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Location
Rarotonga is the main centre of the Cook Islands with the international airport and capital. The island has a population of just under 10,000 people and is just 67 sq km in size and takes an hour to travel around.
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Don't Miss
Night at the Banana Court Inn
Kayaking off Muri Beach
South Coast Beach Stroll
Cross Island Hike
Takitumu Nature Reserve
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Highlights
Rarotonga is populated along most of its coast with local family houses and tourist accommodation sitting side by side. There are beautiful beaches along the entire west, south and south-east coastline with Muri Beach being the most popular. The interior has steep mountains. lush rainforest and several hiking tracks to summits. Rarotonga has a very charming and laid back holiday atmosphere with good restaurants and bars making it a popular choice for those looking to have a little fun on holiday.
Travel Info
The small international airport is on the north coast of Rarotonga and there's decent public transport around the island and plenty of companies offering car or moped hire and small group sightseeing tours. The main town of Avarua has decent souvenir shops, banks and lively bars and there are lots of independent restaurants dotted around the island.
Accommodation
Rarotonga has a fantastic variety of accommodation with very high standards of comfort and service. Many are owned by local families and offer an intimate atmosphere, whilst there are three large resorts with full services and amenities.
Rarotonga Accommodation Guide
Muri Beach Accommodation Guide
Please select a Rarotonga resort name from the list below for detailed information including room interior photos and independent reviews.
| Muri Beach |
TOP PICKS
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Hotel Rate
(NZ$) |
Size |
Our Rate
(A$, NZ$, £, €, US$) |
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$275 - $380
Motel
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21 |
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$130 - $160
Bungalows
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6 |
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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
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Hotel Rate
(NZ$) |
Size |
Our Rate
(A$, NZ$, £, €, US$) |
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$425 - $610
Resort
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32 |
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$260 - $420
Resort
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16 |
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$230 - $300
Bungalows
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9 |
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$150 - $170
Bungalows
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2 |
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$120
Bungalows
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5 |
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$55 - $150
Backpacker
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19 |
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RECOMMENDED
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Hotel Rate
(NZ$) |
Size |
Our Rate
(A$, NZ$, £, €, US$) |
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$850 - $1,800
Villas
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5 |
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$400 - $850
Resort
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64 |
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$390 - $690
Villas
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7 |
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$390
Holiday Home
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1 |
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$350 - $450
Villas
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9 |
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$200
Bungalows
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7 |
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$185
Holiday Home
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1 |
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| South Rarotonga |
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Hotel Rate
(NZ$) |
Size |
Our Rate
(A$, NZ$, £, €, US$) |
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$550 - $950
Resort
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23 |
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$305
Bungalows
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3 |
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$215 - $340
Resort
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21 |
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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
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Hotel Rate
(NZ$) |
Size |
Our Rate
(A$, NZ$, £, €, US$) |
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$300
Villas
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3 |
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$295 - $365
Resort
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17 |
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$60
Guesthouse
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5 |
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RECOMMENDED
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Hotel Rate
(NZ$) |
Size |
Our Rate
(A$, NZ$, £, €, US$) |
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$535 - $895
Villas
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6 |
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$495 - $595
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5 |
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$385 - $825
Resort
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157 |
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$330
Holiday Home
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1 |
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$245 - 375
Motel
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| West Rarotonga |
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Hotel Rate
(NZ$) |
Size |
Our Rate
(A$, NZ$, £, €, US$) |
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$315 - $500
Resort
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24 |
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$295 - $395
Bungalows
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9 |
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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
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Picture |
Hotel Rate
(NZ$) |
Size |
Our Rate
(A$, NZ$, £, €, US$) |
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$500 - $750
Resort
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38 |
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$265 - $350
Motel
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8 |
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$250 - $485
Resort
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208 |
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$190 - $200
Motel
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21 |
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RECOMMENDED
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Hotel Rate
(NZ$) |
Size |
Our Rate
(A$, NZ$, £, €, US$) |
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$290 - $340
Bungalows
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6 |
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$285 - $385
Motel
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12 |
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$275 - $375
Motel
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19 |
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$275
Holiday Home
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1 |
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$260 - $300
Motel
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9 |
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