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Muri Beach Club Hotel

Hotel in Rarotonga

Muri Beach Club Hotel, an adults only oasis from 18years and over is ideally located on the beachfront at Muri Lagoon. Beachfront rooms have stunning views over the lagoon and off-shore islands.

Z
Zoe
From
New Zealand
Property was clean and in an amazing location, close to everything we wanted.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 645 reviews
Price from
US$377.51
1 night, 2 adults

Sands of Rarotonga Hotel

Hotel in Avarua

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.

B
BIMAL
From
United Kingdom
Raj was too good with his customer service
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 43 reviews
Price from
US$163.20
1 night, 2 adults

Muri Villas

Hotel in Rarotonga

Located in the Muri district of Rarotonga, Muri Villas provides a garden. The property features mountain and garden views, and is 300 metres from Muri Beach.

K
Kirsten
From
Belgium
Beautiful and recent bungalow, perfect for a couple or solo traveller, in the best location near Muri lagoon, but away from the busy ring road. A short walk takes you to the 24/7 supermarket and Sailing club (great food) as well as the beach. Great restaurants and night market nearby. The bungalow has airconditioning and insect screens on all windows, which made it very pleasant. Owner Miii was a great host, bringing fresh bananas and advice on what to do around the area. There’s a phone to use in the bungalow to book activities. I had the best stay at Muri Serene Villa! Stayed on the other side of the island as well, but would definitely book again here to stay at Muri lagoon.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 115 reviews
Price from
US$128.23
1 night, 2 adults

Aroa Kainga Bungalows and Apartment

Hotel in Rarotonga

Set in Rarotonga with Aroa Beach nearby, Aroa Kainga Bungalows and Apartment offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

L
Leigh
From
Australia
Nev & Deb made us feel really welcome. The huge deck made it easy to enjoy our holiday even with the range of weather we experienced. Loved the opportunity to catch up on some old favourites on TV at night - especially the IT Crowd. The bed was really comfortable and having breakfast & some grocery essentials in the fridge was a god send after an overnight flight.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 100 reviews
Price from
US$99.08
1 night, 2 adults

Muri Beach Haven

Hotel in Rarotonga

Situated in Rarotonga, 500 metres from Muri Beach, Muri Beach Haven features accommodation with a private beach area, free private parking, a garden and barbecue facilities.

M
Michael
From
Australia
Great location, friendly and very accommodating
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 112 reviews
Price from
US$174.85
1 night, 2 adults

Ocean Spray Villas

Hotel in Rarotonga

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

S
Susan
From
Australia
great location and very helpful staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 203 reviews
Price from
US$416.15
1 night, 2 adults

Little Polynesian Resort

Hotel in Rarotonga

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.

J
Jeffrey
From
Canada
The restaurant is truly exceptional!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 113 reviews
Price from
US$466.28
1 night, 2 adults

The Valley Place

Hotel in Rarotonga

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.

T
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, 8 reviews
Price from
US$96.17
1 night, 2 adults

Te Aro Villa in Muri 1 &2

Hotel in Rarotonga

In the Muri district of Rarotonga, close to Muri Beach, Te Aro Villa in Muri 1 &2 has a garden and a washing machine. With garden views, this accommodation provides a patio and a swimming pool.

T
Tabitha
From
New Zealand
Property was new. We were the 1st to stay at the property. Bonus was the pool. Felt like we were living in a hotel. Recommend this villa to anyone travelling to Raro. Host was always there when we needed things. Would go back there when we visit Raro.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
Price from
US$304.54
1 night, 2 adults

Sharnytas Studio AIR CONDITIONED

Hotel in Rarotonga

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.

I
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, 35 reviews
Price from
US$113.66
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 223 reviews

    Muri Beach Hideway offers a tropical island escape, with a variety of self-contained accommodation options.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 645 reviews

    Muri Beach Club Hotel, an adults only oasis from 18years and over is ideally located on the beachfront at Muri Lagoon. Beachfront rooms have stunning views over the lagoon and off-shore islands.

    From US$423.15 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 87 reviews

    Located in Rarotonga, 2.7 km from Muri Beach, Ocean Escape Resort & Spa provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a private beach area and a restaurant.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 173 reviews

    Situated directly on the beachfront, The Passage Villas is set on 1 acre of gardens and beach. It offers a swimming pool and free tropical breakfast on your first morning.

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,173 reviews
    This is literally a little paradise. Greeting was warm and staff are very friendly throughout the whole stay. The room was so clean and beautiful. The whole resort has a true Polynesian ambiance. The beach was like a little gem, with plams and white sand. Water was so warm and amazing turquoise colour. Restaurant had a great selection of seafood dishes and the chef was so good. He could make us some special dishes that weren't on the menu. (Thanks William) We also had a massage session and it was a great experience. (Thanks Mary)
    Guest review by
    Haytham
    Egypt
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 481 reviews
    Friendly, relaxed vibe in a fabulous location. The rooms were very comfortable and had everything you could need. The night markets and a small 24/7 store are close by. Great coffee and tapas place across the road. We loved hearing the music from koka lagoon tours right next door as they were welcoming guests to their tour. We also loved the free use of paddle boards and kayaks provided by the resort. There were turtles in the lagoon right out front. We can't wait to come back!
    Guest review by
    Rimmer Zoe
    Cook Islands
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews
    We loved everything about our stay at Palm Grove. 💕 The staff are amazing, so helpful and friendly. Nothing was too much trouble for them. The accommodation was spotlessly clean and spacious. The grounds are well maintained, and the pool setting was ideal for our family. Being close to the beach and having use of the kayaks was also a bonus. The Yellow Hibiscus Restaurant meals were all excellent. Thank you.
    Guest review by
    Lindsey
    New Zealand
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 135 reviews
    Tashi was a great host, you didn't know she was around unless you needed anything. The location was perfect. 24 hour fuel, food, liquor right across the street. The bungalow right on the beach, the deck was perfect for coffee in the morning and a glass of wine in the evening. I'll be back.
    Guest review by
    Ron
    Canada
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
    The house was beautiful and had everything we needed. Couldn’t have picked better accomodation. Groundsman Jek was super helpful and welcoming. Would recommend to a big family/ group. Thank you Kevin & Tina
    Guest review by
    Nadine
    New Zealand
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 223 reviews
    Great location. Good snorkelling around lagoon and islands. Close to shop and dining options. Quiet and private. Self contained. Lovely pool. Clean, spacious rooms. Table and chairs inside and out on deck.
    Guest review by
    Justine
    Australia
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews
    Exceptional presentation. Photographs don't do justice to this architecturally designed property. We always wanted to live in a "Grand Design "house . This villa fulfilled it. 😊
    Guest review by
    Mallika
    Australia
  • From US$288.51 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 285 reviews
    beautiful area and the staff were very friendly and helpful. cleaned every day except Sunday but then they leave extra towels and shampoo etc
    Guest review by
    Wenny
    New Zealand
  • From US$184.76 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,139 reviews
    Amazing staff, very clean room and delicious cocktails. This was our second time staying in Club Raro and we absolutely loved it there.
    Guest review by
    Lucie
    Czech Republic
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 54 reviews
    The breakfast was scrumptious - excellent fresh muffin, cook to order omelette.
    Guest review by
    Wendy
    United States
  • From US$423.15 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 645 reviews
    Property was clean and in an amazing location, close to everything we wanted.
    Guest review by
    Zoe
    New Zealand
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 191 reviews
    Everything, the staff, the location, the restaurant - nothing to dislike
    Guest review by
    Sandra Downie
    France
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 173 reviews
    Awesome place to stay great location and the owners were great people.
    Guest review by
    Brett
    Australia
  • From US$466.28 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 218 reviews
    Quality, quiet, centrally located Staff were amazing
    Guest review by
    Daryl
    Australia
  • From US$370.26 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 87 reviews
    Closenesss to safe lagoon beach and restaurants
    Guest review by
    David
    United Kingdom
  • From US$257.04 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 452 reviews
    We liked to be in front on the best beach
    Guest review by
    Gonzalo
    Uruguay
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
    Amazing property and stunning location!
    Guest review by
    Ash
    New Zealand
  • From US$92.67 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,075 reviews
    Lovely and quiet. Just what I needed.
    Guest review by
    Mrs T.Low
    Cook Islands
  • From US$466.28 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 113 reviews
    The restaurant is truly exceptional!!
    Guest review by
    Jeffrey
    Canada

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  • 10.0

    Absolute gem.

    Absolute gem. After our last few trips to Bali and Lombok dealing with noise/traffic/pollution, we wanted a more authentic holiday location and felt we would be stuck in a resort all week if we went to Fiji. Rarotonga isn't a tourist hotspot yet and that suited us perfectly. People were friendly, transport was simple enough and it's a beautiful island with a proud culture on display. There are limitations based on the location, so no fresh milk and limited produce options, but for what they have they do great and being able to walk off the beach almost anywhere on the island and snorkel in clear and clean water with amazing sea life on display was well worth it. If you want cheap and nasty go to Bali, but if you want to experience local culture and life in the Pacific then I would highly recommend Raro.
    Guest review by
    Intis
    Australia
  • 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

    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
  • 10.0

    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
  • 10.0

    The island seems to be recovering from the Covid lockdown.

    The island seems to be recovering from the Covid lockdown. There were more tourist businesses than we remember from ten years ago but some great ones have gone. Still a very peaceful place to spend a week and the island never seemed busy even though it was NZ school holidays. Vaima’s is still a great beach restaurant and I had my best meal of the holiday (fish curry) there. Fantastic ika mata everywhere I went, plus great tuna steaks and sashimi. Snorkelling with turtles was a treat and worth doing but do book before you arrive on the island if you can. The Round Rarotonga Road Race was a great event if you’re a runner, as was the cross island “Nutters Run”. Also the Hash House Harriers running group was very friendly. Renting a car from Raro Cars was cheap and made everything easy.
    Guest review by
    Andy
    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
  • 10.0

    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

    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
  • 10.0

    Rarotonga is so beautiful, and the people are wonderful (...

    Rarotonga is so beautiful, and the people are wonderful (well, except for the one grouchy bus driver who is tired of tourists). I appreciate how well the residents care for their island home. It’s a very special place.
    Guest review by
    Amanda
    United States