Southern Cook Islands

Travel Guide

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Aitutaki featuring tropical scenes and a sandy beach
Aitutaki which includes tropical scenes as well as an individual male
Aitutaki showing performance art and night scenes
Aitutaki featuring a pool and night scenes

Where to stay in Southern Cook Islands

Ngatangiia

Takitumu District

While visiting Takitumu District, you might make a stop by sights like Muri Beach and Muri Night Markets.

Takitumu District
Arorangi featuring kayaking or canoeing and general coastal views

Arorangi

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

Arorangi is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Aroa Beach and Black Rock.

Arorangi
Titikaveka featuring tranquil scenes

Tapere of Titikaveka

5/5(4 area reviews)

Tapere of Titikaveka is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Muri Beach and Tikioki Marine Sanctuary while you're in town.

Tapere of Titikaveka
Rarotonga featuring a waterfall and a pond

Takuvaine Tapere

While visiting Takuvaine Tapere, you might make a stop by sights like Cook Islands Library and Museum and Cook Island Christian Church.

Takuvaine Tapere
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Tapere of Vaimaanga

Travellers like the museums in Tapere of Vaimaanga, and Wigmore's Waterfall is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Tapere of Vaimaanga
Avarua showing a bay or harbour and mountains

Avarua

4/5(1 area review)

Beaches, snorkelling and bars are just a few things travellers enjoy about Avarua. Check out Cook Islands Library and Museum or Cook Island Christian Church while you're exploring the area.

Avarua
The Edgewater Resort & Spa
The Edgewater Resort & Spa
3.5 out of 5
Avarua, Rarotonga
The price is €195 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
€195
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star beach resort in Rarotonga. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,002 reviews)
"Sound transfer between floors was not good. Very friendly room makeup staff. Car tended to scrape cement close to laundry. Enjoyed our time there."

Reviewed on 15 Apr 2025

The Edgewater Resort & Spa
Club Raro Resort – Adults Only
Club Raro Resort – Adults Only
3 out of 5
Ara Tapu, Avarua, Rarotonga
The price is €123 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
€123
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 3-star beach resort in Rarotonga. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (999 reviews)
"Beautiful stay! The drinks and music by the pool was a vibe, breakfast and lunch especially was delicious. The raw fish and prawns was so tasty. The staff at the pool bar were amazing and so friendly. All the staff were beautiful. The rooms were standard but the vibe was vibing."

Reviewed on 14 Apr 2025

Club Raro Resort – Adults Only
The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium
The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium
4 out of 5
Aroa Beach Marine Reserve, Arorangi, Ara Tapu Rd, Rarotonga
The price is €195 per night from 30 Apr to 1 May
€195
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Rarotonga. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants, and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the family amenities ...
8/10 Very good! (421 reviews)
"Everything was wonderful staff were so friendly and warm. I felt cared for and every need was met. Food was awesome at yhe breakfast. Resort activities wrre great, kids were catered for well. Will definately be going back."

Reviewed on 12 Apr 2025

The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium
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The Cooks Oasis
The Cooks Oasis
3 out of 5
Main Road, Arorangi, Rarotonga
Stay at this 3-star beach aparthotel in Rarotonga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Black Rock and Rarotonga ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (86 reviews)
"A bit tired. Shower door fell off. Now being refurbished. Lovely manager."

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2025

The Cooks Oasis
Kia Orana Villas and Spa
Kia Orana Villas and Spa
4 out of 5
2 Ariki Road, Atupa, Rarotonga
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Rarotonga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (87 reviews)
"If you don't mind the walking out to the main road in the heat, then this is the place for you. It's like a villa/apt of your own. We got a honeymoon villa that is more than 400 square feet and that includes, a bathroom, a simple kitchen area, dining, sitting, and bed."

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2025

Kia Orana Villas and Spa
Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa
Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa
4 out of 5
Avarua, PO Box 790 , Rarotonga
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Rarotonga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private pools. Popular attractions Muri Beach and Matutu Brewing Company ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (60 reviews)
"Great having the option of free shuttle between the villas and the Pacific Resort to make getting to town easier without a car. They were very responsive and helpful. Villa had an amazing view and everything needed inside."

Reviewed on 15 Apr 2025

Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa
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Popular places to visit

Muri Beach showing tropical scenes

Muri Beach

4.5/5(5 reviews)

Stretch out comfortably on the bone-white beach while watching the sunrise over Rarotonga’s popular lagoon.

Muri Beach
Muri Lagoon

Muri Lagoon

5/5(5 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Muri Lagoon during your travels in Rarotonga. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its seafood restaurants.

Muri Lagoon
Aro\'a Beach featuring a sandy beach as well as an individual male

Aroa Beach

5/5(2 reviews)

Leave the bustle of the modern world behind and lounge on stretches of powdery white sand with the transparent Pacific Ocean at your fingertips.

Aroa Beach
Te Vara Nui Village as well as a large group of people

Te Vara Nui Village

Join an interactive experience to appreciate the authentic educational and entertaining story of Cook Islands’ culture.

Te Vara Nui Village
Aitutaki showing general coastal views as well as a small group of people

Ootu Beach

4/5(2 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Ootu Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Aitutaki. You can seek out the snorkelling spots and cycling trails in this relaxing area.

Ootu Beach
One Foot Island Beach showing a beach and tropical scenes as well as a small group of people

One Foot Island Beach

5/5(1 review)

Escape from the modern world to a tropical beach that has been identified as one of the best in Australasia.

One Foot Island Beach
Aitutaki featuring tropical scenes and general coastal views

Aitutaki

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