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Unspoiled paradise awaits in Rarotonga, Cook Islands
Discover the unspoilt paradise of Rarotonga, the vibrant heart of the Cook Islands. Immerse yourself in the scent of frangipani and the warmth of the tropical sun. Hike the majestic volcanic peak, snorkel in crystal clear waters, and explore the rich cultural heritage.
- 10,898Population
- 67.1 sq.kmsLand area
- 287Places listed
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About the island
About Rarotonga
Discover Rarotonga, the crown jewel of the Cook Islands. Avarua, its vibrant heart, boasts local charm, palm-lined streets, and a bustling Saturday market. Unlike commercialized islands, Raro is an untouched paradise with no big-name stores. Immerse yourself in the laid-back atmosphere, explore the lush interior on tropical hikes, and unwind in the main resort area, Muri.
Where to stay, eat and explore on Rarotonga
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287 places
Restaurant 
Restaurant Shipwreck Hut Bar & Restaurant
- Beachfront
- Dinner
- International
Activity 
Restaurant Saigon Shack
- Lunch & dinner
- Vegetarian options
- Vegan options
Café Granny Wobblers
- Quick bites
Café The Lazy Trout
- Breakfast & lunch
- Vegetarian options
- Vegan options
Café Cook Islands Coffee Company
- Breakfast
Pizza The Spaghetti House Pizzeria & Grill
- Dinner
- Takeaway
- Vegetarian options
Café Paradise Bakeshop
- Breakfast
- Quick bites
Takeaway Pacific Fish & Chip Shop
- Dinner
- Fresh fish
- Seafood
Café Circles Cafe
- Breakfast to dinner
- International
Café Rima's Bakery Cafe
- Lunch & dinner
- Takeaway
- Vegetarian options
Restaurant Tumunu Garden Restaurant & Bar
- Dinner
- Vegetarian options
- Seafood
Restaurant Kaena Restaurant & Bar
- Lunch & dinner
- Takeaway
- Seafood
Café Sammy's Coffee
- Beachfront
- Breakfast to dinner
- Island nights
Pizza Southside Pizza
- Takeaway
- Casual dining
- Italian
Takeaway Lil G's
- Lunch & dinner
- Fresh fish
- Seafood
Restaurant K&G Kavera Asian Delight
- Beachfront
- Lunch
- Casual dining
Takeaway Vibe Fish Van
- Lunch & dinner
- Fresh fish
- Seafood
Fishing charter Captain Moko's Fishing Charters
- Fishing
- Private fishing charter
Takeaway Vili's Burger Joint
- Vegetarian options
- New Zealand
- American
Restaurant Sandals Restaurant & Barefoot Bar
- Breakfast to dinner
- Vegetarian options
- Vegan options
Takeaway Palace Takeaways
- Lunch & dinner
- American
Takeaway La Casita
- Dinner
- Vegetarian options
- Vegan options
Restaurant Vaiana's Bar & Bistro
- Lunch & dinner
- Takeaway
- Seafood
Restaurant Annie's Fried Chicken
- Lunch
- Casual dining
- Quick bites
Villas The Blue Starfish Villa
- Private pool
- Laundry
- Kitchenette
Holiday home Heather's Beach House
- Beachfront
- Laundry
- Kitchenette
Café Beluga
- Breakfast
- Vegetarian options
- Vegan options
Restaurant The Islander Restaurant & Hula Bar
- Breakfast to dinner
- Vegetarian options
- Gluten-free options
Café Cafe Ariki
- Vegetarian options
- Seafood
- New Zealand
Boat tour 
Takeaway The Falafel Shack
- Beachfront
- Lunch & dinner
- Vegetarian options
Restaurant The Anchorage Restaurant, Bar & Cafe
- Breakfast to dinner
- Vegetarian options
- Vegan options
Café On the Juice Bar
- Takeaway
- Casual dining
- Quick bites
Restaurant Crusoe's Restaurant & Wilson's Beach Bar
- Breakfast to dinner
- Vegetarian options
- Seafood
Restaurant Brocky's
- Lunch & dinner
- Polynesian
- Casual dining
Restaurant Kikau Hut
- Dinner
- Takeaway
- Vegetarian options
Fishing charter Robbie’s GT fishing charters
- Fishing
- Private fishing charter
Restaurant The Waterline Restaurant and Beach Bar
- Beachfront
- Lunch & dinner
- Vegetarian options
Restaurant Laguna on Muri Beach Restaurant & Bar
- Breakfast & dinner
- Seafood
- New Zealand
Holiday home Pacific Time Holiday House
- Beachfront
- Pool
- Self-catering
Hiking Takitumu Conservation Area Guided Tour
- Bird watching
Island night Island Night & Umukai Feast at The Edgewater Resort & Spa
- Cultural dance show
Café Soul Cafe
- Breakfast & lunch
- Polynesian
- New Zealand
Cottage Island Harmony Cottage Rarotonga
- Kitchen
- Laundry
Café Kai & Co
- Vegetarian options
- Vegan options
- Seafood
Café Love Cafe
- Breakfast & lunch
- Quick bites
Takeaway Mama T's Takeaways
- Lunch & dinner
- Polynesian
- Fusion
Café Charlie's
- Beachfront
- Vegetarian options
- Vegan options
Whale watching 
Café Maire Nui Cafe
- Vegetarian options
- Vegan options
- Seafood
Hiking 
Pizza Pizzeria Italiana
- Dinner
- Casual dining
- Italian
Accommodation Emily's at Panama
- Kitchenette
Villas Ocean Breeze Villa
- Beachfront
- Kitchen
- Air-con
Holiday home Onu Bay Holiday House
- Beach access
- Private pool
- Kayaks
Café The Mooring Fish Cafe
- Takeaway
- Vegetarian options
- Vegan options
Island night Over Water Night Show & Buffet Dinner
- Cultural dance show
Activity Kuki Tag Adventures
- Laser tag
Lodge The Tree House Lodge
- Air-con
- Snorkel gear
- Airport transfers
Arts & culture 
Restaurant RSC Beachfront Bar and Brasserie
- Beachfront
- Vegetarian options
- Gluten-free options
Café Rarotonga Bakery
- Breakfast & lunch
- Quick bites
Restaurant Vaima On The Beach
- Beachfront
- Dinner
- Vegetarian options
Island night Akirata Dance Troupe Island Night
- Cultural dance show
Arts & culture Artplees LTD
- Shopping
Boat tour 
Villas Charlie's Villas Pouara
- Pool
- Adults only
- Kayaks
Restaurant Tamarind House Oceanside Restaurant & Bar
- Beachfront
- Dinner
- Vegetarian options
Accommodation Muri Hillside Guest Houses
- Pool
- Laundry
- Kitchenette
ATV tour 
Takeaway The Kai Guy
- Lunch & dinner
- Asian
- Mexican
Restaurant Moana Restaurant & Bar at Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel
- Beachfront
- Breakfast to dinner
- Vegetarian options
Café Bread and Butter Bakery Shop
- Breakfast & lunch
Accommodation Snowbirds
- Kitchen
- Air-con
- Laundry
Restaurant The Lucky Rooster Eatery
- Breakfast & lunch
- Vegetarian options
- Vegan options
Lodge GT's - Rarotonga Fishing Lodge
- Private pool
- Self-catering
- Air-con
Pizza Kai Pizza
- Lunch & dinner
- Takeaway
- Vegetarian options
Café Tuakata Cafe
- Breakfast & lunch
- Takeaway
- Vegan options
Café Michele's Cafe
- Breakfast to dinner
- Takeaway
- Seafood
Restaurant Nautilus Restaurant
- Beachfront
- Breakfast to dinner
- Vegetarian options
Café Flying Turtle Cafe
- Breakfast & lunch
- Seafood
- New Zealand
Café Tuoro Cafe
- Lunch
- Seafood
- Fusion
Island night Umu Experience
- Cultural dance show
Snorkel tour KiteSUP Adventure Snorkel Tour
- Kayaks
- Paddleboard tour
- Kitesurfing lessons
Island night Te Vara Nui
- Island nights
- Polynesian
Holiday home Summer House Rarotonga
- Kitchen
- Air-con
Tour 
Villas Tiarepuku Pool Villa
- Private pool
- Laundry
- Kitchenette
Villas Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa
- Beachfront
- Pool
- Air-con
Lagoon cruise Koka Lagoon Cruises
- Boat tour
- Private boat charter
Grocery
Super Brown Tupapa
- Grocery store
Villa Coast Cook Islands
- Beachfront
- Private pool
- Kitchen
Tour 
Restaurant Little Polynesian Restaurant & Bar
- Breakfast to dinner
- Vegetarian options
- Vegan options
Cottage Muri Beach Cottages
- Beachfront
- Adults only
- Snorkel gear
Takeaway Sea Salt Takeaway
- Breakfast to dinner
- Seafood
- Fusion
Resort Pacific Resort Rarotonga
- Beachfront
- Pool
- Restaurant
Accommodation Anchors Aweigh
- Pool
- Kitchen
- Kayaks
Villas Mama Anika's Paradise Villa
- Beachfront
- Private pool
- Self-catering
Villas Seaspray Beach Villa
- Kitchen
- Laundry
Brewery 
Holiday home Antipodes House
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Airport transfers
Café
Cafe Jireh
- Breakfast & lunch
Snorkel tour 
Snorkel tour Rarotonga Turtle Tours
- Snorkel gear
Fishing charter TVK Water Sports Limited
- Fishing
- Jet ski
Island night Island Night & Buffet Dinner at Crown Beach Resort & Spa
- Cultural dance show
Restaurant SilverSands at Muri Beach Club Hotel
- Beachfront
- Lunch & dinner
- Vegetarian options
Villas Anchors Sand Villa 2 - Mataora
- Beachfront
- Kitchen
- Kayaks
Bike hire e-Bikes Hire with Tik-e Tours
- Bicycle hire
Accommodation Makayla Palms
- Kitchen
- Kayaks
- Air-con
Lagoon cruise 
Fishing charter Akura Fishing Charters
- Private fishing charter
- Spear fishing
Lagoon cruise Captain Tama's Lagoon Cruizes & Aquasportz
- Snorkel tour
- Snorkel gear
- Kayaks
Bungalows Mama Taras Bungalows
- Air-con
- Airport transfers
- Car rental
Holiday home Aro'a Beachfront House
- Beachfront
- Laundry
- Kitchenette
Villas Raela Villas
- Pool
- Adults only
- Kitchen
Bike tour Storytellers Eco Cycle Tours
- Arts & culture
Snorkel tour 
Restaurant Albertos Restaurant
- Dinner
- Vegetarian options
- Vegan options
Retreat Casa Del Sol
- Pool
- Kitchen
- Airport transfers
Scenic flight Aitutaki by Private Jet
- Private jet charter
Nightlife 
Restaurant Oceans Restaurant & Bar at Crown Beach Resort & Spa
- Island nights
- Vegetarian options
- Vegan options
Fishing charter Wahoo Fishing Charters
- Fishing
Holiday home Betela Beach House
- Beachfront
- Kitchen
Grocery
CITC Foodland
- Grocery store
Villas LeiSaane Villa
- Private pool
- Kitchen
- Air-con
Scenic flight Rarotonga Scenic Flight
- Private jet charter
Villas Rarotonga Villas
- Kitchen
- Laundry
Villas The Passage Villas
- Beachfront
- Pool
- Air-con
Restaurant The Rickshaw Rarotonga
- Lunch & dinner
- Vegetarian options
- Vegan options
Paddleboarding KiteSUP Fire on Water Night Paddle Tour
- Paddleboard tour
Villa Casa Muri
- Private pool
- Air-con
- Kitchenette
Villas Clear Water Lagoon View Villas
- Beach access
- Pool
- Kitchen
Museum Cook Islands Museum of Cultural Enterprise
- Arts & culture
- Shopping
Restaurant Margaritas Restaurant & Bar
- Breakfast & lunch
- Polynesian
- New Zealand
Lodge Muri Garden Lodge
- Pool
- Kitchenette
Cottage Nirvana Cottages
- Pool
- Laundry
- Kitchenette
Accommodation Pae Moana
- Beachfront
- Kitchen
- Air-con
Boutique hotel Sanctuary Rarotonga - on the beach
- Beachfront
- Adults only
- Restaurant
Snorkel tour Speed Boat & Snorkel Tour with Rongohiva
- Boat tour
Accommodation Te Puka Estate
- Pool
- Adults only
- Kitchen
Pub crawl 
Hotel Muri Beach Club Hotel
- Pool
- Adults only
- Restaurant
Fishing charter Game Fishing Rarotonga
- Private boat charter
- Fishing
- Private fishing charter
Scuba diving Adventure Cook Islands
- Snorkel gear
- Kayaks
- Surfboard rental
Island night Sunset Show & Feast
- Cultural dance show
Accommodation Tropical Sands
- Beachfront
- Adults only
- Kitchen
Villas Heliconia Beach Front Villa & Beach House
- Beachfront
- Air-con
- Snorkel gear
Accommodation Muri Shores
- Beachfront
- Adults only
- Kitchen
Villas Serenity Villas
- Beachfront
- Pool
- Adults only
Bungalows Ariki Bungalows
- Pool
- Adults only
- Air-con
Holiday home Anchors Rest
- Kayaks
- Laundry
- Kitchenette
Resort Nautilus Resort
- Beachfront
- Pool
- Restaurant
Villas Sokala Villas
- Beachfront
- Adults only
- Snorkel gear
Arts & culture 
Resort Castaway Resort Rarotonga
- Beachfront
- Pool
- Adults only
Island night Cultural Village Tour at Te Vara Nui Village
- Arts & culture
Retreat Muri Retreat
- Pool
- Bike hire
- Laundry
Restaurant On The Beach Restaurant & Bar
- Beachfront
- Breakfast to dinner
- Vegetarian options
Scuba diving Pacific Divers
- Snorkel gear
Villas Pacific Palms Luxury Villa
- Private pool
- Air-con
- Airport transfers
Restaurant Plantation House
- Dinner
- Seafood
- Polynesian
Car hire
Polynesian Rental Cars
- Scooter hire
- Bicycle hire
Holiday home Sunset Quay
- Beachfront
- Kitchen
- Snorkel gear
Villas Vai Villas
- Air-con
- Snorkel gear
- Kitchenette
Resort Little Polynesian Resort
- Beachfront
- Pool
- Adults only
Accommodation Palm Grove
- Beachfront
- Pool
- Restaurant
Fishing charter Raro Fishing Charters
- Fishing
- Private fishing charter
Arts & culture 
Scuba diving 
Bungalows Aroa Kainga Bungalows
- Kitchen
- Snorkel gear
- Airport transfers
Holiday home B's Beach House
- Beachfront
- Kitchen
- Kayaks
Villas Blackrock Villas
- Pool
- Adults only
- Restaurant
Grocery
CITC KAPS Matavera
- Grocery store
Grocery
CITC Supermarket
- Grocery store
Villas Muri Lagoon Beachfront Villa
- Beachfront
- Air-con
- Laundry
Villas Muri Vista Villas
- Pool
- Kitchen
- Air-con
Arts & culture 
Villas Rendezvous Villas
- Beachfront
- Pool
- Adults only
Villas Seaside Beachfront Villas
- Beachfront
- Kitchenette
Villas Te Vakaroa Villas
- Beachfront
- Pool
- Adults only
Tour 
Villas Tuoro Holiday Villas
- Pool
- Air-con
- Airport transfers
Villas Turangi Holiday Villas
- Air-con
- Airport transfers
- Laundry
Resort Manuia Beach Resort
- Beachfront
- Pool
- Adults only
Takeaway
Takitumu Tapas
- Polynesian
Resort The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium
- Beachfront
- Pool
- Restaurant
Hotel The Islander Hotel
- Beachfront
- Pool
- Restaurant
Car hire
Island Car & Bike Hire
- Scooter hire
- Bicycle hire
Snorkel tour Reelaxing Fishing Charters
- Whale watching
- Fishing
- Fishing charter
Grocery
CITC Patai Store
- Grocery store
Villas Muri Beach Villa
- Beachfront
- Private pool
- Kayaks
Backpackers
Car hire
Rarotonga Rentals
- Scooter hire
Villas Anchors Sand Villa 1 - Manuvai
- Beachfront
- Kitchen
- Kayaks
Retreat Arcadia Retreat
- Pool
- Adults only
- Kitchen
Restaurant Blue Water Grill
- Breakfast to dinner
- Seafood
- New Zealand
Restaurant BlueWater Grill @ Sanctuary Rarotonga - On the Beach
- Beachfront
- Breakfast to dinner
- Vegetarian options
Restaurant Captain Andy's Beach Bar & Grill
- Breakfast to dinner
- Vegetarian options
- Vegan options
Apartments Coral Sands Apartments
- Beach access
- Pool
- Kayaks
Villas Crystal Blue Lagoon Villas
- Beachfront
- Pool
- Air-con
Bungalows Dorothys Muri Beach Bungalows
- Airport transfers
- Kitchenette
Arts & culture 
Retreat JJs Retreat
- Pool
- Adults only
- Kitchen
Kitesurfing KiteSUP Kiteboarding Lessons
- Kitesurfing lessons
Paddleboarding KiteSUP Paddle Board Yoga
- Paddleboard tour
- Yoga
Snorkel tour 
Bungalows Magic Reef Beachfront Bungalows
- Beachfront
- Pool
- Adults only
Arts & culture 
Villas Mama Taras Luxury Villa
- Air-con
- Airport transfers
- Bike hire
Accommodation Muri Beachcomber
- Pool
- Kayaks
- Air-con
Villas Natura Beach Pool Villa
- Kayaks
- Air-con
- Laundry
Villas Ocean Spray Villas
- Beachfront
- Kitchen
- Air-con
Apartments Panama Apartments Rarotonga
- Kitchen
- Airport transfers
- Bike hire
Accommodation Paradise Holiday Homes
- Pool
- Kitchen
- Airport transfers
Villas Rainbow Villas
- Pool
- Kitchen
- Air-con
ATV tour Raro Safari Tours
- Arts & culture
Villas Sands Villas Rarotonga
- Beachfront
- Kitchen
- Kayaks
Villas Sea Change Villas
- Beachfront
- Pool
- Adults only
Villas Taakoka Muri Beach Villas
- Beachfront
- Pool
- Kitchen
Arts & culture 
Restaurant The Brasserie Restaurant
- Beachfront
- Lunch & dinner
- Seafood
Apartments White House Apartments
- Pool
- Air-con
- Airport transfers
Grocery
Wigmore Superstore
- Grocery store
Fishing charter Marlin Queen Fishing Charters
- Fishing
- Private fishing charter
Accommodation Rarotonga Daydreamer Escape
- Pool
- Kayaks
- Airport transfers
Fishing charter Vision Fishing Charters
- Fishing
- Private fishing charter
Accommodation Club Raro
- Beachfront
- Pool
- Restaurant
Hotel
Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel
- Beachfront
- Kayaks
- Air-con
Accommodation Motu
- Beachfront
- Pool
- Adults only
ATV tour 
Villas Rumours Luxury Villas & Spa
- Beachfront
- Adults only
- Kitchen
Snorkel tour Bungalows
Ariana Garden Bungalows
- Pool
- Kitchen
Backpackers
Arts & culture
Bergman Gallery
- Shopping
Café
Café
Brews & Scoops
- Quick bites
Grocery
CITC Kavera
- Grocery store
Museum
Cook Islands Library and Museum
- Arts & culture
Museum
Cook Islands National Museum
- Arts & culture
Suites
Accommodation
Kura’s Kabanas
- Beachfront
- Kitchen
- Kayaks
Villas
Maine Villa
- Kitchen
- Laundry
Bar
Mal’s Bar
- Beachfront
Accommodation
Muri Beach Hideaway
- Beachfront
- Adults only
- Kitchen
Resort Muri Beach Resort
- Beachfront
- Pool
- Restaurant
Restaurant
Nalani’s Shave Ice
- Quick bites
Car hire
Activity
Arts & culture Café
Resort Sunset Resort
- Beachfront
- Pool
- Adults only
Resort The Edgewater Resort & Spa
- Beachfront
- Pool
- Air-con
Restaurant
The Yellow Hibiscus Restaurant and Bar
- Breakfast to dinner
- Polynesian
Café
Three Little Birds Bakery
- Quick bites
Holiday home Kaireva Beach House
- Beachfront
- Private pool
- Kitchen
Hiking 
Apartments Avana Waterfront Apartments
- Beachfront
- Pool
- Kayaks
Villas Cooks Oasis Holiday Villas
- Beach access
- Pool
- Kayaks
Resort Crown Beach Resort & Spa
- Beachfront
- Pool
- Adults only
Nightlife 
Villas Hawaiki Villas
- Beachfront
- Airport transfers
- Car rental
Retreat Ikurangi Eco Retreat
- Pool
- Adults only
- Snorkel gear
Villas Kia Orana Villas
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Kitchen
Villas Lagoon Breeze Villas
- Pool
- Kayaks
- Air-con
Snorkel tour 
Villas Manea Beach Villas
- Beachfront
- Kitchenette
Cottage Mango Grove Cottage
- Kitchen
- Laundry
Scenic flight Mitiaro Tour by Private Jet
- Private jet charter
Villas Moana Sands Beachfront Villas & Apartments
- Beachfront
- Pool
- Air-con
Resort Moana Sands Lagoon Resort
- Adults only
- Restaurant
- Air-con
Bungalows Muri Lagoon View Bungalows
- Kitchen
- Air-con
- Snorkel gear
Bungalows Nikao Beach Bungalows
- Beachfront
- Kitchenette
Resort Ocean Escape Resort
- Beachfront
- Pool
- Adults only
Arts & culture 
Bungalows Rarotonga Beach Bungalows
- Beachfront
- Air-con
- Airport transfers
Arts & culture 
Kitesurfing Rig2Ride Kiteboarding Package with Ariki Adventures
- Kitesurfing lessons
Snorkel tour 
Accommodation Sunset Palms Rarotonga
- Beachfront
- Adults only
- Self-catering
Apartments The Black Pearl Beach Side Apartments
- Beach access
- Pool
- Self-catering
Bungalows Sunhaven Beach Bungalows
- Beachfront
- Pool
- Adults only
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