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

Muri Beach showing general coastal views

Muri

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

Muri
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
Ngatangiia

Takitumu District

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

Takitumu District
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 Arai-Te-Tonga.

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 Punanga Nui Market while you're exploring the area.

Avarua
The Edgewater Resort & Spa

The Edgewater Resort & Spa

3.5 out of 5
Avarua Rarotonga
The price is Rp2.231.589 per night from 22 Dec to 23 Dec
Rp2.231.589
Rp2.566.327 total
22 Dec - 23 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Rarotonga. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
Clean rooms Staff was very helpful and polite I would recommend the Edge Water resort

Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025

The Edgewater Resort & Spa
Aitutaki Lagoon Private Island Resort - Adults Only

Aitutaki Lagoon Private Island Resort - Adults Only

4.5 out of 5
Aitutaki Lagoon Aitutaki
Stay at this luxury resort in Aitutaki. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (130 reviews)
yes , the breakfast was fresh and delicious 😋

Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025

Aitutaki Lagoon Private Island Resort - Adults Only
The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium

The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium

4 out of 5
Aroa Beach Marine Reserve, Arorangi Rarotonga
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 in ...
8/10 Very Good! (489 reviews)
Staff are amazing, property and service high quality. Meitaki

Reviewed on 27 Nov 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.
Te Manava Luxury Villas

Te Manava Luxury Villas

4 out of 5
Avarua Rarotonga
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Rarotonga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private pools. Popular attractions Muri Beach and Matutu Brewing Company are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (67 reviews)
Amazing villa and the staff were so kind.

Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025

Te Manava Luxury Villas
Kia Orana Villas and Spa

Kia Orana Villas and Spa

4 out of 5
2 Ariki Road Rarotonga
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Rarotonga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (98 reviews)
Room was great. Staff was amazing and Joe was kind allowing us to have breakfast earlier thank opening time on our first morning.

Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025

Kia Orana Villas and Spa
Coral Sands Apartments

Coral Sands Apartments

3.5 out of 5
Main Road Rarotonga
Stay at this beach apartment in Rarotonga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Highland Paradise Cultural ...
9/10 Wonderful! (84 reviews)
Wonderful stay. Staff excellent. Nice view on the beach

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025

Coral Sands Apartments
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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