Akapuao Tapere Travel Guide

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A clear blue pool surrounded by palm trees and a view of the ocean.
A beach with palm trees, a kayak, and lounge chairs.
A beach with clear turquoise water, palm trees, and a cloudy sky.
A close-up of a green plant with long, narrow leaves radiating from a central point.
A stone Buddha head sculpture with a pot on top, surrounded by lush greenery.

Stay near popular Akapuao Tapere attractions

Maire Nui Botanical Gardens

8.4/10 (110 reviews)
Enjoy a stroll around these colorful, tropical flower-filled gardens followed by a lunch featuring fresh garden produce in the on-site café.
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Activities

Snorkelling from the glass bottom boat

Half-Day Muri Lagoon BBQ Lunch Cruise including Snorkeling

NZ$115
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Muri Lagoon BBQ Lunch Cruise including Snorkeling
The secret waterfall

'Explore' Rarotonga Guided Bike Tour with Lunch and Swim

NZ$150
per adult
'Explore' Rarotonga Guided Bike Tour with Lunch and Swim
Tpour bus in Cook Islands

Island Discovery Tour by Island Hopper Vacations

NZ$105
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Island Discovery Tour by Island Hopper Vacations
Turtle tour Rarotonga

Private Turtle and Ray Tour Rarotonga

NZ$290
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Private Turtle and Ray Tour Rarotonga
Plantation with cassava in the foreground.

Market, Farm, Fork! A taste of Rarotonga: from farm to fork.

NZ$109
per adult
Market, Farm, Fork! A taste of Rarotonga: from farm to fork.
At Black Rock / Tuoro.

'Discover' Rarotonga Cycling Tour with Lunch

NZ$124
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
'Discover' Rarotonga Cycling Tour with Lunch
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Our pick of the best Akapuao Tapere Hotel Deals

Little Polynesian Resort

Little Polynesian Resort

5 out of 5
Main Road, Titikaveka Rarotonga
The price is NZ$850 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
NZ$850
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Rarotonga. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Muri Beach and Maire Nui Botanical Gardens are ...
Little Polynesian Resort
Raina Holiday Accommodation

Raina Holiday Accommodation

3 out of 5
Akapauo, Titikaveka, South East Rarotonga
Stay at this hotel in Rarotonga. Enjoy free parking, Wi-Fi (surcharge) and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Muri Beach and Tikioki Beach are ...
6.8/10 (101 reviews)
"Raina apartments, are extremely worn and tired. The freezer had food that was accessed by a tenant upstairs. Pictures on Expedia are not accurate. However, the location to the beach was great as was Little Polynesia Resort, for great food."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

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Raina Holiday Accommodation
LeoMae Rarotonga. Stunning home in Titikaveka.

LeoMae Rarotonga. Stunning home in Titikaveka.

Akapuao Takitumu District
Stay at this holiday home in Rarotonga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Muri Beach and Maire Nui Botanical Gardens ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (77 reviews)
"Big space for a large group or family close to Muri."

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026

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LeoMae Rarotonga. Stunning home in Titikaveka.
Lyas Bungalow 2 - The best snorkeling across the road

Lyas Bungalow 2 - The best snorkeling across the road

Tikioki Beach Tikioki
Stay at this cottage in Rarotonga. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Muri Beach and Maire Nui Botanical Gardens are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (45 reviews)
"We arrived in the middle.of the night so was a bit hard to find as no sign post. Other than that the property was comfortable, clean and had everything we needed. Close to alot of amenities and across the road from Charlie's. Really has the best place across the road for snorkeling. We were able ..."

Reviewed on 28 July 2026

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Lyas Bungalow 2 - The best snorkeling across the road
The Edgewater Resort & Spa

The Edgewater Resort & Spa

3.5 out of 5
Avarua Rarotonga
The price is NZ$440 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
NZ$440
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Rarotonga. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Really lovely site. Amazing view of the coast and the sunset. Great drinks and nice service. Rooms are quite basic and some of them with very poor sound proofing. The time we were staying there was quite a lot of disturbance outside. Breakfast is ok but could be improved."

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

The Edgewater Resort & Spa
The Islander Hotel

The Islander Hotel

3 out of 5
Main Road Rarotonga
The price is NZ$348 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
NZ$348
3 Oct - 4 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Rarotonga. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (641 reviews)
"Location location location. A perfect place to stay for one night between a flight in and a flight out. Cross the road to get to the airport. Hotel is fine but a little run down -- my room had a collapsed soap dish. There is revelry till about 11 pm outside the rooms. Breakfast from 8 am -- I walked ..."

Reviewed on 5 Sept 2026

The Islander Hotel
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Our guide on where to stay in Akapuao Tapere

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A beach with clear turquoise water, palm trees, and a sandy shore.
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Muri

While visiting Muri, you might make a stop by sights like Muri Beach and Muri Night Markets.

A tropical beach with clear turquoise water, palm trees, and a wooden fence.
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Arorangi

Arorangi is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Aroa Beach and Black Rock.

A clear blue pool surrounded by palm trees and a view of the ocean.
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Takitumu District

While visiting Takitumu District, you might make a stop by sights like Muri Beach and Tikioki Beach.

A tropical landscape with a paved path, palm trees, and dense green foliage.

Tapere of Titikaveka

Tapere of Titikaveka is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Muri Beach and Tikioki Beach while you're in town.

A tropical beach with clear turquoise waters, a sandy shore, and lush green mountains in the background.

Takuvaine Tapere

While visiting Takuvaine Tapere, you might make a stop by sights like Cook Islands Library and Museum and Para O Tane Palace.

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