Base yourself in the center of the Cook Islands, explore thousands of years of Polynesian culture, see coral reefs and trek through rainforest.
Top hotels in Rarotonga
Estimated price for 1 night / 2 adults
The Edgewater Resort and Spa
3.5 out of 5
Avarua, Rarotonga
NZ$191
per night
11 Dec. - 12 Dec.
Nestled on the beach, this Arorangi resort is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Black Rock and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Aroa Beach. Puaikura Beach and Rarotonga Golf Club are also ...…Nestled on the beach, this Arorangi resort is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Black Rock and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Aroa Beach. Puaikura Beach and Rarotonga Golf Club are also ...WWW…
3.8/5Good! (831 reviews)
"Everything you needed for a lovely holiday with attentive and friendly staff. Currently upgrading rooms so will be lovely when they have finished them all. Great for a family or large group as it is very chilled out. We stayed with our 3 month old and she was thoroughly spoiled wherever we went. ..."…""Everything you needed for a lovely holiday with attentive and friendly staff. Currently upgrading rooms so will be lovely when they have finished them all. Great for a family or large group as it is very chilled out. We stayed with our 3 month old and she was thoroughly spoiled wherever we went. ..."WWW…"
Aroa Beach Marine Reserve, Arorangi, Ara Tapu Rd, Rarotonga
NZ$214
per night
11 Dec. - 12 Dec.
Nestled on the beach, this Rarotonga hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Aroa Beach and Wigmore's Waterfall. Muri Night Markets and Te Vara Nui Village are also within ...…Nestled on the beach, this Rarotonga hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Aroa Beach and Wigmore's Waterfall. Muri Night Markets and Te Vara Nui Village are also within ...WWW…
4.1/5Very Good! (139 reviews)
"Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Service was great, food was tasty and the cocktails were awesome. Snorkling and kayaking facilities right on the lagoon also included was a bonus."…""Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Service was great, food was tasty and the cocktails were awesome. Snorkling and kayaking facilities right on the lagoon also included was a bonus."WWW…"
Located in Avarua, this beachfront resort is in the historical district and within 3 mi (5 km) of Cook Island Christian Church (CICC), Cook Islands Library and ...…Located in Avarua, this beachfront resort is in the historical district and within 3 mi (5 km) of Cook Island Christian Church (CICC), Cook Islands Library and ...WWW…
3.5/5Good! (561 reviews)
"It wasn't overcrowded, i loved we could enjoy our holiday how we wanted. Helpers were there when requested. Only downfall for me was few days before we arrived the buffet breakfast had changed to cereals, toast & fruits, i would have loved a hot selection for breakfast"…""It wasn't overcrowded, i loved we could enjoy our holiday how we wanted. Helpers were there when requested. Only downfall for me was few days before we arrived the buffet breakfast had changed to cereals, toast & fruits, i would have loved a hot selection for breakfast"WWW…"
Swim with multi-colored fish or spend hours on a stretch of powdery white beach at one of Rarotonga's best coastal spots. Dive around nearby shipwrecks.
Glass Bottom Boat, Snorkeling & BBQ Fish Lunch Experience
NZ$79
Become fast friends with the underwater marine inhabitants of Muri Lagoon on a cruise aboard a glass-bottom boat. Snorkel among giant clams and tropical fish before enjoying a beachside lunch accompanied by lively entertainment at Motu Koromiri.
Glass-Bottom Boat Lagoon Cruise with Barbecue Lunch
NZ$79
Spend a day in the sun at Muri Lagoon, cruising across crystal-clear waters in a glass-bottom boat, jumping in to snorkel among colorful tropical marine life, and lounging on deck with the friendly crew. Motor out to a tiny island for a barbecue lunch and be entertained on this half-day adventure.
Embark on a visual journey into the power and passion of the Legend of Tongaiti. This over-water show sets the stage—rather, floats the stage—which is surrounded by waterfalls, lush jungle gardens, and an ambient tiki-torch glow as you learn about the culture and people of the Cook Islands.
Dive into the Aroa Marine Reserve—a protected marine sanctuary housing unspoiled reefs and abundant sealife—with a trained professional by your side. No prior dive experience necessary—this underwater adventure ensures a peaceful submersion into a colorful, coral-lined ecosystem.
Cruise on our glass bottom boats to the marine reserve for some awesome snorkeling with giant clams and schools of colorful fish, feed the fish before heading back to Muri Beach.
The ‘Lagoon Explorer’ is a 120 minute excursion beginning at the beach in front of KiteSUP, and heading out into the lagoon and clockwise around the island. Please check in at our KiteSUP Office the day before the tour to confirm start time (usually 12pm), as it may change depending on weather and ocean conditions.
