAURANT (for ‘Employee of the Month’). ALL THE STAFF WERE EXCELLENT INCLUDING APO, SAROTE, MARIANNE, SEKOULA AND MOSESE. THIS GROUP OF STAFF MADE OUR HOLIDAY.” | Janice Wilson, Australia | 24.03.11 |
| “A wonderful place to spend our honeymoon. Staff are so lovely and welcoming!! Beautiful, beautiful island. Just a magical place to be xx.” | Hayley & Time, Newcastle | 23.03.11 |
| “(Posted on Sanctuary Rarotonga's Facebook Wall) My husband and I have just returned home from our awesome honeymoon. Thank you for your hospitality, welcoming staff and unbelievable food. We are recommending you our friends and will most definitely be returning. Meitaki." | Jackie Nigro | 22.03.11 |
| “Wonderful visit to a great resort and a beautiful island. Nice people!” | Mike & Betty, Vancouver, Canada | 22.03.11 |
| “We nominate Sharam in the IT Department (for ‘Employee of the Month’). ALL STAFF VERY GOOD!” | M Foster, Canada | 22.03.11 |
| “Cocktails were great and food is always fabulous! We nominate Leilani at the restaurant (for ‘Employee of the Month’). This is our third time and we will be back. Love that everyone here is friendly and helpful. We love it here and had a wonderful time. Thanks.” | Terlato, Australia | 22.03.11 |
| “OUR 3RD TIME HERE AND EACH TIME IS BETTER. THANKS TO ALL (ESPECIALLY FOR PUTTING UP WITH MICHAEL) SEE YOU NEXT YEAR xxxxx” | Michael & Emma Terlato, Australia | 21.03.11 |
| “We came here with Michael & Emma Tarlato, because they highly recommended this beautiful haven. Staff were wonderful and all we have to say that this is one holiday that will stay with us for a very long time. Thanks for making our stay so memorable. See you all very soon xxx.” | Lou Ludica & Sally | 21.03.11 |
| “We experienced excellent service even when we asked to change some of the ingredients in the cocktails. We have no hesitation to recommend this resort to all our family and friends and we will be back very soon. We nominate Leilani in the restaurant (for ‘Employee of the Month’). We love Leilani. She is very warm and a caring person. There was absolutely nothing that was too difficult to make us happy. She was so accommodating and always had a smile.” | Sally & Lou, Australia | 21.03.11 |
| “Our 2nd holiday here and it was as good as the 1st if not better. Amazing staff and our thanks especially to APO, MARIANNE, SEKOULA, LEILANI, SAROTE, VICTOR and MONICA. WE WILL BE BACK and will keep in touch via facebook. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. YOU ALL DESERVE A HOLIDAY IN NZ!” | Terri O’Neil & Captain Steve Cook, NZ | 20.03.11 |
| “Our stay has been truly wonderful! The staff here are nothing short of amazing! Will recommend to everyone! Will definitely be back in future! Kiwi love xxx” | Caleb & Julia Jensen, Hamilton, NZJJJJ | 19.03.11 |
| “We nominate Sheenal in the restaurant (for ‘Employee of the Month’). Sheenal is very polite and friendly. She remembered us and our room number after our stay in Aitutaki. She is a beautiful girl. Thank you.” | J Bannon, Australia | 19.03.11 |
| “Thanks for the great time. We had an awesome honeymoon.” | Rob & Elsa Pinto, Australia | 16.03.11 |
| “Fabulous! Loved the location and the room!!” | Bob & Sue, Australia | 16.03.11 |
| “Our Candlelight Dinner was a highlight – Just Beautiful! Loved the location of our room and the resort. We nominate Silina at front desk (for ‘Employee of the Month’).” | Sue Johnston, Australia | 16.03.11 |
| “WONDERFUL RELAXING FEW DAYS IN PARADISE.” | Lou & Stu Pollard, NZ | 15.03.11 |
| “Excellent honeymoon. Wonderful service and activities.” | Jackie & Shannon Nigro, Sydney, Australia | 13.03.11 |
| “WONDERFUL RESORT!! GREAT CREW AT THE RAROTONGAN!! THE ENTIRE STAFF ARE EXCELLENT – WE CAN SAY NO-MORE!!” | Ron & Kathy Nickell, BC, Canada | 12.03.11 |
| “We had the most beautiful, memorable wedding day today with the awesome help of Laisa and Adele our Wedding Planners. The staff at the Sanctuary are awesome. Rarotonga is truly an untouched paradise with lots of beautiful people, reefs, beaches and swimming pools. ‘We will return one day soon’. THANK YOU EVERYBODY!” | Lenie & Lyall Dix, NZ | 12.03.11 |
| “Thanks for your professionalism concerning the tsunami warning. Excellent service!” | Lotta Andersen, Sweden | 12.03.11 |
| “How you handled the tsunami warning was just perfect!! Thank you.” | Walberg, Sweden | 12.03.11 |
| “It is hard to comment how wonderful the staff are (for ‘Employee of the Month’) as they are all very warm and welcoming.” | Matt & Carley Erceg, NZ | 12.03.11 |
| “Awesome place to honeymoon! We loved every moment and didn’t want to leave. Everyone is fantastic. See you when we come back xxx.” | Rachel & Warren King, Wellington, NZ | 10.03.11 |
| “Cocktails great! Tried seafood which I don’t normally like and it was delicious! Will return for 1 year anniversary and go to Aitutaki but plan to come back to Sanctuary as well! We nominate Sekoula in the restaurant (for ‘Employee of the Month’). Best service ever! Addressed us as first names, took the time out to talk even when busy setting up. Couldn’t ask for a better host whilst on honeymoon. Will miss her friendly face.” | Warren & Rachel King, NZ | 10.03.11 |
| “Excellent holiday. All the staff are so beautiful. It was so hard to leave xoxoxo.” | Joshua & Tash Kapernick, Australia | 07.03.11 |
| “Awesome honeymoon. Thanks very much for everything xxxx” | Doug & Jo Anderson, Auckland, NZ | 06.03.11 |
| “Loved Aitutaki. We nominate Marianne at Front Desk (for ‘Employee of the Month’). She knew our first names and room number. Always ready to help and was friendly in her mannerisms towards us.” | John & Shirley Irevaskis, Australia | 06.03.11 |
| “Loved Aitutaki Lagoon Resort & Spa. We nominate Marianne at Front Desk (for ‘Employee of the Month’). She knew our first names and room number. Always ready to help and was friendly in her manner towards us.” | John & Shirley Trevaskis, Australia | 06.03.11 |
| “We nominate Sekoula in the restaurant (for ‘Employee of the Month’). Sekoula looked after us so well. She is such a lovely lady.” | Baldwin, NZ | 05.03.11 |
| “Lovely, relaxing stay and honeymoon. Great Staff! We will be back again! xoxo especially for Leilani.” | Viv & Brian Hodgson, NZ | 03.03.11 |
| “NIKO & VINI ARE GREAT BARTENDERS! OOOHH YEAH! THANKS HEAPS.” | Jacob & Helen McLaughlin, Australia | 02.03.11 |
| “We nominate Sekoula of Food & Beverage (for ‘Employee of the Month’). Sekoula looked after us so well. She is such a lovely lady.” | Justin Baldwin, NZ | 27.02.11 |
| “Thank you for a wonderful time. The swim-up bar is great! Great to relax after all the stress of a wedding.” | Jennie & Andrew, NZ | 27.02.11 |
| “Staff are wonderful, particularly Marianne, Leilani and Mosese. We nominate Marianne at Front Desk (for ‘Employee of the Month’).” | B Fowler, Australia | 26.02.11 |
| “The staff at the Sanctuary Bar was great, very friendly and helpful. Always smiling, saying Hi, Thank You, You’re Welcome! Our favourites are Sekoula, Leilani and Sarote. We nominate Sekoula at the Bar (for ‘Employee of the Month’).” | Dean & Donna Logan, USA | 26.02.11 |
| “Awesome honeymoonJ” | Ant & Jess, Hamilton, NZ | 26.02.11 |
| “Leilani made our Food & Beverage experience wonderful – always informative and attentive. We nominate Marianne and Leilani (for ‘Employee of the Month’). I couldn’t choose just one! Leilani assisted us with a smile and her lovely nature for our entire 2 weeks at the resort – a wonderful girl. Marianne helped us so much and was so kind when our flights were cancelled. Both wonderful people. They both made our honeymoon special!” | Natalie & Brett Johnson, Australia | 25.02.11 |
| “LOVED IT xxx” | Rach & Willo, Australia | 25.02.11 |
| “We nominate Leilani in Food & Beverage (for ‘Employee of the Month’). All staff were terrific but Leilani was an absolute treasure. Her attitude to her job is A+. Always a smile and knew her guests by first name.” | Cheryl Hoad, Australia | 22.02.11 |
| “We love it and we will be back again. Thank you to the lovely staff. Made us feel very welcome. The staff make the resort what it is and are the reason we will be back. We nominate Sekoula in Food & Beverage (for ‘Employee of the Month’). We think that Sarote, Niko, Mosese and Sekoula are all brilliant, lovely, friendly, helpful and amazing. We chose Sekoula because she just goes that extra mile. Food, service, attitude, helpful, lovely – she is just a STAR! Thank you! We love all you guys and we will be back!!” | David Wright & Robyn Majorek, Australia | 21.02.11 |
| “We love the staff, the island, the resort and the beach. Best holiday. Thank you! See you all soon!! LOVE IT!” | David Wright & Robyn Majorek, Australia | 21.02.11 |
| “Great experience! Aitutaki is on the list for our return trip! Wanted to say that all of the staff are amazing here especially Laisa and Adele – both real assets to your resort! We nominate Laisa and Adele the Wedding Planners (for ‘Employee of the Month’). These two helped to pull off the most perfect wedding for us. The constant communication over the past 12 months and then being so available to help here made us feel so looked after! Then when we broke schedule on the day – they totally put us at ease. Both are excellent at their jobsJ!” | Elise & Sam Morgan, NZ | 20.02.11 |
| “ENJOYED THE FOOD AND BEVERAGE EXPERIENCE TOO MUCH – MUST GO ON A DIET! WE NOMINATE MARIANNE AT FRONT DESK AND LEILANI AT THE BAR (FOR ‘EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH’). ALWAYS SMILING AND HELPFUL AND ALWAYS REMEMBERED OUR NAMES. ALL STAFF AT THE BAR WERE FANTASTIC!” | Robyn Kuiper, NZ | 19.02.11 |
| “Thanks so much. Enjoyed our honeymoon. Awesome staff. Amazing place. We will be back.” | Nathan & Stephanie Seagar, NZ | 19.02.11 |
| “We nominate Adele and Laisa the Wedding Planners (for ‘Employee of the Month’). Many staff were very nice and really made our stay here great. Thank you.” | Kate Bedford, NZ | 18.02.11 |
| “All lovely food. Tomasi cooks a great steak! We would also like to mention Krishnil and Tara. We nominate Leilani in Food & Beverage (for ‘Employee of the Month’). The most friendly and accommodating person/staff member we encounted and interacted with throughout our stay at the Sanctuary. Very very lovely person.” | Mr & Mrs Rebecca & Dean Adrichem, Australia | 17.02.11 |
| “We had a fantastic and relaxing honeymoon here. THANK YOUJ” | Dean & Rebecca Adrichem, Australia | 17.02.11 |
| “We both had a great time here. Fantastic wedding day and a wicked holiday. Thanks heaps to you allJ” | Chris & Kate Bedford, NZ | 17.02.11 |
| “All the regular staff at Sanctuary are great. Sekoula – is a great staff member. Friendly, fun loving and happy to help. We nominate Leilani in Food & Beverage (for ‘Employee of the Month’). Our line of business has us see a lot of hospitality staff. We could only wish that our staff of 500 or so F&B staff would be like Leilani. She is a very valued staff member to your resort. Her ability in hospitality F&B is EXCEPTIONAL.” | Kerrie Baldini, Australia | 12.02.11 |
| “Fantastic staff. Great nights in the Sanctuary. We nominate Sekoula in the bar (for ‘Employee of the Month’). A fantastic person and how FRIENDLY!!” | David Needham, Australia | 12.02.11 |
| “Fantastic people – great staff, great smiles, great beach and great honeymoon spot…” | David & Melissa, Australia | 12.02.11 |
| “VERY FRIENDLY STAFF. GREAT LOCATION. We nominate Marianne at Front Desk (for ‘Employee of the Month’).” | Brennan Roberts, Australia | 10.02.11 |
| “We nominate Marianne at Front Desk (for ‘Employee of the Month’). Very helpful. Went out of her way to organise beautiful flowers for usJ. Thank you.” | Kellie McCulbugh & Jason Brown, NZ | 10.02.11 |
| “Amazing honeymoon!!!! Paradise! Thanks to all the staff. Great job! Cheers!!!” | Rob & Kate Cruickshank, NZ | 07.02.11 |
| “Great holiday! The Resort is amazing!” | Diane & Larry Coleman, Canada | 07.02.11 |
| “Wonderful stay. Staff awesome. We nominate Marianne at Front Desk (for ‘Employee of the Month’).” | Maree Joll, NZ | 06.02.11 |
| “Wicked holiday. Love it!” | Kellie & Jason, NZ | 05.02.11 |
| “Best honeymoon xoxo! We will be backJ!” | Ayman & Danielle | 04.02.11 |
| “We nominate Leilani in Food & Beverage (for ‘Employee of the Month’). Leilani was very friendly and efficient and always knew us when she greeted us. Superb service in the restaurant. Also, very courteous service from Theresa – always smiling.” | Rebecca Barr, Canada | 31.01.11 |
| “STAY WAS GREAT – STAFF AT SANCTUARY BRILLIANT. IT SEEMS UNFAIR TO SINGLE ONE STAFF MEMBER FROM ALL THOSE THAT WE MET FOR ‘EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH’.” | Hec Stockman, NZ | 30.01.11 |
| “Awesome honeymoon, nice room, lovely staff. Thanks for a good trip.” | Michael & Liz O’Connor, NZ | 30.01.11 |
| “All dishes were well cooked. The chefs catered well to our special needs. Staff were great especially Akbar, Robin, Krishnil, Leilani and the entire Front Desk staff – everyone! Keep up the good work. We will miss all the smiling faces.” | Priya Sharma, NZ | 28.01.11 |
| “Awesome place to spend our Honeymoon. Thank you all.” | Caleb & Amber Hyndman, NZ | 27.01.11 |
| “A fabulous end to our vacation and a fantastic way to thaw out after the freezing temperatures of Canada! Thanks to the staff for a great experience!” | Colin Hedivan & Kaydee Saunders, NZ | 26.01.11 |
| “We nominate the cocktail waitress at the Sanctuary Bar (for ‘Employee of the Month’). All the girls were very friendly and helped make our stay comfortable. Thanks ladies for the great service and of course the great cocktailsJ” | C&E Learey, Australia | 25.01.11 |
| “WOW! UPGRADED TO SANCTUARY…SPOILT, SPOILT, SPOILT – EVERYTHING GOOD – WAIT COME AGAIN (TOMORROW)!” | Clive & Judy, NZ | 24.01.11 |
| “THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR A WONDERFUL HONEYMOON SPOT. WE LOVED EVERY MINUTE AND WE WILL HOPEFULLY BE BACK ONE DAY SOON.” | Ashley Williams, Australia | 21.01.11 |
| “Thanks for a nice week and good service.” | Anonymous, Sweden | 21.01.11 |
| “We nominate Theresa (for ‘Employee of the Month’). We loved our stay here – comfortable, accommodating and naturally beautiful. Good staff and activities, fantastic.” | Victor Gimador & Roslyn Gallagher, Australia | 20.01.11 |
| “We love this place. Unreal Holiday and People.” | Victor & Roslyn, Australia | 19.01.11 |
| “The staff were excellent and friendly especially at the Sanctuary Bar. We nominate Sarote and Theresa (for ‘Employee of the Month’). Always friendly and makes an effort to see how we were.” | Carly Mammoliti, Australia | 18.01.11 |
| “We loved every minute. Wish we had more time here.” | Erwin & Sherry Van de ven, NZ | 12.01.11 |
| “We nominate Sekoula at the bar (for ‘Employee of the Month’). Amazing lady and very welcoming.” | K Burke, Australia | 08.01.11 |
| “Food was great, complemented by the fantastic staff. The staff at the Sanctuary and Front Desk were excellent. Couldn’t ask for more. Will definitely be back!!! We nominate Marianne at the Front Desk (for ‘Employee of the Month’). I’m probably just repeating myself but your staff is excellent. Totally hospitable and friendly people. Love them!!!” | Vivita Naborisi, Australia | 04.01.11 |
| “We nominate Marianne at Front Desk (for ‘Employee of the Month’). We will tell our agent about the Sanctuary. Best holiday we have ever had. Wonderful friendly people. Don’t change. We love your culture. See you next year.” | Linda Kazlauskas, Australia | 03.01.11 |
| “What a wonderful place to ring in the New Year! We had a wonderful time. Thanks especially to Marianne and Sekoula for making our time amazing xox.” | Danielle & Matthew, Australia | 02.01.11 |
| “Nice touch to find complimentary bottle of wine, dried fruit and hydrotherapy package. We nominate Sekoula in Food & Beverage (for ‘Employee of the Month’). She was so helpful, friendly and happy. All resorts need a ‘SEKOULA’. She’s a lovely person. I also like to praise Robin our housemaid. A beautiful person.” | Elisabeth Harris, Australia |
30.12.10 |
| “THOROUGHLY ENJOYED MY STAY. MARIANNE AND THE STAFF TREATED US AS ROYALTY, AND THE COCKTAILS WERE FANTASTIC.” | Patrick & Margaret, Australia |
29.12.10 |
| “We nominate Marianne at Front Desk (for ‘Employee of the Month’). I very much enjoyed my stay. EVERYONE was helpful and friendly! They helped me to enjoy my time especially Marianne. She made excellent suggestions and followed through on them all.” | Maralene Downs, USA |
26.12.10 |
| “A gorgeous place to spend first week as husband and wife. Excellent staff. Very helpful. Thank you so much!” | Fraser & Sara Andrews, NZ |
20.12.10 |
| “Intoxicating ‘Island Girls’ (drinks & dancers!). Brilliant service, fantastic activities. Hope to return.” | Scott, NZ |
20.12.10 |
| “Wow! What a beautiful place…loved the fish, the water, the sunsets and the cocktails. Personal highlight was the Private Candlelit Dinner! Loved it!” | Trent & Alana |
19.12.10 |
| “Great time! Thank you for the loving smile and service!! We will be back. Love the sun and warmth. Merry Christmas! Cheers.” | Braeden & Jess, NZ (moving to Canada) |
18.12.10 |
| “We loved the Ginger Garden asian grill restaurant. We loved the Sanctuary. What a smart idea and so peaceful. Loved the pool, the people, restaurant and staff.” | Barbara Miles, USA |
18.12.10 |
| “Thank you for an unforgettable honeymoon! Gorgeous views, amazing food and the most friendly and awesome staff! We will remember it forever!J” | Anna & Nick, Australia |
15.12.10 |
| “Sekoula made our stay at the Sanctuary great. Her service at the Ginger Garden asian grill was awesome and her service at the bar was so friendly. We nominate Sekoula in Food & Beverage (for ‘Employee of the Month’). Sekoula made us feel like she was our own personal resort escort. She is so friendly and we have made a friend for life.” | Tina Wigley & Ashwin Rawal, NZ |
14.12.10 |
| “Overall great rooms. Sekoula made our trip very fun. She is a great host and has awesome service!!! The Sanctuary has been a very nice place to stay. Thank you very much for having us from Shannon & MattJ. We nominate Sekoula (for ‘Employee of the Month’). Sekoula has been extremely helpful and so fun to have around on our holiday here. She made our holiday totally worthwhile! Marianne has been very helpful and fun too!” | Shannon Taylor, NZ |
14.12.10 |
| “Awesome holiday! Very friendly staff. Great cocktails!!! ThanksJ” | Matt & Shannon Grant |
13.12.10 |
| “Brilliant service! Loved the beach and cocktails. Awesome!!” | Anna & Aaron, NZ |
11.12.10 |
| “Fantastic Staff. Top notch. Much love xxx.” | Abe & Bec, Auckland, NZ |
10.12.10 |
| “FAB-U-LICIOUS!” | Ashwin Rawal, NZ |
10.12.10 |
| “Great food & cocktailsJ” | Tina Wigley, NZ |
10.12.10 |
| “Thanks” | Rebecca & Ash |
10.12.10 |
| “Idyllic!” | Kevin & Shirley McEntee, NZ |
09.12.10 |
| “JUST FANTASTIC! WHAT MORE CAN I SAY (CALL AGAIN). Great Staff” | Vivienne & Roy, England |
09.12.10 |
| “Fab time. Best honeymoon spot ever! Scoot!!!” | Laura & Dave Glyn-Jones, NZ |
09.12.10 |
| “We nominate Sekoula in Food & Beverage (for ‘Employee of the Month’). Excellent personality and service.” | 06.12.10 | |
| “‘HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME! GREAT TIME!” | Sharlene Subritzky, Flight Centre, NZ |
05.12.10 |
| “FANTASTIC HONEYMOON. HAD A VERY RELAXING TIME AND STAFF WERE WONDERFUL!!!! EXCELLENT RESORT. ALL WE HOPED FOR…” | Marc & Jessica Brilliant, Australia |
04.12.10 |
| “Wonderful, relaxed honeymoon. Scooters ROCK!! Thank youJ” | Kylee & Bevan Symes, NZ |
24.11.10 |
| “Great place to chill out. Smiling, beautiful people. We had a very happy stay. Thanks.” | Chris & Dave Spink, Australia |
23.11.10 |
| “We nominate Theresa and Salote (for ‘Employee of the Month’). They have both been very pleasant to deal with throughout our stay. Thank youJ!!” | Mrs Campbell, NZ |
22.11.10 |
| “What a wonderful place to stop and remember how wonderful life really is.” | Lloyd & Liz Farrell, Australia |
21.11.10 |
| “Great place to relax after a hectic wedding. Thank you Willy and Marianne for making it special!” | Annie & Brian Sweetman, Australia |
21.11.10 |
| “Just popped in. Beautiful place. Can’t wait to see the sun.” | Sean Kemp, NZ |
21.11.10 |
| “Great break – we’ll be back again.” | Jennifer & Jeff Rixon, NZ |
18.11.10 |
| “Fantastic!” | Irene, Sweden |
17.11.10 |
| “Wow!! Leilani rocks! Great staff. Awesome food. Perfect Holiday!” | Adam & Kelly Shearer, Australia |
16.11.10 |
| “Fabulous Time. Awesome Staff. We will be back.” | Debbie, Gail & Dora |
15.11.10 |
| “LOVE THE WARMTH & FRIENDLY PEOPLE, BEACHES, FOOD & DRINKS.” | A Taylor, NZ |
14.11.10 |
| “Amazing! Thanks for an awesome wedding.” | Nick & Belinda, Adelaide, Australia |
12.11.10 |
| “Great Honeymoon! Loved the food, culture, cocktails and the beach!!!” | Kate & Hamish Sutherland, NZ |
12.11.10 |
| “Awesome Honeymoon. Great staff. Thank you.” | Brent & Jo |
10.11.10 |
| “Fantastic place for Honeymoon. Love the place and love the people.” | Luke & Danica Busch |
09.11.10 |
| “Lots of sun and surf. Beautiful spot and great staff.” | Mr & Mrs Feraru, Wellington, NZ |
08.11.10 |
| “Had an amazing time. Awesome family holiday and my partner popped the question! YAY!! Stunning ring.” | Heidi & Mitchell xxxx, NZ |
07.11.10 |
| “Ha! So did my partner! Better ring (just kidding). Had A BALL. Thanks to all the staff at the Sanctuary xxxx.” | Clare & Howie (Room 621), NZ |
07.11.10 |
| “We nominate Iva (for ‘Employee of the Month’) in the restaurant. Very courteous, friendly, prompt with service on Tuesday night.” | M Chapman, Australia |
06.11.10 |
| “Loved the experience here. Would love to come back. All staff were very friendly, polite and always with smiles ready to help. Could not pick just one.” | Anonymous, NZ |
06.11.10 |
| “Great Restful Time. Awesome Resort. We will be back.” | Craig & Karen, Hamilton, NZ |
04.11.10 |
| “Wonderful stay, pleasant staff and cocktails to die for! Thanks for helping us slowdown and enjoy the stay!J See you again.” | Paul & Shelley, Timaru, NZ |
31.10.10 |
| “The Raro boys…such charmers! The best holiday ever! Love the island time! xoxo. Thanks to Akbar for being our friend and cleaning our room!” | Kathryn Paterson & Lauren Wethey, NZ |
24.10.10 |
| “Best Bar Service in the Pacific Ocean!” | Matt Aumann, Melbourne, Australia |
23.10.10 |
| “The start of our honeymoon and wonderful married life – thank you.” | Simon & Susan Harrison, Australia |
23.10.10 |
| “Leilani was especially brilliant with her service with a smile, efficiency and genuine interest in our lives.” | Amy Wallace, NZ |
23.10.10 |
| “We had a fantastic honeymoon and will definitely return soon. Many thanks especially to Leilani, Sekoula and Salote for making our stay extra special! J” | Brooke & Craig O’Grady, Australia |
23.10.10 |
| “LOVE IT. AWESOME PLACE.” | Becks Butler & Chris Hunt, NZ |
22.10.10 |
| “Food and beverage experience – Excellent, fresh, wonderful and plenty of it! I just loved every minute of my holiday. It is a wonderful place. You can’t better your staff. They are all wonderful people.” | M Herbert, Australia |
22.10.10 |
| “What a fantastic week!! Thank you Cook Islands and a huge thank you to YOUNG LIVING!! Yeeeew!” | Jarrod & Aleena Stephens, Australia |
22.10.10 |
| “Love all the staff at Sanctuary Rarotonga. You guys are great!! Hope to see you all again. Love you Monica. Thanks heaps for a great time!” | Pauline Njogu, Sydney, Australia |
22.10.10 |
| “Lovely honeymoon and wedding. Great staff - loved everyone. We will definitely be back! Hopefully bring the kids! Thanks Adele, Laisa and Ema for the lovely wedding. Love the Cook Islands!” | Pearl & Nigel Gates, NZ |
21.10.10 |
| “Lovely holiday and Conference” | Kirsty & Chris, NZ |
20.10.10 |
| “Robin the room attendant was wonderful! We ate and drank too much! We nominate Leilani (for Employee of the Month). All your staff are just friendly, welcoming and a delight. Loved Mosese, Sekoula, Apo and Laisa – all wonderful!” | Paula Catchpole, NZ |
16.10.10 |
| “LOVED OUR STAY.” | Ted & Mitty Davies, Australia |
16.10.10 |
| “Wonderful holiday and 30th wedding anniversary. Superb food and staff so friendly. We’ll be back!!” | Paula & John Catchpole, NZ |
15.10.10 |
| “Thank you so much for a wonderful holiday. The Sanctuary staff are wonderful. Facilities great.” | Sue & Brian Gillan, NZ |
15.10.10 |
| “We had an awesome time for our 10th Wedding Anniversary. The island is paradise!!! Will come again. Staff very friendlyJJ” | Narelle & Noel Watts, Australia |
13.10.10 |
| “Loved every minute of itJ” | Faye & Grant Langley, NZ |
12.10.10 |
| “SANCTUARY GOOD TIMEJ IT’S MY B-DAY!” | Anon., Auckland, NZ |
11.10.10 |
| “Love The People and Love The Island!” | Garry & Paula |
10.10.10 |
| “Ditto – once again had a great time. Thanks.” | Fay & Graham, Christchurch, NZ |
10.10.10 |
| “Great service on Sanctuary Rarotonga-on the beach. Great time and lovely place. Thanks.” | The Lamberts |
10.10.10 |
| “VIAGGIO INCREDIBILE, IL POSTO E UN SOGNO – NAVOGUDNO ANCHE IL SOLE. GRAZIE DI TUTTO! THANKS FOR ALL. SPERIANO UN GURNO DI RITORNARCI!” | Giuliana & Dario Salvel, Italy |
10.10.10 |
| “Dear Robin, thank you very much for servicing our room during our stay. You were very helpful and our room was always clean. I’m sure it is not easy working around guests coming and going in and out of their rooms. Our son’s wedding was wonderful; we hope to be back one day. Maybe you may still be working here. Again, thank you.” | Elaine & Brian Rudolph, Australia |
09.10.10 |
| “Had an amazing honeymoon at your beautiful resort. Your staff are fantastic! We hope to return! Thank you! xox” | Sheridan & Adrian Coates, Australia |
08.10.10 |
| “Very relaxing trip. Great views and great staff. We’ll be back!!” | Dunne Family, NZ |
07.10.10 |
| “Terrific! Lovely staff, beautiful surroundings, great island and resort. We will be back xxx.” | Di & John McClelland, NZ |
07.10.10 |
| “We love the cocktails and swim-up bar!! Terrific honeymoon!” | Nicole & Tristan Lahey, Australia |
07.10.10 |
| “FIRST DAY HERE BUT ALREADY LOVE IT!” | Jared & Amie Rand, Canada |
04.10.10 |
| “Tumeke! Lovely people, choice place and CANT WAIT TO COME BACK!!! Thank you to all the staff at the resort you made our time fun.” | Hazel & Paddy, Auckland, NZ |
04.10.10 |
| “We had a lovely holiday. This is the real paradise. Great service and wonderful staff. Monica stop falling off to sleep hahahaJ Definitely back next time. Love ‘u’ all. Moce mada!!!” | James & Shiu, London, North Pole |
04.10.10 |
| “GREAT PLACE! VERY RELAXING…LOVE THE VIEWS! J” | Natasha Kerr, NZ |
03.10.10 |
| “THANKS FOR A WONDERFUL HOLIDAY! SUCH A BEAUTIFUL PLACE. SAD TO GO!” | Tracey & James, NZ |
03.10.10 |
| “We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We nominate Katu in activities (for Employee of the Month). Always happy, friendly and willing to accommodate. There were a few others as well but Katu was one employee we got to know a little more.” | Nadia Butler, Australia |
01.10.10 |
| “MEITAKI! WE WILL RETURN WITH ‘KIDS’ NEXT TIME!! xo” | Frank & Nadia Butler, Australia |
01.10.10 |
| “I am coming back as a “RAROTONGAN”!! This is the life!” | Warren & Amanda Bentley, NZ |
30.09.10 |
| “Great place. Totally relaxingJ” | Gary & Andrea Carlson, California, USA |
27.09.10 |
| “This is paradise! We had an amazing honeymoon and we look forward to coming back!” | Amie & Jared Rand, Vancouver, Canada |
27.09.10 |
| “WHAT A FANTASTIC PLACE!! WONDERFUL STAFF!!! CELEBRATING 25 YEARS AND A BIT OF MARRIAGE!!! WILL BE BACK!!!” | Janet & Peter Spencer, Australia |
27.09.10 |
| “Excellent Holiday, perfect weather for our Wedding Day! Thanks to all the staff for their kind dealings during our stay!” | John & Tahnee McEwan, Australia |
26.09.10 |
| “Thank you for a wonderful honeymoon – had a fantastic time! What a beautiful place! xox” | Kate Moss & James Stormon, Australia |
26.09.10 |
| “Absolutely beautiful. Will be back for sure. Great honeymoon.” | Nicole & Ian Walker, Australia |
25.09.10 |
| “UNBELIEVABLY PRETTYFUL. ALWAYS LOVE COMING TO THIS BEAUTIFUL ISLAND! I am now married to a handsome Rarotongan and he brought me here for our honeymoon. What an amazing island and such a beautiful and relaxing resort. We definitely recommend the honeymoon bungalowJ” | Noelle Papera, Australia |
25.09.10 |
| “What a beautiful place and fantastic holiday!!! Hope to be back again!” | Anna & Larry, Sydney, Australia |
24.09.10 |
| “Beautiful place, very relaxing and everybody extremely helpful. We had a great time!” | Bryn & Teresa Williams, Australia |
24.09.10 |
| “SUPER FRIENDLY PEOPLE. A BEAUTIFUL ISLAND AND FANTASTIC HOLIDAY. EXCEEDED ALL EXPECTATIONS. THANKS!” | Will McEwan, Australia |
24.09.10 |
| “BRILLIANT PLACE, FANTASTIC STAFF AND EXCELLENT FOOD – WE WILL BE BACK!!!” | Ralph & Pauline Wardell, Australia |
24.09.10 |
| “Here for our wedding. Good Times!! xx” | Elsha & Brendan McDonald, NZ |
24.09.10 |
| “Simply Paradise!!!” | Josh Feilo |
24.09.10 |
| “Lovely weather, quiet and relaxing.” | Clare & David, Wellington, NZ |
22.09.10 |
| “What a beautiful place. It’s so relaxing and we loved it and I really hope we can come back. It was amazing. Love Minjahna.” | Minjahna, Australia |
22.09.10 |
| “What a great divorce party we hadJ! Beautiful place, people and company. We will be back – Rach might get remarried here!J” | Rana, Leah, Rach, NZ |
20.09.10 |
| “Awesome place, awesome weather and awesome people! Thank you.” | Zane & Chrissy Rowe, NZ |
19.09.10 |
| “WONDERFUL TIME. YOU GUYS ARE GREAT. ,LOVE RARO!” | Ingrid & Rajner |
18.09.10 |
| “Fantastic!!! Loved the little fishes.” | Sand & Hamish, NZ |
18.09.10 |
| “Amelia – our favourite waitress in Rarotonga. Te kai Te Kaitiaki. Tino pai raue ia ra ia ra ia ra. Haere ra kia koutou. E noho raki kaoutou. Tino pai rauee.” | William Kney & Franz, NZ |
12.09.10 |
| “Great service, friendly people xxx. We will be back.” | Debbie & Warwick, New Plymouth, NZ |
11.09.10 |
| “Very good, and great service with a smile Restaurant & Bar experience.” | Aitchison, NZ |
10.09.10 |
| “Had a great time. Very friendly staffJ We will be back again. Thank youJ” | Jason & Stacey, Christchurch, NZ |
10.09.10 |
| “All Sanctuary staff and (Ginger Garden) Asian Restaurant staff are Excellent!!! They make the holiday with their good manners, hospitality and friendliness.” | Shirley Wood & Robert Sweet, NZ |
09.09.10 |
| “Fantastic Honeymoon. We will be back!!! Tried 8 cocktails!” | Helen & Sean, NZ |
09.09.10 |
| “BEST HOLIDAY EVER!@@ LOVE THE STAFF, WEATHER AND COCKTAILS” | Jarrod |
06.09.10 |
| “Service at the Activities Hut and Sanctuary Bar was fantastic. Staff were very nice and offered the best service. We nominate Niko in the bar (for Employee of the Month). He was friendly, nice and made our stay that much better because of his excellent hospitality.” | Ashlee, NZ |
05.09.10 |
| “(by email) Silina, thank you so much for the experience recently at Sanctuary Rarotonga-on the beach and the two nights at Aitutaki Lagoon Resort & Spa. It was exactly what the doctor ordered. Having had a very difficult 2 years, the transitional time on your beautiful islands was perfect. And perfection is not a word I use lightly. From the beginning stages of inquiring into the reservations, to arrival, to the wonderful staff, to the accommodations, to the unexpected gifts...I cannot thank you enough. May you be blessed in the way you have added to the blessings in my life. Much love to you and your wonderful staff.” | Linda A White, NZ |
05.09.10 |
| “Had an awesome time. Loved the island, the Sanctuary resort and the cocktails. See you next time!!!J All staff were awesome too (Niko, Nancy, Mosese and the rest xx)” | Ashlee & Kane, NZ |
05.09.10 |
| “Loved our time here…wasn’t long enough!!!J We will definitely return to soak up the sun and cocktails. I love RARO BABY!!! Thanks! All staff were amazing.” | Maria & Iain |
05.09.10 |
| “Ginger Garden asian restaurant is excellent and far better than any other in quality plus good value. We nominate Sekoula and Tomasi in the Tipani Restaurant. Very friendly, great service and professional. Great food, quality and presentation.” | Liz Dixon, NZ |
03.09.10 |
| “Cocktails! SAND BETWEEN MY TOES!” | Rupene Te Hanete, NZ |
02.09.10 |
| “THE PICTURES IN THE BOOKS MAKE RAROTONGA LOOK BEAUTIFUL BUT IT’S CERTAINLY MORE THAN THAT! THIS PLACE IS PARADISE. THE LOCATION, THE ROOMS AND THE FRIENDLY STAFF. AS A TRAVEL AGENT FROM AUSTRALIA, I’M GOING TO BE SENDING ALL MY CUSTOMERS HERE (TO SANCTUARY RAROTONGA). THANKS SO MUCH. WE WILL BE BACKJ” | Michele & Dan Toms, Australia |
02.09.10 |
| “This is truly PARADISE!!” | Ann & Dennis Kitchin, USA |
02.09.10 |
| “Absolutely fabulous – very memorable!! THANK u for it all!!” | Robert & Julie Cooke, NZ |
02.09.10 |
| “Absolutely gorgeous island and beach – fantastic! Mosese a great help.” | Chris & Carol Morris, NZ |
01.09.10 |
| “JUST THE BEST. SPECIAL THANKS TO VERENA & MOSESE – YOUR ATTITUDE AND WILLING SMILES ARE A JOY TO BEHOLD.” | Mike & Denise Broster, NZ |
01.09.10 |
| “The most fabulous 60th Birthday one could have. 20 people arrived – biggest thanks to all the staff for my birthday dinner!” | Di Tautari, NZ |
01.09.10 |
| “Fantastic time. Will be back! xox” | John, NZ |
30.08.10 |
| “Absolutely awesome. Will be back!!!” | Brent & Sharon Cross, NZ |
30.08.10 |
| “Beautiful beach and swimming. Have been looked after very well.” | Colin & Janie, Glenfield, Auckland, NZ |
30.08.10 |
| “Cheers to all staff. Great People and Great Time - Awesome!” | Trevor & Carol Swain, NZ |
27.08.10 |
| “Fab relaxing holiday! Staff wonderful, very friendly and helpful. We will be backJ” | Reach & Rob Leishman, NZ |
27.08.10 |
| “Magic, magic, magic – we will be back. Sanctuary Rarotonga – what a great place to stay – great staff! Thanks!!!” | Bruce & Alison Treblico, NZ |
27.08.10 |
| “Awesome! Will definitely come back! Kia Ora!” | Shane & Kerin Ratima, NZ |
23.08.10 |
| “So absolutely perfect! Happy Holidays!” | John Faatui & Stacey Goldthorpe, NZ |
23.08.10 |
| “The Sanctuary is made special by its location. We nominate Quincy in Housekeeping (for Employee of the Month). At breakfast Mr Tikotikoca served myself and served other guests coffee. Breakfast was self-serve and I appreciated the kind gesture. Mr Tikotikoca also kept our room nice.” | Fran Keirsey, NZ |
22.08.10 |
| “THANKS TO THE STAFF. HAD A LOVELY HOLIDAY.” | Steve Rumny & Jen Manning, NZ |
19.08.10 |
| “Kia Orana! Beautiful place and people…!” | Jennie & Gordon |
19.08.10 |
| “Kia Orana! Thank you for your service xoxo.” | Rusty, Froggie |
19.08.10 |
| "WONDERFUL RELAXING HOLIDAY – WE WILL BE BACK!!” | Ed & Pauline Agnew |
19.08.10 |
| “Great time for Versatile Buildings!” | Roger & Therese Corrin |
18.08.10 |
| “WE DON’T WANT TO GO HOME!L WE WILL BE BACK SOON! GREAT STAFF!!J” | Jim & Charmaine Gonzales, San Diego, CA, USA |
15.08.10 |
| “Lots of ‘R & R’. Lovely!J” | Jan & Paul Cook, NZ |
15.08.10 |
| “Lots of ‘R & R’ & partners in crime! Rehab here we come!” | Jane & Chris Field, NZ |
15.08.10 |
| “A truly magical place! Thank you very much!!!!!” | Kiara & Jim, Sydney, Australia |
13.08.10 |
| “A fantastic, relaxing time…+ warm!” | Liz & Matt, Wellington, NZ |
13.08.10 |
| “We had a wonderful time. Loved your Sanctuary Rarotonga-on the beach!” | Ann & Ildo Strasser, Hatfields, NZ |
12.08.10 |
| “GREAT!J” | Amy & Shannon, Perth |
10.08.10 |
| “One year anniversary! Wonderful week and great staff! Thank you!!” | Angela & Jerry Rust, USA |
08.08.10 |
| “Great Holiday! Thanks!” | Terry & Cinoy, NZ |
08.08.10 |
| “Married 5 days ago. This looks like a perfect place for our honeymoon.” | Mr & Mrs DcLaire |
05.08.10 |
| “Fantastic holiday!!!” | Deborah Love, NZ |
04.08.10 |
| “Wonderful holiday, lovely resort, beautiful people, fabulous and friendly staff. Thank you.” | Margaret & Roy, NZ |
04.08.10 |
| “Great karaoke! Loved the Bar!” | Amelia Nuualiitia, Auckland, NZ |
03.08.10 |
| “Maneria!” | Elizajane Faamoe, Auckland, NZ |
03.08.10 |
| “4th time here! Looking forward to my 5th. LOVE RAROTONGA!! xx” | Hanalee Roebecli, Auckland, NZ |
03.08.10 |
| “Awesome time! Rarotonga Beau place! We loved it – hope to come back soon.” | Lydia Sosene, Auckland, NZ |
03.08.10 |
| “Rarotonga with Te Wera – and loving it! Kia Manuia!!” | Te Taepa Kameta, Ngati Pikiao |
03.08.10 |
| “Time flies when you are having fun!! Great place!” | Jolyn van Bommel & Tom van Spreuwel |
03.08.10 |
| “Sensational, beautiful island and the staff / people are great!” | Mark & Jodie Justice, Australia |
02.08.10 |
| “FANTASTIC PLACE & AWESOME FRIENDLY PEOPLE. WANT TO COME AGAIN.” | Rob & Lynley Henderson |
02.08.10 |
| “Good service and reasonable prices.” | Redmond, NZ |
30.07.10 |
| “Fantastic experience. I go home relaxed and looking forward to a return one day.” | Shayne, Perth, Australia |
29.07.10 |
| “Fabulous culture. Keep it alive! Well done.” | Adele, Perth, Australia |
29.07.10 |
| “Great once again. Will be back soon. Perfect! Fabulous!” | Betty & Warren Younger |
28.07.10 |
| “Beautiful clean island. Locals awesome. Lovely staff.” | Tom & Michelle Cruse |
28.07.10 |
| “Staff wonderful. Great time had by all.” | Wendy & Geoff, NZ |
28.07.10 |
| “Fantastic staff – very friendly and helpful. Fantastic setting. Thanks for a wonderful restJ!!! We nominate Theresa in the bar (for Employee of the Month). Always friendly and remembered our names quickly. Loved her calm quiet nature.” | Rachael Busch, NZ |
27.07.10 |
| “I was unwell for much of my stay but all your staff knew and was so caring. Thank you so much!!” | M & B |
27.07.10 |
| “Great fun, food and friends.” | Gary & Shirley Baxter |
27.07.10 |
| “Your staff are your biggest asset – they are wonderful.” | Neil Kingan, NZ |
26.07.10 |
| “Great holiday once again in paradise!” | Shayne |
26.07.10 |
| “Thank you for a wonderful time! Great peopleJ fantastic holiday.” | Tim & Ivy Richards, NZ |
25.07.10 |
| “Fantastic Holiday! Fabulous place. Will recommend to all!” | Lily Hym & Debra McMillan, NZ |
24.07.10 |
| “Great staff! Beautiful resort. Thanks!” | Scott & Karli, San Diego, CA, USA |
24.07.10 |
| “THANKS EDWARD! AWESOME RESORT AND EXCELLENT STAFF. GREAT VACATION.” | Shawn & Cherissy Webb, USA |
24.07.10 |
| “Great holiday!!” | Steve & Ang, Australia |
22.07.10 |
| “Amazing resort & staff! You’re the bestJ!” | Heather & Todd, NZ |
22.07.10 |
| “What an awesome honeymoon. Beautiful place, beautiful staff. See ya next year xx” | Gail & James, Christchurch, NZ |
22.07.10 |
| “Wonderful chef. Beautiful spot. We will be backJ” | Steve & Felicity, NZ |
20.07.10 |
| “FOOD GOOD – VEGETABLES VERY FRESH. THE DÉCOR OF THE ROOM AND THE BED WERE MARVELLOUS. WE HAD BEST SLEEP SINCE ARRIVING ON THE ISLAND ON 10TH JULY. THE SANCTUARY IS LOVELY, QUIET AND RELAXING. THE ROOM IS LOVELY. WE NOMINATE SAROTE AT FRONT DESK. STAFF ARE ALWAYS READY TO HELP. ALL STAFF ARE ‘EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH’ MATERIAL.” | Patricia Redwood, Australia |
19.07.10 |
| “DON’T GET BETTER THAN THIS!” | Brian & Patrice Shannon, NZ |
19.07.10 |
| “Very good food and beverage experience excellent. We nominate Sekoula from the restaurant. All the staff were fantastic especially Sarote and Sekoula. Lovely people.” | Michele Schmidt, Canada |
18.07.10 |
| “So peaceful, quiet and relaxing. Thank you.” | Dave & Trisha Redwood, Queensland, Australia |
18.07.10 |
| “Thank you, lovely staff, great place, really relaxing. Had so much funJ. God Bless!” | Paul & Adele, Hamilton, NZ |
18.07.10 |
| “Un vero paradiso! Siauvo stati beuffimo, come in in seguo! GRAZIE! Aere ra...meitaki ma’ata!!!” | Chiara & Roberto, Roma, Italy |
17.07.10 |
| “Jest lipiec. Potowe hipce. Driga potowe lipco. Dolitoramic 17 lipce. To tyle o nes. Thanks a lot! Adults only area is great!” | Angelike & Marain Sasin, Poland/ Washington DC |
17.07.10 |
| “What a beautiful place to relax. Staff very friendly. Thanks.” | Rob & Heather Lange, VIC, Australia |
16.07.10 |
| “We came to relax and relax we did. Beautiful island, great resort and happy people!” | Rod Higgins & Tina Muglia, Pennant Hills, NSW, Australia |
16.07.10 |
| “Most beautiful place we have been to-date! Lovely people and gorgeous scenery! Thank you.” | Brad Michele & Hanna Schmidt, Bauhead Alberta, Canada |
16.07.10 |
| “Lovely place to stay and relax. Fantastic holiday and lovely staff.” | Simon Cook & Georgia Begg, Queensland, Australia |
16.07.10 |
| “We nominate Mosese at Front Desk (for Employee of the Month). So friendly and helpful – calm when there were queries of people. Always smiling and treated us like we were the only ones hereJ!” | Chapmans, NZ |
15.07.10 |
| “Fabulous week. Wonderful place.” | Carl & Jill Dibble, Hamilton, NZ |
15.07.10 |
| “A fabulous way to end 8 weeks of holiday and turn 50!” | Julie & Craig Rodgers, Invercargill, NZ |
14.07.10 |
| “It’s reassuring to know there is still such a beautiful place with such wonderful peopleJ Blessings!” | Chapmans, Auckland, NZ |
14.07.10 |
| “Asian Restaurant – fabulous food!” | H Holmes, NZ |
13.07.10 |
| “No complaints – Excellent.” | Prakash, NZ |
13.07.10 |
| “Very good food and beverage experience. We nominate Aporosa at the bar (for Employee of the Month). He was awesome, friendly and very accommodating.” | Darren Flowers, NZ |
13.07.10 |
| “An absolutely fantastic holiday. Raro is a beautiful and relaxing place. We have loved our stay here at the resort. The hospitality has been beyond what we could have asked for – staff are so friendly!! Apo, Theresa, Salote, Sarote, just to name a few (there were many more staff members). We will never forget you – you guys are awesome!!! WE WILL BE BACK!!! Thanks for everything!!! LOVED IT!!! House & Noella, Room 620 – the best room in the Sanctuary. Spa at night under the stars was always great!!!” | House & Noella |
13.07.10 |
| “MEITAKI! Fabulous 2nd honeymoon!!!” | Darran & Cheryl, Melbourne, VIC, Australia |
13.07.10 |
| “Great, relaxing, warm holiday.” | Peter & Zopa Whyte, NZ |
13.07.10 |
| “Beautiful people and always smiling. Keep it up all you staff. Keep that smile.” | Mr & Mrs Prakash |
13.07.10 |
| “The Asian Restaurant was superb. Butter Chicken and Laksa – delicious! We nominate Sekoula in the Restaurant (for Employee of the Month). She was welcoming, friendly and helpful. Took an interest which felt genuine.” | Christine Holland, NZ |
12.07.10 |
| “Excellent food!” | J Scott, Australia |
12.07.10 |
| “Our first drink after engagement!!!” | Pete Chatters, NZ |
11.07.10 |
| “Thanks for services and for helping us from our journey.” | From Club Raro Guest |
11.07.10 |
| “Would love to come back.” | Rona, Australia |
11.07.10 |
| “See you next year! Xoxo” | Jen & Kalina |
10.07.10 |
| “Very good food and beverage experience. We didn’t know about the Sanctuary but were really pleased with our room and the setting. We didn’t have any expectations but it was great!” | Alan Grant, NZ |
09.07.10 |
| “We will be back.” | Mark & Maera |
09.07.10 |
| “Brilliant honeymoon! Wonderful staff and location!!! Thank you. Jerome, keep up the smiling! You’re a champion mate!” | Penny & Mark, Australia |
09.07.10 |
| “Thank you. Wonderful people and beautiful location.” | Carolyn Gedling, Australia |
09.07.10 |
| “WOW! What a fantastic paradise. Excellent hospitality xx” | Katrina Banks & Andrew Gurnell, NZ |
09.07.10 |
| “Sarote and Mosese at Reception always with a beautiful smile, very friendly attitude and very helpful.” | Jeff & Rose Priest, Australia |
08.07.10 |
| “Brilliant time here. Thank youJ” | The Makarys, NZ |
08.07.10 |
| “Beautiful location and great room. Cheers GW.” | Graeme Wood |
08.07.10 |
| “Good spot. Great staff. Loved the Tepanyaki at the new Asian Restaurant.” | Annie & Nick, NZ |
07.07.10 |
| “Thanks for a great experienceJ” | Rose & Jeff, Australia |
07.07.10 |
| “Lovely conference and holiday experience – we’ll be back again!!” | Hochstein, Holland |
07.07.10 |
| “Great holiday – friendly and helpful people. Heaps of fun!” | Michae & Kylee, NZ |
06.07.10 |
| “Fantastic resort. Loved our stay – we will be backJ thanks.” | Michelle King & Matt Dease, NZ |
04.07.10 |
| “Great Tepanyaki at the new Asian Restaurant and friendly faces. Thank you.” | Alison & John, NZ |
04.07.10 |
| “Wonderful staff. Many happy memories – thank you.” | Even & Linda Templeton |
04.07.10 |
| “Cook Islands is a great place and the resort is the BEST way to experience the greatness! Love the RARO people!” | Dhara & Mihir |
03.07.10 |
| “A wonderful and beautiful resort. People are the kindest and joyful. We absolutely loved it. Thanks.” | Darshana & Rushab |
03.07.10 |
| “The staff at the Sanctuary reception was great. The Room Attendant Quincy was fantastic! We nominate Mosese the Receptionist (for Employee of the Month). Very helpful and polite. Always knew answers to my questions. Ena from the Spa was greatJ” | Anonymous, NZ |
02.07.10 |
| “A wonderful 7 days. We’ll be back!” | Ron Smith, NZ |
01.07.10 |
| “We had a great time. We will be back soon. Just love it here. Best Holiday – GREAT STAFF, BEST GEEGEE…EVER…lol xox” | Juan & Dani |
01.07.10 |
| “Awesome adventure and wonderful serving with most of the staff. | Syrus & Linda |
26.06.10 |
| “Awesome experience. Thanks to all the wonderful staff.” | Hughie & Annamarie Kraitzick |
25.06.10 |
| “Loved our stay at the Sanctuary. See you again in another 10 years.” | Steve & Debbie Lennon, NZ |
24.06.10 |
| “Thank you all for such a fantastic time – fab staff and loved all the cocktails.” | Graeme & Fiona Bell |
24.06.10 |
| “An awesome experience. Rarotonga has so much to see and do. The staff at the Sanctuary are great, especially Sarote.” | Quntin & Kimberley Proctor |
22.06.10 |
| “Really enjoyed the Sanctuary!” | Jim Britt Casse |
22.06.10 |
| “A relaxing holiday. Wonderful trip also to the other islands. Staff friendly.” | Lindy & Murray Anderson |
21.06.10 |
| “Awesome holiday. Friendly staff. Colourful fish. Great food!! Yum!” | Katherine Sterling & Roger Overwater, NZ |
18.06.10 |
| “PARADISE IS AN APT DESCRIPTION. WE LOVED IT. WE NOMINATE SAROTE AND THERESA (for Employee of the Month). ALL STAFF WERE GREAT BUT THESE TWO STOOD OUT.” | Hugh Walker, Australia |
17.06.10 |
| “Great facilities. We nominate Sarote the Receptionist (for Employee of the Month). She provided excellent service and recommendations. Always friendly and helpful.” | Sue & Dave Hovell, N |
17.06.10 |
| “Wot a lovely place. We really enjoyed it. Hope 2 come back soonJ” | Sheryl Woodburn & Chris Ryan, NZ |
17.06.10 |
| “PARADISE COME TRUE. LOVELY STAFF. MARAE U TOPS – SEE U!” | Mr & Mrs Walker Hugh, NZ |
17.06.10 |
| “Great experience – Beautiful Island & People.” | Sue & Dave Hovell, NZ |
17.06.10 |
| “Wonderful relaxing time. Thank you very much.” | Tanya Smyth & Caron Brown, NZ |
17.06.10 |
| “Great say. Wonderful service. Happy to recommend to others. Cheers!” | Thomas Family, NZ |
16.06.10 |
| “Candlelit Dinner was perfectJ. This trip has inspired us to return next time and bring our children. We are even considering a return here to get married. Thanks so much for a wonderful holiday. Your staff was amazing. They had a lot to do with our holiday being so fantastic.” | Jayne Kyle, NZ |
15.06.10 |
| “Wonderful relaxing break. Can’t wait till we can return. FANTASTIC!! Thanks so much.” | Jayne & Brent Perrett, NZ |
15.06.10 |
| “AWESOME RESORT. MAGICAL ISLANDJ” | Myriam & David Backman, Utah, USA |
13.06.10 |
| “Well proven people. Helpful from the Maintenance guys, Housekeeping and the rest…carry on the good work guys. Well DONE!” | Synus & Axion |
13.06.10 |
| “Having A great time! Love the island.” | Kevin Seon, AnKeny, IA, USA |
13.06.10 |
| “Peace, Love, Joy and God Bless!” | Rosemary Aushn, Washington DC, USA |
13.06.10 |
| “We love Raro and Aitutaki. Some day we will come back to paradise.” | Debra & Jelle, Netherlands |
12.06.10 |
| “MEAN BAR – DRUNK AS A SKUNK EVERYDAY!!! CHUR!J” | Boo from Brissy |
09.06.10 |
| “Great location and weather. Very relaxing…mean maori mean” | Amber, Amon, Tiaan Nepe, NZ |
09.06.10 |
| “MEAN…RARO…MEAN…!!!” | The Stankovich, NZ |
09.06.10 |
| “A wonderful relaxing island. Loved the people and the resort.” | Bronwyn & Mark Bushby, Australia |
09.06.10 |
| “BEAUTIFUL PLACE. STAFF ARE AMAZING. A FANTASTIC HOLIDAY. THERESA & SAROTE – YOU GUYS ARE PRIMO!!!” | Aretha Pokaia & Nicholas Inkster, Australia |
07.06.10 |
| “A most relaxing and enjoyable stay. Wonderful service and perfect holiday.” | David & Juliet Short, England |
06.06.10 |
| “FANTASTIC TIME. GREAT STAFF!!” | John & Chloe, NZ |
06.06.10 |
| “MEAN BAR STAFFJ SAROTE & THERESA – LOVE THE BAR STAFF!!” | Franny, Australia |
06.06.10 |
| “We nominate Sarote at Reception and Theresa in the Restaurant (as Employees of he Month). Beautiful and really helpful people going beyond and above the call of duty in helping people.” | April Pokaia & Tauhi, NZ |
06.06.10 |
| “All the staff were more then helpful and charming.” | David & Juliet Short, England |
06.06.10 |
| “Thank you. Wonderful service and resort. Enjoyed our timeJ” | Talei & Terry |
04.06.10 |
| “Enjoyed our stay at the sister resort The Rarotongan Beach Resort and Spa. Both Theresa and Sarote are the best bar staff on the island. Thanks so much. I hope to be back soon.” | Ririwai Drummond, NZ |
04.06.10 |
| “BEAUTIFULJ” | Angela Taula, Australia |
04.06.10 |
| “Love it. Be back next year.” | Carol & Peter Crossles |
03.06.10 |
| “GREAT PLACE, FANTASTIC PEOPLE. COMING BACK FOR SURE – KIA ORA.” | Amelda Rangiwhetu, NZ |
03.06.10 |
| “FOR US AS VISITORS YOU NEED BEAUTIFUL STAFF, THANK YOU ALL FOR CARING AND MAKING US SOOO WELCOME. AROHATINONUI.” | Averill Kahui, NZ |
03.06.10 |
| “Wonderful holiday enjoyed everything – place, people and food. Will visit again. Arohanui Kia Katoutou!” | Margaret Reriti, NZ |
03.06.10 |
| “Just lovely – the people, place, sea and the mountain – just magic.” | Helen Galbraitu, NZ |
03.06.10 |
| “Thank you for a wonderful time. The wedding was beautiful and our rowdy group had so much fun. Ka Kite! We will be back. (Platform!)” | David & Angela Hayes, NZ |
03.06.10 |
| “MARVELLOUS PLACE, WONDERFUL STAFF, FANTASTIC HOLIDAY. THANK YOU.” | Phil & Caroline Aldelson, NZ |
03.06.10 |
| “We nominate Sarote the receptionist. A very helpful staff member. Always treat us with a smile and very helpful.” | P Alderson, NZ |
03.06.10 |
| “EXCELLENT DINNER AT THE SANCTUARY. Excellent staff and friendly service from the Sanctuary staff. We nominate Aporosa at the swim-up pool bar. Very helpful and friendly.” | C & P Alderson, NZ |
03.06.10 |
| “Sarote and Theresa you guys are awesome. Thanks for an amazing time.” | April Pokai & T Edwards |
02.06.10 |
| “We loved our stay. The staff made it so pleasant. Loved it. Thank you for everything xox” | Anthony & Tina Pantano |
01.06.10 |
| “WONDERFUL PLACE, GREAT PEOPLE AND AWESOME TIME. CAN’T WAIT TO COME BACK!” | John & Mandy, California |
31.05.10 |
| “Absolutely awesome time!! Great atmosphere, facilities and cocktails! Lovely staff. Special thanks to Laisa. She made our stay all the more entertaining! Thanks guysJ” | Jo & Shane, NZ |
31.05.10 |
| “Thank you to all the staff for making this a fantastic holiday!! You’re all fabulous! God blessJ” | Albert & Lisa Jessop, NZ |
30.05.10 |
| “WHAT A FANTASTIC PLACE. THANKS APO FOR LETTING ME DANCE ON THE BAR” | Marcus & Tabitha Garrett, NZ |
30.05.10 |
| “Beautiful Place, Beautiful people, a true Island ParadiseJ” | Donella & Ivan, NZ |
30.05.10 |
| “Had a great time in Rarotonga.” | Michael & Leonardo, NZ |
30.05.10 |
| “RASTAFARI SELASSIE I” | Dredd, NZ |
30.05.10 |
| “FantasticJ” | Denton Newman |
29.05.10 |
| “We nominate John in Activities. John was very fun, welcoming and helpful. Over our 10 day stay he made us feel like Cook Islanders, even arranging for us to get a coconut branch hat made.” | Donaldson, Australia |
29.05.10 |
| “Truly Wonderful!” | Jen & John, NZ |
29.05.10 |
| “We had the most enjoyable honeymoon. Thank you to all the staff!” | Lachlan & Carmel Donaldson, Australia |
28.05.10 |
| “9th year anniversary was fabulous and wonderful with the great service of Theresa and Nancy. Thank you.” | Aumua J & M, NZ |
28.05.10 |
| “Laisa – lovely smile and personality. Here for Bruce’s 60th xJ” | The Kiwi Ten |
28.05.10 |
| “We had a wonderful 10 days and hope to return one day.” | Robert Verna & Vicki Bourke |
27.05.10 |
| “Thanks to the very friendly staff. Had the best time.” | Stacey & Clint Rusden, NZ |
26.05.10 |
| “Ko Mau te Wehi (I’ll be back)” | A C Rangitakatu, NZ |
25.05.10 |
| “Fantastic Venue To Get Married” | Andrea & S J |
25.05.10 |
| “Love to all xxx. Kai Pai! Mosese is TOPS!” | Andrea & Ray |
25.05.10 |
| “THE BEST WEDDING. CONGRATS DEREK & COLETTE xxx” | Wayne & Anne Maree Monteith, NZ |
24.05.10 |
| “What a lovely place! Had a great time! Will definitely come back! Thanks!” | Etiene & Brindi La Grange, NZ |
24.05.10 |
| “Fantastic time here. Thanks for everything. We’re hooked on Raro!’” | Ebony Ngatai, NZ |
23.05.10 |
| “DO NOT CHANGE A THING. YOUR ENTIRE STAFF IS OUTSTANDING ESPECIALLY NETANI AND SAROTE.” | Roger Theisen, USA |
23.05.10 |
| “Great Place. Thanks.” | Karen & Dave Sherwood, NZ |
22.05.10 |
| “After my 4 day stay, we are so relaxed. We will be back next year!! I wish I could stay forever! You guys are so wonderful. Keep up the great work.” | Rachelle Lloyd, USA |
21.05.10 |
| “Great hospitality and friendship had a very relaxing awesome stay. Thanks so much for everything. We will return.” | K & G Takarangi, NZ |
21.05.10 |
| “We had a very enjoyable stay. We nominate Mosese at the Sanctuary reception. A very happy, friendly and accommodating guy. He knew us by name and remembered us from when we were here a year ago.” | Melissa Mortensen, NZ |
20.05.10 |
| “Relaxing time.” | Kevin Dassler, NZ |
20.05.10 |
| “GR8 TIME” | Monteith, NZ |
20.05.10 |
| “Had an awesome time, can’t wait to come back!! Cheers.” | Derek & Colette Monteith |
20.05.10 |
| “Ein wunduschoner Platc, des deulschen stress tu wjissen. Vielen, vielen Dante, you are great!!!!” | Marcel Trajola, Berlin |
18.05.10 |
| “Lot of love happened. Fabulous xoJ” | Nathan & Karen |
15.05.10 |
| “Great times; Great people; Cold beer; Cold champagne xoxo” | Kelly George |
15.05.10 |
| “Great time. Thanks.” | Jimmy & Bambi, NZ |
13.05.10 |
| “Awesome stay. Friendly staff. Thanks so much. Great holiday. Cheers!!” | Bruce & Kerry, NZ |
13.05.10 |
| “2nd trip – even Better!! Awesome staff. Loved the Sanctuary. Be back soon.” | Geoff & Joe Lewis, NZ |
12.05.10 |
| “Many thanks to special staff – Laisa, Apo, Theresa, Quincy, Vini & Mosese. Cheers!!” | Ray & Pam Beswick, NZ |
12.05.10 |
| “Had a great time. Love the water!” | Leigh & Kim Taylor, Australia |
10.05.10 |
“EXCELLENT FOOD & BEVERAGE SERVICE. WE NOMINATE LAISA AT RECEPTION AND APOROSA AT THE SWIM-UP POOL BAR.” |
Joanne Templeton, NZ |
09.05.10 |
“We had fun snorkelling in front of the hotel. Lots of pretty tropicals! Thanks to the great staff.” |
Joe & Dana, California, USA |
09.05.10 |
“FABULOUS! WONDERFUL TIME & AWESOME STAFF!” |
Joanne Templeton & John Lundox |
09.05.10 |
“Thanks for a glorious honeymoon!! xxx” |
Pero & Linda Musa, Australia |
08.05.10 |
“CHEFS VERY GOOD. STAFF ARE FIRST CLASS, HELPFUL AND FRIENDLY. THE GARDEN STAFF DO A GREAT JOB. HAD A GREAT TIME. WE NOMINATE ADELE, AMELIA, VERENAISI, SACHDEEP, APO, LAISA, EMA – TAKE YOUR PICK.” |
Edward Jefford, Australia |
07.05.10 |
“It was very good.” |
Niki & Charlie |
07.05.10 |
“THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR EVERYTHING!! FANTASTIC.” |
Edward & Monique Jefford, Australia |
06.05.10 |
“Thanks to each and every one of you for your hospitability and friendliness. You have a beautiful island.” |
Paul & Francine Sakalauskas, Canada |
06.05.10 |
“Thanks for the fun, friendly and fantastic time here!! We have enjoyed every minute and really appreciate the great hospitality!!!” |
Eddie & Monique Jefford, Australia |
06.05.10 |
“STOKED THAT WE COULD SPEND A SPECIAL TIME IN A SPECIAL PLACE. LOVED THE ISLAND AND THE PEOPLE.” |
Kane & Crystal, NZ |
06.05.10 |
“Thanks for the great honeymoon. Will see you again soon.” |
Peter & Julia Bickford, Australia |
03.05.10 |
“Sanctuary Rarotonga is wonderful – great job! Third time back here!!J. Thumbs up to Manager Edward – lovely staff at the Sanctuary reception.” |
Nikki & Daniel Summerville, NZ |
02.05.10 |
“We nominate Adele at reception and Nat the Duty Manager. Thank you for a fantastic holiday!” |
Erin Daniel, Australia |
01.05.10 |
“Thank you. We have had the best holiday in your paradise. The staff are so friendly and helpful. Will recommend to our friends. Love Kim xx” |
Kim Wood, Australia |
30.04.10 |
“Thank you so much! Your staff have been wonderful. The resort is amazing. I will come back one day xx” |
Erin Daniel, Australia |
30.04.10 |
“We have had an absolute ball. We found your staff absolutely lovely and very helpful especially Mosese & Aporosa. They are fantastic. Thank you so much.” |
Yvonne & Chris, Australia |
29.04.10 |
“On our honeymoon. Had an absolute ball. Love you all. See you soon.” |
Russell & Sarah Rutherford, Australia |
26.04.10 |
“FANTASTIC HONEYMOON. See you next yearJ” |
Renee & Simon O’Loughlin, Australia |
25.04.10 |
“The best location in RARO!! Staff are very friendly – ‘Bruce’. I love the crab hunting.” |
Amelia & Pao Chen |
22.04.10 |
“Absolutely Beautiful.” |
Mary & Josh, NZ |
18.04.10 |
“Great staff, wonderful snorkelling. We had a great honeymoon! Katie the photographer was also great!” |
Del & Mary Webber, Canada |
17.04.10 |
“We had an amazing time and really enjoyed the resort. Activities staff was great!!” |
Brian & Mandy, San Diego, USA |
17.04.10 |
“The entire activities staff was wonderful and very knowledgeable especially Ina, Peter and Ngatu. The activities were a lot of fun to participate in.” |
Amanda Holpuch, USA |
17.04.10 |
“We nominate Mosese the receptionist. Very friendly, very very helpful. Great service and made the stay better.” |
James Douglas, Sydney, Australia |
16.04.10 |
“Great food!!! We nominate Laisa at the Sanctuary Rarotonga-on the beach. Laisa was very friendly; she made our drinking nights at the pool really fun and remembered our names. She rocked!” |
Leonie Barbar, NZ |
12.04.10 |
“We nominate Adele the receptionist and Aporosa at the Sanctuary Rarotonga swim-up bar. Both Adele and Aporosa have been outstanding in their warmness towards us, conversations and top class service – awesome.” |
Anna Powrie, Auckland, NZ |
10.04.10 |
“We love you all! We nominate Laisa the receptionist. She is soooo lovely and helpful.” |
Lisa Watson, Melbourne, Australia |
10.04.10 |
“Enjoyed every minute we spent here. We have never met a better bunch of people. We’ll be back, I promise.” |
Ron & Ketrin Camilleri, Australia |
09.04.10 |
Nicole Harris, Auckland, NZ |
07.04.10 |
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“IT WAS JUST AWESOME. BEAUTIFUL PARADISE, LOVELY STAFF ESPECIALLY MOSESE & NETANI. U DA BEST!!! HOPE TO SEE ‘U’ NEXT TIME, I PROMISE THAT. CHEERS!!!!” |
Franco Natalie, Victoria, Australia |
07.04.10 |
“The most sensational place we have ever been! Thank you to the incredible staff. Adele, you are amazing! This is a very special memory for us as we are on our honeymoon! Mwah xxx. ADELE HAS BEEN SO FANTASTIC THROUGHOUT OUR STAY. WE WILL MISS HER AND HER BEAUTIFUL SMILE.” |
Anna & Matt, Adelaide, Australia |
05.04.10 |
“Off home to rob a bank so that we can come back for longerJ. Great place and lovely people! Thank you.” |
Daniel & Jo Gibb, NZ |
04.04.10 |
“AWESOME! No other word for it. Kia Orana to the staff xoxo” |
Anna & Stuart Powrie, NZ |
04.04.10 |
“Thank you for an amazing honeymoon! Awesome placeJ” |
Shon Michael & Amanda Brown, NZ |
29.03.10 |
“Had a great time. Thanks to all the wonderful staff.” |
Ian & Cheryl Bell, Sydney, Australia |
29.03.10 |
“Thank you Netani from the Sanctuary swim-up bar, Ina (a.k.a Troy) & Pomare (a.k.a Bruce) at The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Spa Activities Hut! AMAZING time here. So Beautiful!” |
Lucy Kjesbo, USA |
28.03.10 |
“It was a very good holiday. Thanks to all wonderful staff…” |
Nicholas Pontifex, USA |
27.03.10 |
“Thank you! We had a wonderful time! Staff was awesome!!!” |
Teresia L & Carl A, Vancouver, USA |
27.03.10 |
“On our honeymoon. Had a wonderful time with some wonderful people! Sad to go! Thanks to all the kind staff. See you again!!” |
Celia & Nigel Thompson, Christchurch, NZ |
25.03.10 |
“Nice food and great cocktails. We nominate Netani at the swim-up pool bar. He was very helpful and answered all the questions we asked.” |
Daniela Scandizza, Australia |
22.03.10 |
“Have been to Aitutaki on my first visit here. Will return again. We nominate Ura in the Hibiscus Hut at The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Spa. She was very helpful and has excellent PR skills.” |
Raymond & Judith Burch, NZ |
18.03.10 |
“Hi! I just thought I’d email you quickly to let you know how impressed I was with the Sanctuary Rarotonga-on the beach and the staff there. I had a great stay and just wanted to let you know that the service from two people in particular was great. Please excuse the spelling but it was Laisa and Mosese who were both fantastic. Unfortunately I can’t remember the name of the lady who checked us in last Thursday night, but she was also very helpful. Pomare (Bruce), Peter Pan (sorry, I can’t remember his name!!) and The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Spa Activities Team were also a great laugh when we did the Resort Orientation on the second day, and also at the Resort Manager’s Sunset Cocktail evenings. Please pass on my thanks to those who worked at the Sanctuary Rarotonga-on the beach when we were there. Mum and Tony are still there, and are enjoying every minute of it! I’ll definitely be back. Thanks very much for all your assistance over this time. Kind Regards, Haylee Bolton.” |
Haylee Bolton, Lower Hutt, NZ |
17.03.10 |
“The lagoon is an excellent natural resource and kayaks and snorkelling equipment helped us make the most of it. We nominate Theresa at Captain Andy’s Beach Bar & Grill. She was always keen to serve and help.” |
P Constance, UK |
12.03.10 |
“Crayfish salad was beautiful – other meals were good too. We nominate Netani and Laisa. Netani was always happy and smiling. Laisa tries to make everyone feel at ease and ensure needs are met.” |
Catherine Vecchioruggeri, NSW, Australia |
08.03.10 |
“Awesome food. Thank you staff for great service!! All the staff were very friendly. Thank you for making our first ever tsunami warning evacuation not so scary an experience. Very professional A++. We nominate Sekoula in Captain Andy’s Beach Bar & Grill. Always friendly and professional. Thank you for making our stay so enjoyable.” |
Shane McCarthy, Christchurch, NZ |
01.03.10 |
“The Cook Islands is now my preferred holiday destination. The staff are all excellent, friendly and the best I’ve ever come across! Love the island, the resort but love the staff more!!! I nominate Adele the receptionist. There are many of names that I could list for ‘Employee of the Month’ – Netani, Quincy, Roxanne, Mili – all staff are world class!!” |
Kim White, Auckland, NZ |
01.03.10 |
“Everything was delicious. Fantastic experience.” |
Simon Wade, Hamilton, NZ |
22.02.10 |
“Best holiday EVER!!! We nominate Niko at the swim-up bar.” |
Melanie Lodge, Auckland, NZ |
21.02.10 |
“Magical - Heaven on Earth. Magnificent place. Paradise Island. Beautiful people. We nominate Mili and Tehana in the Beach Pavillion Restaurant. Always smiling, attentive, and always make you feel welcome. Friendly and most helpful.” |
Margaret Mein, Melbourne, Australia |
20.02.10 |
“We nominate Sekoula and Ura in at the Captain Beach Bar & Grill Restaurant. Ura set us up with a candlelit dinner for my birthday and Sekoula served us and did an excellent job. Sekoula even sang ‘Happy Birthday’ to me making it very memorable. Both are wonderful!!” |
Brianna King & Eric Stewart, USA |
15.02.10 |
“SANCTUARY RAROTONGA-ON THE BEACH WAS EXCELLENT. We nominate David the Manager and Niko the swim-up bar staff. Thank you!!” |
Josh Coombes, Australia |
13.02.10 |
“Sanctuary Rarotonga-on the beach is great! We nominate the Sanctuary Rarotonga Bar staff Tehana, Niko and Netani. Thank you. Enjoyed Sanctuary Rarotonga staff and that it’s an adults-only resort.” |
Rachel Legge, NZ |
08.02.10 |
“Kia Orana! It gives us immense pleasure to convey our thanks to you for our stay in Cook Islands last month. We really had a great time while in Aitutaki and Rarotonga. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Aitutaki Lagoon Resort & Spa (staying in an Overwater Bungalow was the highlight of the trip!) and The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Spa (our Beachfront Suite - in what is now your new adults-only resort, Sanctuary Rarotonga - was superb!). The team at both places was warm and friendly, and the food was lovely. We will cherish the memorable moments we had, and it truly has been a unique experience. We feel pleasure recommending both places to our friends and relations and the excellent facilities available. We will be back in Dec’10/Jan’11 with extended family and we’ll definitely be staying at Aitutaki Lagoon Resort & Spa and The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Spa. Thank you once again! Warmest Regards, Nischint & Lokpreet Sadana.” |
Nischint & Lokpreet Sadana, Auckland, NZ |
01.02.10 |
“We could not have wished for a better honeymoon. The resort is amazing, the people are beautiful and we are blessed to have the opportunity to get to know so many lovely people. Special thank you to all the staff here especially APO – you’re the man! MONICA – you’re a star and a beautiful person. Thanks for the cocktail. If Melissa divorces me, I’ll call you!!! ADELE – You’re so kind and a pleasure to talk to. LAISA – You rock – don’t fall asleep after midnight! We love you all, thank you again. If ever in Australia, look us up and give us a call. MOCE JO!!!” |
Melissa & Leigh |
2010 |
“Booked Sanctuary Rarotonga-on the beach as it was new and I wanted to check it out for myself. Fantastic property with great beachfront rooms. Rooms were cleaned and serviced daily. Very nicely presented. Resort located on a Marine Reserve so awesome fish and sea life. Swim-up bar was fantastic, as was the service offered at Sanctuary Rarotonga. Food was great with good prices as well. Facilities used at the sister resort, The Rarotongan were also fab. Would definitely go back again!!” |
Anonymous |
2010 |
Sanctuary Rarotonga Aroa Beach PO Box 103 Rarotonga, Cook Islands Ph: +682 25900 Email: info@sanctuaryrarotonga.com |
