Must-see hotels in Rarotonga

  • Ikurangi Eco Retreat

    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…

  • Beach Place

    Rarotonga

    With an absolute beachfront location, this spacious heritage villa has wooden floors, wraparound decks, and a winning combination of a well-equipped…

  • Sea Change

    Rarotonga

    Many of Rarotonga’s boutique hotels look to this place as a benchmark. The impeccably appointed free-standing thatched villas have fabulously appointed…

  • Rarotongan Beach Resort

    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…

  • Crown Beach Resort

    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…

  • Ariki Bungalows

    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…

  • Palm Grove

    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…

  • Aito Apartments

    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…

  • Kura’s Kabanas

    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…

  • Islander

    Rarotonga

    On the beachfront opposite the airport, the Islander offers ocean-view self-contained doubles that have been recently redecorated. There’s a poolside…

  • Sunhaven Beach Bungalows

    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…

  • Black Rock Villas

    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 Backpackers

    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…

  • Aremango Guesthouse

    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…

  • Pacific Resort

    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…

  • Paradise Inn

    Avarua

    Paradise Inn was once Rarotonga’s largest and liveliest dance hall, but has been refitted to provide simple, good-value accommodation with kitchen…

  • Muri Beachcomber

    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…

  • Avana Waterfront Apartments

    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…

  • Apartments Kakera

    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…

  • Aro’a Beachside Inn

    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…

  • Tiare Village Airport Motel

    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…

  • Manea Beach Villas

    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…

  • Bella Beach Bungalows

    Rarotonga

    With the waves all but licking the stilts of these four functional units at Titikaveka on the island’s south side, they’re about as close to the beach as…

  • Little Polynesian

    Rarotonga

    The 10 beachfront and four garden villas at Little Polynesian are a superb blend of traditional Polynesian design (with traditional Mangaian coconut-fibre…

  • Magic Reef Bungalows

    Rarotonga

    On a golden stretch of sand on the sunset side of the island, Magic Reef features tastefully decorated bungalows with four-poster beds, fans and air-con,…

  • Muri Beach Shell Bungalows

    Rarotonga

    In a great location 100m from Muri Beach, these two large self-contained bungalows with full kitchens are great value. One has a mezzanine level that…

  • Shekinah Homes

    Avarua

    Holiday-house rental options from simple beachfront studios to larger family villas.

  • Bookabach

    Rarotonga

    This New Zealand-based website also has listings for Rarotonga holiday rentals.

  • Holiday Houses

    Rarotonga

    Scores of listings for holiday rental accommodation around Rarotonga.

  • Rent Raro

    Rarotonga

    Comprehensive listings of rental holiday homes around the island.

  • Jetsave Travel

    Avarua

    Everything from rental houses through to luxury apartments.

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