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Sharnytas Studio AIR CONDITIONED

Rarotonga (800 ft from Rarotonga International Airport)

Located within the Avarua district in Rarotonga, Sharnytas Studio AIR CONDITIONED has air conditioning, a balcony, and mountain views. With garden views, this accommodation offers a patio.

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Isaac Ngarae
From
Australia
Unit was perfect with your own bathroom and air con.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 31 reviews
Price from
US$114.30
1 night, 2 adults

Atupa Suites

Avatiu (1 mi from Rarotonga International Airport)

In the Avarua district of Avatiu, close to Nikao Beach, Atupa Suites has a garden and a washing machine. With pool views, this accommodation provides a balcony and a swimming pool.

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Maire
From
Cook Islands
Everything was amazing, I had the best experience❤️ The host was amazing and made everything easy❤️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 96 reviews
Price from
US$231.53
1 night, 2 adults

Rarotonga GolfSeaView

Rarotonga (1.1 mi from Rarotonga International Airport)

Rarotonga GolfSeaView in Rarotonga provides adults-only accommodation with pool with a view and a garden. There is a private entrance at the holiday home for the convenience of those who stay.

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Bruno
From
Samoa
The people who owned it and those that worked there!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 358 reviews
Price from
US$129.54
1 night, 2 adults

Villa Varia

Rarotonga (1.3 mi from Rarotonga International Airport)

Set in Rarotonga, Villa Varia offers accommodation with private pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive. The air-conditioned accommodation is 400 metres from Black Rock Beach.

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Delanie
From
United Arab Emirates
Location was within easy walking distance of restaurants and the beach and a small shop. Having a car would be recommended also.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 37 reviews
Price from
US$438.44
1 night, 2 adults

The Valley Place

Rarotonga (1.5 mi from Rarotonga International Airport)

Featuring a garden, The Valley Place is situated in the Avarua district in Rarotonga. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

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Tash
From
New Zealand
It was so lovely, clean and modern. They went out of their way to make the cutest, most perfect basket for our first night on our honeymoon ❤️ very special!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
US$96.71
1 night, 2 adults

Sands of Rarotonga Hotel

Hotel in Avarua, Avarua (1.7 mi)

Situated in Avarua, 800 metres from Avarua Beach, Sands of Rarotonga Hotel features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

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Mary
From
New Zealand
Everyone is very friendly, helpful and informative. Lots of space, on-site café and pool. I was met at the airport which was great at 2am! As well as another transfer to Muri, terrific hospitality. Would stay again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 40 reviews
Price from
US$164.12
1 night, 2 adults

The Edgewater Resort & Spa

Rarotonga (1.8 mi from Rarotonga International Airport)

Located on 6 acres of lush tropical beachside grounds on the sheltered western coast of Rarotonga, the Edgewater Resort & Spa is only 5 minutes' drive from the International Airport and 5 km from...

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Teariki
From
Cook Islands
Staff so friendly and willing to help. Always smiling
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,948 reviews
Price from
US$141.91
1 night, 2 adults

Crown Beach Resort & Spa

Rarotonga (1.9 mi from Rarotonga International Airport)

Set on 5 acres of lovely gardens, the adults-only Crown Resort & Spa, offers luxurious suites and villas with balconies in tranquil surroundings with access to the beach.

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Sophie
From
New Zealand
The staff were friendly. The resort was beautiful and spacious.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 216 reviews
Price from
US$386.13
1 night, 2 adults

Central Motel

Rarotonga (2 mi from Rarotonga International Airport)

Central Motel is situated in the Avarua district in Rarotonga, 7 km from Muri. Guests enjoy an onsite spa pool and a 24/7 front desk. All rooms feature a TV and a private bathroom with a shower.

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stephanie
From
Cook Islands
We had flight problems and changes, but no trouble at all for the staff. Communication was awesome, and nothing was too hard. I really appreciated the prompt replies, and the kindness. The room was great, enough for a peaceful sleep, nice and clean and a great price. Location is easy to find, close to loads of things and yet not right on a main road. We would definately stay again. We travel between islands and often have late night flights. Some places have very early check out times but Central Motel is accomodating. See you again soon and thank you so much
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 166 reviews
Price from
US$84.99
1 night, 2 adults

Ocean Spray Villas

Rarotonga (2.5 mi from Rarotonga International Airport)

The beachfront Ocean Spray Villa offers beautiful panoramic views of the lagoon, beach and the Pacific Ocean.

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Susan
From
United States
Stunning view from this oceanfront and upscale villa. The deck is very large with glass partitions so the view is absolutely unobstructed! The facilities are spacious and very modern and new. The beds are super comfortable with lovely linens and pillows. The bathrooms are amazing with a shower to die for. Plenty of hot water and towels. The kitchen had every amenity possible even an espresso machine with pods provided. All the appliances are in perfect condition and the fridge was even stocked with a nice cold bottle of water and champagne!! Wow! Thanks! The living room furniture was nice and comfy. There is an excellent washer and outside clothes line for drying. We didn't need to use the AC because of the light breeze and weather we experienced but the AC is new and in each bedroom. We hope to stay here again!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 201 reviews
Price from
US$418.51
1 night, 2 adults
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  • 8.0

    Beautiful area where you can get to everything simply by...

    Beautiful area where you can get to everything simply by driving. Shipwreck hut in Araroa. Aorangi fish / chips. Palace burgers. Rarotonga bakery. Would highly recommend @Tumutours across the road for an authentic cultural experience, combined with delicious food and entertainment.
    Guest review by
    Tui
    New Zealand
  • 10.0

    Had a great time, I worked when there was no wind and went...

    Had a great time, I worked when there was no wind and went kite boarding when there was. The beaches there are beautiful with three different locations for kiting and a whole island if your not. for kiting, depending on wind direction, any one of them is an awesome place to kite. If you don't kite and you just want an awesome holiday near a beautiful beach, I couldn't recommend it more. Other islands within the Cook Islands offer great options, but cost more. If budget is an issue, then there is plenty to do on Raro and you will still experience the beauty of the tropical islands.
    Guest review by
    Jason
    Australia
  • 10.0

    Chilled place to really unwind , get married, pefect for a...

    Chilled place to really unwind , get married, pefect for a water sports enthusiast, went fishing on a charter & caught a yellow fin tuna, went diving/snorkeling with turtles and tropical fish, night markets food selection was vast and well priced.
    Guest review by
    Douglas
    Indonesia
  • 8.0

    This is a good area, it's not to busy with tourist.

    This is a good area, it's not to busy with tourist. You might feel your left out from all the fun places. But if you have your own transport or you don't mind using the public transport then your not far from anything at all. Your on the right side of the island for the sunset, go next door and have a drink at the resort bar on the beach while the sun sets in front of you.
    Guest review by
    Miro
  • 10.0

    Staying on the island is a memory il never forget iv waited...

    Staying on the island is a memory il never forget iv waited 19 years to finally be able to travel an this was first on my bucket list my accomodation was immaculate the people amazing the culture is very alive there an it’s beautiful my husband was so happy to visit his mother land visit his grandads grave an home some of his dads family half brothers an cousins, made this trip worth waiting for ❤️Doing activities the Ariki adventure tours koka eating at amazing places those are all added bonuses we loved seeing the turtles eagle rays giant travelly the clamps those are my highlights But seeing the cousin climb the coconut tree an get us fresh coconuts 🥥 that was the best having an abundance of different varieties of fruits water melon mango pineapple coconuts papaya I can’t wait to come back 💜
    Guest review by
    Ytapu
  • 10.0

    The people, beaches, lots of activities all day long,...

    The people, beaches, lots of activities all day long, groceries to be honest, its not as expensive as Ive seen on Facebook. Considering the cooks has to ship or freight their cargo across and the mark up was not that bad, however I'm only talking about the two of us travelling, it may be for big families. Otherwise looking forward to our next trip next year
    Guest review by
    Malcolm & Tevai
    New Zealand
  • 10.0

    My partner and I personally feel that Arorangi is better...

    My partner and I personally feel that Arorangi is better than the Muri area. The roads are a bit rougher and less maintained, but the lagoon and snorkelling is by far superior! We loved hanging out at the Aroa Marine Reserve which is by The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Spa. We swam with turtles almost every day - they just cruise past you. PLEASE DO NOT touch the turtles and respect their space - we always stayed at least an arms length from them or further away. I was sad to leave Rarotonga, we were there for 11 nights and it was just right. Not too long, not too short. The water seems way saltier than NZ water. The water quality is great and so clear in some places. The temperature of the water - WOW!!! Pretty warm and it was amazingly pleasant to swim in there. We went middle of March and it was perfect. Please never forget to apply reef-friendly sunblock even on your face as the UV rays can reflect on your face in the water. I burnt my face the first day I went snorkelling and the back of my legs - I learnt fast. The sun is not as harsh as the NZ sun though.
    Guest review by
    Lee-Ann VH
    New Zealand
  • 8.0

    Avarua is pretty small with a Mall and few shops,...

    Avarua is pretty small with a Mall and few shops, supermarket, pharmacy, hardware stores etc. lots of take away and restaurant and a bit of night life, quiet, little traffic, nice people. Prices for clothing and souvenirs are high, I did not buy anything... The Saturday market is quite big with produce, clothing, etc. In Rarotonga on Sunday everything is closed (you cannot buy alcohol) although you can get take away and there are minimarkets open 24 hours ! Also hotels restaurants are open. It is cheaper to eat out compare to buy food and cook in. Food is good, wine prices acceptable. Not a big selection of food thou depending on the ships who bring the food in. It is a small island you must remember.
    Guest review by
    Nelum
    New Zealand
  • 10.0

    The weather was not warm enough for swimming and snorkeling...

    The weather was not warm enough for swimming and snorkeling every day (which we had hoped for) as the lagoon is very beautiful. Thankfully we had no rain so we walked a few of the very beautiful (but hard) walks on the island. The groceries on the island are very expensive but the restaurant prices are on par with Sydney prices so we ate out every night although we booked self contained accommodation. The restaurants are excellent and most have beautiful views. Read reviews on Tripadvisor. There is a bus service on the island but for convenience and to save time we hired a car. People are really lovely and the day trip to Aitutaki an absolute must! Book that one early. A week was just right.
    Guest review by
    clogs6542
    Australia

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