Matavera

Rarotonga

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Photo by Cindy Baker

Popular places to visit

Muri Beach which includes tropical scenes

Muri Beach

Stretch out comfortably on the bone-white beach while watching the sunrise over Rarotonga’s popular lagoon.

Muri Beach
Aro\'a Beach which includes a sandy beach as well as an individual male

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.

Aroa Beach
Muri Lagoon

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.

Muri Lagoon
Tikioki Marine Sanctuary featuring tropical scenes and a beach

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.

Tikioki Marine Sanctuary
Te Vara Nui Village as well as a large group of people

Te Vara Nui Village

Join an interactive experience to appreciate the authentic educational and entertaining story of Cook Islands’ culture.

Te Vara Nui Village
Rarotonga which includes interior views

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.

Cook Islands Library and Museum

Things to do

Ready to head off

'Explore' Rarotonga Guided Bike Tour with Lunch and Swim

$83
per adult
'Explore' Rarotonga Guided Bike Tour with Lunch and Swim
Snorkel Cook Islands

Rarotonga Turtle Tour

$42
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Rarotonga Turtle Tour
Rarotonga Turtle Tour

Cook Islands Turtle Tour

$53
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cook Islands Turtle Tour
An Eagle Ray and Turtle Tour-Small Groups & Photography Included

An Eagle Ray and Turtle Tour-Small Groups & Photography Included

$137
per adult
An Eagle Ray and Turtle Tour-Small Groups & Photography Included
Tourist with a guide on Cook Islands

Private Scenic Island Tour

$176
per adult
Private Scenic Island Tour
'Discover' Rarotonga Cycling Tour with Lunch

'Discover' Rarotonga Cycling Tour with Lunch

$71
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
'Discover' Rarotonga Cycling Tour with Lunch
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Matavera Hotel Deals

Ikurangi Eco Retreat

Ikurangi Eco Retreat

3.5 out of 5
Matavera, Rarotonga
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Rarotonga. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Muri Beach and Aroa Beach are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (67 reviews)
"Our stay at Ikurangi Eco Retreat was wonderful from start to finish. The staff were warm, welcoming, and very accommodating. Our room was spotless, comfortable, and set in such a peaceful environment. The retreat itself is beautifully maintained—the pathways are swept daily, and the gardens are kept ..."

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2025

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Ikurangi Eco Retreat
Seaside Beachfront Villas

Seaside Beachfront Villas

3 out of 5
Avarua, Rarotonga
Stay at this 3-star beach villa in Rarotonga. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and an area shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Muri Beach and Aroa Beach ...
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Seaside Beachfront Villas
Charlie's Villas

Charlie's Villas

3.5 out of 5
Titikaveka, Rarotonga, Rarotonga
Stay at this 3.5-star villa in Rarotonga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and balconies. Popular attractions Muri Beach and Aroa Beach are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
"Hidden gem - you would never know it was there. Very peaceful and well laid out units. Extremely clean and tidy. Great to arrive and the unit has tea/coffee decent size milk, and enough toilet paper etc to get you goj g for a couple of days (especially when you arrive on a Sunday) 2 minute walk to ..."

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025

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The Edgewater Resort & Spa

The Edgewater Resort & Spa

3.5 out of 5
Avarua, Rarotonga
$188 nightly
The price is $216 total per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
$216 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star 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! (1,010 reviews)
"Could not recommend the edge water resort enough , it is by far the best resort iv ever stayed in aswell the most convenient, not far from anything at all and the staff make it 100x better , would stay here 10x over"

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2025

The Edgewater Resort & Spa
The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium

The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium

4 out of 5
Aroa Beach Marine Reserve, Arorangi, Ara Tapu Rd, Rarotonga
Stay at this 4-star 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! (460 reviews)
"The staff. Meli, Sava, Daphne, Tutai, Nga, just the names I remember. The Kids Club staff. ALL THE FRONT OFFICE, RESTAURANT/BAR STAFF, KIDS HUT!!!!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It was a stay to remember - kids loved the pool and everything about the swimming pool. Snorkeling, Paddle boarding, Kayaks... The games around ..."

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2025

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The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium
Club Raro Resort – Adults Only

Club Raro Resort – Adults Only

3 out of 5
Ara Tapu, Avarua, Rarotonga
$141 nightly
The price is $162 total per night from Sep 24 to Sep 25
$162 total
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star beach resort in Rarotonga. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Was great, sitting watching whales, amenities were good. Everything here that you need"

Reviewed on Aug 16, 2025

Club Raro Resort – Adults Only
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Sunrise on the South Pacific island of Rarotonga. The island way of life here is something special. The people have such a joy in life that it's bound to rub off. For more, see 'Paradise Found:Why Rarotonga Will Make you Happy' at: http://www.travelblissnow.com/paradise-found-why-rarotonga-will-make-you-happy/

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.

Tupapa Tapere
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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.

Turangi Tapere
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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.

Kiikii Tapere
FOB Sandwich

Areiti Tapere

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

Areiti Tapere
Rarotonga featuring a cascade and a pond

Takuvaine Tapere

While visiting Takuvaine Tapere, you might make a stop by sights like Cook Islands Library and Museum and Cook Island Christian Church.

Takuvaine Tapere
Muri Beach which includes general coastal views

Muri

If you're spending some time in Muri, Muri Beach and Muri Night Markets are top sights worth seeing.

Muri
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