Cook Islands accommodation for all budgets and interests. Beautiful Pacific provides an efficient booking service for all cook islands resorts and offers unbeatable knowledge with discounted hotel rates as well as fantastic holiday packages
The following selection of Cook Islands accommodation are recommended by Beautiful Pacific Holidays. Although not a exhaustingly comprehensive list of all cook island accommodation, the following 50 properties around Rarotonga and Aitutaki Lagoon have all been personally visited by our staff at Beautiful Pacific Holidays and have been chosen for either their excellent amenities, great location or unique attributes.
Located on the rural east coast of Rarotonga, Apartments Kakera offers modern living in three stylish apartments on the coastal road about 3 minutes walk to the ocean. With a wild beachcombing coral beach to explore, and excellent hiking tracks into the tropical valleys and mountains, Kakera is a good choice for adventurers.
Aroa Beachside Inn, Rarotonga NZ$ 265 - 365 per couple
Aroa Inn is located on a stunning fine white sand beach on the quiet south-west shore of Rarotonga with good swimming, snorkelling and kayaking at all tides. All ten self catering units are set in landscaped gardens with lagoon views from private sundecks.
Backpackers International, Rarotonga NZ$ 130 per couple
Backpackers International is a small locally run hostel with 9 twin rooms, 6 double rooms and 5 dorm rooms sleeping 3 people each. We are located on the south side of Rarotonga just minutes walk from the beach with good swimming and snorkelling. There's a cafe and small shop just around the corner, and a takeaway restaurant within five minutes walk.
Club Raro Resort, Rarotonga NZ$ 200 - 340 per couple
Club Raro Resort is conveniently located only 5mins from the main town of Avarua. An intimate and friendly resort offering 55 air-conditioned rooms including 15 Lagoon front Rooms overlooking the Pacific Ocean. A great place to enjoy a cooling dip and refreshing cocktail especially with the popular swim up pool bar.
The Cooks Oasis Holiday villas are located within a lush garden setting complete with mature tropical fruit trees. Banana, Pawpaw(papaya), passion fruit and coconut are abundant and easily picked when ripe – a great supplement during your stay. A perfect location being only 10 minutes drive to the town centre of Avarua and only one kilometer from the golf course. All Villas are only 60 meters from the sandy shoreline.
Crown Beach Resort, Rarotonga NZ$ 500 - 750 per couple
Crown Beach Resort is an intimate boutique resort located on the sunset side of the island with 21 luxurious self contained and fully air conditioned villas. Crown Beach offers a Spa & Massage complex, fine dining at the Windjammer Restaurant, relaxed dining at the Beachside Restaurant & an onsite Dive Centre.
Edgewater Resort, Rarotonga NZ$ 250 - 550 per couple
The Edgewater Resort is the largest hotel in the Cook Islands with 250 guest rooms and suites. The resort is set amongst 6 acres of tropical gardens bordered by a white sand beach. The Edgewater offers plenty of activities including tennis courts, night entertainment and 24-hr service.
Heron's Reef offers well-appointed units with kitchens on the east coasty midway between Avarua Town and beautiful Muri Beach. Serviced weekly but daily servicing available on request. Buses stop right outside the door.
Kings Beach Villas, Rarotonga NZ$ 159 - 189 per couple
King's Beach Villas is located at the Southern end of Muri Beach along a quiet yet picturesque stretch of white sand, facing the island of Taokaa. With just two duplex cottages and self catering facilities, this is a good choice for budget travellers looking for comfortable yet simple living.
Kura's Kabanas is a small family run property on the edge of Muri Beach and offers affordable self contained bungalows. This is a good base for those looking for a quiet holiday but with easy access to the water activities and restaurants of Muri.
Little Polynesian, Rarotonga NZ$ 550 - 950 per couple
Little Polynesian is a stylish boutique resort with beautifully appointed bungalows, contemporary restaurant and pool. This small luxury hideaway overlooks a gorgeous white sandy swimming beach with excellent snorkelling offshore. A no child policy makes this ideal for romantic breaks.
Magic Reef Bungalows, Rarotonga NZ$ 295 - 395 per couple
Magic Reef Bungalows offers just nine thatch bungalows with tropical furnishings in a beautifully landscaped garden set around a feature swimming pool and all with ocean views. Fronting a white sandy beach and swimming lagoon, this small property offers excellent value for money in a fully managed environment.
Manea Beach is a collection of eight self contained bungalows and fully appointed villas situated on the north end of popular Muri Beach. Manea Beach is walking distance to several excellent restaurants and small shops and 150 metres from the road ensuring a noise-free stay. Complementary kayaks and snorkelling gear.
Manuia Beach Hotel, Rarotonga NZ$ 315 - 500 per couple
Manuia Beach Hotel offers 24 Polynesian style thatched bungalows, six of which are absolute beachfront. The hotel offers a romantic getaway ( no guests under the age of 12 years). Hotel facilities include a swimming pool overlooking the beach and a sand floor beach restaurant and sunset bar.
Moana Sands Hotel, Rarotonga NZ$ 295 - 365 per couple
Moana Sands Hotel is a small beachfront hotel overlooking the peaceful white sands of South Rarotonga. Hotel rooms are over three floors, all with balconies overlooking the beach. The lagoon has good swimming, excellent snorkelling and kayaks are available for guest use. Small restaurant on site.
Muri Beach Club, Rarotonga NZ$ 468 - 669 per couple
Muri Beach Club is located on a fantastic section of Muri Beach with a clear lagoon out front and fabulous views of the offshore motu. This is a modern contemporary style resort aimed exclusively at couples with a no child policy of 18yrs or under.
Muri Beachcomber, Rarotonga NZ$ 275 - 380 per couple
Muri Beachcomber is in a prime location on the beachfront in the heart of Muri Beach yet offers a serene atmosphere in beautifully landscaped gardens. This beachfront property offers excellent value for money with friendly staff and is close to restaurants and activities.
Muri Beach Hideaway, Rarotonga NZ$ 230 - 300 per couple
Muri Beach Hideaway is a delightful small property owned by a local Cook Islander who lives on property. There are nine individually styled deluxe bungalows located in the heart of Muri Beach overlooking the beachfront with bungalows set in beautifully landscaped gardens and beside the swimming pool.
Muri Beach Resort, Rarotonga NZ$ 270 - 440 per couple
Set at the southern end of Muri Beach with nine contemporary units. and three self contained apartments, Muri Beach Resort boats a pleasant swimming pool setting opening out to Muri Beach. Good value and on site managers make this a good place for families to enjoy a quiet holiday.
Five self contained budget bungalows set in the hills overlooking Muri Lagoon offers holiday-makers some of the most affordable accommodation in Rarotonga. It's a five minute walk to the heart of Muri Beach and its restaurants, convenience stores and activities centre.
Pacific Resort, Rarotonga NZ$ 400 - 695 per couple
Pacific Resort is set in landscaped tropical gardens and boasts a prime location on Muri Beach. This medium size hotel is undoubtedly the most relaxed and down-to-earth fully serviced accommodation in the Cook Islands. Facilities include restaurant and bar, swimming pool and water activities.
Palm Grove is set in the enchanting area of Vaima enjoying the peace and tranquillity of one of the best locations in the Cook Islands. Twelve spacious garden bungalows set amongst hibiscus and tipani flowers on the mountain side of the coastal road are complemented with eight beachfront bungalows.
Paradise Inn Rarotonga is located right on the waters edge of a reef-walking beach just five minutes walk into downtown Avarua. This is a great affordable base to enjoy the quaint Avarua Town with its bars, restaurants and shops, and to enjoy lovely sea and mountain views with walking access to some excellent hikes.
Puaikura Reef Lodge, Rarotonga NZ$ 186 - 213 per couple
Puaikura Reef Lodge is an excellent value motel style accommodation with self catering rooms arranged around a pool in landscaped gardens. With a decent beach across the road and tropical mountains to explore behind the property, Puaikura makes an affordable base.
Raina Lagoon Villas, Rarotonga NZ$ 290 - 340 per couple
Raina Lagoon Villas is a delightful secluded spot with six hand crafted open plan villas in a small garden setting, four of which are absolute beachfront. Sitting adjacent to Manuia Beach Hotel, the lagoon views are stunning and guests can wander along the beach to several excellent restaurants.
Rarotonga Beach Bungalows NZ$ 495 - 595 per couple
Raro Beach Bungalows is a small, intimate property with 3 beachfront and 2 lagoon view self-contained bungalows, each with a tropical garden shower. This boutique-style, Polynesian designed accommodation sits on a pretty beach front adjacent to a marine protected area with great snorkelling .
Rarotonga Holiday homes is a collection of privately owned houses around Rarotonga for tourist rent. These houses are in prime locations and offer spacious living at affordable prices. All properties are owned by locals living on the island and can offer servicing if required. Minimum stay 3 nights.
The Rarotongan Beach Resort is the 2nd largest hotel in the Cook Islands. This colourful resort offers rooms in two-storey hotel blocks and staggered bungalow units facing Aroa Beach. Guests of the Resort can enjoy all-day sun, all-tide safe swimming and snorkelling in a protected Marine Reserve.
Rau's Guesthouse offers budget accommodation for discerning backpackers and is located across the road to a secluded white sandy beach which you can walk along for miles. Rau's offers a peaceful and secure home environment and is very close to Palm Grove restaurant and a supermarket.
Rumours Luxury Villas, Rarotonga NZ$ 850 - 1,800 per couple
Rumours Luxury Villas features five luxuriously appointed villas on the beachfront adjoining popular Muri Beach in Rarotonga, and three similarly stylish villas on Amuri Beach in Aitutaki. These villas are exceptionally well furnsihed with fine attention to detail and suit honeymooners and executive travellers on holiday.
Sea Change Villas, Rarotonga NZ$ 535 - 850 per couple
Sea Change Villas features eight luxuriously appointed villas straddling the south coast road of Rarotonga, each with full kitchens including a dishwasher, separate air-conditioned bedrooms, large living areas and are fully serviced daily except Sundays. Kayaks, snorkelling gear & VIP transfers all included in rate.
Sokala Villas is a collection of single storey and split level villas, some with private pools, at the northern end of Muri Beach. With simple pine furnishings and four poster beds, large decks with lagoon views and a dazzling lagoon directly in front, Sokala is a popular spot for Honeymooners looking for intimate living.
Sunhaven Beach, Rarotonga NZ$ 260 - 300 per couple
Sunhaven Beach Bungalows is a small private property nestled amongst mature tropical palms at the waters edge on the western side of Rarotonga. The no children policy ensures peace and quiet and there's a fresh water pool. Complementary use of kayaks and snorkel.
The Sunset Resort Rarotonga has 35 spacious self-catering apartments situated either on the Beachfront overlooking the lagoon and sunsets or beside the swimming pools amid lush tropical gardens. The apartments are all within walking distance of seven restaurants offering a wide variety of local and international cuisine.
Tiana's Beach Villas, Rarotonga NZ$ 120 - 150 per couple
Tiana's is a small family run property situated in the quiet south side of Muri Beach. The five self catering units are found down a small track 100 yards off the main road and offer excellent privacy. This is a great spot for those looking for a beach holiday on a budget with a gorgeous beach location
Vara's Backpackers, Rarotonga NZ$ 55 - 130 per couple
Varas Backpackers Rarotonga is the liveliest Cook Islands backpacker hostel with a great location between in popular Muri. With budget style accommodation mostly set in the hills overlooking Muri Lagoon, this is a great place to meet fellow travellers, relax on the beachfront, snorkel in the lagoon and explore the island.
Whitesands Villas features three fully quipped split level villas overlooking a beautifully secluded white sandy beach with good swimming and excellent snorkelling in the lagoon. This peaceful retreat is the ideal choice for holidaymakers looking to do their own thing (no on-site manager) or to sit and relax on a peaceful beach.
Located on a small motu off Ootu Point., this upmarket resort features a lovely beachside restaurant, beautiful overwater bungalows and lots of coconut palms. The beachfront is exquisite and there's a turquoise lagoon protected by a sand spit that makes the ideal spot to sunbath and swim.
Aitutaki Beach Villas, Aitutaki NZ$ 130 - 160 per couple
Island style beach villas located directly on a private white sand beach front and overlooking the Amuri lagoon with its fantastic sunsets. Self-contained villa with modern facilities and a magnificent lagoon for snorkelling, swimming, canoeing and reef exploration. Five minutes by road to the airport, restaurants, bars, shops and town.
Akaiami Paradise offers a unique opportunity to stay on one of the outlying islands of Aitutaki Lagoon. Escape the crowds and stay at this delightful hand-crafted lodge located on an uninhabited motu within the lagoon, set on a gorgeous white sandy beach ideal for swimming and relaxing.
Aretai is a collection of three 2-bedroom villas with separate lounge and kitchen on family owned land beside the beach on the west coast of Aitutaki . Each villa has cane furniture, kitchen, a large covered deck overlooking the lagoon and the beachfront stretches for miles in each direction.
Etu Moana Villas, Aitutaki NZ$ 465 - 590 per couple
Etu Moana is a small beachfront property situated on the west coast of Aitutaki. Each of the eight Polynesian style open-plan Villas offers lagoon views and are staggered around a small swimming pool featuring black volcanic rocks with a wooden deck furnished where you can enjoy a drink at the bar and Complementary breakfast.
Owned and Operated by Traditional Leader Queen Manarangi Tutai. Set in a private and peaceful tropical garden. Four spacious, well appointed, self-contained lodges with full cooking facilities, hot water, refrigerator, fans and television. On-site motorcycle and pick-up truck rental.
Pacific Resort, Aitutaki NZ$ 895 - 1,395 per couple
Pacific Resort Aitutaki is a delightfully landscaped resort sitting on a rocky outcrop straddlind two beautiful white sandy beaches. With just 28 bungalows, suites and villas, this is a boutique resort bringing back the gracious days of a by-gone era through Polynesian architecture, colonial furnishings, fine food and wine and natural island hospitality.
Samade on the Beach, Aitutaki NZ$ 250 - 300 per couple
Samade on the Beach is located on a narrow strip of beach on the southern tip of the main island of Aitutaki, with a delightful view over the lagoon and offshore islands. This is a great base for exploring the lagoon by eiother kayak or on a day cruise. On site moped hire, restaurant and bar with traditional dance nights.
Tamanu Beach Hotel, Aitutaki NZ$ 340 - 550 per couple
Tamanu Beach Hotel offers 24 bungalows set around two courtyards of landscaped gardens, each with its own swimming pool and overlooking the beach and lagoon. All bungalows are of similar iinteriordesign featuring mahogany floors and thatched roofs. The hotel fronts a white sand beach and partial swimming lagoon.
