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Rarotonga Vacation: Coronavirus Information
Most Rarotonga hotels offer free cancellation. Consider booking refundable hotels rather than non-refundable ones. Just look for the ‘free cancellation’ message during your hotel search. Prices can vary, but right now we believe that flexibility matters.
For more information about the impact of COVID-19 on your Rarotonga trip, please visit our Coronavirus Information page (opens in new window).
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Rarotonga Vacation
Rarotonga Beach Vacation
There's nothing like a Rarotonga vacation to put a bounce in your step. The sound of rolling surf and the smell of salty sea air are sure to refresh your mind and body. To be close to the town center on your trip to Rarotonga, find a hotel around Muri Beach (only 3 miles (5 km) away). If the plan is to stay for a bit, browse our Rarotonga vacation packages. Not only will you save some cash, you'll also have other stunning beaches around you to explore, like Aroa Beach and Puaikura Beach. We call that a win-win!
Save Time and Money with Rarotonga Packages
What is the best way to save money on my Rarotonga vacation?
Saving is simple with our Rarotonga vacation packages. Combine your flights, hotel and extras (like activities and car rental) into one booking and save as much as $583. We have 550 partner airlines and 1,000,000 properties around the world to select from, so choice won't be a problem! Not only that, you'll be glad to know there's no cancellation fee on most bookings if your plans change.
Which airports can I fly into for a Rarotonga vacation?
With 204 flights every month, Rarotonga Airport (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) will most likely be where you arrive for your trip to Rarotonga. It's the only major airport in town.
What are the most popular types of hotels for a trip to Rarotonga?
With so many excellent private vacation homes and villas to select from, visitors to Rarotonga are spoiled for choice. They're two of the top options. If none of those catch your eye, perhaps you'll discover something that's more your style in our hotel resorts and hotels.
What does a vacation booking with Expedia include?
It all depends on what kind of break you want to have. Rarotonga vacation deals can include flights and hotels, or hotels, flights and cars, or hotels and cars — or any one of these as a stand-alone. You can also add on experiences, so you can earn discounts on almost everything!
What are the best things to do in Rarotonga?
Vacations provide plenty of opportunity for downtime. They're also a great time to expand your horizons. Rarotonga has both those bases covered. You'll find many things to do here, including:
- Private Ocean & Earth Tour
- Shared Shuttle: Rarotonga Hotels
- Glass Bottom Boat, Snorkeling & BBQ Fish Lunch Experience
- Sunset Happy Hour Tour by Electric Tuk Tuk
- Going Troppo Nightlife Tour
- Spectacular Over-Water Night Show & Dinner
For more options, check out our Rarotonga things to do page.
*Savings based on all vacation package bookings with Flight + Hotel on Expedia.com from January through December 2020, as compared to price of the same components booked separately. Savings will vary based on origin/destination, length of trip, stay dates and selected travel supplier(s). Savings not available on all packages. For Free Flight or 100% Off Flight deals, package savings is greater than or equal to the current cost of one component, when both are priced separately.
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Best Lodging Options Near Rarotonga
Per night/room
Jul 17 - Jul 18
Club Raro Resort
Ara Tapu, Avarua, RarotongaClean and tidy. Good white sand beach. Staff is friendly and accommodating.
Muri Beachcomber
Muri Beach, RarotongaFun and clean beach cottages! Beautiful views! Comfortable:) Nice little kitchenette:) Used the complimentary kayaks, SUP's and snorkel equipment:). Great value for cost. We would return!
Per night/room
Aug 5 - Aug 6
Muri Lagoon View Bungalows
Aroko Drive, Hillside, RarotongaThe bungalows are very clean and have a nice distant view of the lagoon. There is a steep gravel road to and from the bungalows and the main road with a bus stop at the bottom and Muri Beach about a 15 minute walk. The neighbors next door run a business and can be noisy at times and their dogs bark ...
Per night/room
Jul 18 - Jul 19
The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium
Aroa Beach Marine Reserve, Arorangi, Ara Tapu Rd, RarotongaAwesome place to stay. Friendly staff and lovely surroundings.
Per night/room
Jul 21 - Jul 22
The Edgewater Resort and Spa
Avarua, RarotongaIt was convenient and had everything we needed, the wedding area is beautiful and the aircon was an awesome bonus!!!
Per night/room
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Pacific Resort Rarotonga
Muri Beach, RarotongaWe loved this resort! The staff and amenities were amazing! We were able to SUP every morning in the gorgeous lagoon, then eat a fabulous continental style breakfast, kayak out to the island and snorkel until the afternoon! So much fun! The food at the resort restaurant is really good! Breakfast ...
Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa
Avarua, PO Box 790 , RarotongaEverything about Te Manava is AMAZING! The villas are spacious, equipped with everything you could possibly need, private, and CLEAN. Staying at Te Manava was one of my favorite parts of the whole trip and having Jane there to help with ALL my questions made it that much better. Bonuses: - Laundy ...
Per night/room
Aug 5 - Aug 6
Muri Beach Club
Muri Beach Point, RarotongaLoved the pool, and the showers at poolside. Paddle boards and kayaks were a positive bonus. Enjoyed breakfast good variety of meals.
Top Activities in Rarotonga
#1Spectacular Over-Water Night Show & Dinner
Embark on a visual journey into the power and passion of the Legend of Tongaiti. This over-water show sets the stage—rather, floats the stage—which is surrou...
#2Glass Bottom Boat, Snorkeling & BBQ Fish Lunch Experience
Become fast friends with the underwater marine inhabitants of Muri Lagoon on a cruise aboard a glass-bottom boat. Snorkel among giant clams and tropical fish...
#3Glass-Bottom Boat Lagoon Cruise with Barbecue Lunch
Spend a day in the sun at Muri Lagoon, cruising across crystal-clear waters in a glass-bottom boat, jumping in to snorkel among colorful tropical marine life...
#4Progressive Dinner Rarotonga
Enjoy three courses, where each course is hosted in a different local home in Rarotonga, Cook Islands. Leave behind the familiar surroundings of your resort ...
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