Cheap Hotels & Resorts in Rarotonga from NZ$224

Check out cheap places to stay in Rarotonga on Expedia.com and plan a trip that sticks within your budget. Rarotonga is a destination that travellers visit for its fresh seafood and island views. You can scroll through a wide selection of accommodation choices with special Expedia Rates and member prices to score great deals. Guided by our site’s handy page filters, you can search by price per night, or by favourite amenities like free breakfast and free parking. Or, try refining your search with the location filters to see affordable options around local attractions, such as Muri Beach or Cook Islands Library and Museum. While you browse, click the heart button to save your favourites so that you can return to them easily when you’re ready to book. Need a flight or a rental car along with your hotel? Take a look at the Bundle and Save holiday packages and discover huge discounts when you arrange your transport at the same time.

Based on reviews, The Islander Hotel is a popular hotel for our travellers who want a more economical choice, and features free cooked-to-order breakfast and free parking. Other good choices for your budget-friendly stay include Atupa Orchid Units and Muri Beach Resort.

Expedia has 10 hotels in Rarotonga that are ideal if you are watching your pennies.

Weather is probably a major factor when you plan your trip to Rarotonga, but bear in mind that cheaper options are usually available when the weather isn’t as good. The hottest months are usually March and February, with an average temperature of 27°C, while the coldest months are August and September, with an average of 23°C. The rainiest months in Rarotonga are January, March, December and February, with each month seeing an average of 232 mm of rainfall.

Rarotonga attracts visitors with its fresh seafood and island views, and offers plenty to see and do without spending a fortune. You can budget for the top local attractions that interest you most, such as Muri Beach, and then look for sights and activities that cost little or nothing at all. Check out the local culture at Cook Islands Library and Museum and Te Vara Nui Village, or visit other spots like Cook Islands National Museum.

Looking at these ways to get around Rarotonga is a smart way to keep your trip affordable. The most convenient airport is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from the centre in Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.). Rarotonga might not have very many public transport options so renting a car could be an economical alternative to see more of the area.