The Best Luxury
Hotels in Rarotonga

Delightful property. Charming. Superb interior design. Popular among couples. The Little Polynesian Resort is a small boutique hotel, situated directly on a white sandy beach. The resort offers bungalow style accommodation, beautiful gardens and a great beach. The resort offers studio-style accommodation with kitchenette facilities in the tropical gardens or beachfront bungalow accommodation. All of the units are air conditioned and include an outdoor shower. Start your day with a ‘tropical island breakfast’ which is served in the restaurant or can be delivered to your room each morning. A room service menu is available at an additional charge. Guests can relax by the Little Polynesian’s infinity pool or on the beach, next to the lagoon. There is free use of kayaks and snorkelling gear for all guests. Show full description

Hip. Highly elegant. Lovely interior design. Located in Rarotonga, a few steps from Turangi Beach, Ocean Escape Resort & Spa provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a private beach area and barbecue facilities. Each accommodation at the 4-star hotel has sea views, and guests can enjoy access to a sun terrace. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available. At the hotel each room includes air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchen, a dining area, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Ocean Escape Resort & Spa offers certain rooms with pool views, and all rooms are equipped with a balcony. At the accommodation rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. A continental breakfast is available daily at Ocean Escape Resort & Spa. You can play darts at the hotel. Ocean Escape Resort & Spa provides a laundry service, as well as business facilities like fax and photocopying. Matavera Beach is 1.2 km from the accommodation, while Muri Beach is 2.7 km away. The nearest airport is Rarotonga International Airport, 9 km from Ocean Escape Resort & Spa. Show full description

Resort. Very stylish. Guests at Nautilus Resort can cool off in their private plunge pool or swim in the larger resort pool. Each villa or suite also offers a balcony with sea or garden views. Cook Islands Nautilus Resort is an 11-minute walk from Muri Beach and a 14-minute drive from both Rarotonga International Airport and Rarotonga city centre. There are a variety of outdoor entertainment activities for the whole family including canoeing, fishing and snorkeling. You can enjoy a massage at the on-site spa and wellness centre. The Polynesian inspired rooms feature a kitchen or a kitchenette, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with a bath, bathrobes and free toiletries. Nautilus Resort’s beachfront restaurant and elegant beach bar offers a variety of dishes inspired the cultures of the pacific region. Show full description

Lovely property. Trendy. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. Magic Reef Resort offers Polynesian-style bungalows in a great location directly on the beach in Rarotonga. This little resort offers spacious accommodation with great ocean views. There are 9 studio-style bungalows in total, all of which are furnished with a 4-poster bed and include kitchenette facilities. All have a furnished balcony with ocean views, as well as a private outdoor shower and bath. We are the first resort on Rarotonga to offer free unlimited Wi-Fi. Our Bungalows all feature 32-inch smart TVs with Netflix. Facilities at the Magic Reef Bungalows include a swimming pool, direct access to the beach and a barbeque area. All guests receive continental breakfast on arrival. Airport transfers are available. Show full description

Resort. Great location. Pacific Resort Rarotonga is found on Rarotonga’s famous Muri Beach, surrounded by 6 acres of tropical gardens. This beautiful resort offers luxury accommodation and breathtaking views. This 64-room boutique resort offers a range of spacious suites. Choose between the garden suites which include a living area and furnished patio or the beachfront suites overlooking the lagoon. All of the suites include flat-screen TV and coffee maker. Breakfast is included in the room rate and is served buffet style each morning. The resort’s restaurant and bar offer a great choice of international food, including Pacific cuisine. Guests at the Pacific Resort Rarotonga can relax by the pool or on the beautiful beach, snorkel in the lagoon or explore the tropical island. A range of Polynesian massages and treatments are also available. Show full description

Resort. Superb breakfast. Great value. Set on 5 acres of lovely gardens, the adults-only Crown Resort & Spa, offers luxurious suites and villas with balconies in tranquil surroundings with access to the beach. It features 2 restaurants, a scuba dive centre, fitness centre and outdoor swimming pool. Some of the many leisure activities available nearby include canoeing, diving and snorkeling. The spa at Crown Beach offers a range of relaxing treatments including massages, facials and manicures. Rarotonga Airport is a 7-minute drive away from the hotel. Avarua town centre is 10 minutes' drive away. There is a golf course less than 2 km from the hotel. The Oceans Restaurant & Bar offers Brasserie-style cuisine, with themed nights and a cocktail menu, on the beach with panoramic ocean views. Guests can enjoy modern cuisine in an elegant setting at The Windjammer Restaurant. All of the accommodation at this resort is air-conditioned and has a TV. Show full description

Resort. Popular among women. Sunset Resort is situated just 6 km from Avarua in Rarotonga. Its spacious, self-catering studios and suites either boast a beachfront location, or overlook the 2 outdoor swimming pools. The studios and suites at Resort Sunset are nestled among tropical gardens. Each features a fully equipped kitchen, a private patio or balcony and air conditioning. Sunset Resort Rarotonga has an all-day dining restaurant and bar. Each morning it serves a tropical and cooked breakfast. An à la carte menu is offered for lunch and dinner. Some nights there are live music and dance performances. Sunset Resort is situated approximately 7 km from Rarotonga Airport. An airport shuttle can be organised upon request, and there is also free onsite parking. Show full description

Great location. Great breakfast. Muri Beach Club Hotel, an adults only oasis from 18years and over is ideally located on the beachfront at Muri Lagoon. Beachfront rooms have stunning views over the lagoon and off-shore islands. Rooms are air-conditioned and include satellite TV and private balcony. The beach is only a few metres from each of the 30 rooms. The fine dining restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The exclusive Lagoon Lounge serves drinks overlooking the lagoon. There is a large central swimming pool, day spa, tour desk, rental vehicles and 24 hour reception. The lagoon is safe and excellent for swimming and snorkelling. Other activities include windsurfing, kayaking, canoeing, kite-surfing and sailing. Glass bottom boat trips to nearby islands are available. Show full description

Charming. Cosy rooms. Comfortable beds. Manuia Beach Resort is a small adults-only boutique hotel on the sunset coast of Rarotonga. The resort features spacious accommodation, tropical gardens and a beautiful beachfront location. The Polynesian-styled guest rooms are situated in the pretty gardens or directly on the beach, overlooking the lagoon. All rooms have air conditioning and feature a modern bathroom. Tropical breakfast is included in the room rate for all guests. The hotel’s restaurant and bar is situated directly on the beach and is a great place to enjoy a meal with a view. There is an infinity swimming pool at the Manuia Beach Resort overlooking the lagoon. Guests can also enjoy snorkelling and diving close by. Show full description

Resort. Popular among women. Located on 6 acres of lush tropical beachside grounds on the sheltered western coast of Rarotonga, the Edgewater Resort & Spa is only 5 minutes' drive from the International Airport and 5 km from Avarua township. The Resort features an outdoor swimming pool, 2 restaurants, a bar and free on-site parking. The rooms have tropical-style décor and rattan furnishings. They include balconies that feature beach or garden views. The hotel offers The Brasserie, which hosts live entertainment, and The Spaghetti House, where guests can relish Italian specialties. Edgewater’s spa offers a relaxing environment where guests can enjoy massages and a range of treatments. Show full description

Resort. This 4-star resort, situated on a private beach, features a restaurant, bar, outdoor pool and luxury day spa. Guests can enjoy a relaxing massage on the beach. The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium offers a range of accommodation, from rooms nestled in tropical gardens to beachfront suites. All have a balcony or courtyard, air conditioning and a refrigerator. Indulge in the “honeymoon bungalow”, which has its own private swimming pool. SpaPolynesia offers aromatherapy massages, body wraps, relaxing facials, manicures and pedicures. Te Vaka Restaurant is situated on the water’s edge, featuring themed nights and cultural shows. Captain Andy's Beach Bar serves drinks and casual meals by the pool. Free kids club activities are available. The Aroa Lagoon Marine Reserve is located right in front of the resort, offering some of the best snorkelling in the Cook Islands. Rarotonga Airport is less than 10 minutes’ drive away. Show full description

Resort. Sanctuary Rarotonga on the beach offers adults-only boutique accommodation directly on the sunshine southwest coast of Rarotonga island, with beautiful sunset views. It features a pool with a swim-up bar and an on-site restaurant, BlueWater Grill. Set directly on the white sands of Aroa Beach, each suite at this secluded property offers a private verandah or balcony where guests can enjoy views across Aroa Lagoon. All suites include air-conditioning, an extra-large king size bed, flat-screen TV and Wi-Fi access. Guests can enjoy off-beach snorkeling at any tide in Aroa Lagoonarium Marine Sanctuary, one of Rarotonga's best snorkeling spots. The resort also offers complimentary stand-up paddle boarding, kayaking and an extensive daily activities programme. Guests of Sanctuary Rarotonga are also able to enjoy the use of all facilities and services at adjacent sister resort, The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium, including an on-site personal wedding planner. The resort is close to all island adventures, excursions, restaurants, markets, shops and cultural attractions. Avarua town is 11 km from Sanctuary Rarotonga on the beach (Adults Only) and Rarotonga International Airport is a 12-minute drive away. Show full description