Top Boutique Hotels in Rarotonga (2026)

Set alongside the beautiful Titikaveka Lagoon, Motu Beachfront Art Villas offers a freshwater swimming pool and luxurious accommodations with a patio. Guests enjoy free on-site snorkeling and kayaking. Relax on the property’s hammocks, or share an outdoor meal using the BBQ facilities. The tour desk books hiking, diving, cultural shows and lagoon cruises. The modern villas and studios feature a kitchenette, a dining setting and a flat-screen TV. Each has a hairdryer and free toiletries. Motu Beachfront Art Villas is 10 minutes’ walk from the Titikaveka Village. Muri Beach and Puaikura Beach are both within 10 minutes’ drive. Rarotonga International Airport is 15 minutes’ drive away. Guests can indulge in a free morning tea on Tuesdays and free drinks and snacks on Friday nights.

- "The Villas were beautifully presented with generous snacks on arrival. The whole team were friendly, helpful and professional. Perfect location with the lagoon providing great swimming. We were given plenty of information regarding the bus and other great places to visit. Our stay was perfect in every way. We look forward to returning." - "Everything" - "5 star all the way. Everything is great. Super villa. Very friendly staff. Lovely welcome fridge full of food and drink. Daily Cook Island newspaper. Room cleaners timed their villa clean well, cleaning when you were out even if only for a few moments. The beach was perfect including the large number of free canoe, kayak and SUP. 24x7 bar by the pool (honesty system). Nice and peaceful at night. The location is good , can walk to one bar but as with all of Cook Islands, need transport. Arrival, even at 7am was perfect. Departure transport all arranged . Even a friendly resort cat!"

The Little Polynesian Resort is a small boutique hotel, located directly on a white sandy beach. The resort offers bungalow style accommodations, beautiful gardens and a great beach. The resort offers studio-style accommodations with kitchenette facilities in the tropical gardens or beachfront bungalow accommodations. All of the units are air conditioned and include an outdoor shower. Start your day with a ‘tropical island breakfast’ which is served in the restaurant or can be delivered to your room each morning. A room service menu is available at an additional charge. Guests can relax by the Little Polynesian’s infinity pool or on the beach, next to the lagoon. There is free use of kayaks and snorkeling gear for all guests.

- "The location was just paradise very relaxing and the staff made us feel very special." - "Beautiful rooms and amazing wine selection!" - "Food was wonderful in the restaurant and the wait staff were excellent and helpful at all times. Thank you Greg and Collette for making us feel welcome and ensuring we had everything we needed from a late check-out to reef shores. Really appreciate the excellent service. Thank you so much!" - "Pristine property on a beautiful beach. The restaurant meals were absolutely stunning - best we had on our whole trip. Really nice (included) breakfast and delicious lunch and evening options. Lovely friendly staff who made us feel very welcome. We had a garden-villa which was extremely private. The beachfront rooms have the beach view but are more open as a result. Appreciated the in-room Nespresso coffee."

Just 5 minutes' drive from shopping and dining options, Ikurangi Eco Retreat offers an onsite swimming pool and free tropical breakfast. All rooms feature a balcony with outdoor furniture and either mountain or garden views. Ikurangi Retreat is located on Rarotonga Island, a 20-minute drive from Rarotonga center. The area is popular for snorkeling, hiking and cycling. The property offers free bicycle hire and a tour desk. Each room has a refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. All include a private bathroom with a shower, bath robes and free toiletries. Private meals can be arranged, cooked by a private chef and served on your balcony. You can also unwind with an in-room massage.

- "The location was perfect, far enough away from the main road for peace and quiet and close enough to the mountains to relax. The room itself was the definition of tropical glamping, everything was comfortable and fully equipped. Breakfasts made by Alan each morning were such a highlight!" - "Loved the peacefulness and tranquility. Had the pool to ourselves most times. Helpful and informative hosts. Daily breakfasts were amazing." - "Breakfast was great, secluded location"

Located in Rarotonga, 1.7 miles from Muri Beach, Ocean Escape Resort & Spa provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers a private beach area and a concierge service. Guests can use the sun terrace or the grill, or enjoy views of the sea and mountain. Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchen, a dining area, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Rooms come with an electric tea pot, while selected rooms have a balcony and others also offer pool views. At Ocean Escape Resort & Spa every room is equipped with bed linen and towels. A continental breakfast is available daily at the accommodation. You can play darts at Ocean Escape Resort & Spa, and car rental is available. Albertos is 4 miles from the hotel. The nearest airport is Rarotonga International, 5.6 miles from Ocean Escape Resort & Spa, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

- "I loved everything. Its hard to choose a few highlights but Staff were so amazing - thanks for putting up with my talking! I was blown away by the food and wine in the fridge etc It was such as beautiful resort There was air con and it was easy to keep room cool The room itself was so spacious. I highly recommend :-)" - "Fantastic accomodation in every respect. The rooms are so nice, modern and clean, with a thoughtful layout catering to anything you could need. The saltwater pool is so lovely and great for dip at any time of the day. The spa treatments were great too, and Elaine was so helpful and friendly on front desk. Would strongly recommend staying here!"

Sunset Resort is located just 3.7 mi from Avarua in Rarotonga. Its spacious, self-catering studios and suites either boast a beachfront location, or overlook the 2 outdoor swimming pools. The studios and suites at Resort Sunset are nestled among tropical gardens. Each features a fully equipped kitchen, a private patio or balcony and air conditioning. Sunset Resort Rarotonga has an all-day dining restaurant and bar. Each morning it serves a tropical and cooked breakfast. An à la carte menu is offered for lunch and dinner. Some nights there are live music and dance performances. Sunset Resort is located approximately 4.3 mi from Rarotonga Airport. An airport shuttle can be organized upon request, and there is also free onsite parking.

- "Amazing place and beach, nice and helpful staff, perfect food at the restaurant - absolutely recommended!" - "Beautifully clean and really friendly staff" - "Everything. Staff are wounderful so helpful and friendly. Beach studio was amazing everything we needed and more." - "Everything is awesome ! From the moment we arrived we were greeted by the most welcoming lady at reception. Every staff member we have interacted with has been amazing. It has everything you need- beach, pool, restaurant , bar, laundry, sunsets ! The staff remember your name which is so personal and appreciated, Food here was yum !!"

Pacific Resort Rarotonga is found on Rarotonga’s famous Muri Beach, surrounded by 6 acres of tropical gardens. This beautiful resort offers luxury accommodations and breathtaking views. This 64-room boutique resort offers a range of spacious suites. Choose between the garden suites which include a living area and furnished patio or the beachfront suites overlooking the lagoon. All of the suites include flat-screen TV and coffee maker. Breakfast is included in the room rate and is served buffet style each morning. The resort’s restaurant and bar offer a great choice of international food, including Pacific cuisine. Guests at the Pacific Resort Rarotonga can relax by the pool or on the beautiful beach, snorkel in the lagoon or explore the tropical island. A range of Polynesian massages and treatments are also available.

- "Everything, the facilities and room was so clean , staff is so friendly, Always making sure everything is good !" - "Had everything in one place." - "Love that the grounds and facilities were always kept clean." - "Everything" - "Amazing location, right on the beach, beautifully designed rooms, clean, staff extremely friendly and helpful, close to food (night) market, museum and various other local attractions." - "This was our 2nd stay during a 9 day trip to Raro and Aitutaki. Everything was Great! Staff, Facilities, Accomodation. Nothing to fault during our stay Views are amazing Our room had direct Beach access so great to look straight out to the beach Quiet and restful"

Manuia Beach Resort is a small adults-only boutique hotel on the sunset coast of Rarotonga. The resort features spacious accommodations, tropical gardens and a beautiful beachfront location. The Polynesian-styled guest rooms are located in the pretty gardens or directly on the beach, overlooking the lagoon. All rooms have air conditioning and feature a modern bathroom. Tropical breakfast is included in the room rate for all guests. The hotel’s restaurant and bar is located directly on the beach and is a great place to enjoy a meal with a view. There is an infinity swimming pool at the Manuia Beach Resort overlooking the lagoon. Guests can also enjoy snorkeling and diving close by.

- "Fantastic location, loved the pool and great snorkeling right in front of the beach. Very peaceful." - "Breakfast basic but adequate, eggs not included but available to order. Great lunch choices. Island fire dance night and island food was very good! Lots of choices. Had some great dinners there. Sheltered from the strong winds that can come up." - "The location is absolutely beautiful with the most stunning sunsets. The staff are friendly and helpful. The restaurant is beautiful and right on the beach."

Set on 5 acres of lovely gardens, the adults-only Crown Resort & Spa, offers luxurious suites and villas with balconies in tranquil surroundings with access to the beach. It features 2 restaurants, a scuba dove center, fitness center and outdoor swimming pool. Some of the many leisure activities available nearby include canoeing, diving and snorkeling. The spa at Crown Beach offers a range of relaxing treatments including massages, facials and manicures. Rarotonga Airport is a 7-minute drive away from the hotel. Avarua town center is 10 minutes' drive away. There is a golf course less than 1.2 mi from the hotel. The Oceans Restaurant & Bar offers Brasserie-style cuisine, with themed nights and a cocktail menu, on the beach with panoramic ocean views. Guests can enjoy modern cuisine in an elegant setting at The Windjammer Restaurant. All of the accommodations at this resort is air-conditioned and has a TV.

- "Friendly staff, great service. Very good food. Spacious accommodation" - "Well laid out with all the facilities you needed, bar, pool, beach and great dinner options with fantastic food." - "Good location nice and clean." - "Great location with town centre, facilities were amazing and they let us hang around the pool even after check out, which was great for our late night flight." - "Beautiful resort right on the beach which is absolute paradise, I was hesitant by the 1 or 2 bad reviews but glad I book because it doesn’t deserve anything but 5 stars as it was exceptional. Beautiful clean villa, delicious kai, prime location but the thing that made this resort special was the incredible, friendly and attentive staff. They make this resort so special and beautiful. Highly recommend this resort above all the other ones, can’t wait to book here again. Thank you Crown beach resort and Spa 🌊"