Hotels near Rarotonga International Airport (RAR), Avarua
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Sharnytas Studio AIR CONDITIONED
Rarotonga (800 ft from Rarotonga International Airport)
Located within the Avarua district in Rarotonga, Sharnytas Studio AIR CONDITIONED has air conditioning, a balcony, and mountain views. With garden views, this accommodation offers a patio.
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Sam
From
New ZealandBig bed was very comfortable. The new air conditioning was great! Everything was clean and in good working order. Extremely nice people. Nearby shops, close to the airport and a huge mango tree full of fruit. This place is above excellent and we would highly recommend to anyone wanting a nice quiet place to relax. Thanks so much
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 36 reviews
Price from
US$112.76
1 night, 2 adults
The Pavilion - Rarotonga
Arorangi (0.7 mi from Rarotonga International Airport)
Offering a garden, The Pavilion - Rarotonga is situated in the Avarua district in Arorangi. Set 400 metres from Black Rock Beach, the property offers a private beach area and free private parking.
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Rakanui
From
New ZealandOur family of 6 loved our stay! Such a different vibe, lovely and clean and the staff are amazing. The location was perfect - a short stroll to the beach and beautiful Black Rock. Would totally stay here again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews
Price from
US$161.91
1 night, 2 adults
Atupa Suites
Avatiu (1 mi from Rarotonga International Airport)
In the Avarua district of Avatiu, close to Nikao Beach, Atupa Suites has a garden and a washing machine. With pool views, this accommodation provides a balcony and a swimming pool.
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Winz
From
AustraliaVery central to all shops an eateries. Atupa suite set up perfectly for a family stay of 2 adults an 2 children. Highly recommend to Atupa suites an sure to stay agian in the future.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 97 reviews
Price from
US$228.41
1 night, 2 adults
Rarotonga GolfSeaView
Rarotonga (1.1 mi from Rarotonga International Airport)
Rarotonga GolfSeaView in Rarotonga provides adults-only accommodation with pool with a view and a garden. There is a private entrance at the holiday home for the convenience of those who stay.
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Bruno
From
SamoaThe people who owned it and those that worked there!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 363 reviews
Price from
US$127.79
1 night, 2 adults
Villa Varia
Rarotonga (1.3 mi from Rarotonga International Airport)
Set in Rarotonga, Villa Varia offers accommodation with private pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive. The air-conditioned accommodation is 400 metres from Black Rock Beach.
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Karen
From
AustraliaGorgeous house with lots of practical touches. The kitchen is very well equipped for self catering. Maria was lovely. The walk up to the Hospital Lookout is well worth doing.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 38 reviews
Price from
US$432.53
1 night, 2 adults
The Valley Place
Rarotonga (1.5 mi from Rarotonga International Airport)
Featuring a garden, The Valley Place is situated in the Avarua district in Rarotonga. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.
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Jessicah
From
Cook IslandsEVERYTHING. The location was close to town yet hidden away from our other families that travelled over lol It was clean and had everything we needed.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews
Price from
US$95.41
1 night, 2 adults
Sands of Rarotonga Hotel
Hotel in Avarua, Avarua (1.7 mi from Rarotonga International Airport)
Situated in Avarua, 800 metres from Avarua Beach, Sands of Rarotonga Hotel features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.
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Mercedes
From
ChinaThe place is perfect for exploring the local culture. It’s close to the museum, library, church, and there are several restaurants nearby, as well as the Saturday market. You don’t need a car because the bus stop is just a few minutes away. The best part, of course, was the amazing staff who truly cared about me during my stay and pick me up from the airport and a different accommodation. I stayed twice at this small hotel. The pool is great, and breakfast at The Trout was fantastic. If you are picky with cleaning, this is your place 😉
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 46 reviews
Price from
US$161.91
1 night, 2 adults
The Edgewater Resort & Spa
Rarotonga (1.8 mi from Rarotonga International Airport)
Located on 6 acres of lush tropical beachside grounds on the sheltered western coast of Rarotonga, the Edgewater Resort & Spa is only 5 minutes' drive from the International Airport and 5 km from...
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Natasha
From
FijiBy the beach and was overall relaxing ambiance
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,951 reviews
Price from
US$155.55
1 night, 2 adults
Central Motel
Rarotonga (2 mi from Rarotonga International Airport)
Central Motel is situated in the Avarua district in Rarotonga, 7 km from Muri. Guests enjoy an onsite spa pool and a 24/7 front desk. All rooms feature a TV and a private bathroom with a shower.
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Morita
From
United KingdomI wish to express and acknowledge the remarkable warm hospitality by Roselle who answered every need whenever I asked for replenishments in the room
Her smile just makes your day. Loved the location too.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 174 reviews
Price from
US$83.85
1 night, 2 adults
Ocean Spray Villas
Rarotonga (2.5 mi from Rarotonga International Airport)
The beachfront Ocean Spray Villa offers beautiful panoramic views of the lagoon, beach and the Pacific Ocean.
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Susan
From
United StatesStunning view from this oceanfront and upscale villa. The deck is very large with glass partitions so the view is absolutely unobstructed! The facilities are spacious and very modern and new. The beds are super comfortable with lovely linens and pillows. The bathrooms are amazing with a shower to die for. Plenty of hot water and towels. The kitchen had every amenity possible even an espresso machine with pods provided. All the appliances are in perfect condition and the fridge was even stocked with a nice cold bottle of water and champagne!! Wow! Thanks! The living room furniture was nice and comfy. There is an excellent washer and outside clothes line for drying. We didn't need to use the AC because of the light breeze and weather we experienced but the AC is new and in each bedroom. We hope to stay here again!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 205 reviews
Price from
US$412.87
1 night, 2 adults
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Beautiful area where you can get to everything simply by...
Beautiful area where you can get to everything simply by driving. Shipwreck hut in Araroa. Aorangi fish / chips. Palace burgers. Rarotonga bakery. Would highly recommend @Tumutours across the road for an authentic cultural experience, combined with delicious food and entertainment.Guest review byTuiNew Zealand - 10.0
Had a great time, I worked when there was no wind and went...
Had a great time, I worked when there was no wind and went kite boarding when there was. The beaches there are beautiful with three different locations for kiting and a whole island if your not. for kiting, depending on wind direction, any one of them is an awesome place to kite. If you don't kite and you just want an awesome holiday near a beautiful beach, I couldn't recommend it more. Other islands within the Cook Islands offer great options, but cost more. If budget is an issue, then there is plenty to do on Raro and you will still experience the beauty of the tropical islands.Guest review byJasonAustralia - 10.0
Absolute gem.
Absolute gem. After our last few trips to Bali and Lombok dealing with noise/traffic/pollution, we wanted a more authentic holiday location and felt we would be stuck in a resort all week if we went to Fiji. Rarotonga isn't a tourist hotspot yet and that suited us perfectly. People were friendly, transport was simple enough and it's a beautiful island with a proud culture on display. There are limitations based on the location, so no fresh milk and limited produce options, but for what they have they do great and being able to walk off the beach almost anywhere on the island and snorkel in clear and clean water with amazing sea life on display was well worth it. If you want cheap and nasty go to Bali, but if you want to experience local culture and life in the Pacific then I would highly recommend Raro.Guest review byIntisAustralia - 8.0
This is a good area, it's not to busy with tourist.
This is a good area, it's not to busy with tourist. You might feel your left out from all the fun places. But if you have your own transport or you don't mind using the public transport then your not far from anything at all. Your on the right side of the island for the sunset, go next door and have a drink at the resort bar on the beach while the sun sets in front of you.Guest review byMiro - 10.0
Staying on the island is a memory il never forget iv waited...
Staying on the island is a memory il never forget iv waited 19 years to finally be able to travel an this was first on my bucket list my accomodation was immaculate the people amazing the culture is very alive there an it’s beautiful my husband was so happy to visit his mother land visit his grandads grave an home some of his dads family half brothers an cousins, made this trip worth waiting for ❤️Doing activities the Ariki adventure tours koka eating at amazing places those are all added bonuses we loved seeing the turtles eagle rays giant travelly the clamps those are my highlights But seeing the cousin climb the coconut tree an get us fresh coconuts 🥥 that was the best having an abundance of different varieties of fruits water melon mango pineapple coconuts papaya I can’t wait to come back 💜Guest review byYtapu - 10.0
The island seems to be recovering from the Covid lockdown.
The island seems to be recovering from the Covid lockdown. There were more tourist businesses than we remember from ten years ago but some great ones have gone. Still a very peaceful place to spend a week and the island never seemed busy even though it was NZ school holidays. Vaima’s is still a great beach restaurant and I had my best meal of the holiday (fish curry) there. Fantastic ika mata everywhere I went, plus great tuna steaks and sashimi. Snorkelling with turtles was a treat and worth doing but do book before you arrive on the island if you can. The Round Rarotonga Road Race was a great event if you’re a runner, as was the cross island “Nutters Run”. Also the Hash House Harriers running group was very friendly. Renting a car from Raro Cars was cheap and made everything easy.Guest review byAndyNew Zealand - 10.0
My partner and I personally feel that Arorangi is better...
My partner and I personally feel that Arorangi is better than the Muri area. The roads are a bit rougher and less maintained, but the lagoon and snorkelling is by far superior! We loved hanging out at the Aroa Marine Reserve which is by The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Spa. We swam with turtles almost every day - they just cruise past you. PLEASE DO NOT touch the turtles and respect their space - we always stayed at least an arms length from them or further away. I was sad to leave Rarotonga, we were there for 11 nights and it was just right. Not too long, not too short. The water seems way saltier than NZ water. The water quality is great and so clear in some places. The temperature of the water - WOW!!! Pretty warm and it was amazingly pleasant to swim in there. We went middle of March and it was perfect. Please never forget to apply reef-friendly sunblock even on your face as the UV rays can reflect on your face in the water. I burnt my face the first day I went snorkelling and the back of my legs - I learnt fast. The sun is not as harsh as the NZ sun though.Guest review byLee-Ann VHNew Zealand - 8.0
Avarua is pretty small with a Mall and few shops,...
Avarua is pretty small with a Mall and few shops, supermarket, pharmacy, hardware stores etc. lots of take away and restaurant and a bit of night life, quiet, little traffic, nice people. Prices for clothing and souvenirs are high, I did not buy anything... The Saturday market is quite big with produce, clothing, etc. In Rarotonga on Sunday everything is closed (you cannot buy alcohol) although you can get take away and there are minimarkets open 24 hours ! Also hotels restaurants are open. It is cheaper to eat out compare to buy food and cook in. Food is good, wine prices acceptable. Not a big selection of food thou depending on the ships who bring the food in. It is a small island you must remember.Guest review byNelumNew Zealand - 10.0
Rarotonga is so beautiful, and the people are wonderful (...
Rarotonga is so beautiful, and the people are wonderful (well, except for the one grouchy bus driver who is tired of tourists). I appreciate how well the residents care for their island home. It’s a very special place.Guest review byAmandaUnited States
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