Cook Islands Nightlife Guide

The Cook Islands is a very conservative country and nightlife tame - you won't find resorts hosting beach party's or having in-house nightclubs. There are plenty of options for dining out around Rarotonga with several excellent beachfront restaurants serving reef fish caught in the morning and may often include lobster or crabs. One of the highlights is to experience an Island Night held at one of the larger resorts or in Avarua Town to sample local food and watch a traditional dance.

Resorts with Island Nights - Feasts & Dancing

Rarotongan Beach Resort

NZ$ 385 - 825 per couple

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.

Edgewater Resort, Rarotonga

NZ$ 260 - 570 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.

Pacific Resort, Rarotonga

NZ$ 420 - 740 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.

Places to Stay near Bars & Nightclubs

Club Raro Resort, Rarotonga

NZ$ 185 - 250 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.

Crown Beach Resort, Rarotonga

NZ$ 600 - 865 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.

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.

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.

Rarotonga has more than two dozen good restaurants to enjoy around the island, with Muri Beach, West Rarotonga and Avarua Town having the highest concentration and most can be walked to from nearby accommodations. On Aitutaki there are only a couple of independent restaurants and a couple of snack bars for light lunches, although most resorts have a restaurant for ion-house dining.