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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 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 42 reviews
Price from
US$110.60
1 night, 2 adults

The Pavilion - Rarotonga

Arorangi (0.7 mi from Rarotonga International Airport)

Offering a garden, The Pavilion - Rarotonga is situated in the Avarua district in Arorangi. Set 400 metres from Black Rock Beach, the property offers a private beach area and free private parking.

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Carmen
From
Australia
The property had everything you needed for a stay it had everything from cleaning products to kids beach toys. We absolutely loved this stay the air-cons and wifi was an extra bonus especially being away from home being able to contact family was needed. Coffee tea sugar and salt and pepper was suppled as well this really helped when cooking having those little things we didn’t have to purchase. We hope to be back again one day.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews
Price from
US$158.82
1 night, 2 adults

Atupa Suites

Avatiu (1 mi from Rarotonga International Airport)

Boasting pool views, Atupa Suites provides accommodation with balcony, around 1.6 km from Nikao Beach. There is a private entrance at the apartment for the convenience of those who stay.

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Anne
From
0
Host amy is amazing. We had everything we needed and close to everything. Highly recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 101 reviews
Price from
US$224.04
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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Karen
From
United Kingdom
The apartment was amazing, lovely and clean, beautiful views and so peaceful and quiet, its not far from the airport, we hired a car for travelling around the island, plenty of parking spaces, pool was great, staff were lovely and nothing was too much trouble
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 369 reviews
Price from
US$125.35
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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Justina
From
Australia
I just loved the place , felt like home away from home. I'm an introvert so honestly away from everything. The power station didn't even bother us . We are home bodies and that was the perfect place to be . 100% garanteeed!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews
Price from
US$93.59
1 night, 2 adults

Sands of Rarotonga Hotel

Hotel in Avarua, Avarua (1.7 mi from Rarotonga International Airport)

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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Jacky
From
Australia
The location, the staff and the restaurant
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 67 reviews
Price from
US$158.82
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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Ana
From
Brazil
location was great, having the water shoes and snorkelling gears available was perfect
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,960 reviews
Price from
US$152.58
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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Morita
From
United Kingdom
I wish to express and acknowledge the remarkable warm hospitality by Roselle who answered every need whenever I asked for replenishments in the room Her smile just makes your day. Loved the location too.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 187 reviews
Price from
US$82.24
1 night, 2 adults

Manta-Ray Beach Units

Arorangi (2.1 mi from Rarotonga International Airport)

Located in Arorangi and only a few steps from Inave Beach, Manta-Ray Beach Units provides accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. This villa also features a private pool.

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Kevin
From
United Kingdom
Lovely place with superb view
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 36 reviews
Price from
US$193.98
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
Australia
great location and very helpful staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 204 reviews
Price from
US$404.98
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

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

Best tip I can give you, carry cash, get a local sim (...

Best tip I can give you, carry cash, get a local sim (preferably be off the grid but handy for banking transfers) I didn’t carry enough cash so will be mindful next time. Some places the eftpos didn’t accept my card. Pre book your car hire or be game and get a scooter but you will need to get your Cook Islands license and sit a test if you decide to get a scooter - research which places have island night so u can experience the buffet and show best one in Raro I saw was the islander followed by OTB
Guest review by
SUZETTE
Australia
10

Beautiful clear beaches with beautiful sunsets to go with it...

Beautiful clear beaches with beautiful sunsets to go with it. The water is so clear, you can see the Coral as clear as day. Absolutely calming and stunning! Wigmores is a 5min drive away, across the Road from Wigmores is The circles Cafe for your morning Coffe fix.
Guest review by
Dianne
New Zealand
10

Reflection is a beautiful and relaxing stay.

Reflection is a beautiful and relaxing stay. You have options to cool down from a beautiful private pool or the ocean within a few steps from your doors. Weather was not on my side but that did not stop me from having the best swim ever. I highly recommend this place.
Guest review by
Mrs Fatai
New Zealand
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

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

The Cook Island people are so awesome.

The Cook Island people are so awesome. Everyone was friendly and kind, never dismissive or impolite. We loved the dogs. The market was so much fun, great music and genuine Cook Island product stalls. Except for our resort we couldn't fault the island at all.
Guest review by
Sue
New Zealand
10

Beautiful beaches, just be mindful not to swim on Saturdays...

Beautiful beaches, just be mindful not to swim on Saturdays as it is their Sabbath day (head to Nikau beach on that day 😊) Wigmores is a few minutes away, cheap ice cream and donuts, hot meals too. Bring ear plugs if you’re a light sleeper, the roosters love to serernade the place all day long lol
Guest review by
Stephen
Australia
10

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.
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Lee-Ann VH
New Zealand

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