Rarotonga
Glamping style comes to Rarotonga at Ikurangi Eco Retreat. Accommodation is either in luxury safari-style tents – each with their own spacious deck and…
Must-see hotels in The Cook Islands
Rarotonga
With an absolute beachfront location, this spacious heritage villa has wooden floors, wraparound decks, and a winning combination of a well-equipped…
The Cook Islands
These six one-bedroom villas are hands-down the Cook Islands’ finest accommodation beyond Rarotonga and Aitutaki. Spacious verandahs showcase ocean views,…
Aitutaki
These boutique beach villas have thatched roofs and luxurious furnishings showcasing gleaming Tasmanian oak floors, loft ceilings, king-sized beds,…
Rarotonga
Many of Rarotonga’s boutique hotels look to this place as a benchmark. The impeccably appointed free-standing thatched villas have fabulously appointed…
Rarotonga
Probably the busiest traditional resort on the island. It's all suitably Polynesian: there are plenty of Tangaroa statues, floral designs and Cook Islands…
Rarotonga
Mixing the best of old and new, the unusually-shaped thatched villas at the Crown Beach combine traditionally inspired architecture with top-drawer decor…
Aitutaki
Aitutaki Lagoon Resort, ensconced on its own Akitua island, has everything glam jet-set patrons would expect. It’s truly beautiful, with great expanses of…
Rarotonga
These three modern units share a breezy location a short uphill walk from Muri Lagoon. Each of the three units is decorated in natural wood and bright…
The Cook Islands
The extra money goes a long way at Atiu Villas, which was built from local materials around 35 years ago by Kiwi expat Roger Malcolm and his ‘Atiuan wife…
The Cook Islands
The garden units are basic, with a main sleeping area and a simple kitchen, toilet and shower tacked on the end. The newer self-contained lodge is more…
Aitutaki
Pacific Resort Aitutaki is a benchmark in luxury Polynesian. From the Oriental lily ponds and enormous carved-timber reception desk of its sumptuous foyer…
Aitutaki
Set amid a peaceful garden of fruit trees and flowers in Tautu, these four large family-friendly lodges are the best value on Aitutaki. Queen Manarangi…
Rarotonga
Set among lawns and coconut palms on one of the south coast's best beaches, Palm Grove has a reputation for being somewhere that regular guests return to…
The Cook Islands
With all meals included, a terrific location, and four large comfortable motel-style rooms, Babe’s Place is good value for money. Babe is the island’s…
Aitutaki
Paradise Cove features beachfront bungalows on a glorious beach shaded by coconut palms. The thatched pole-house bungalows offer uninterrupted views…
Rarotonga
These two modern apartments represent excellent value just a short walk from the cafes, restaurants and water sports of Muri Lagoon. The Cook Island…
Rarotonga
Shady palms, Muri Lagoon views and a glorious china-white beach are just steps from the doors of Kura’s airy timber-framed cabanas. Two larger 1st-floor…
The Cook Islands
Tour provider Marshall Humphreys rents out rooms in his very comfortable family home near Areora. A double and a twin comprise the accommodation (with…
Rarotonga
Sunhaven offers good value in some of the largest self-contained rooms on the island, set around a beachfront swimming pool on a quiet stretch of west…
Rarotonga
On the beachfront opposite the airport, the Islander offers ocean-view self-contained doubles that have been recently redecorated. There’s a poolside…
Aitutaki
These knocked-up beachfront fibro shacks with mural-painted walls and one self-contained garden unit comprise this most delightfully ramshackle place to…
Aitutaki
The lovely two-bedroom villas at Aretai are among the largest on the island, and definitely the best presented and best value for money in this price…
Rarotonga
With an infinity pool and views towards Rarotonga's rugged northwest coast, the two self-contained apartments at Black Rock Villas are spacious, breezy,…
Rarotonga
Aremango has single and double fan-cooled rooms arrayed along a central hallway. The common lounge, bathroom and kitchens are clean and comfortable, and…
Rarotonga
A west-coast beachfront site offers everything from dorms to fully self-contained suites. There's a pretty central pool, and self-contained units with…
Rarotonga
Right on Muri Beach and shaded by palm trees, the Pacific Resort’s 64 self-contained units are smart and elegant, harnessing local elements of design and…
The Cook Islands
Made from woven panels of kikau leaves, this village accommodation is light and airy and features en suite bathrooms and spacious verandahs. The bungalows…
Avarua
Paradise Inn was once Rarotonga’s largest and liveliest dance hall, but has been refitted to provide simple, good-value accommodation with kitchen…
Rarotonga
With a choice of garden and sea-view units and luxury villas overlooking lovely grounds and a tropical lily pond, the Muri Beachcomber has a relaxed…
The Cook Islands
Ri’s Retreat has bungalows located near Anaraura Beach, and a few near the airport. The airport bungalows are all sparkling clean and brightly decorated,…
Rarotonga
Tucked away down a quiet side road, this complex consists of 10 stylish self-contained apartments, some with front-row views of the spectacular sprawl of…
Aitutaki
These beach bungalows offer all you need for an island sojourn: a lagoon-facing location, trade-wind-friendly decks and a grassy lawn studded with coconut…
Aitutaki
Offering excellent value for money, Inano Beach Bungalows have been built using largely local materials and traditional methods. There are woven pandanus…
Rarotonga
With three huge modern apartments blending sleek modern decor with lovely Polynesian touches, Kakera also boasts a long list of eco-credentials. The split…
Rarotonga
Choose from beachside units or ocean-view units at this super-friendly spot on Rarotonga’s sunset-friendly west coast. Rates include a tropical breakfast…
The Cook Islands
One of Mitiaro’s best places to stay is with Nane Pokoati, a local mataiapo and a bubbly, friendly host. There are no private rooms, just beds in a…
Rarotonga
In a forested glen near Avarua and behind the airport, this motel is a good choice for budget travellers, groups and families. Bedrooms in the large main…
The Cook Islands
Three rustic plywood chalets sit in rural grounds southeast of Areora village, with one single and two double units complete with self-contained kitchen…
Rarotonga
Down a quiet Muri road, Manea Beach combines spotless one-bedroom bungalows – some with lagoon views – and three larger three-bedroom houses that are…
