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A tropical resort with a beach, lush greenery, and mountains in the background.

A residential area with a view of the ocean, a thatched-roof house, and a blue car parked in the driveway.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a thatched-roof structure, and a view of the ocean.

A beach resort with a pool, sun loungers, and a large building with a balcony overlooking the beach.

1. Aroa Beachside Resort

Arorangi, 0.1 km from Puaikura Beach

Kyla

NZ$249

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

A beach with white sand, clear turquoise water, and palm trees.

A pathway flanked by lush tropical vegetation and a building with balconies.

A beach scene with palm trees, a thatched-roof hut, and a chessboard.

A beachside pool area with thatched umbrellas, lounge chairs, and a view of the sunset over the ocean.

2. The Edgewater Resort & Spa

Arorangi, 3.4 km from Puaikura Beach

Rachel

NZ$444

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A picnic table with a white picket fence in a tropical garden with palm trees and a view of the ocean.

A pool area with lounge chairs, a pool, palm trees, and a house in the background.

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

A room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a wicker chair. There is a window with blinds, a mirror on the wall, and a ceiling light fixture.

3. The Black Pearl Beach Side Apartments

Arorangi, 0.3 km from Puaikura Beach

Esther

NZ$330

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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

A resort with thatched-roof cottages, lush greenery, and a clear blue sky.

A modern kitchen with a large window, a built-in sink, and a wooden countertop.

An outdoor deck with wooden furniture and a thatched roof structure.

4. Lagoon Breeze Villas

Arorangi, 1 km from Puaikura Beach

John

A covered outdoor area with a wooden deck, two chairs, a table, and a view of the beach and palm trees.

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk with two chairs, a kitchenette, and a bathroom with a shower and toilet.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a kitchenette.

A glass-top table with two wicker chairs and a blue cup on a wooden deck overlooking a beach.

5. Muriavai Bungalows

Arorangi, < 0.1 km from Puaikura Beach

Laurie

A clear view of a resort with overwater bungalows, a beach, and a mountainous backdrop.

A covered outdoor seating area with a glass table and wicker chairs, overlooking a beach with palm trees and turquoise water.

A beachfront property with palm trees, a sandy beach, and a building with a sloped roof.

A spacious room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the beach and ocean. There are two wicker sofas and a glass coffee table.

6. The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium

Arorangi, 1.4 km from Puaikura Beach

Denise

A beach with palm trees, a hammock, and a clear blue sky.

A pool area with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a thatched roof structure.

A bar area with wooden furniture, a birdcage, and a view of the resort's exterior.

A thatched gazebo with two blue chairs and a table, overlooking a beach with palm trees and a clear view of the ocean.

7. Sunset Resort - Adults Only

Arorangi, 3.8 km from Puaikura Beach

Leah

A beach with thatched-roof huts, palm trees, and clear turquoise waters.

A spacious room with a high ceiling, a bed with a headboard, a desk, and a seating area with chairs.

A beachside patio with a thatched roof, white outdoor furniture, and a view of the ocean.

A thatched-roof building with a covered entrance, surrounded by palm trees and a gravel driveway.

8. Crown Beach Resort & Spa

Arorangi, 3 km from Puaikura Beach

KRISTINE

NZ$407

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A beach resort with a thatched-roof building, a pool, and a beach area with lounge chairs.

A pathway leading to a building with a thatched roof, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A building with a mural of a mermaid, a pool area, and outdoor seating.

A beachside view from a room with a wooden table and chair, a thatched roof structure, and palm trees.

9. Castaway Resort

Arorangi, 3.7 km from Puaikura Beach

Matthew

A clear blue pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a beach.

A covered outdoor seating area with white chairs and a bench, surrounded by tropical plants and palm trees.

A tropical resort with palm trees, a hammock, and a thatched-roof building.

A beach resort with multiple bungalow-style buildings, a sandy beach, and lush green mountains in the background.

10. Manuia Beach Resort

Arorangi, 2.5 km from Puaikura Beach

CARRIE

A beachside hut with a thatched roof, overlooking a clear blue ocean.

A covered outdoor seating area with a wooden table and leather chairs, surrounded by lush greenery.

A balcony with wooden furniture, a thatched roof, and a view of the ocean.

A poolside area with two drinks, a wooden sculpture, and a thatched-roof structure in the background.

11. Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only

Arorangi, 1.5 km from Puaikura Beach

Chanté

A beach resort with clear blue waters, palm trees, and thatched-roof huts.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and large windows with curtains.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a desk, and a view of the ocean.

An aerial view of a residential area with multiple houses, a swimming pool, and lush greenery.

12. Palm Grove

Takitumu District, 4.4 km from Puaikura Beach

Ashley

A tropical resort with thatched-roof huts, palm trees, and a beach view.

A wooden deck with a gazebo, surrounded by palm trees, overlooking a beach.

A room with a glass table, a sofa, a TV, and a view of the beach.

An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and thatched-roof buildings.

13. Magic Reef Bungalows

Arorangi, 2 km from Puaikura Beach

Delani

A garden pathway surrounded by various tropical plants and trees.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A garden pathway leading to a seating area with a table and chairs.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a door leading to a bathroom.

14. Rarotonga Daydreamer Escape

Tapere of Vaimaanga, 3 km from Puaikura Beach

Barb

A beach with clear turquoise water, white sand, and palm trees.

A hotel room with a wooden ceiling, a bed with floral bedding, a green sofa, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A small house with a wooden deck, a white railing, and a palm tree.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, and a window with a view of greenery.

15. The Cooks Oasis

Arorangi, 3.9 km from Puaikura Beach

Gary

A poolside area with outdoor seating and a view of the ocean.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk with a plant, and a door leading to another room.

A table with a bottle of wine, two glasses, a potted plant, and a menu on a wooden deck overlooking the ocean.

A beach wedding arch decorated with flowers and palm fronds, surrounded by white chairs with yellow sashes, on a sandy beach with scattered flower petals.

16. The Islander Hotel

6.1 km from Puaikura Beach

Gillian

NZ$348

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

A modern building with a covered outdoor area featuring two lounge chairs and a small table.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a glass entrance.

A modern living room with a TV, sofa, and dining table.

A modern living room with a black leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a glass door leading to a patio with plants.

17. Kia Orana Villas and Spa

Avarua, 5.6 km from Puaikura Beach

Rochelle Kaye

A resort pool with a unique shape, surrounded by lounge chairs and thatched umbrellas, overlooking a beach and ocean.

A resort with outdoor seating, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the outdoors.

A spacious indoor area with white wicker furniture, a central dining table, and a bar area with a tiled floor.

18. Club Raro Resort – Adults Only

Kiikii Tapere, 8.7 km from Puaikura Beach

Brenda

NZ$268

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

A beach with clear turquoise waters, a sandy shore, and a small cluster of thatched-roof huts surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A wooden deck with a table set for a meal, overlooking a calm sea and a clear sky.

A modern living room with a large glass wall, a ceiling fan, a pool, and a view of the ocean.

A room with a glass door leading to a beach view, a wicker sofa, a small table, and a blue chair.

19. Sea Change Villas

Takitumu District, 5.8 km from Puaikura Beach

Elisha

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Aroa Beachside Resort	9.2 Wonderful 210 reviews	View
Crown Beach Resort & Spa	8.6 Excellent 290 reviews	View
The Edgewater Resort & Spa	8.6 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
Pacific Resort Rarotonga	9.0 Wonderful 315 reviews	View
Nautilus Resort	9.4 Exceptional 117 reviews	View

Top Puaikura Beach Hotel Reviews

Beautiful private home close to stunning lagoon

10/10 Excellent

"House is stunning and in the best spot. Shipwreck bar is a short walk for evening sunsets.Cristine is a great host and made our stay 10/10. Highly recommend"

The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium

8/10 Good

"The staff were really great, the location is excellent, and the meals and drinks very good. My only concern is that the resort is looking and feeling very very very tired. It appears that management/owner has done very little to upgrade and maintain the resort in the last 20 years. For an apparent 4 star resort and the money they charge for accommodation, I think management/owner really needs to step up or sell it to someone who cares about the resort, its staff and customers. Come on management/owner, you can do better or the other better maintained resorts will make your obsolete."

Aroa Beachside Resort

8/10 Good

"Great Location on the beach front. Saw whales swimming past. Good beach bar and restaurant. Staff all fantastic.👏"

The Edgewater Resort & Spa

8/10 Good

"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."

Magic Reef Bungalows

10/10 Excellent

"Stunning location and ocean views from the bungalow veranda. The team were excellent and the complimentary breakfast fixings for the first day was a bonus. There are lots of eating options nearby (walkable) which was great too. The ability to rent EV cars directly was fantastic too. Highly recommend 😊"

Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only

8/10 Good

"No comment."

The Black Pearl Beach Side Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Such an amazing place to stay! Couldn’t fault it, especially for the price! Really handy to town and a mint beach across the road. Would definitely recommend and looking forward to my next trip there!"

Coral Sands Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Very helpful and considerate staff members. Very spacious and clean apartment. Comfortable bed. Plenty of towels and beach towels supplied. Good selection of DVDs and books in a library. Also water equipment supplied. Easy access to beach. We saw some great whale activity while we were there. Great for sunsets too. Sue was great in securing us a rental car. Great restaurants and cafe in the area."

Lagoon Breeze Villas

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed as a couple and I could see that it would suit a family very well also. Plenty of room in our villa, generous supplies such as milk, tea, coffee, soaps, shampoo, toilet paper etc. Lovely breakfast of fresh fruit, yogurt, cereal & toast in the open air cafe which is situated right next to play area for kids, handy for families. Staff so friendly and helpful. There is a small bakery and takeaway/cafe within walking distance but closest bar or restaurant would be 2km away. I would advise first timers to Cooke Islands to pre book your own transport. (you really need it!) The villas are well equipped for self catering if you choose to do that. Safe snorkelling just across the road with shallow waters and plenty of colorful fish. Lagoon Breeze also had reef shoes, snorkels, masks and fins to borrow which was great. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Lagoon Breeze Villas!"

Other attractions near Puaikura Beach

Aroa Beach

9.2/10 (498 reviews)

Leave the bustle of the modern world behind and lounge on stretches of powdery white sand with the transparent Pacific Ocean at your fingertips.

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Highland Paradise Cultural Centre

Enjoy an outing to Highland Paradise Cultural Centre during your stay in Rarotonga. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

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Cocoputt

8.2/10 (30 reviews)

Enjoy a trip to Cocoputt and popular activities such as snorkelling in Rarotonga. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area or visit its seafood restaurants.

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Te Rua Manga

9.0/10 (6 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Te Rua Manga during your travels in Rarotonga. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its seafood restaurants.

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Wigmore's Waterfall

7.2/10 (84 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Wigmore's Waterfall and enjoy the spectacular coral reefs during your trip to Rarotonga. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches or seek out the snorkelling spots.

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Black Rock

8.6/10 (308 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Black Rock and enjoy the spectacular coral reefs during your trip to Rarotonga. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area or visit its seafood restaurants.

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Rarotonga Golf Club

8.0/10 (58 reviews)

Play a round of golf in Rarotonga at Rarotonga Golf Club, and enjoy other activities such as snorkelling. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the spectacular coral reefs in this relaxing area.

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National Stadium

7.8/10 (28 reviews)

Catch an event at National Stadium and enjoy other activities in Nikao Tapere such as snorkelling.Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the spectacular coral reefs in this relaxing area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Puaikura Beach?

Puaikura Beach is located in Rarotonga. This family-friendly area is known for its beautiful beaches and snorkelling. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 37 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Puaikura Beach?

Adjacent to Puaikura Beach, Aroa Beachside Resort is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Other good choices within a short distance include The Black Pearl Beach Side Apartments and The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Puaikura Beach?

Expedia has 37 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Puaikura Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Puaikura Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available near Puaikura Beach.

What can I see and do near Puaikura Beach?

Cook Islands Library and Museum, Cook Islands National Museum and Sir Geoffrey Henry National Culture Centre feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Sights like Para O Tane Palace and Wreck of the Matai highlight some of the local culture. Enjoy a stroll along the shore at Aroa Beach, Nikao Beach and Turoa Beach.

Top Hotels Near Puaikura Beach in Rarotonga

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Our top choices for Puaikura Beach hotels

1. Aroa Beachside Resort

2. The Edgewater Resort & Spa

3. The Black Pearl Beach Side Apartments

4. Lagoon Breeze Villas

5. Muriavai Bungalows

6. The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium

7. Sunset Resort - Adults Only

8. Crown Beach Resort & Spa

9. Castaway Resort

10. Manuia Beach Resort

11. Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only

12. Palm Grove

13. Magic Reef Bungalows

14. Rarotonga Daydreamer Escape

15. The Cooks Oasis

16. The Islander Hotel

17. Kia Orana Villas and Spa

18. Club Raro Resort – Adults Only

19. Sea Change Villas

Compare popular hotels close to Puaikura Beach

Top Puaikura Beach Hotel Reviews

Beautiful private home close to stunning lagoon

The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium

Aroa Beachside Resort

The Edgewater Resort & Spa

Magic Reef Bungalows

Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only

The Black Pearl Beach Side Apartments

Coral Sands Apartments

Lagoon Breeze Villas

Other attractions near Puaikura Beach

Aroa Beach

Highland Paradise Cultural Centre

Cocoputt

Te Rua Manga

Wigmore's Waterfall

Black Rock

Rarotonga Golf Club

National Stadium

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