Best Hotels in Rarotonga

Explore Rarotonga with 78 stays near popular landmarks, shopping malls, dining spots, and key business areas for a convenient city stay.

The Edgewater Resort & Spa
8.9 (45 reviews)

The Edgewater Resort & Spa ★★★★

📍 1 Puaikura Drive, Arorangi

"The room was spacious, and so was the bathroom. The toiletries were quite basic. The sea view was absolutely beautiful; every night, I drifted off to sleep with the sound of the waves, and it wasn't noisy at all. The building I stayed in didn't have an elevator, but there was staff to help with luggage. Breakfast wasn't great; although there was a lot of fruit, it would be better to just pay for something else. The food in the restaurant tasted pretty good though."

Muri Beach Resort
8.8 (67 reviews)

Muri Beach Resort ★★★

📍 Muri Beach, Ngatangiia

"Lovely property, very much enjoyed our stay. The pool was great set back out of the wind. The rooms a good size, clean, comfortable and had everything we needed. Was easy to go next door for meals and loved having a clean tidy BBQ are on site."

Club Raro Resort- Adults Only
7.8 (120 reviews)

Club Raro Resort- Adults Only ★★★

📍 Rarotonga, Avarua

"The hotel is relatively close to the airport, and you can walk to the city's restaurants in about ten minutes. The basic room type looks very simple but it's clean. There are no duvets, only sheets, so if you're sensitive to cold, you can grab a blanket from the closet. It has direct beach access, and even on cloudy days, the scenery is beautiful with many stunning rocks. The breakfast is so basic that there aren't even eggs, and you have to pay extra for hot food, which is also really bad."

The Islander Hotel
8.1 (115 reviews)

The Islander Hotel ★★★

📍 Ara Tapu, Avarua

"Nice room close to airport. Breakfast was also good, just a little slow. Towels and bed sheet were clean but had some old stains which wasn’t that nice."

Moana Sands Lagoon Resort
8.8 (78 reviews)

Moana Sands Lagoon Resort ★★★

📍 Ara Tapu Road Main Road, Rarotonga, Ngatangiia

"Everything is expensive when you travel to the Cook Islands. The so-called buffet breakfast here is just bread, cereal, instant coffee, and one or two types of fruit. Everything else costs extra. However, the environment is quite nice. The beach to the right of the hotel is a great spot for snorkeling, with lots of fish."

Nautilus Resort
9.3 (63 reviews)

Nautilus Resort ★★★★

📍 Ara Tapu, Ngatangiia

"Very nice dinner at the restaurant of this resort. I had the steak while my husband had the catch of the day (tuna). It has a lovely ambience. We were sitting inside right by the outdoor area and got a good breeze. As the evening wore on, the bugs started coming out - their bug spray was not helpful. They should have some fans scattered around for better air circulation."

Moana Sands Villas & Apartments
9.1 (44 reviews)

Moana Sands Villas & Apartments ★★★★

📍 Ara Tapu Road Main Road Beachfront Rarotonga, Rarotonga, Takitumu

"The view from our upstairs apartment room 506 was insane! The rooms were very large and well appointed. Snorkelling was amazing right out the front. Walking distance to Vaima's restaurant which is one of the best on the island. Handy having Wigmore's Supermarket across the road. Only downside was the noise and light at night. It is such a busy hub till late being the only 24/7 supermarket, so a lot of road noise, the rehab party bus stopping outside at night and dogs hanging around and barking. You could hear roosters but they were nothing in comparison to the rest of the noise. The curtains were very see through at night, so we had to get extra blankets to hang up etc to try to make the rooms dark enough at night. The front door is glass so light streamed in from the big outdoor lights so we had to put a mattress up against it to block the light and a bit of the noise as well. All in all, it is a great place with great facilities, amazing beach and views, very lovely staff but if you are a light sleeper then you may struggle."

Crown Beach Resort & Spa
8.4 (106 reviews)

Crown Beach Resort & Spa ★★★★★

📍 Arorangi Sunset Coast Beach Road, Arorangi

"A little disappointed. Not as good as expected."

Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel
8.8 (49 reviews)

Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel ★★★

📍 Ara Tapu Road Main Road Beachfront Rarotonga, Rarotonga, Takitumu

"The hotel is right next to Little Polynesian, convenient location, you can take the bus to the town, the beach is very beautiful, can enjoy the ocean view directly from room. The room is clean, with cutlery and a kettle, but the bath water is not stable."

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Te Vakaroa Villas Hotels in Rarotonga

Te Vakaroa Villas

"Truly paradise! The property was so nice and it was wonderful to have only 5 other units (without kiddos). The delivered breakfast was a delight. Helen, Poko and Nick made our stay special. The lagoon was amazing and we loved paddle boarding. I so hope we get a chance to return!"

Crystal Blue Lagoon Villas Hotels in Rarotonga

Crystal Blue Lagoon Villas

"The most incredible spot in Raro! Private and quiet with jaw dropping views! We were so well taken care of, Marianne is incredible and so attentive! Details and specifics of our stay were addressed and so much wonderful hospitality and charm—we will be back for sure 🌅"

Rumours Luxury Villas & Spa Hotels in Rarotonga

Rumours Luxury Villas & Spa

"Rumours Luxury Villas and Spa is rated number one among 5 star options on Rarotonga year after year for a reason. It is excellent on all fronts. The accommodations are excellent, the service is excellent, and the location is excellent. We stayed in the Beachfront Platinum Villa for a week over Christmas/New Year of 2023/24. The Villa itself is amazing with a spacious main living area and Kitchen, two ocean facing primary bedrooms with beautifully designed bathrooms, a private pool and jacuzzi, and I believe what had to be largest private deck closest to the ocean in the Muri Beach area. This deck is where we spent every morning drinking coffee, and in the evening watching the sunset, and later staring at the amazing stars on display. Everything about this villa was superb. The staff were also amazing, including Toni and John who were always very helpful and friendly with lots of tips and advice, as were the rest of the staff! The experience was so good we are going back the end of next month and are staying in the same Villa. The fact that we are returning for a second trip says a lot, as does the fact that I am writing this review, which I don't often do. If you are going to Rarotonga, choose Rumors, and if the Platinum Villa is available, I would highly recommend you choose it. Thanks to everyone at Rumours Luxury Villas and Spa and see you again very soon."

Reflections on Rarotonga Hotels in Rarotonga

Reflections on Rarotonga

"The villa, although not new, is well-maintained and equipped with everything necessary. The owner is accommodating and responsive. We checked in on December 30th and discovered the air conditioning in one bedroom wasn't working. We called the contact number, and they arranged for it to be repaired on December 31st! Special thanks. We asked for masks and fins, and they arrived within an hour. We asked for an extra hour, and they agreed without complaining, even though the cleaners arrived on time and waited for us to vacate the villa. FYI: The villa consists of two identical two-story villas, each with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen, and everything else. These villas are not connected, but if you have a large group or family, it's easy to access each other via the beach or through the front doors. Disadvantages: The swimming pools at both villas are not on the seaside, but in the courtyard. The sliding doors to the first-floor bedroom are already outdated and in need of replacement. The front and side windows lack blackout curtains, something that has long been implemented even in hotels and villas of a much lower class, but less recent."

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The Edgewater Resort & Spa ★★★★
"The room was spacious, breakfast was average, but overall it was clean."
★★★★★
2026-07-13
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Donna M

Family
Muri Beach Resort ★★★
"We stayed at this resort. The villas were clean and tidy. The beds were very comfortable. Right on the beach that had a lovely lagoon. Close to shops and eateries. The resort had a lovely atmosphere. Very private. Staff were happy, friendly and were wealth of knowledge."
★★★★★
2025-05-23
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Club Raro Resort- Adults Only ★★★
"Daily room service. Staff were super friendly and helpful. Nice in location to the airport Excellent view of the water from pool and bar area"
★★★★★
2026-07-26
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Family
The Islander Hotel ★★★
"We stayed one night before an early flight. The location was great and the food at the restaurant was great. The room was nice and comfortable. The bar music was loud until 11pm on a Saturday night."
★★★★★
2024-12-30
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Couple
Moana Sands Lagoon Resort ★★★
"The room is just normal, just enable to live. But the breakfast is extremely simple and not delicious. Some people was burning stuff all the time next to beach and very bad smell all over. Equipment was like from last century and worn out. We were kept waiting for 2 hrs when checking-in, not any good service was offered. The reception also has very rude disrespectful attitude when checking out, I will never come to this resort anymore and waste money on this rubbish resort, too much unworthy compared to the other 2 resorts. You can definitely find better places with much less cost."
★★★☆☆
2025-05-24
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Nautilus Resort ★★★★
"We recently stayed at the NAUTILUS RESORT RARATONGA for four days at the end of a cruise around the Pacific islands … it was what we have always dreamed of doing and the resort met all our expectations .. our Are was perfect , private with a plunge pool and a beautiful bathroom , tea / coffee making facilities , a comfortable bed and beautiful gardens throughout the whole resort .. all the staff were very friendly and helpful … the restaurant was excellent , food presented beautifully , magnificent outlook from the pool area overlooking the beautiful Pacific Ocean … had to pinch myself to see if I was dreaming … perfect location for a private , relaxing holiday … ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"
★★★★★
2026-03-31
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Family
Moana Sands Villas & Apartments ★★★★
"Fantastic place to stay. Lots of great food options nearby. Being across the street from the grocery store also helped out a lot"
★★★★★
2025-03-17
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Kaman Y

Couple
Crown Beach Resort & Spa ★★★★★
"This resort fitted my purpose well. Love this adults only resort and location just right on the beach. Each villa is stand alone with your own entrance & patio area which is what I like. You are not attached with other rooms or share space. Facilities inside the room just same as the pictures. Good value & room price, includes breakfast. Overall, a clean & tidy complex, friendly staff, good size swimming pool. I definitely will choose Crown beach resort again."
★★★★★
2024-05-07
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Couple
Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel ★★★
"Excellent Service from Moana Sands Beachfronts Hotel. Sincerely kind, friendly and helpful staff. Able to get late check out to fit with our late flight. Hotel is currently renovating their indoor restaurant which will be ready soon. Meal outside was excellent!"
★★★★★
2026-08-21

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PHP 23,116

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