Best Hotels in the Cook Islands

Located directly on the beachfront, The Passage Villas is set on 1 acre of gardens and beach. It offers a swimming pool and free tropical breakfast on your first morning. Each bungalow is just steps from the water’s edge and features a private balcony. This tranquil waterfront property is located away from the main road. The beach is an excellent spot for surfing, and is visited by whales between July and November each year. Rarotonga Airport is 5 mi away. It is a 1-minute drive from the Pacific Resort. The property provides free use of a gas barbecue. Each bungalow has a private outdoor veranda with table and chairs. There is a cofee plunger, free toiletries, and a TV. All bungalows have a private bathroom and a kitchen with microwave, refrigerator and cooking utensils.

- "An amazing place to stay in paradise 🏝️☀️🐠" - "Definitely going to stay again!" - "Would definitely stay again" - "The Passage Villas - lovely beachy feel" - "Absolutely coming back! The location, the views of the reef, and the hosts could not be better!" - "Dream holiday on Rarotonga and a beautiful stay at The Passage Villas. Thank you, Michele and Svein." - "Great Whalewatching spot at water's edge" - "Private paradise. Romantic getaway."

A good location for a relaxing stay in Rarotonga, Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel is a condo hotel surrounded by views of the sea. The property features water sports facilities, terrace, and parking on-site among other facilities. This 3-star condo hotel features a spa experience, with its spa facilities and wellness packages. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. The condo hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a wardrobe, a kettle, a toaster, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony, and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. At the condo hotel, all units include bed linen and towels. Buffet and à la carte breakfast options with fruit, juice, and cheese are available. At the property, there is an restaurant serving American cuisine as well as dairy-free options. Activities such as snorkeling, cycling, and canoeing can be enjoyed in the area, and guests can relax along the beachfront. A car rental service is available at the condo hotel, while hiking can be enjoyed nearby. Titikaveka Beach is a few steps from Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel. Rarotonga International Airport is 10 miles away.

- "Our stay was great, just the food need an upgrade." - "Can’t wait to come back !" - "Beach break" - "Beautiful views at a good value." - "Much better in comparison with other hotels, even (theoretically) of higher class with more stars" - "We loved our stay and would return" - "Superb location with friendly staff" - "A delightful place to relax and enjoy some wholesome peace." - "We absolutely loved our stay at Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel. We will definitly come back"

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.

- "Staff were so nice and friendly and the people staying there were nice and friendly too." - "Enjoyed the stay." - "Was an amazing stay and would definitely recommend" - "Beautiful and luxurious resort, clean villas with some modern updates, prime location, amazing staff. They made our stay" - "Picturesque and relaxing location" - "Excellent place, peaceful and no kids" - "Absolutely fabulous property and staff definitely would recommend and stay again!"

Offering direct access to Muri Beach, Muri Beachcomber is just 5 minutes’ walk from Rarotonga Sailing Club. Guests enjoy free use of kayaks, paddle boards, snorkeling equipment and BBQ facilities. Free Unlimited Wi-Fi during your stay at your room and around the grounds. Muri Beachcomber is just 1 minutes' walk from shops and eateries. It is a 10-minute drive from downtown Avarua and a 15-minute drive from Rarotongan Airport. Equipped with ceiling fans, accommodations offers self-catering facilities including a microwave and toaster. Each room has living and dining areas, and balconies with sea or garden views. All bedrooms are air-conditioned. Guests can swim in the outdoor pool, or kayak and snorkel in the lagoon just yards from the property. The tour desk offers activities like scuba diving and sailing. Massage treatments are also available by appointment.

- "Great facilities and a brilliant location." - "Beautiful place in Muri" - "This is a piece of paradise within paradise" - "Amazing and we will return." - "Already want to go back" - "It was nice and relaxing" - "We had an awesome stay - will come back again." - "The tranquility of the place and the kindness" - "Beautiful location. Very nice Bungalows. We strongly recommend it" - "Value for money on Muri Bay"

Guests staying at Moana Sands Lagoon Resort can enjoy a day relaxing by the outdoor swimming pool or on the beach, followed by a meal at the resort's restaurant. There is a bar and spa facilities on-site. Spread over 2 levels, each accommodation option in the resort is equipped with a flat-screen TV and a kitchenette that has a toaster. Each room has a private bathroom with free toiletries. Located on the shores of Muri Lagoon, Moana Sands Lagoon Resort is 7 km from MV Mataora and 8 km from Albertos. Around-the-clock advice is available at the reception. Where staff speak Fijian, Filipino, Spanish and Indonesian.

- "Lovely views" - "Moana Sands Lagoon Resort." - "excellent stay wish we could stay longer, we only booked a few nights here but ended up staying longer because we loved" - "Little Gen" - "This is a great easy option for your stay in Rarotonga. The staff made for a seamless check in and check out experience." - "great" - "Beautiful but short and had very easy access to the beach and lovely, accommodating staff" - "Fantastic stay!!!!"

Located in Rarotonga, 1.7 miles from Muri Beach, Ocean Escape Resort & Spa provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a private beach area and a restaurant. Each room at the 4-star hotel has sea views, and guests can enjoy access to a bar and to barbecue facilities. The hotel also has free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. 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. Every room is equipped with an electric tea pot, while selected rooms have a balcony and others also offer mountain views. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge. A continental breakfast is available at Ocean Escape Resort & Spa. The accommodation has a sun terrace. You can play darts at Ocean Escape Resort & Spa, and car rental is available. Rarotonga International Airport is 5.6 miles away.

- "It was daunting going on holiday alone, but I was at ease as soon as I arrived." - "Wonderful accomodation - would love to come back!" - "Peaceful. Relaxing. And the pool wow." - "Serene views and nothing to flaw the resort!" - "Beautiful place to stay in paradise" - "Wonderfully relaxing" - "Our stay here was great and couldn’t fault anything. Very new and clean tidy facilities. Would definitely book again in" - "We had a fantastic experience. All the staff were lovely. We would definitely recommend."

Muri Beach Club Hotel, an adults only oasis from 18years and over is ideally located on the beachfront at Muri Lagoon. Beachfront rooms have stunning views over the lagoon and off-shore islands. Rooms are air-conditioned and include satellite TV and private balcony. The beach is only a few yards from each of the 30 rooms. The fine dining restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The exclusive Lagoon Lounge serves drinks overlooking the lagoon. There is a large central swimming pool, day spa, tour desk, rental vehicles and 24-hour reception. The lagoon is safe and excellent for swimming and snorkeling. Other activities include windsurfing, kayaking, canoeing, kite-surfing and sailing. Glass bottom boat trips to nearby islands are available.

- "Stunning views" - "Paradise lagoon" - "Beautiful and convenient location as well as friendly staff" - "MURI BEACH CLUB HOTEL IS OUTSTANDING!" - "Service, Quality and Peacefulness at an all time high, excellent place to relax, HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!" - "10/10. Will definitely stay here again." - "Can’t wait to come back!" - "Enjoyed 3 nights here. Will definitely be back." - "Stunning place to stay" - "Beach front luxury stay in Raro."

Overlooking the beautiful Muri Lagoon, Te Manava Luxury Villas offer 5-star accommodations with a private pool and patio. Guests enjoy free use of kayaks, beach towels and sun loungers. Each self-contained villa has a private patio with garden or sea views. There is a fully equipped kitchen, a BBQ and in-house movie channels. Wi-Fi is available and charges apply. There is free pick/up drop off to Pacific Resort Rarotonga. A grocery delivery service is also available at an additional cost. Te Manava Luxury Villas is 15 minutes’ walk from Muri village. Rarotonga town center is 20 minutes’ drive and Rarotonga International Airport is a 20-minute drive away.

- "A wonderful stay in world class and welcoming accommodation." - "I would recommend Te Manava to everyone who wants to treat themselves a little. I’ll be back." - "Would 100% stay again!" - "Would stay there again in a flash" - "Cook islands are sensational" - "Fantastisch!" - "Welcome to paradise" - "Awesome place to visit and so relaxing" - "It was wonderful" - "wonderful stay thank you, kids loved all aspects of our stay"

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.

- "We had a really good time staying at the Pacific Resort 😊" - "We had a great stay for our baby moon. Service and staff was really what made our stay enjoyable" - "Perfect location. Amazing Resort with wonderful staff" - "Excellent staff and service." - "Excellent!" - "Very nice hotel where everything is in good order." - "Loved the hotel and Rarotonga, we would definitely go back"

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.

- "Excellent Stay!" - "Fantastic service" - "Excellent, would recommend it to others." - "A lovely place to stay" - "We loved this beautiful hotel and the staff were lovely" - "Beautiful hotel, that beach!! Stunning" - "Stunning resort with gorgeous views, excellent food. It did feel like paradise." - "A wonderful escape" - "Great"

Te Vakaroa offers a choice of 6 luxurious villas with stunning views of Muri Lagoon. Each villa has a large private patio that overlooks the infinity swimming pool and relaxing spa pool. Each villa includes air conditioning, ceiling fans and a work desk with internet data port. The living areas feature a flat-screen satellite TV with bluetooth entertainment. Laundry and ironing facilities are provided. Guests can self-cater in their own kitchen with a dishwasher, fridge/freezer, microwave, gas stove, gas oven and filtered water. Tropical breakfasts are provided to your villa each morning. Located right on Muri Beach, Te Vakaroa Villas are a 10-minute stroll along the beach from numerous restaurants. Rarotonga Airport is a 20-minute drive away. Muri Lagoon is perfect for snorkeling, kayaking, kite surfing and swimming. Guests can use kayaks and snorkeling equipment for free. In-room massages are also available. Airport transfers are available for an additional charge.

- "Our apartment was luxurious and so quiet and comfy" - "Island luxe" - "Great home base for a fantastic vacation!" - "Fully recommend this property we don’t travel heaps once or twice a year and when we do we want to treat ourselves and w" - "Amazing place" - "Spacious, well-appointed villas, in beautiful tucked away private location" - "One of the best villas I’ve ever stayed in." - "LOVED IT!" - "Superb." - "Magical"

Pacific Resort Aitutaki is a luxury 5-star resort on the island of Aitutaki. This hideaway resort offers private beachfront accommodations, beautiful lagoon views and great spa facilities. Choose between the spacious beachfront bungalows or villas. All of the accommodations includes a private sun deck and beach shower overlooking the lagoon. The larger villas also offer a private garden bathroom. A full a la carte breakfast is included in the room rate daily, which includes fresh tropical fruit. Guests can enjoy Pacific influenced cuisine in the hotel’s lagoon view restaurant or simply chill out at the beachfront bar. The resort also offers a Polynesian themed buffet evening with live entertainment. The Pacific Resort Aitutaki is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

- "Fantastic place on this paradise island" - "Stunning seaside beauty. A must see destination and wonderful place to stay!" - "Great hotel in stunning location, with direct access to a scenic beach with few other people" - "Relaxing break in a paradise" - "unmatched luxury in a beautiful location." - "It really is paradise!" - "May be best hotel/location I’ve stayed in." - "Exceptional!! Would be hard to beat." - "Fantastic stay..Confirmed all the reasons we wanted to visit Aitutaki"