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Our top choices for Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) hotels

A rocky shoreline with clear blue water and a sandy beach.

1. Rarotonga GolfSeaview

Rarotonga GolfSeaview
3.5 star property
Arorangi, 2.6 km from Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (35 reviews)
"The room was spacious and felt just like home. Everything we needed was provided, and the whole place was clean and comfortable. The staff were always nearby, which made us feel safe and welcome."
Australia
Mika
The price is ￥17,490
￥20,195 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Rarotonga GolfSeaview
A poolside area with outdoor seating and a view of the ocean.

2. The Islander Hotel

The Islander Hotel
3.0 star property
0.3 km from Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (654 reviews)
"Nice and close to the airport"
Australia
David
The price is ￥24,921
￥28,659 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
The Islander Hotel
A room with a bed, a table, and two chairs.

3. Central Motel

Central Motel
2.0 star property
Takuvaine Tapere, 2.6 km from Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Conveniently located shopping, bus ride, restaurants, taking strolls, will definitely stay again when I go back..price is right too."
United States
Dawn
The price is ￥15,959
￥19,447 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Central Motel
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window.

4. Sands of Rarotonga

Sands of Rarotonga
2.5 star property
Avarua, 2.1 km from Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
The price is ￥19,030
￥21,943 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Sands of Rarotonga
A poolside view with palm trees and a clear blue sky.

5. Little Polynesian Resort

Little Polynesian Resort
5.0 star property
Akapuao Tapere, 9.4 km from Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (118 reviews)
"Beautiful location"
Australia
Dr David M
The price is ￥65,672
￥75,523 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Little Polynesian Resort
A poolside area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a view of the ocean.

6. Moana Sands Lagoon Resort - Adults Only

Moana Sands Lagoon Resort - Adults Only
3.5 star property
Muri, 9.6 km from Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (166 reviews)
"Was great location and everything was great."
Australia
DonnaAnne
The price is ￥42,775
￥49,826 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Moana Sands Lagoon Resort - Adults Only
A beach with white lounge chairs, a clear blue sea, and palm trees.

7. Muri Beach Club

Muri Beach Club
4.0 star property
Muri, 9.4 km from Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (390 reviews)
"The staff were amazing! Location is the best"
Australia
Dwayne
The price is ￥52,846
￥60,773 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Muri Beach Club
A resort with two buildings surrounded by lush greenery and a mountain in the background.

8. Avana Valley Heights

Avana Valley Heights
3.5 star property
Takitumu District, 8.2 km from Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (45 reviews)
"The owner was super responsive and helpful."
United States
Cory
The price is ￥17,326
￥19,925 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Avana Valley Heights
A poolside area with a clear pool, lounge chairs, and a thatched-roof structure.

9. Nautilus Resort

Nautilus Resort
4.5 star property
Muri, 9.5 km from Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (118 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff, proximity to beach"
United States
Peter
The price is ￥102,343
￥119,213 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Nautilus Resort
A pool area with lounge chairs, a small pool, and palm trees.

10. Moana Sands Villas & Apartments

Moana Sands Villas & Apartments
3.5 star property
Tapere of Titikaveka, 9.2 km from Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (99 reviews)
"Great location where you can paddle board or snorkel right out front, friendly staff and spacious clean room. Also close to a small supermarket."
Australia
Carolyn
The price is ￥43,266
￥49,756 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Moana Sands Villas & Apartments
A beach with white sand, clear turquoise water, and palm trees.

11. The Edgewater Resort & Spa

The Edgewater Resort & Spa
3.5 star property
Arorangi, 3.7 km from Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Loved the villa! Awesome staff, vibe, easy access to beach and shops around."
Australia
Mary
The price is ￥24,150
￥28,045 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
The Edgewater Resort & Spa
A neatly made bed with a patterned headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and a view of a balcony through an open door.

12. The Black Pearl Beach Side Apartments

The Black Pearl Beach Side Apartments
3.0 star property
Arorangi, 6 km from Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (176 reviews)
"We had a lovely stay! The host was very welcoming and friendly thanks for the other night oats, the place was very clean, and the location was great so close to the beach. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend it to others"
Australia
Sabrina
The price is ￥25,429
￥29,243 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
The Black Pearl Beach Side Apartments
A resort pool with a unique shape, surrounded by lounge chairs and thatched umbrellas, overlooking a beach and ocean.

13. Club Raro Resort – Adults Only

Club Raro Resort – Adults Only
3.0 star property
Kiikii Tapere, 4.5 km from Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Staff were amazing and did a wonderful job."
Australia
Tim
The price is ￥20,960
￥24,104 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Club Raro Resort – Adults Only
A wooden deck with a lounge chair and a table, overlooking turquoise waters and a small island with palm trees.

14. Muri Beach Resort

Muri Beach Resort
3.5 star property
Muri, 9.5 km from Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (119 reviews)
"It’s a very nice little villas, next to a resort where you can have breakfast, lunch and dinner, but no restaurant at this place. It’s a lovely spot."
Australia
John
The price is ￥60,375
￥70,327 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Muri Beach Resort
An aerial view of a resort with thatched-roof buildings, palm trees, and a beach.

15. Pacific Resort Rarotonga

Pacific Resort Rarotonga
4.5 star property
Muri, 9.4 km from Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (321 reviews)
"We had beach front views which was so Amazing & friendly staff. Would definitely return to this resort."
Australia
Gigliola
The price is ￥65,499
￥75,324 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Pacific Resort Rarotonga
A beach with thatched-roof huts, palm trees, and clear turquoise waters.

16. Crown Beach Resort & Spa

Crown Beach Resort & Spa
4.5 star property
Arorangi, 4 km from Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (297 reviews)
"Fabulous place to stay in Rarotonga. The staff were so welcoming and friendly. The pool room we had was very private and the room was nice and spacious."
Australia
Casey
The price is ￥41,905
￥49,130 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 14 - Nov 15
Crown Beach Resort & Spa
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Compare popular hotels close to Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
A rocky shoreline with clear blue water and a sandy beach.
Rarotonga GolfSeaview
3.5 star property
8.8
Excellent
35 reviews
View
A poolside area with outdoor seating and a view of the ocean.
The Islander Hotel
3.0 star property
8.2
Very good
654 reviews
View
A room with a bed, a table, and two chairs.
Central Motel
2.0 star property
10.0
Exceptional
3 reviews
View
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window.
Sands of Rarotonga
2.5 star property
10.0
Exceptional
1 review
View
A poolside view with palm trees and a clear blue sky.
Little Polynesian Resort
5.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
118 reviews
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Hotels recommended for families near Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)

A poolside area with outdoor seating and a view of the ocean.

The Islander Hotel

The Islander Hotel
3.0 star property
Rarotonga
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (654)
The price is ￥24,921
￥28,659 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
The Islander Hotel

Top Rarotonga Intl. Hotel Reviews

The Edgewater Resort & Spa

The Edgewater Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent
"Unbeatable view, very friendly and helpful staff, gorgeous room, comfortable. Nice hot shower and beautiful breakfast spread. For those that need gluten free, there were even some gluten free options. Airport shuttle was great as well."
Gwendolyn 1-night trip
Posted 20 hours ago
The Edgewater Resort & Spa

Hotels with Free Airport Shuttle in Rarotonga

Muri Beachcomber

Muri Beachcomber

Muri Beach Rarotonga
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9.4/10 Exceptional! (415 reviews)

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Rarotonga Intl. hotels information

Number of reviews
4,247
Accommodation
378 hotels
Lowest Price
￥19,447
Highest Price
￥119,213

Frequently asked questions

What's the area like near Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)?

Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) is located in a welcoming area of Rarotonga known for its beautiful beaches and coral reefs. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 30 hotels and other accommodations located within a mile of the airport.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)?

The Islander Hotel is a popular hotel, featuring 2 poolside bars and free breakfast. It's located a short 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.). Other good options near the airport are Red Hibiscus Villas and Kia Orana Villas and Spa.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)?

Expedia has 30 hotels and other accommodations near Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.).

What can I see and do near the airport in Rarotonga?

Study the collections at Cook Islands Library and Museum, Cook Islands National Museum, or Sir Geoffrey Henry National Culture Centre. Para O Tane Palace, Wreck of the Matai, and Arai-Te-Tonga are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. Enjoy a stroll along the shore at Aroa Beach, Nikao Beach, and Puaikura Beach.

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