Title: Visit Palmerston Island: 2026 Travel Guide for Palmerston Island, Cook Islands | Expedia.com [Hotels in Palmerston Island](https://expedia.com/Palmerston-Island-Hotels.d3000423527.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Palmerston Island](https://expedia.com/Palmerston-Island-Vacation-Rentals.d3000423527.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Palmerston Island](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Palmerston-Island.d3000423527.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Palmerston Island](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Palmerston-Island.d3000423527.Car-Rental-Guide)[Palmerston Island Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Palmerston-Island.d3000423527.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Palmerston Island ## Travel Guide ![Aerial view of tropical beach with turquoise water and lush trees, Palmerston Island, Cook Islands.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000423527/4308f930-83aa-4ffb-945e-a0fec848554e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cook Islands. Palmerston Island, a classic atoll, discovered by Captain Cook in 1774. Current population of 62 people, are all descendants of William Marsters (aka Masters).](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000423527/bc4241cc-e47c-48f2-b084-b9a5b5c05254.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cook Islands. Palmerston Island, a classic atoll, discovered by Captain Cook in 1774. Current population of 62 people, are all descendants of William Marsters (aka Masters).](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000423527/024c994a-453e-4c20-a4a1-cd875a23bf67.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Palmerston Island](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000423527/1f08d1ae-9d4a-4634-ba02-bd3d19e7c3cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Palmerston Island - Palmerston Island Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Palmerston Island ![The Edgewater Resort & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1590000/1583400/1583329/31088fbe_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Edgewater Resort & Spa Avarua Rarotonga $166 nightly $191 total Apr 26 - Apr 27 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this beach resort in Rarotonga. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews) We stay at the Edgewater every year and it is always very comfortable and the staff are great, it might be time to review the restaurant menu however Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F26%2F2026&endDate=4%2F27%2F2026&selected=1583329&PinnedHotelID=1583329&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000423527) ![The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/810000/801800/801791/436380de_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium Aroa Beach Marine Reserve, Arorangi Rarotonga $166 nightly $191 total Mar 30 - Mar 31 Total with taxes and fees Book a 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 ... 8/10 Very Good! (529 reviews) The location is marvelous. The views breathtaking . The hotel itself was tired and needs an overhaul. Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F30%2F2026&endDate=3%2F31%2F2026&selected=801791&PinnedHotelID=801791&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000423527) ![Club Raro Resort – Adults Only](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2440000/2434100/2434054/b8d2a3f9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Club Raro Resort – Adults Only Ara Tapu Rarotonga $107 nightly $125 total Apr 19 - Apr 20 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this beach resort in Rarotonga. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews) Unused Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F19%2F2026&endDate=4%2F20%2F2026&selected=2434054&PinnedHotelID=2434054&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000423527) [See all 391 properties in Cook Islands](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F30%2F2026&endDate=3%2F31%2F2026®ionId=41) 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. ![Kia Orana Villas and Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19820000/19812700/19812663/d5a8a277_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kia Orana Villas and Spa 2 Ariki Road Rarotonga Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Rarotonga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ... 9.6/10 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 Nov 18, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Rarotonga-Hotels-Kia-Orana-Villas-And-Spa.h19812663.Hotel-Information) ![Ocean Escape Resort&Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45040000/45032000/45031996/7ef87a52_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ocean Escape Resort&Spa 1 Ara Tapu, Turangi Village Rarotonga Rarotonga Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Rarotonga. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Muri Beach and Avana Harbour are located ... 10/10 Exceptional! (42 reviews) Ocean view. Had the place to ourselves as its low season the staff were so good and the resort was stunning! Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Rarotonga-Hotels-Ocean-Escape-Resort.h45031996.Hotel-Information) ![The Cooks Oasis](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4170000/4167000/4166939/9e4ac2d6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Cooks Oasis Main Road Rarotonga Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Rarotonga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Black Rock and Rarotonga ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (103 reviews) We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Cooks Oasis! Although the resort is a bit difficult to find, due to signage at the street having been removed, we loved the location. We checked in on a Sunday which meant the staff was not working. No problem, they got the room ready and left us a note on their ... 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