We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in Rarotonga, Cook Islands. We have also included accommodation in villas, holiday homes, boats, apartments, romantic hotels and boutique hotels. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated February 2024.
Holiday Home.Charming. Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, pool view and a balcony, Te Etu Villa 1 is situated in Rarotonga. This holiday home features free private parking and private check-in and check-out. Avarua Beach is 500 metres from the holiday home and Matavera Beach is 2.3 km away. The holiday home features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with mountain views. A private entrance leads guests into the holiday home, where they can enjoy some fruits. The property has an outdoor dining area. For those times when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to cook on the barbecue. Guests at the holiday home can enjoy snorkelling nearby, or make the most of the garden. Albertos is 2.4 km from Te Etu Villa 1. The nearest airport is Rarotonga International Airport, 5 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Resort.Charming. Great views. 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. Start your day with a ‘tropical island breakfast’ which is served in the restaurant or can be delivered to your room each morning. 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. 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
Villa.Charming. Great value. Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, pool view and a balcony, Te Etu Villa 2 is situated in Rarotonga. This villa features free private parking and private check-in and check-out. Avarua Beach is 400 metres away and Matavera Beach is 2.3 km from the villa. The villa with a terrace and mountain views has 3 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a microwave and a toaster, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the villa. The property has an outdoor dining area. For those times when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to cook on the barbecue. Guests at the villa can enjoy snorkelling nearby, or make the most of the garden. Albertos is 2.4 km from Te Etu Villa 2. The nearest airport is Rarotonga International Airport, 5 km from the accommodation.Show full description
In my judgement this could be the most ELEGANT villa in Rarotonga. It also has GREAT AFFORDABILITY.
Villa.Lovely property. Superb interior design. Set alongside the beautiful Titikaveka Lagoon, Motu Beachfront Art Villas offers a freshwater swimming pool and luxurious accommodation with a patio. Guests enjoy free on-site snorkeling and kayaking. Motu Beachfront Art Villas is 10 minutes’ walk from the Titikaveka Village. Relax on the property’s hammocks, or share an outdoor meal using the BBQ facilities. The tour desk books hiking, diving, cultural shows and lagoon cruises. The modern villas and studios feature a kitchenette, a dining setting and a flat-screen TV. Each has a hairdryer and free toiletries. Muri Beach and Puaikura Beach are both within 10 minutes’ drive. Rarotonga International Airport is 15 minutes’ drive away. Guests can indulge in a free morning tea on Tuesdays and free drinks and snacks on Friday nights.Show full description
I would describe this as the most WELL DESIGNED villa in Rarotonga.
Villa.Delightful property. Lovely interior design. Serenity Villas Rarotonga in Rarotonga provides adults-only accommodation with water sports facilities, pool with a view and free bikes. This beachfront property offers access to a patio and free private parking. Featuring a private entrance, the villa allows guests to maintain their privacy. The villa complex will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a desk, a kettle, a dishwasher, an oven, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. There is also a fully equipped kitchen equipped with a microwave, toaster and fridge. At the villa complex, each unit comes with bed linen and towels. Guests may eat in the on-site traditional restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch, brunch and cocktails. There is a garden with a barbecue at this property and guests can go cycling and canoeing nearby. Popular points of interest near the villa include Black Rock Beach, Tokerau Beach and Inave Beach. The nearest airport is Rarotonga International Airport, 2 km from Serenity Villas Rarotonga.Show full description
Perhaps this is the most STYLISH villa in Rarotonga.
Resort.Trendy. Nice surroundings. 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. Our Bungalows all feature 32-inch smart TVs with Netflix. 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. 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
Boutique hotel.Hip. Nice 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. You can play darts at the hotel. 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. 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
This is likely one of the coolest, most creative and cosy boutique hotels in Rarotonga! WOW!
Holiday Home.Great views. Located on the absolute beachfront, Vaiakura Holiday Homes offers spectacular sunset views. The property is situated just 5 minutes' walk from local restaurants and across the road from a grocery store. Rarotonga Airport is 7.5 km away and Avarua Town Centre is 10 km away from Vaiakura Holiday Homes. Kayaks and sun-loungers are available to use, free of charge. Some homes have a deck overlooking the beach, barbecue facilities, outdoor furniture, oven, lounges and bedrooms with ceiling fans. Each home has a fully equipped kitchen with a gas stove top, microwave, refrigerator and TV, DVD, and CD player. Some homes have 2 bathrooms.Show full description
Apartment.Relaxing atmosphere. Lovely surroundings. Popular among women. Rarotonga Daydreamer Escape is 2 minutes’ walk from the beach and offers spacious apartments with a private patio with outdoor furniture and pool views. Free snorkeling gear and kayaks are available for you to enjoy in the crystal clear lagoon. Starter pack of tea, coffee, plunger coffee, milk and toiletries. You can learn traditional Rarotongan dancing, take a cultural village tour or go on a diving trip, all of which can be arranged. Daydreamer Resort Rarotonga is a 10-minute drive from Rarotonga Golf Club and Rarotonga International Airport. The main township of Avarua is 15 minutes’ drive away. Set amongst lush tropical gardens, all accommodation boasts a fully equipped kitchen and an open-plan living area with a flat-screen TV and Bluetooth radio. Each has a private bathroom. Complimentary FIRST morning tropical breakfast including a yoghurt parfait, homemade bread and jams.Show full description
Villa.Great location. Facing the seafront, Whitesands Beach Villas is a villa offering a 3-star accommodation in Rarotonga. It has a private beach area, garden and private parking. The property is set 100 metres from Titikaveka Beach, 200 metres from Arakuo Beach and 2.2 km from Vaimaanga Beach. The property offers barbecue facilities and parking on-site. The villa has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with sea views. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Guests at the villa will be able to enjoy activities in and around Rarotonga, like canoeing. The villa has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Muri Beach is 2.9 km from Whitesands Beach Villas, while Albertos is 13 km from the property. The nearest airport is Rarotonga International Airport, 15 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Resort.Great bar. 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. 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. 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. A range of Polynesian massages and treatments are also available.Show full description
Apartment.Lively. Great location. Popular among women. Just 50 metres from a white sandy beach, The Cooks Oasis features an outdoor pool and group bbq and dining area. Set in lovely tropical gardens, it offers self-contained accommodation with private balcony or patio. The Cooks Oasis is just 1 km from Rarotonga Golf Club and 15 minutes’ drive from the National Museum of the Cook Islands. Avatiu Wharf is a 15-minute drive and Rarotonga Airport is a 10-minute drive away. A kitchenette or kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities is standard in all villas. Each villa has a TV, DVD player and laptop safety box. Some villas also have lovely lagoon or garden views. Free snorkeling and canoeing equipment is provided. The tour desk can organise local activities, including fishing, diving and glass-bottom boat tours. The hotel also offers a covered barbecue area, a sun terrace and sun loungers and hammocks on the beach.Show full description
Villa.Unique. Overlooking the beautiful Muri Lagoon, Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa offer 5-star accommodation with a private pool and patio. Guests enjoy free use of kayaks, beach towels and sun loungers. Each self-contained villa has a private patio with garden or sea views. There is a fully equipped kitchen, a BBQ and in-house movie channels. Wi-Fi is available and charges apply. The Te Manava Spa offers relaxing therapies including massages and pedicures. There is free pick/up drop off to Pacific Resort Rarotonga. A grocery delivery service is also available at an additional cost. Te Manava 5-star Villas & Spa is 15 minutes’ walk from Te Vara Nui village. Rarotonga town centre is 20 minutes’ drive and Rarotonga International Airport is a 20-minute drive away.Show full description
Villa.Great bar. Popular among women. Located in the wonderful village of Nikao, this property features studios and villa with private balconies and offering beautiful sea views, Each room has its own private BBQ facility and outdoor furniture so you can relax in the sun while enjoying the marvelous view. Nikao Beach Bungalows includes free off street parking with all bookings. Each studio has a kitchenette with a microwave, refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities while our villa offers a full kitchen. All bed linen and towels are provided. WIFI is available in all areas of the property (additional charges apply). Nikao Beach Bungalows is 5 minutes drive from Rarotonga International Airport and 10 minutes drive from the main town Avarua and Punanga Nui Market. Muri is only 10km away.Show full description
Villa.Stylish. Great views. Inspired by the turquoise water of Muri Lagoon, Crystal Blue Lagoon boasts stylish modern villas with an idyllic beachfront location. This tranquil retreat features an infinity pool with breathtaking sea views. With a total of 4 self contained, 2 bedroom villas in the complex (sleeping a maximum of 4 adults per villa) , these air-conditioned, 2-story apartments offer a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a coffee machine. All villas boast a patio. Crystal Blue Lagoon Villas is within 5 minutes’ walk of local shops, cafes and restaurants. Rarotonga International Airport is 13 minutes’ drive away. Guests enjoy free use of snorkeling gear. A complimentary continental style breakfast is delivered daily. Airport transfers can be arranged. The lounge area includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a selection of movies are available. Guests can share an outdoor meal using the BBQ facilities. Complimentary vouchers for kayak hire and internet access are also available.Show full description
Resort.Nice surroundings. Popular among women. Overlooking Aroa Beach, Lagoon Breeze Villas offer a private balcony with ocean, mountain or garden views. Set on 5 acres of tropical gardens, the property features an outdoor pool, BBQ facilities and free use of kayaks and snorkeling equipment. Lagoon Breeze Villas Cook Islands are 10 minutes’ drive from Rarotonga Golf Club, the National Stadium and Rarotonga Airport. Central Avarua is a 15-minute drive away. All accommodation is air-conditioned and features a kitchenette or kitchen with a microwave, gas cooker and a refrigerator. Ceiling fans, a safety deposit box and complimentary toiletries are standard in all accommodation. The hotel also offers a children’s playground and a library. The tour desk can book lagoon cruises and car rental. Breakfast options include fruits, cereal, bread, juices, along with tea and coffee. The bar specialises in exotic cocktails.Show full description
Villa.Cool. Popular among couples. Set in tropical grounds, Kia Orana Villas and Spa is located in Atupa village in Rarotonga. Guests have access to a breakfast cafe, day spa, salt water swimming pool and 3 spa pools. The accommodation is equipped with air-conditioning, a lounge area, flat-screen TV and Blu-ray player and a kitchen with quartz topped benches, a dishwasher, an oven, microwave, as well as a coffee machine. Free private parking is available on site. Each Villa has a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries, and a hairdryer. Most villas have baths. Towels and bed linen are provided. Each Villa also has its own barbecue available. A golf course and Rarotonga International Airport is 2 km from the property.Show full description
Villa.Relaxing atmosphere. Gorgeous surroundings. Offering a barbecue and views of the garden, JJ's Retreat is situated only 600 m from the beach in the Vaimaanga district in Rarotonga. Viama Restaurant is 2 km from the property. The accommodation is fitted with a seating area. A flat-screen TV and DVD player are available in some units. All units have a kitchen fitted with a microwave and toaster. A fridge and stovetop are also featured, as well as a kettle. Towels are available. Guests enjoy access to a pool with deck, sun loungers, and sun umbrellas. MV Mataora is 7 km from JJ's Retreat. Rarotonga International Airport is 7 km away.Show full description
Perhaps this is the most RELAXING AND ROMANTIC villa in Rarotonga. It also has beautiful surroundings.
Villa.Great location. Popular among couples. Boasting a beachfront location, Muri Shores is situated in the heart of Muri town centre and is made up of 4 absolute beach-front villas and 2 air conditioned lagoon view villas only a few steps away from the lagoon. The lagoon view villas are located behind the beach front villas. Muri Shores is a 2-minute walk from a variety of cafes, restaurants and shops. It is a 5-minute walk from Te Vara Nui Cultural Centre. Rarotonga International Airport is a 15-minute drive away. Each villa includes a flat-screen TV. It has a kitchenette with a microwave, stove top and refrigerator. There is a bathroom with a rain shower. Guests can enjoy impressive lagoon views and mesmerizing sunrises from the spacious balconies. Snorkeling equipment and vehicles can be hired at a nearby location for guests seeking an island adventure. Complementary use of kayaks and bicycles is available.Show full description
Holiday Home.Great location. Frederick and Ngamata's Beach House is situated in Rarotonga, 10 km from Muri on beautiful Aroa beach. A microwave and a toaster can be found in the kitchen. Towels and bed linen are provided in this studio beachfront bach. The property is 10 minutes' drive from Rarotonga International Airport.Show full description
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