Cook Islands

Landmark4.9/5

Muri Lagoon

Four small islets dot the clear water off this palm-fringed lagoon on Rarotonga. You can swim, snorkel or paddle out, with boats crossing between the beach and islands.

Landmark4.6/5

Te Vara Nui Village

Te Vara Nui Village in Te Vara Nui, Ara Tapu is an enchanting haven that will transport you to island paradise. Discover the vibrant culture of the Cook Islands through engaging cultural shows and ancient Polynesian warrior performances. Indulge in a scrumptious feast served over water as you're serenaded by live music. Prepare to be mesmerized by the breathtaking beauty of this magical destination!

Landmark4.8/5

Takitumu Conservation Area

Welcome to the stunning Takitumu Conservation Area in the Cook Islands! This paradise is a must-visit for nature enthusiasts. Immerse yourself in dense rainforests, crystal-clear lagoons, and vibrant coral reefs teeming with colorful marine life. From exotic birdwatching to snorkeling adventures, this eco-haven offers endless excitement. Get ready to be amazed by the wonders of Takitumu!

Landmark4.7/5

Titikaveka Beach

Get ready to be mesmerized by the breathtaking Titikaveka Beach in the Cook Islands! With its powder-soft sand, crystal-clear turquoise waters, and swaying palm trees, this slice of paradise is straight from a postcard. Snorkelers and sun-worshippers alike will find their happy place in this heavenly spot. So grab your favorite beach read, apply some sunscreen, and come experience pure bliss at Titikaveka Beach!

Culture4.6/5

Cook Islands Library & Museum

Cook Islands museum with artifacts and exhibits on each island. Outdoor exhibits extend the displays beyond its galleries.

Landmark4.6/5

Maire Nui Gardens & Cafe

Nestled in the stunning Takitumu District of the Cook Islands, Maire Nui Gardens and Cafe is a tropical oasis that will make your taste buds dance. Enjoy scrumptious dishes made with fresh local ingredients, served amidst lush greenery and colorful flowers. Take a stroll through the beautifully maintained gardens and let the vibrant atmosphere transport you to paradise. A must-visit for all adventure-seeking foodies!

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Beachcomber Pearl Market

Beachcomber Pearl Market is a hidden gem nestled in the vibrant Ara Tapu of Avarua, Cook Islands. With its enchanting display of exquisite pearl jewelry, it's a must-visit for all the treasure hunters out there! From luminous Tahitian pearls to intricate designs, this quirky gallery offers a unique shopping experience. Get ready to be charmed by the beauty of the sea!

Landmark4.3/5

Hospital Lookout

Hospital Lookout in Avarua is the ultimate spot for panoramic views of Cook Islands' vibrant capital. Go ahead, strike a pose with the iconic Rarotongan Hospital in the backdrop! This picturesque vantage point offers a delightful break from the hustle and bustle, allowing you to soak in the serene beauty of the surrounding lush landscapes. Don't forget your camera – this view is Insta-worthy!

Landmark4.7/5

Raro Buggy Tours

Rarotonga buggy tour runs on two dirt circuits, one dry and one muddy. Midway, you switch buggies for deep puddles and a full-body splash.

Landmark3.5/5

Wigmore's Waterfall

Tucked away in the enchanting Takitumu District of the Cook Islands lies Wigmore's Waterfall, a hidden oasis that will leave you awe-inspired. This picturesque cascading beauty brings nature's magic to life and invites you for a refreshing dip in its crystal-clear waters. So grab your swimsuit, snap some Instaworthy shots, and dive into pure tropical paradise at P6W6+GWX!

Landmark4.8/5

Raro Safari Tours & Concierge Desk

This Rarotonga jeep tour follows interior roads and explores island history. It ends at the island’s highest drivable point, with wide views.

Eat4.6/5

Punanga Nui Market

This Avarua market fills Saturday mornings with island food, crafts, pearls and cultural performances. Behind the covered area, a hut serves whole cooked fish.

Landmark4.7/5

Te Rua Manga

The Needle crowns this Cook Islands mountain, reached by a steep trail with ropes and chains near the top. From the summit, the island opens below after a demanding climb.

Culture4.6/5

Te Ara Cook Islands Museum of Cultural Enterprise

Nestled in the vibrant Ngatangiia District, Te Ara Cook Islands Museum of Cultural Enterprise is a treasure trove of island heritage! Immerse yourself in the captivating stories of the Cook Islands' culture, crafts, and colorful history. Don’t miss the intriguing exhibits and fun workshops that let your creative spirit shine—perfect for travelers seeking a unique slice of paradise!

Landmark4.7/5

Aroa Lagoon Marine Reserve

Dive into paradise at Aroa Lagoon Marine Reserve! This vibrant underwater playground is bursting with colorful coral reefs and tropical fish, perfect for snorkeling and diving adventures. Relax on the pristine beach, sip a coconut, and soak up the sun. Grab your snorkel gear and discover the wonders of the Pacific – adventure awaits in Arorangi, Cook Islands! 🌊🐠✨

Landmark4.7/5

Tikioki Beach

This beach has turquoise water, with abundant marine life beneath the surface. Its open stretch is quieter than Muri Beach, and good for snorkeling.

Landmark4.9/5

Koka Lagoon Cruises

Rarotonga lagoon cruise with snorkeling, a ukulele band and a coconut-culture show. The crew draws guests into the songs and plays drums aboard.

Landmark5/5

Go Local Cook Islands

Small-group turtle and ray snorkeling tour, with a lagoon briefing before you swim. Afterward, a guide demonstrates coconut husking over homegrown fruit.

Landmark4.7/5

Avaavaroa Passage

A narrow passage cuts through the reef at this snorkeling spot, where turtles share deeper water with eagle rays and reef sharks.

Stay$$$$4.75/5

Sea Change Villas

The secluded Sea Change Villas each boast a private pool and a patio offering lagoon or garden views. Set alongside a private white sand beach, it offers free use of bicycles, stand-up paddle boards, kayaks and snorkelling gear. Situated right on the peaceful Titikaveka lagoon on the southern side of Rarotonga, Sea Change Villas boasts snorkelling in the lagoon directly in front of the property. The air-conditioned villas feature a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and Nespresso. All include a lounge area with a flat screen TV, streaming services plus DVD player or hard drive for movies Some villas are located on the beachfront. The tour desk books scooter and car rental, massages, diving trips, safari tours, lagoon cruises and island day tours. A free breakfast pack is supplied upon arrival which includes bread, eggs, cereal, juice and milk, coffee and tea.

Stay$$$$4.85/5

Pacific Resort Aitutaki

Pacific Resort Aitutaki is a luxury 5-star resort on the island of Aitutaki. This hideaway resort offers private beachfront accommodation, beautiful lagoon views and great spa facilities. Choose between the spacious beachfront bungalows or villas. All of the accommodation includes a private sun deck and beach shower overlooking the lagoon. The larger villas also offer a private garden bathroom. A full a la carte breakfast is included in the room rate daily, which includes fresh tropical fruit. Guests can enjoy Pacific influenced cuisine in the hotel’s lagoon view restaurant or simply chill out at the beachfront bar. The resort also offers a Polynesian themed buffet evening with live entertainment. The Pacific Resort Aitutaki is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

Stay4.55/5

Resort Tava'e

Resort Tava'e in Amuri offers family rooms with sea views, balconies, and private bathrooms. Each room includes air-conditioning, a kitchenette, and modern amenities. Guests enjoy a year-round outdoor swimming pool, restaurant, bar, and a coffee shop. Additional facilities include a sun terrace, water sports, and free WiFi. The on-site restaurant serves brunch, lunch, and dinner with local specialities, fresh pastries, and a variety of beverages. Special dietary menus are available. Located a few steps from Aitutaki Beach and 2 km from the airport, the resort provides easy access to scuba diving and other activities. Highly rated for its attentive staff and excellent service.

Stay$$$$4.6/5

Little Polynesian Resort

The Little Polynesian Resort is a small boutique hotel, situated directly on a white sandy beach. The resort offers bungalow style accommodation, beautiful gardens and a great beach. The resort offers studio-style accommodation with kitchenette facilities in the tropical gardens or beachfront bungalow accommodation. All of the units are air conditioned and include an outdoor shower. Start your day with a ‘tropical island breakfast’ which is served in the restaurant or can be delivered to your room each morning. A room service menu is available at an additional charge. Guests can relax by the Little Polynesian’s infinity pool or on the beach, next to the lagoon. There is free use of kayaks and snorkelling gear for all guests.

Stay$$$$4.5/5

Pacific Resort Rarotonga

Pacific Resort Rarotonga is found on Rarotonga’s famous Muri Beach, surrounded by 6 acres of tropical gardens. This beautiful resort offers luxury accommodation and breathtaking views. This 64-room boutique resort offers a range of spacious suites. Choose between the garden suites which include a living area and furnished patio or the beachfront suites overlooking the lagoon. All of the suites include flat-screen TV and coffee maker. Breakfast is included in the room rate and is served buffet style each morning. The resort’s restaurant and bar offer a great choice of international food, including Pacific cuisine. Guests at the Pacific Resort Rarotonga can relax by the pool or on the beautiful beach, snorkel in the lagoon or explore the tropical island. A range of Polynesian massages and treatments are also available.

Stay$$$$4.65/5

Nautilus Resort Rarotonga

Guests at Nautilus Resort can cool off in their private plunge pool or swim in the larger resort pool. Each villa or suite also offers a balcony with sea or garden views. Cook Islands Nautilus Resort is an 11-minute walk from Muri Beach and a 14-minute drive from both Rarotonga International Airport and Rarotonga city centre. There are a variety of outdoor entertainment activities for the whole family including canoeing, fishing and snorkeling. You can enjoy a massage at the on-site spa and wellness centre. The Polynesian inspired rooms feature a kitchen or a kitchenette, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with a bath, bathrobes and free toiletries. Nautilus Resort’s beachfront restaurant and elegant beach bar offers a variety of dishes inspired the cultures of the pacific region.

Stay$$$4.4/5

Aitutaki Village

We are pleased to offer complimentary Starlink internet access in the restaurant and bar area for guests staying with us. Please note that coverage does not include the beach huts, and if you'd like coverage there, or other parts of the island, you'll need to purchase a Travel eSim or voucher from Vodafone. Aitutaki Village is located on the white-sandy beach of Ootu. The Blue Lagoon Restaurant and Bar is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, featuring a special Cultural Night on Tuesday evenings. Sip cocktails and enjoy the sunset view at the bar. Aitutaki Village offers a free shuttle service to and from Aitutaki Airport, just a 5-minute drive away. The property is only a 20-minute drive from Arutanga town centre. Overlooking lush gardens and coconut palms all air-conditioned bungalows include a patio with outdoor furniture and tea and coffee making facilities. The tour desk can organise excursions including lagoon and island tours. Free use of kayaks and sun loungers are included.

Stay$$4.6/5

Mai'i Villa Apartments

Located 700 metres from Muri Beach, Mai'I Villa Apartments offers air-conditioned accommodation with a patio. There is a private entrance at the apartment for the convenience of those who stay. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a year-round outdoor pool. The apartment provides guests with a terrace, sea views, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and a private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. A balcony with an outdoor dining area and mountain views is offered in every unit. At the apartment complex, all units come with bed linen and towels. The apartment features a barbecue and a garden. Rarotonga International Airport is 14 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Stay$$$$4.7/5

Rumours Luxury Villas

Located on the Muri Lagoon beachfront, Rumours Luxury Villas & Spa offers luxury villas, each with a private pool. Relax on the private beach, enjoy free kayaking or indulge at the spa and wellness centre. Guests also receive a complimentary gift basket upon arrival, including champagne as well as personal airport transfers to and from the airport. Rumours Luxury Villas is a 10-minute walk from Muri and a 5-minute drive from Vaima Restaurant and Bar. Both Rarotonga International Airport and Rarotonga Golf Course are a 15-minute drive away. All air-conditioned villas offer a lounge area with a flat-screen TV, a DVD player and free movies on demand. They have a kitchen, a desk and ironing facilities. Each bedroom has an en suite bathroom, with fluffy bath robes and a hairdryer. Complimentary local telephone calls are also available. All villas feature a private pool complete with a waterfall feature, surrounded by tropical gardens. You can relax on the sun loungers on your private lagoon patio or share a meal using the BBQ facilities. Other facilities include complimentary use of snorkel equipment, an extensive selection of DVD/CD and reading libraries, a tour desk and WiFi access. Chefs can prepare a gourmet meal for you to enjoy in your villa or by the pool. Villas can be pre-stocked with food prior to your arrival and breakfast can be delivered to your room.

Stay$$$4.1/5

The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium

This 4-star resort, situated on a private beach, features a restaurant, bar, outdoor pool and luxury day spa. Guests can enjoy a relaxing massage on the beach. The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium offers a range of accommodation, from rooms nestled in tropical gardens to beachfront suites. All have a balcony or courtyard, air conditioning and a refrigerator. Indulge in the “honeymoon bungalow”, which has its own private swimming pool. SpaPolynesia offers aromatherapy massages, body wraps, relaxing facials, manicures and pedicures. Te Vaka Restaurant is situated on the water’s edge, featuring themed nights and cultural shows. Captain Andy's Beach Bar serves drinks and casual meals by the pool. Free kids club activities are available. The Aroa Lagoon Marine Reserve is located right in front of the resort, offering some of the best snorkelling in the Cook Islands. Rarotonga Airport is less than 10 minutes’ drive away.

Stay$$$4.1/5

Sanctuary Rarotonga - on the beach

Sanctuary Rarotonga on the beach offers adults-only boutique accommodation directly on the sunshine southwest coast of Rarotonga island, with beautiful sunset views. It features a pool with a swim-up bar and an on-site restaurant, BlueWater Grill. Set directly on the white sands of Aroa Beach, each suite at this secluded property offers a private verandah or balcony where guests can enjoy views across Aroa Lagoon. All suites include air-conditioning, an extra-large king size bed, flat-screen TV and Wi-Fi access. Guests can enjoy off-beach snorkeling at any tide in Aroa Lagoonarium Marine Sanctuary, one of Rarotonga's best snorkeling spots. The resort also offers complimentary stand-up paddle boarding, kayaking and an extensive daily activities programme. Guests of Sanctuary Rarotonga are also able to enjoy the use of all facilities and services at adjacent sister resort, The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium, including an on-site personal wedding planner. The resort is close to all island adventures, excursions, restaurants, markets, shops and cultural attractions. Avarua town is 11 km from Sanctuary Rarotonga on the beach (Adults Only) and Rarotonga International Airport is a 12-minute drive away.

Stay$$$$3.95/5

Crown Beach & Spa Resort Rarotonga

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. It features 2 restaurants, a scuba dive centre, fitness centre and outdoor swimming pool. Some of the many leisure activities available nearby include canoeing, diving and snorkeling. The spa at Crown Beach offers a range of relaxing treatments including massages, facials and manicures. Rarotonga Airport is a 7-minute drive away from the hotel. Avarua town centre is 10 minutes' drive away. There is a golf course less than 2 km from the hotel. The Oceans Restaurant & Bar offers Brasserie-style cuisine, with themed nights and a cocktail menu, on the beach with panoramic ocean views. Guests can enjoy modern cuisine in an elegant setting at The Windjammer Restaurant. All of the accommodation at this resort is air-conditioned and has a TV.

Stay$$$3.85/5

The Edgewater Resort & Spa

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 Avarua township. The Resort features an outdoor swimming pool, 2 restaurants, a bar and free on-site parking. The rooms have tropical-style décor and rattan furnishings. They include balconies that feature beach or garden views. The hotel offers The Brasserie, which hosts live entertainment, and The Spaghetti House, where guests can relish Italian specialties. Edgewater’s spa offers a relaxing environment where guests can enjoy massages and a range of treatments.

Stay$3.4/5

Manea on Muri

Located within 200 metres of Muri Beach and 2.9 km of Titikaveka Beach, Manea on Muri provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Rarotonga. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a year-round outdoor pool. The aparthotel provides guests with a terrace, garden views, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and a toaster, and a private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. The aparthotel features certain units with sea views, and each unit includes a kettle. At the aparthotel, all units have bed linen and towels. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Albertos is 9 km from the aparthotel. The nearest airport is Rarotonga International Airport, 12 km from Manea on Muri.

Stay4.8/5

Te Manava Luxury Villas

These private villas open onto immaculate gardens, with roomy interiors and kitchens for longer stays. Each has its own pool.

Stay4.4/5

Moana Sands Beachfront Villas

Nestled along the sun-kissed shores of Rarotonga, Moana Sands Beachfront Villas is your tropical paradise! With stunning ocean views, cozy accommodations, and direct beach access, it's perfect for sunbathing, snorkeling, or simply sipping a cocktail at sunset. Just steps away from local charm, adventure awaits—whether it’s a beach barbecue or exploring vibrant coral reefs!