Beautiful Cook Islands resorts and holidays is a dedicated south pacific islands travel company with unbeatable knowledge and experienced and efficient cook islands travel consultants. We offer great deals and holiday packages from our hand picked accommodation selections.
The following selection of Cook Islands hotel accommodations are highly recommended by Beautiful Pacific and have won either a Beautiful Pacific gold or silver award.
The following Cook Islands hotel properties are organised by price, in descending order:
Rumours of Romance features five luxuriously appointed villas on the beachfront adjoining popular Muri Beach. The villas are being purpose built to suit the luxury traveller, those requiring a top of the line venue for their weddings and honeymoons, and smaller executive level conferences and bonus driven incentive holidays.
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.
Akaiami Lodge offers a unique opportunity to stay on onen of the outlyibng islands of Aitutaki Lagoon. Escape the crowds of Aitutaki Island and stay at this delightful lodge located on a quiet motu island within the lagoon, set on a gorgeous white sandy beach ideal for swimming and relaxing. Handcrafted bungalows and lodge at the original site of the Teal flying planes ...
Little Polynesian is a modern 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 and kayaks to explore the lagoon. The no child policy ensures absolute privacy making it the ideal place for honeymoons and romantic breaks.
Located on the south side of the island, Rarotonga 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 adjacent to a marine protected area with great snorkelling. Mature palms and pure white sand separate the units to add local, simple beauty.
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.
Aitutaki Beach Resort is located on a small motu connected to the main island by land bridge. The resort features a lovely beachside restaurant, tropical plants and lots of coconut palms. The beachfront is exquisite and there's a lovely lagoon in front protected by a sand spit that makes the ideal spot to sunbath. There's a small pool and on site moped hire enables guests to explore the main island of Aitutaki.
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 complimentary breakfast.
Manuia Beach Hotel is located alongside a white sandy beach on the west coast of Rarotonga with 24 Polynesian style thatched bungalows, six of which are absolute beachfront. Peaceful and tranquil the hotel offers a romantic getaway ( no guests under the age of 12 years). Hotel facilities include its own sand floored restaurant and bar right on the beach.
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.
Pacific Resort Rarotonga is set in beautifully landscaped tropical gardens and boasts a prime location on Muri Beach. This medium size resort is undoubtedly the most relaxed and down-to-earth fully serviced resort in the Cook Islands. Facilities and services include restaurant and bar, fresh water swimming pool, scuba diving, windsurfing, snorkelling and other water activities.
The Rarotongan Beach Resort is the second largest resort of the Cook Islands and is set on Aroa Beach on the south western tip of Rarotonga. This colourful resort offers rooms in two-storey hotel blocks and staggered bungalow units facing the beach. Guests of the Resort can enjoy all-day sun, all-tide safe swimming, snorkelling in protected Marine Reserve.
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 interior design featuring mahogany floors and thatched roofs. The hotel fronts a white sand beach and partial swimming lagoon .There's a restaurant and moped hire on site.
Aretai beach bungalows 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.
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.
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.
Moana Sands Hotel is a small beachfront hotel overlooking the peaceful white sands of South Rarotonga. Hotel rooms are over three floors, with deluxe studio rooms being extremnely spacious and with small kitchenette. All rooms have balconies and overlook the beach. The lagoon has good swimming, excellent snorkelling and kayaks are available for guest use. Small restaurant on site.
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. Complimentary kayaks and snorkelling gear.
Castaway Beach Villas is a collection of studio units and bungalows in a long narrow property on the west coast of Rarotonga in the heart of Arorangi Village. The motel style complex features a pool, restaurant and attractive beach but limited swimming.
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.
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.
The Edgewater Resort Rarotonga is the largest resort in the Cook Islands with 250 guestrooms and suites. The resort is set amongst 6 acres of tropical gardens, swaying palms and bordered by a white sand beach and sparkling blue lagoon. Located on the west side of Rarotonga, Edgewater offers plenty of amenities, activities and 24-hr service with amazing sunsets across the lagoon.
Palm Grove Rarotonga is set in the enchanting area of Vaima, on the quiet south coast of Rarotonga, 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.
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. Complimentary use of kayaks and snorkel.
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.
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 aquiet holiday but with easy access to the water activities and restaurants of Muri.
Aroa Inn is located on a beautiful white sand beach on the quiet south-west shore of Rarotonga with good swimming, snorkelling and kayaking at all tides. The eight Beachside Units and three Oceanview Units are set in landscaped gardens in both single and double story accommodations all with lagoon views from their deck areas. All units are self contained with kitchens.
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 Lagoonfront Rooms overlooking the Pacific Ocean. A great place to enjoy a cooling dip and refreshing cocktail especially with the popular swim up pool bar.
King's Beach Villas is locted 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.
Aroko Bungalows is situated on the waterfront of Muri Lagoon in the south east of Rarotonga (no beach front). There are 11 self-contained serviced bungalows overlooking two uninhabited islands which can be reached by wading, kayaking or swimming across the lagoon. The bungalows are less than 10-minutes stroll along the road to the white sands of Muri Beach and its restaurants.
Inano Beach offers six self contained bungalows facing the sheltered lagoon on Aitutaki. All bungalows feature queen size bed, kitchen and ceiling fans. The property is located on a tidal beach (no swimming at low tide) but a chanel around the point offers all day swimming. The bungalows are a short walk to several restaurants.
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.
Tiana's Beach Villas is situated in a quiet stretch of sand on the south side of Muri Beach. The bungalows and beachfront studio units are found down a small track 100 yards off the main road and offer excellent privacy. This is a great spot with gorgeous beachfront and ideal for those travelling on a budget or looking for a great value holiday.
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.
Varas Backpackers Rarotonga is the livliest 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.
Rau's Guesthouse is located on the south coast of Rarotonga, on the beach side of the main coastal road - it's a 30 second stroll across the road to a seclude white sandy beach which you can walk along for miles. Rau's Guesthouse offers great value for money for budget travellers and backpackers and is very close to Palm Grove restaurant and a supermarket.
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