The following is a Cook Islands accommodation quick guide: Avarua Town on the NORTH COAST of the main island of Rarotonga is the administration centre with shops, restaurants and bars as well as the international airport. The town makes for a good base with affordable accommodation although there is no swimming beach. The North East Coast is the most rural region on Rarotonga with quiet village settings, stunning mountain views and wild wind swept beaches (non-swimming). There are a few self contained beach cottages along this coastline which are ideal for those wanting privacy.

The most popular beach area is at MURI on the South East Coast with its ideal lagoon for swimming and views of several small uninhabited islands. Muri has the highest concentration of accommodations including several medium to small resorts, a few backpacker hostels and lots of self contained beach cottages and holiday homes. There's several good restaurants here and a few small shops for provisions.

The best snorkelling lagoons are along the quiet SOUTH COAST with deserted sandy beaches and lush mountain scenes and is ideal for those looking for more privacy although restaurants here are few.

The WEST COAST has the second highest concentration of accommodations, although only a few properties sit side by side. The attraction of this coastline is its long sweeping beach (although in places not good for swimming), beautiful sunsets and protection from the tradewinds. There are also lots of independent restaurants for those who like to dine out.

AITUTAKI is a lagoon island 45-minutes flight north of Rarotonga with lovely beaches, day cruises around uninhabited islands and there are several small resorts and self cater bungalows to choose from.


Our Pick of the Cook Islands Accommodations :


Luxury Accommodation

Little Polynesian -
South Rarotonga
NZ$470+
delightful contemporary / polynesian bungalows on great snorkelling beach

Aitutaki Beach Resort -
Aitutaki Lagoon
NZ$439+
spacious resort with 23 bungalows, nice pool and beachside setting

Deluxe Accommodation

Crown Beach Resort -
West Rarotonga
NZ$397+
spacious resort with 23 bungalows, nice pool and beachside setting

Pacific Resort -
Muri Beach, East Rarotonga
NZ$308+
medium size resort in landscaped gardens on prime beachfront with activities

Manuia Beach Hotel -
West Rarotonga
NZ$298+
duplex bungalows with excellent restaurant and beach front, facing sunset

Standard Accomodation

Muri Beachcomber -
Muri Beach, East Rarotonga
NZ$223+
self catering bungalows in landscaped gardens fronting popular Muri Beach

Palm Grove -
South Rarotonga
NZ$203+
excellent value self catering bungalows with beach front and pool

Budget Accommadation

Aroa Beachside Inn -
South Rarotonga
NZ$156
self catering units on gorgoeous secluded beach with lovely lagoon

Tianas Beach Villas -
Muri Beach, East Rarotonga
NZ$110+
units and bungalows on quiet end of Muri Beach

Rau's Guesthouse -
South Rarotonga
NZ$60+
fantastic value for money across road from private beach




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