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Our top choices for Matavera hotels

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1. Club Raro Resort – Adults Only

Club Raro Resort – Adults Only
3.0 star property
Kiikii Tapere, 2.9 km from Matavera
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Basic room with everything we needed for an overnight stay."
Australia
Brenda
The price is ￥21,892
￥25,385 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Club Raro Resort – Adults Only
Room

2. Muri Lagoon View Bungalows

Muri Lagoon View Bungalows
3.5 star property
Muri, 2.8 km from Matavera
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (75 reviews)
"Bedding, soaps and all kitchen cookware was supplied, wifi was included, overall a very good stay and very nice staff."
Australia
Carlin
The price is ￥20,414
￥23,507 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Muri Lagoon View Bungalows
Exterior

3. Avana Valley Heights

Avana Valley Heights
3.5 star property
Takitumu District, 2.2 km from Matavera
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (44 reviews)
"Had a very enjoyable stay"
Australia
Trevor
The price is ￥19,706
￥22,662 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Avana Valley Heights
Pool

4. The Islander Hotel

The Islander Hotel
3.0 star property
6.3 km from Matavera
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (641 reviews)
"Great breakfast and friendly staff"
Australia
Gillian
The price is ￥29,795
￥34,264 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
The Islander Hotel
Property grounds

5. Central Motel

Central Motel
2.0 star property
Takuvaine Tapere, 3.9 km from Matavera
The price is ￥12,911
￥15,804 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Central Motel
Deluxe Beachfront Room | Beach/ocean view

6. Muri Beach Club

Muri Beach Club
4.0 star property
Muri, 3.3 km from Matavera
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (387 reviews)
"Location was close to our activity. Excellent staff were friendly and helpful. Room was nicely presented with good amenities. Clean quiet with excellent views over the lagoon. Superb service in the restaurant with a great menu and convenient opening hours. We'll be staying here next time we holiday in Rarotonga."
Australia
Brett
The price is ￥53,416
￥61,428 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Muri Beach Club
Beachfront Villa A

7. Muri Shores

Muri Shores
3.5 star property
Areiti Tapere, 3.5 km from Matavera
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (14 reviews)
"Beautiful location "
Australia
Gary
The price is ￥31,176
￥41,006 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 3 - Oct 4
Muri Shores
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8. Muri Beach Resort

Muri Beach Resort
3.5 star property
Muri, 3.7 km from Matavera
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (117 reviews)
"Greats spot and nice room, staff were very helpful"
Australia
Tracey
The price is ￥66,593
￥76,582 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Muri Beach Resort
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9. Pacific Resort Rarotonga

Pacific Resort Rarotonga
4.5 star property
Muri, 3.4 km from Matavera
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (316 reviews)
"Awesome resort"
Australia
Roger
The price is ￥62,274
￥72,211 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Pacific Resort Rarotonga
Outdoor pool

10. Moana Sands Lagoon Resort - Adults Only

Moana Sands Lagoon Resort - Adults Only
3.5 star property
Muri, 4.1 km from Matavera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (165 reviews)
"Was great location and everything was great."
Australia
DonnaAnne
The price is ￥44,691
￥51,823 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Moana Sands Lagoon Resort - Adults Only
Beach

11. The Edgewater Resort & Spa

The Edgewater Resort & Spa
3.5 star property
Arorangi, 9 km from Matavera
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,006 reviews)
"A great place to stay on the beach, great for family’s"
Australia
Rachel
The price is ￥33,008
￥38,166 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
The Edgewater Resort & Spa
Interior

12. Ocean Spray Villas

Ocean Spray Villas
4.0 star property
Avarua, 3.5 km from Matavera
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (9 reviews)
"Amazing location on the water and close to town"
New Zealand
Anonymous traveler
The price is ￥45,076
￥51,837 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Ocean Spray Villas
Garden

13. Aroa Beachside Resort

Aroa Beachside Resort
3.5 star property
Arorangi, 8.6 km from Matavera
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (210 reviews)
"The staff here are amazing, they go above and beyond I would 100% recommend this place, we had the best time here, if we come back to Raro we will be back!"
Australia
Kyla
The price is ￥19,266
￥22,308 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Aroa Beachside Resort
Beach

14. Aroa Kainga Bungalows

Aroa Kainga Bungalows
3.0 star property
Arorangi, 8.2 km from Matavera
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (32 reviews)
"Host, location, spacious "
United States
Jennifer
The price is ￥17,517
￥20,312 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 3 - Oct 4
Aroa Kainga Bungalows
View from room

15. Nautilus Resort

Nautilus Resort
4.5 star property
Muri, 3.7 km from Matavera
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (117 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff, proximity to beach"
United States
Peter
The price is ￥113,678
￥130,730 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Nautilus Resort
View from property

16. The Black Pearl Beach Side Apartments

The Black Pearl Beach Side Apartments
3.0 star property
Arorangi, 8.5 km from Matavera
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (174 reviews)
"Nice location. Near restaurants and market. And the beach right across street"
United States
Esther
The price is ￥25,703
￥29,558 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
The Black Pearl Beach Side Apartments
View from property

17. Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel

Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel
3.0 star property
Tapere of Titikaveka, 5 km from Matavera
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (149 reviews)
"Lovely renovated rooms , while staying there during the end of the Reno , we loved the way the team really looked after our needs and made sure nothing was compromised. Loved the morning breakfast on the beach front"
Australia
Michelle
The price is ￥29,929
￥34,705 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel
Beach

18. Rarotonga GolfSeaview

Rarotonga GolfSeaview
3.5 star property
Arorangi, 8.3 km from Matavera
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (33 reviews)
"Everything we needed at property"
Australia
Alison
The price is ￥20,059
￥23,161 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Rarotonga GolfSeaview
Outdoor pool

19. Little Polynesian Resort

Little Polynesian Resort
5.0 star property
Akapuao Tapere, 5 km from Matavera
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (118 reviews)
"Beautiful location"
Australia
Dr David M
The price is ￥62,937
￥72,874 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Little Polynesian Resort
Property grounds

20. Crown Beach Resort & Spa

Crown Beach Resort & Spa
4.5 star property
Arorangi, 9 km from Matavera
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (291 reviews)
"It’s a beautiful property! Awesome happy hour with very reasonable drinks. Close to many amenities and great weather on this side of the island. We’ll be back!"
United States
KRISTINE
The price is ￥29,377
￥34,167 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Crown Beach Resort & Spa
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Where to stay in Matavera

Find the best Matavera areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A beach with clear turquoise water, palm trees, and a sandy shore.
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Muri

If you're spending some time in Muri, Muri Beach and Muri Night Markets are top sights worth seeing.

A tropical beach with clear turquoise water, palm trees, and a wooden fence.
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Open Photo by Zach Cain

Arorangi

As the sun sets, relax on Rarotonga’s coast next to the clear waters of an azure lagoon. Enjoy exploring the wonders of the Cook Islands.

A beach with palm trees, a kayak, and lounge chairs.
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Open Photo by Maytravelfotoshoot

Takitumu District

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

A tropical landscape with a paved path, palm trees, and dense green foliage.

Tapere of Titikaveka

Swim, scuba or snorkel in some of the most pristine waters in the world. Relax in a beach bungalow and awake to views of the blue-green lagoon.

A tropical beach with clear turquoise waters, a sandy shore, and lush green mountains in the background.

Takuvaine Tapere

While visiting Takuvaine Tapere, you might make a stop by sights like Cook Islands Library and Museum and Para O Tane Palace.

Top Matavera Hotel Reviews

Club Raro Resort – Adults Only

Club Raro Resort – Adults Only

10/10 Excellent
"We spent 5nights,without problems People were friendly and nice Specially all the workers, always helpful, smiling .. Will be back soon Maitaki"
Rony 5-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Club Raro Resort – Adults Only

Frequently asked questions

What is Matavera like?
Matavera is a welcoming neighborhood that travelers like for its beaches and snorkeling.
What's the best accommodation in Matavera?
Based on our traveler data, Charlie's Villas is one of the top choices for your stay in Matavera. This villa offers an outdoor pool and free parking. Other good options for your stay in the neighborhood include Seaside Beachfront Villas and Ikurangi Eco Retreat.
How many hotels should I expect to find in the Matavera area?
Expedia has 28 hotels and other accommodations in Matavera to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Rarotonga area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Matavera, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view top deals in Matavera.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Matavera?
To access more information about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Matavera, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.
What is there to do in this Rarotonga neighborhood?
Muri Beach, Arai-Te-Tonga, and Avana Harbour are just a few of the places to visit in and around Matavera. While you're out sightseeing in Rarotonga, be sure to visit other sights like Te Vara Nui Village or Muri Night Markets.

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