Title: Visit Tapere of Rutaki: 2026 Tapere of Rutaki, Rarotonga Travel Guide | Expedia.com [Hotels in Tapere of Rutaki](https://expedia.com/Tapere-Of-Rutaki-Rarotonga-Hotels.0-n3000664883-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Rarotonga](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Rarotonga.d6055262.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Rarotonga](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Rarotonga.d6055262.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Tapere of Rutaki](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Tapere-Of-Rutaki.d3000664883.Car-Rental-Guide)[Tapere of Rutaki Vacations](https://expedia.com/Tapere-Of-Rutaki.d3000664883.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Tapere of Rutaki ## Rarotonga ![Aroa Beach showing a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6142568/fded3635-3475-4439-8438-ffc1f7af1e36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Aroa Beach featuring a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6142568/e187d45e-74b6-4f0e-88da-69c4de2432fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Aro\'a Beach which includes a sandy beach as well as an individual male](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6142568/aace02c5-a329-4887-8b3c-8f38072990ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Aroa Beach showing surf](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6142568/e906956a-d45d-4179-b72e-273c4ae3f749.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![With the heat unbearable, even the local pups are happy to take a dip in these beautiful waters of the Cook Islands. Took me a fair few tries to get to this beautiful place, but when I eventually did, it was absolutely worth the wait! #LifeatExpedia #Beaches ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000664883/beb61bf1-0161-4286-b241-92ee212484dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Tapere of Rutaki Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Rarotonga Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Rarotonga.dx6055262) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Muri Beach which includes tropical scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055267/2a662e9a-fcb0-4422-924d-ae96403bf801.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Muri Beach 4.5/5(61 reviews) Stretch out comfortably on the bone-white beach while watching the sunrise over Rarotonga’s popular lagoon. [](https://expedia.com/Muri-Beach-Muri.d6055267.Vacation-Attraction) ![Sunrise at Cape Tourville, Freycinet Peninsula, Tasmania, Shutterstock ID 439005910, Purchase Order: -](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532611404/ed7788f5-79e7-418f-8bad-24f64fde8e9e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Muri Lagoon 4.5/5(51 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.com/Muri-Lagoon-Rarotonga.d553248621532611404.Vacation-Attraction) ![Aro\'a Beach which includes a sandy beach as well as an individual male](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6142568/aace02c5-a329-4887-8b3c-8f38072990ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Aroa Beach 4.5/5(38 reviews) Leave the bustle of the modern world behind and lounge on stretches of powdery white sand with the transparent Pacific Ocean at your fingertips. [](https://expedia.com/Aroa-Beach-Arorangi.d6142568.Vacation-Attraction) ![Tikioki Marine Sanctuary featuring tropical scenes and a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6127390/f015973f-482b-49a9-82cd-0ef3610282f3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tikioki Marine Sanctuary 4.5/5(16 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.com/Tikioki-Marine-Sanctuary-Tapere-of-Titikaveka.d6127390.Vacation-Attraction) ![Rarotonga which includes interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6101154/d511a9e2-028a-421c-95a8-dfe69dfcb646.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cook Islands Library and Museum 4.5/5(12 reviews) Through art and literature, learn about the history and traditions of the Cook Islands in a library and museum run by friendly local residents. [](https://expedia.com/Cook-Islands-Library-And-Museum-Takuvaine-Tapere.d6101154.Vacation-Attraction) ![Te Vara Nui Village as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6311846/87d951aa-e016-4fc0-bdbd-c755d942e236.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Te Vara Nui Village 4.5/5(17 reviews) Join an interactive experience to appreciate the authentic educational and entertaining story of Cook Islands’ culture. [](https://expedia.com/Te-Vara-Nui-Village-Muri.d6311846.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Ariki Adventures: Premium Sea Scooter Turtle Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2286543/4fe684b9-dfc7-4ece-b9e3-c9daf3caef76.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ariki Adventures: Premium Sea Scooter Turtle Adventure $113 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/ariki-adventures-premium-sea-scooter-turtle-adventure.a2286543.activity-details) ![The secret waterfall ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1394323/9ea63ab4-164f-41a1-8a23-f080289ba9cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 'Explore' Rarotonga Guided Bike Tour with Lunch and Swim $89 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/explore-rarotonga-guided-bike-tour-with-lunch-and-swim.a1394323.activity-details) ![Tpour bus in Cook Islands](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/237033/42dcba75-4bd1-4268-83ee-997bac9a0c15.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Island Discovery Tour by Island Hopper Vacations $52 per adult **98%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/island-discovery-tour-by-island-hopper-vacations.a237033.activity-details) ![Eagle rays cook islands ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2365494/eb823fa7-0aa2-47c7-a05e-9e6c3c48f97c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cook Islands Turtle and Ray Tour $90 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/cook-islands-turtle-and-ray-tour.a2365494.activity-details) ![At Black Rock / Tuoro.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1394341/78339fea-830f-411b-ac8b-e37cdbebd3de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 'Discover' Rarotonga Cycling Tour with Lunch $74 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/discover-rarotonga-cycling-tour-with-lunch.a1394341.activity-details) ![Snorkel Cook Islands](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3072293/50312f24-6e19-4703-b426-43604af553d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Swim With The Turtles Rarotonga $53 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/swim-with-the-turtles-rarotonga.a3072293.activity-details) [See all activities in Rarotonga](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Rarotonga.d6055262.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Tapere of Rutaki Hotel Deals ![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 $142 nightly $164 total Mar 18 - Mar 19 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) This is a bit outdated but it’s a great place for a quick overnight if continuing on to the islands. I say the value and the staff are superb! They are very accommodating so don’t let the continual upkeep stray you far! Plus they are adding more to the property so it’s growing! Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F18%2F2026&endDate=3%2F19%2F2026&selected=1583329&PinnedHotelID=1583329&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000664883) ![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 19 - Mar 20 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! (525 reviews) Our check in started off a bit rocky, and so I expressed that on Expedia. Within about 2 hours of our check in we received a call from Mama Loa. She asked if she could meet with me to discuss.We agreed to meet with her and she was very attentive took notes and said she would share the information ... Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F19%2F2026&endDate=3%2F20%2F2026&selected=801791&PinnedHotelID=801791&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000664883) ![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 $115 nightly $134 total Mar 20 - Mar 21 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! (1,001 reviews) . Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F20%2F2026&endDate=3%2F21%2F2026&selected=2434054&PinnedHotelID=2434054&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000664883) ![Crown Beach Resort & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1180000/1171700/1171672/db3c85e0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Crown Beach Resort & Spa Rarotonga Ring-Road, Arorangi Rarotonga Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Rarotonga. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (257 reviews) We did not use the pool, we were nervous of mosquitoes, the spa was really nice we received 25% discount during our stay Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F31%2F2026&endDate=4%2F1%2F2026&selected=1171672&PinnedHotelID=1171672&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000664883) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F31%2F2026&endDate=4%2F1%2F2026&selected=1171672&PinnedHotelID=1171672&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000664883) ![Pacific Resort Rarotonga](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1080000/1075500/1075436/66ff8cd3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pacific Resort Rarotonga Muri Beach Rarotonga $386 nightly $447 total Mar 24 - Mar 25 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Rarotonga. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 9/10 Wonderful! (299 reviews) Everything was excellent, would definitely recommend to fellow travellers. Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F24%2F2026&endDate=3%2F25%2F2026&selected=1075436&PinnedHotelID=1075436&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000664883) ![Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3530000/3521900/3521884/1f1649b0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only Aroa Beach & Marine Reserve Rarotonga Book a stay at this beach resort in Rarotonga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 8/10 Very Good! (453 reviews) Clean room, wonderful staff, beautiful location. Wine and some fresh fruit well over priced, $25 for two small pieces of PawPaw Reviewed on Feb 14, 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F31%2F2026&endDate=4%2F1%2F2026&selected=3521884&PinnedHotelID=3521884&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000664883) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F31%2F2026&endDate=4%2F1%2F2026&selected=3521884&PinnedHotelID=3521884&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000664883) [See all 369 properties in Tapere of Rutaki](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F18%2F2026&endDate=3%2F19%2F2026®ionId=3000664883) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.com/Rarotonga-Tapere-Of-Vaimaanga.dx3000382788) ![Arorangi showing general coastal views and kayaking or canoeing](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055265/0d66cf3a-caff-4aac-a8e5-b238d83b97ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Arorangi 4.5/5(30 area reviews) Arorangi is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like Aroa Beach and Black Rock. [](https://expedia.com/Rarotonga-Arorangi.dx6055265) ![If you're looking for a perfect beach in Rarotonga, head to Muri Beach to the East coast. There are a couple of sand motus in the lagoon, which you can swim or kayak to when the conditions are alright. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055267/b3d8c044-9acb-4202-97e4-ed5b8b6c6013.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Takitumu District While visiting Takitumu District, you might make a stop by sights like Muri Beach and Muri Night Markets. [](https://expedia.com/Rarotonga-Takitumu-District.dx553248635975856248) ![#LifeAtExpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055262/3097b48c-047e-4352-bc60-b71f571c0232.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Takuvaine Tapere While visiting Takuvaine Tapere, you might make a stop by sights like Cook Islands Library and Museum and Arai-Te-Tonga. [](https://expedia.com/Rarotonga-Takuvaine-Tapere.dx553248635975750017) ![Avarua featuring a bay or harbor and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6142569/884e8335-0670-4cef-8fd5-18d0e3bb27bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Avarua 4.5/5(8 area reviews) Beaches, snorkeling, and bars are some highlights of Avarua. Make a stop by Cook Islands Library and Museum or Punanga Nui Market while you're exploring. [](https://expedia.com/Rarotonga-Avarua.dx6142569) ![Titikaveka showing tranquil scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055269/ff5eef36-9be9-4923-90be-55d3376fffdc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Tapere of Titikaveka 4.5/5(15 area reviews) Tapere of Titikaveka is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Muri Beach and Tikioki Marine Sanctuary while in the area. 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