Rarotonga Hotels & Hostels (30)

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Arikis Varas Oceanfront House (Guesthouse)

  • Neighbourhood: Rarotonga
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Arikis is a beautiful huge fully self-contained Guest House situated right on the Ocean front in the village next to Muri Beach (about 1.5km).
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Atupa Orchid Bungalows (Guesthouse)

  • Neighbourhood: Rarotonga
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Atupa Orchid Units are on the north side of the island close to our only town Avarua. A charming motel, family run, for people looking for peace and tranquility. Central location, 5 min. to Town,…

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Rau's Guesthouse (Guesthouse)

  • Neighbourhood: Rarotonga
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Raus Guesthouse is situated in Titikaveka on the South side of Rarotonga catering for budget travellers & backpackers.

A beach on the opposite side of the main road. Transportation eit…

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Guide price  US$40
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Aremango Guesthouse (Guesthouse)

  • Neighbourhood: Rarotonga
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Aremango Guesthouse is a little gem located in a fantastic part of Rarotonga! Set on the quiet end of the beautiful Muri lagoon area, Aremango Guesthouse welcomes travelers, explorers and sun sea…

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Aro'a Beachside Inn (Cabin)

  • Neighbourhood: 'Arorangi
  • Price range: Mid-range
Front building and beach

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A top choice if you're after romantic beach walks and sunset views, the Aro'a Beach has one of the best locations on the island's west coast. The units are all fairly similar inside, with large h…

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Avana Marina Condos (Self Catering)

  • Neighbourhood: Muri Beach
  • Price range: Mid-range

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So you want to travel to the Cook Islands but you just can't give up urban living? No problem - just check out these smart townhouses-on-the-beach beside Muri Lagoon, which offer substantially mo…

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Bella Beach Bungalows (Cabin)

  • Neighbourhood: Titikaveka
  • Price range: Mid-range
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There are plenty of self-contained bungalows springing up all over Rarotonga, but these are some of the nicest (and best-value) ones you'll find. The four stained-timber units stand on stilts rig…

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Castaway Beach Villas (Self Catering)

  • Neighbourhood: 'Arorangi
  • Price range: Mid-range

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More modern, pastel-coloured villas arranged along a lovely beach, with a selection of cheaper units set back from the sand around the private teardrop pool.

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Crown Beach Resort (Hotel)

  • Neighbourhood: 'Arorangi
  • Price range: Top end

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Mixing the best of old and new, the unusually-shaped thatched villas at the Crown Beach combine traditionally inspired architecture with top-drawer decor. The octagonal bungalows are all impeccab…

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Daydreamer Apartments (Self Catering)

  • Neighbourhood: Vaimaanga
  • Price range: Mid-range

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Probably the best value accommodation along Rarotonga's south coast, if you can live without being directly on the beach. The five modern units might not be terribly Polynesian, but they're light…

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Etu Bungalows (Cabin)

  • Neighbourhood: 'Arorangi
  • Price range: Budget

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Peacefully positioned on the island's sunset side, these rustic free-standing garden bungalows are a super option if you're on a tight budget. All the units are identical, with a roomy open-plan …

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Etu Moana (Self Catering)

  • Neighbourhood: Aitutaki
  • Price range: Top end

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These lavish boutique beach villas are rapidly gaining a reputation as one of the best places to stay in the Cook Islands, and rightly so. The eight thatch-roofed villas have been finished to the…

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Gina's Garden Lodges (Cabin)

  • Neighbourhood: Aitutaki
  • Price range: Mid-range
A Garden Lodge

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If you're not desperate to stay within earshot of the sea, then these four detached lodges, peacefully set around a secluded garden swathed with fruit trees, shrubs and delicate flowers, represen…

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Kura's Kabanas (Cabin)

  • Neighbourhood: Muri Beach
  • Price range: Mid-range
Kura's Kabanas overlook the most stunning lagoon in Rarotonga

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If you're looking for the classic Cook Islands setting, complete with shady palms, lagoon views and a glorious china-white beach just moments from your door, then Kura's Kabanas won't disappoint.

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Lagoon Lodges (Cabin)

  • Neighbourhood: 'Arorangi
  • Price range: Mid-range

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This excellent place offers a choice of modern motel-style units, detached one and two-bedroom villas, and several deluxe split-level thatched bungalows nearer the road, all set around a peaceful…

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Manuia Beach Boutique Hotel (Hotel)

  • Neighbourhood: 'Arorangi
  • Price range: Top end

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This boutique hotel was battered by the 2005 hurricanes but has since undergone massive refurbishment, with a brand-new open-air dining room and a glorious 'infinity edge' pool overlooking the be…

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Muri Beach Cottages (Cabin)

  • Neighbourhood: Muri Beach
  • Price range: Mid-range
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Muri Beach Cottages comprise two newly-built bungalows and a compact pole-house hidden away in thick bush on the southern coast. The cottages, within a short walk of Muri Beach, look pretty rusti…

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Muri Beach Hideaway (Cabin)

  • Neighbourhood: Muri Beach
  • Price range: Mid-range
Lagoon view bungalow with ocean view

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These thatched bungalows look quintessentially Polynesian from the outside, but don't let the traditional exterior fool you - inside the villas are beautifully finished in a sleek, contemporary s…

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Muri Beachcomber (Cabin)

  • Neighbourhood: Muri Beach
  • Price range: Mid-range
Seaview Unit

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There's a homely, almost villagey feel to this place, which offers a choice of one-bedroom seaview units, plus a couple of larger garden bungalows, and three luxury villas overlooking a tranquil …

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Pacific Resort Rarotonga (Cabin)

  • Neighbourhood: Muri Beach
  • Price range: Top end
Ultimate location...set on Muri Lagoon...

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Possibly the most popular place to stay on Rarotonga, the personal service and attention of a small hotel is combined with the comprehensive facilities of a large resort. Situated in a great loca…

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Palm Grove Lodges (Cabin)

  • Neighbourhood: Vaimaanga
  • Price range: Mid-range

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This large property is split into two separate sections: a grassy garden area, where you'll find a selection of free-standing, self-contained units of varying sizes; and a superb beachside settin…

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Paradise Inn (Self Catering)

  • Neighbourhood: Avarua
  • Price range: Mid-range

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This eccentric two-storey hotel was once Rarotonga's largest and liveliest dance hall. These days it's been carefully converted to provide snug, good-value rooms, the best of which are split into…

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Puaikura Reef Lodge (Self Catering)

  • Neighbourhood: 'Arorangi
  • Price range: Mid-range
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There's something of a family atmosphere at this long-standing motel, partly thanks to the cosy garden setting, partly due to the friendly owners and returning guests, and partly due to the fact…

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Rarotonga Beach Bungalows (Cabin)

  • Neighbourhood: Titikaveka
  • Price range: Top end

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There's certainly no shortage of pricey picturesque thatch-topped bungalows on Rarotonga, but these beachside lodges are something quite special, opting for traditional construction materials thr…

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Rarotongan Beach Resort (Hotel)

  • Neighbourhood: Aroa Beach
  • Price range: Top end

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

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Reflections On Rarotonga (Cabin)

  • Neighbourhood: Titikaveka
  • Price range: Top end

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Let's be clear about this: if you're really looking to push the boat out on Rarotonga, then there's only one choice. The glorious villas at Reflections have only been open for a couple of years, …

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Royale Takitumu Villas (Cabin)

  • Neighbourhood: Titikaveka
  • Price range: Top end

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A lovely secluded little hideaway along the South Coast, offering 10 luxurious thatched villas tranquilly set among lush gardens and lily ponds. The tastefully understated interiors and grand spa…

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Sea Change Villas (Cabin)

  • Neighbourhood: Titikaveka
  • Price range: Top end
Sea Change Villas - a transformation brought about by the Sea

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Polynesian setting meets European style in these impeccably-appointed villas, all traditionally thatched, lavishly-equipped and free-standing; guests can choose from garden and beachfront units, …

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Shangri-La (Self Catering)

  • Neighbourhood: Muri Beach
  • Price range: Mid-range

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Twelve modern, air-conditioned cottages arranged in a rough L-shape around a quiet grassy garden and grand swimming pool, equipped with all the mod cons you could possibly ask for (hairdryer, TV,…

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Sokala Villas (Cabin)

  • Neighbourhood: Muri Beach
  • Price range: Top end
A view of the lagoon

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There are plenty of traditional thatched bungalows and luxury apartments all over the island of Rarotonga, but the individually-styled timber villas at Sokala offer something rather different. Fo…

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