Rarotonga
Glamping style comes to Rarotonga at Ikurangi Eco Retreat. Accommodation is either in luxury safari-style tents – each with their own spacious deck and…
Must-see hotels in The Cook Islands
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Rarotonga
With an absolute beachfront location, this spacious heritage villa has wooden floors, wraparound decks, and a winning combination of a well-equipped…
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The Cook Islands
These six one-bedroom villas are hands-down the Cook Islands’ finest accommodation beyond Rarotonga and Aitutaki. Spacious verandahs showcase ocean views,…
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Aitutaki
These boutique beach villas have thatched roofs and luxurious furnishings showcasing gleaming Tasmanian oak floors, loft ceilings, king-sized beds,…
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Rarotonga
Many of Rarotonga’s boutique hotels look to this place as a benchmark. The impeccably appointed free-standing thatched villas have fabulously appointed…
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Rarotonga
Probably the busiest traditional resort on the island. It's all suitably Polynesian: there are plenty of Tangaroa statues, floral designs and Cook Islands…
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Rarotonga
Mixing the best of old and new, the unusually-shaped thatched villas at the Crown Beach combine traditionally inspired architecture with top-drawer decor…
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Aitutaki
Aitutaki Lagoon Resort, ensconced on its own Akitua island, has everything glam jet-set patrons would expect. It’s truly beautiful, with great expanses of…
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Rarotonga
These three modern units share a breezy location a short uphill walk from Muri Lagoon. Each of the three units is decorated in natural wood and bright…
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The Cook Islands
The extra money goes a long way at Atiu Villas, which was built from local materials around 35 years ago by Kiwi expat Roger Malcolm and his ‘Atiuan wife…
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The Cook Islands
The garden units are basic, with a main sleeping area and a simple kitchen, toilet and shower tacked on the end. The newer self-contained lodge is more…
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Aitutaki
Pacific Resort Aitutaki is a benchmark in luxury Polynesian. From the Oriental lily ponds and enormous carved-timber reception desk of its sumptuous foyer…
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Aitutaki
Set amid a peaceful garden of fruit trees and flowers in Tautu, these four large family-friendly lodges are the best value on Aitutaki. Queen Manarangi…
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Rarotonga
Set among lawns and coconut palms on one of the south coast's best beaches, Palm Grove has a reputation for being somewhere that regular guests return to…
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The Cook Islands
With all meals included, a terrific location, and four large comfortable motel-style rooms, Babe’s Place is good value for money. Babe is the island’s…
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Aitutaki
Paradise Cove features beachfront bungalows on a glorious beach shaded by coconut palms. The thatched pole-house bungalows offer uninterrupted views…
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Rarotonga
These two modern apartments represent excellent value just a short walk from the cafes, restaurants and water sports of Muri Lagoon. The Cook Island…
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Rarotonga
Shady palms, Muri Lagoon views and a glorious china-white beach are just steps from the doors of Kura’s airy timber-framed cabanas. Two larger 1st-floor…
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The Cook Islands
Tour provider Marshall Humphreys rents out rooms in his very comfortable family home near Areora. A double and a twin comprise the accommodation (with…
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Rarotonga
On the beachfront opposite the airport, the Islander offers ocean-view self-contained doubles that have been recently redecorated. There’s a poolside…
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Rarotonga
Sunhaven offers good value in some of the largest self-contained rooms on the island, set around a beachfront swimming pool on a quiet stretch of west…
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Aitutaki
These knocked-up beachfront fibro shacks with mural-painted walls and one self-contained garden unit comprise this most delightfully ramshackle place to…
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Aitutaki
The lovely two-bedroom villas at Aretai are among the largest on the island, and definitely the best presented and best value for money in this price…
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Rarotonga
With an infinity pool and views towards Rarotonga's rugged northwest coast, the two self-contained apartments at Black Rock Villas are spacious, breezy,…
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Rarotonga
Aremango has single and double fan-cooled rooms arrayed along a central hallway. The common lounge, bathroom and kitchens are clean and comfortable, and…
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Rarotonga
A west-coast beachfront site offers everything from dorms to fully self-contained suites. There's a pretty central pool, and self-contained units with…
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Rarotonga
Right on Muri Beach and shaded by palm trees, the Pacific Resort’s 64 self-contained units are smart and elegant, harnessing local elements of design and…
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The Cook Islands
Made from woven panels of kikau leaves, this village accommodation is light and airy and features en suite bathrooms and spacious verandahs. The bungalows…
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Rarotonga
With a choice of garden and sea-view units and luxury villas overlooking lovely grounds and a tropical lily pond, the Muri Beachcomber has a relaxed…
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The Cook Islands
Ri’s Retreat has bungalows located near Anaraura Beach, and a few near the airport. The airport bungalows are all sparkling clean and brightly decorated,…
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Rarotonga
Tucked away down a quiet side road, this complex consists of 10 stylish self-contained apartments, some with front-row views of the spectacular sprawl of…
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Aitutaki
These beach bungalows offer all you need for an island sojourn: a lagoon-facing location, trade-wind-friendly decks and a grassy lawn studded with coconut…
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Aitutaki
Offering excellent value for money, Inano Beach Bungalows have been built using largely local materials and traditional methods. There are woven pandanus…
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Rarotonga
With three huge modern apartments blending sleek modern decor with lovely Polynesian touches, Kakera also boasts a long list of eco-credentials. The split…
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Rarotonga
Choose from beachside units or ocean-view units at this super-friendly spot on Rarotonga’s sunset-friendly west coast. Rates include a tropical breakfast…
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The Cook Islands
One of Mitiaro’s best places to stay is with Nane Pokoati, a local mataiapo and a bubbly, friendly host. There are no private rooms, just beds in a…
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Rarotonga
In a forested glen near Avarua and behind the airport, this motel is a good choice for budget travellers, groups and families. Bedrooms in the large main…
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The Cook Islands
Three rustic plywood chalets sit in rural grounds southeast of Areora village, with one single and two double units complete with self-contained kitchen…
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Rarotonga
Down a quiet Muri road, Manea Beach combines spotless one-bedroom bungalows – some with lagoon views – and three larger three-bedroom houses that are…
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Aitutaki
The elegant Tamanu Beach has chic bungalows ranging in size from studio to one-bedroom, all arrayed around a lush garden, or with excellent lagoon views. …
