Tapere of Rutaki

Rarotonga

Aroa Beach showing a beach
Aroa Beach featuring a beach
Aro\'a Beach which includes a sandy beach as well as an individual male
Aroa Beach showing surf
With the heat unbearable, even the local pups are happy to take a dip in these beautiful waters of the Cook Islands. 
Took me a fair few tries to get to this beautiful place, but when I eventually did, it was absolutely worth the wait!

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Tapere of Rutaki Hotel Deals

The Edgewater Resort & Spa

The Edgewater Resort & Spa

3.5 out of 5
Avarua Rarotonga
The price is ¥22,302 per night from Mar 19 to Mar 20
¥22,302
¥26,019 total
Mar 19 - Mar 20
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Rarotonga. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
This is a bit outdated but it’s a great place for a quick overnight if continuing on to the islands. I say the value and the staff are superb! They are very accommodating so don’t let the continual upkeep stray you far! Plus they are adding more to the property so it’s growing!

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026

The Edgewater Resort & Spa
The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium

The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium

4 out of 5
Aroa Beach Marine Reserve, Arorangi Rarotonga
The price is ¥26,846 per night from Mar 19 to Mar 20
¥26,846
¥30,873 total
Mar 19 - Mar 20
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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! (525 reviews)
Our check in started off a bit rocky, and so I expressed that on Expedia. Within about 2 hours of our check in we received a call from Mama Loa. She asked if she could meet with me to discuss.We agreed to meet with her and she was very attentive took notes and said she would share the information ...

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026

The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium
Club Raro Resort – Adults Only

Club Raro Resort – Adults Only

3 out of 5
Ara Tapu Rarotonga
The price is ¥17,895 per night from Apr 3 to Apr 4
¥17,895
¥20,980 total
Apr 3 - Apr 4
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Rarotonga. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
The hotel is a older establishment but has been kept well. The staff are amazing and nothing was to much trouble. The pool is not huge but does the trick. There is a swim up pool bar, which has 2 happy hours per day. The ocean is on your door step, for snorkeling. There is no beach as such. If you ...

Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026

Club Raro Resort – Adults Only
Crown Beach Resort & Spa

Crown Beach Resort & Spa

4.5 out of 5
Rarotonga Ring-Road, Arorangi Rarotonga
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Rarotonga. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (258 reviews)
Amazing people on the resort. Best we have ever been treated.

Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026

Crown Beach Resort & Spa
Pacific Resort Rarotonga

Pacific Resort Rarotonga

4.5 out of 5
Muri Beach Rarotonga
The price is ¥64,785 per night from Mar 19 to Mar 20
¥64,785
¥74,503 total
Mar 19 - Mar 20
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Rarotonga. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (299 reviews)
Everything was excellent, would definitely recommend to fellow travellers.

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026

Pacific Resort Rarotonga
Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only

Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only

4 out of 5
Aroa Beach & Marine Reserve Rarotonga
Book a stay at this beach resort in Rarotonga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (453 reviews)
Clean room, wonderful staff, beautiful location. Wine and some fresh fruit well over priced, $25 for two small pieces of PawPaw

Reviewed on Feb 14, 2026

Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighborhoods around Tapere of Rutaki

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Tapere of Vaimaanga

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

Tapere of Vaimaanga
Arorangi showing general coastal views and kayaking or canoeing

Arorangi

4.5/5(30 area reviews)

Arorangi is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like Aroa Beach and Black Rock.

Arorangi
If you're looking for a perfect beach in Rarotonga, head to Muri Beach to the East coast. There are a couple of sand motus in the lagoon, which you can swim or kayak to when the conditions are alright.

Takitumu District

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

Takitumu District
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Takuvaine Tapere

While visiting Takuvaine Tapere, you might make a stop by sights like Cook Islands Library and Museum and Arai-Te-Tonga.

Takuvaine Tapere
Avarua featuring a bay or harbor and mountains

Avarua

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

Beaches, snorkeling, and bars are some highlights of Avarua. Make a stop by Cook Islands Library and Museum or Punanga Nui Market while you're exploring.

Avarua
Titikaveka showing tranquil scenes

Tapere of Titikaveka

4.5/5(15 area reviews)

Tapere of Titikaveka is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Muri Beach and Tikioki Marine Sanctuary while in the area.

Tapere of Titikaveka


Tapere of Rutaki