Muri Travel Guide
Rarotonga
Popular places to visit
Muri Beach
Stretch out comfortably on the bone-white beach while watching the sunrise over Rarotonga’s popular lagoon.
Muri Lagoon
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Muri Lagoon during your travels in Rarotonga. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Te Vara Nui Village
Join an interactive experience to appreciate the authentic educational and entertaining story of Cook Islands’ culture.
Aroa Beach
Leave the bustle of the modern world behind and lounge on stretches of powdery white sand with the transparent Pacific Ocean at your fingertips.
Tikioki Marine Sanctuary
Swim with multi-colored fish or spend hours on a stretch of powdery white beach at one of Rarotonga's best coastal spots. Dive around nearby shipwrecks.
Cook Islands Library and Museum
Through art and literature, learn about the history and traditions of the Cook Islands in a library and museum run by friendly local residents.
Top hotels in Muri
Muri Beach Club
Adults only ,very nice hotel. Only downside is when they have weddings then there are children running around, but outside the hotel on the beach
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Pacific Resort Rarotonga
Pacific Resort Rarotonga Beach Front room was wonderful- spacious well appointed and maintained. The staff were attentive and friendly
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Muri Beach Resort
All staff was awesome at Muri Beach Resort especially all the staff at sister resort Nautilis Restaurant staff.
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025
Moana Sands Lagoon Resort - Adults Only
Breakfast was disappointing but the property was fantastic. Lovely large rooms with Balcony. Nice pool area.
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Muri Beachcomber
I loved our little unit that was our home for 8 nights. The view from the deck over the lagoon was amazing, and there are plenty of activities in a close range as well as a variety of places to eat. Caters for all needs I think.
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025
Manea on Muri
Value for money and well located for sure. Unfortunately there was no snorkel masks or flippers and swimming gear though advertised was mostly rubbish and should be binned. Cleaner eventually brought 2 masks around but only one didn’t leak. Only one single kayak for entire complex. Overall I would ...
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Muri
Areiti Tapere
While visiting Areiti Tapere, you might make a stop by sights like Muri Beach and Muri Night Markets.
Akapuao Tapere
If you're spending some time in Akapuao Tapere, Tikioki Beach and Maire Nui Botanical Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
Tapere of Titikaveka
Tapere of Titikaveka is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Muri Beach and Tikioki Marine Sanctuary while you're in town.
Turangi Tapere
While Turangi Tapere isn't home to many top sights, Muri Beach and Te Vara Nui Village are some notable places to visit nearby.
Matavera
Some popular features of Matavera include its beaches and snorkelling. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Muri Beach or Te Vara Nui Village are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.
Takitumu District
While visiting Takitumu District, you might make a stop by sights like Muri Beach and Muri Night Markets.
