Popular places to visit
Muri Beach
Stretch out comfortably on the bone-white beach while watching the sunrise over Rarotonga’s popular lagoon.
Aroa Beach
Leave the bustle of the modern world behind and lounge on stretches of powdery white sand with the transparent Pacific Ocean at your fingertips.
Muri Lagoon
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Muri Lagoon during your travels in Rarotonga. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Tikioki Marine Sanctuary
Swim with multi-colored fish or spend hours on a stretch of powdery white beach at one of Rarotonga's best coastal spots. Dive around nearby shipwrecks.
Te Vara Nui Village
Join an interactive experience to appreciate the authentic educational and entertaining story of Cook Islands’ culture.
Cook Islands Library and Museum
Through art and literature, learn about the history and traditions of the Cook Islands in a library and museum run by friendly local residents.
Things to do
'Explore' Rarotonga Guided Bike Tour with Lunch and Swim
Premium Sea Scooter Turtle Adventure
Swim With The Turtles Rarotonga
Eco Friendly Sea Scooter Turtle Tour in Rarotonga
'Discover' Rarotonga Cycling Tour with Lunch
A Turtle Tour on Rarotonga - small groups, premium experience
Matavera Hotel Deals
Ikurangi Eco Retreat
Loved the freshness and flavour of the breakfast. The staff were very nice and friendly. Our room was spacious, lovely and clean.
Reviewed on Nov 7, 2025
Seaside Beachfront Villas
Had a great week especially loved our visits from our dog friend next door called Renfro. The view from the villa was awesome only one issue could do with an air conditioner found it quite hot inside at night overall it was good
Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025
Charlie's Villas
Charlie's Villas is fantastic. The villa is huge, there is a deck on each villa and you can actually swim laps in the pool and not just sit in it. They come and service the room and pool every third day. It is the clearest and cleanest pool we have come across on Rarotonga. The villas would be perfect ...
Reviewed on Nov 22, 2025
The Edgewater Resort & Spa
Very friendly nice
Reviewed on Nov 19, 2025
The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium
Food was amazing, staff are wonderfull. The property needs some maintenance but staff where working away on it. It was clean and everything you need is there.
Reviewed on Nov 19, 2025
Club Raro Resort – Adults Only
If you're looking for a little piece of heaven in paradise, Club Raro hits the spot. It's adults only so there are no children to be seen and its right on the beach. I spent 5 days here and wished I could have stayed permanently. Great staff, super friendly and helpful. I'll be back!
Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Matavera
Tupapa Tapere
While Tupapa Tapere isn't home to many top sights, Muri Beach and Cook Islands Library and Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Turangi Tapere
While Turangi Tapere might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Muri Beach and Te Vara Nui Village.
Kiikii Tapere
When in Kiikii Tapere, you can plan a visit to Beachcomber Pearl Market and Cook Islands Library and Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Areiti Tapere
While visiting Areiti Tapere, you might make a stop by sights like Muri Beach and Muri Night Markets.
Takuvaine Tapere
While visiting Takuvaine Tapere, you might make a stop by sights like Cook Islands Library and Museum and Arai-Te-Tonga.
Muri
If you're spending some time in Muri, Muri Beach and Muri Night Markets are top sights worth seeing.
