Southern Cook Islands Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Aitutaki which includes tropical scenes and a sandy beach
Aitutaki showing tropical scenes as well as an individual male
Aitutaki featuring night scenes and performance art
Aitutaki showing a pool and night scenes

Where to stay in Southern Cook Islands

Ngatangiia

Takitumu District

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

Takitumu District
Arorangi featuring kayaking or canoeing and general coastal views

Arorangi

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

Arorangi is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Aroa Beach and Black Rock.

Arorangi
Titikaveka featuring tranquil scenes

Tapere of Titikaveka

5/5(4 area reviews)

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.

Tapere of Titikaveka
Rarotonga featuring a waterfall and a pond

Takuvaine Tapere

While visiting Takuvaine Tapere, you might make a stop by sights like Cook Islands Library and Museum and Cook Island Christian Church.

Takuvaine Tapere
Avarua showing a bay or harbour and mountains

Avarua

4/5(1 area review)

Beaches, snorkelling and bars are just a few things travellers enjoy about Avarua. Check out Cook Islands Library and Museum or Cook Island Christian Church while you're exploring the area.

Avarua
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Tapere of Vaimaanga

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

Tapere of Vaimaanga
The Edgewater Resort & Spa
The Edgewater Resort & Spa
3.5 out of 5
Avarua, Rarotonga
The price is ₹13,106 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
₹13,106
₹15,266 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star beach resort in Rarotonga. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"The staff was extremely helpful and courteous in making sure we felt very comfortable. Trina is world class when it comes to making you feel you inclus"

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2025

The Edgewater Resort & Spa
Club Raro Resort – Adults Only
Club Raro Resort – Adults Only
3 out of 5
Ara Tapu, Avarua, Rarotonga
The price is ₹8,639 per night from 25 May to 26 May
₹8,639
₹10,146 total
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Stay at this 3-star beach resort in Rarotonga. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (999 reviews)
"Lovely break here. Staff were excellent and very helpful. Great location and peaceful stay. Will be back again"

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2025

Club Raro Resort – Adults Only
The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium
The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium
4 out of 5
Aroa Beach Marine Reserve, Arorangi, Ara Tapu Rd, Rarotonga
The price is ₹16,661 per night from 30 Apr to 1 May
₹16,661
₹19,160 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
Stay at this 4-star 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! (423 reviews)
"We enjoyed the interconnected rooms as a family of 4. Staff are always friendly and accommodating. Breakfast selection of hot and continental was great. Pool area always clean, amazing beach for swimming and snorkeling"

Reviewed on 25 Apr 2025

The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium
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.
The Cooks Oasis
The Cooks Oasis
3 out of 5
Main Road, Arorangi, Rarotonga
Stay at this 3-star beach aparthotel in Rarotonga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Black Rock and Rarotonga ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (86 reviews)
"A bit tired. Shower door fell off. Now being refurbished. Lovely manager."

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2025

The Cooks Oasis
Kia Orana Villas and Spa
Kia Orana Villas and Spa
4 out of 5
2 Ariki Road, Atupa, Rarotonga
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Rarotonga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (88 reviews)
"Here for a week with my 2 daughters and grandson, we had a 2 bedroom villa which was spacious and well presented both inside and out, well equiped kitchen ( if you wanted to cook) Amazinglycomfortable beds and the pool was directly outside our villa. Sane was very helpful and organised our car hire ..."

Reviewed on 18 Apr 2025

Kia Orana Villas and Spa
Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa
Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa
4 out of 5
Avarua, PO Box 790 , Rarotonga
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Rarotonga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private pools. Popular attractions Muri Beach and Matutu Brewing Company ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (60 reviews)
"Great having the option of free shuttle between the villas and the Pacific Resort to make getting to town easier without a car. They were very responsive and helpful. Villa had an amazing view and everything needed inside."

Reviewed on 15 Apr 2025

Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa
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.

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