Must see hotels in 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…

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

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

Probably the busiest traditional resort on the island. It's all suitably Polynesian: there are plenty of Tangaroa statues, floral designs and Cook Islands…

Mixing the best of old and new, the unusually-shaped thatched villas at the Crown Beach combine traditionally inspired architecture with top-drawer decor…

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…

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…

These two modern apartments represent excellent value just a short walk from the cafes, restaurants and water sports of Muri Lagoon. The Cook Island…

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…

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

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…

With an infinity pool and views towards Rarotonga's rugged northwest coast, the two self-contained apartments at Black Rock Villas are spacious, breezy,…

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 has single and double fan-cooled rooms arrayed along a central hallway. The common lounge, bathroom and kitchens are clean and comfortable, and…

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

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…

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…

With three huge modern apartments blending sleek modern decor with lovely Polynesian touches, Kakera also boasts a long list of eco-credentials. The split…

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…