The Best Hotels in Cook Islands

Exclusively situated on its own private island, this luxury resort offers the only overwater bungalows in the Cook Islands, offering prime views of Aitutaki Lagoon, one of the world’s most beautiful lagoons. Facilities include a restaurant, bar, beachfront pool, day spa and complimentary activities.

Each beachfront or overwater bungalow is air-conditioned and features an open-air shower, satellite TV, tea/coffee making facilities, a refrigerator and a veranda with sun loungers. Overwater bungalows offer direct access to the lagoon, and the Honeymoon Pool Bungalow offers a full kitchen.

Guests at Aitutaki Lagoon Private Island Resort (Adults Only) enjoy free stand-up paddle boarding, kayaking, snorkeling and cultural activities.

Tropical-style continental breakfast is included each morning, with fresh island fruits, pastries, cereals, yoghurt, juice, tea and coffee.

Infinity Pool Beachfront Terrace Restaurant & H.M.S Bounty Beachfront Terrace Restaurant offering fresh tropical cuisine with prime lagoon and sunset views.

Aitutaki Lagoon Private Island Resort (Adults Only) is only a 2-minute ride by small private ferry from the main island of Aitutaki. Aitutaki is a 45-minute flight from Rarotonga Airport.

The Little Polynesian Resort is a small boutique hotel, situated directly on a white sandy beach. The resort offers bungalow style accommodation, beautiful gardens and a great beach.

The resort offers studio-style accommodation with kitchenette facilities in the tropical gardens or beachfront bungalow accommodation. 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 snorkelling gear for all guests.

Pacific Resort Aitutaki is a luxury 5-star resort on the island of Aitutaki. This hideaway resort offers private beachfront accommodation, beautiful lagoon views and great spa facilities.

Choose between the spacious beachfront bungalows or villas. All of the accommodation 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.

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 metres 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 snorkelling. Other activities include windsurfing, kayaking, canoeing, kite-surfing and sailing. Glass bottom boat trips to nearby islands are available.

Magic Reef Resort offers Polynesian-style bungalows in a great location directly on the beach in Rarotonga. This little resort offers spacious accommodation with great ocean views.

There are 9 studio-style bungalows in total, all of which are furnished with a 4-poster bed and include kitchenette facilities. All have a furnished balcony with ocean views, as well as a private outdoor shower and bath. We are the first resort on Rarotonga to offer free unlimited Wi-Fi. Our Bungalows all feature 32-inch smart TVs with Netflix.

Facilities at the Magic Reef Bungalows include a swimming pool, direct access to the beach and a barbeque area. All guests receive continental breakfast on arrival. Airport transfers are available.

Located in Rarotonga, 2.7 km from Muri Beach, Ocean Escape Resort & Spa provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a private beach area and a restaurant. Each accommodation at the 4-star hotel has sea views, and guests can enjoy access to a bar and to barbecue facilities. The hotel also features free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service.

At the hotel each room includes 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. Ocean Escape Resort & Spa offers certain rooms with pool views, and rooms are equipped with a balcony. All units will provide guests with a desk and a kettle.

A continental breakfast is available at the accommodation.

Ocean Escape Resort & Spa offers a sun terrace. You can play darts at the hotel, and car hire is available.

Rarotonga International Airport is 9 km away.

Sunset Resort is situated just 6 km 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 situated approximately 7 km from Rarotonga Airport. An airport shuttle can be organised upon request, and there is also free onsite parking.

Overlooking the beautiful Muri Lagoon, Te Manava Luxury Villas offer 5-star accommodation 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 centre is 20 minutes’ drive and Rarotonga International Airport is a 20-minute drive away.

Tai Roto Bay offers spacious, authentic accommodation located on its own private beach on the southern tip from Ootu beach. It is a beach front property and safe to swim at all tides.

All bungalows have a private balcony, private bathroom and equipped with self-catering facilities which includes a kitchenette, fridge, microwave, kettle, toaster and kitchen utensils. An open grill is also available for barbecue nights on the beach.

The absolute beachfront bungalow provides an absolute stunning view of the beautiful lagoon which is right on our door step. The garden rooms including a stand alone one bedroom family room provide a partial lagoon and beach view.

It is a stroll away from the most popular café, several restaurants and bars surrounding Ootu point. Scooter, bicycle & kayak rentals can be booked on site. Local activities such as lagoon cruise tours, island nights, cultural village tour, kite surfing and scuba diving can be assisted by the help desk.

Guests at Nautilus Resort can cool off in their private plunge pool or swim in the larger resort pool. Each villa or suite also offers a balcony with sea or garden views.

Cook Islands Nautilus Resort is an 11-minute walk from Muri Beach and a 14-minute drive from both Rarotonga International Airport and Rarotonga city centre.

There are a variety of outdoor entertainment activities for the whole family including canoeing, fishing and snorkeling. You can enjoy a massage at the on-site spa and wellness centre.

The Polynesian inspired rooms feature a kitchen or a kitchenette, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with a bath, bathrobes and free toiletries.

Nautilus Resort’s beachfront restaurant and elegant beach bar offers a variety of dishes inspired the cultures of the pacific region.

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 dive centre, fitness centre 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 centre is 10 minutes' drive away. There is a golf course less than 2 km 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 accommodation at this resort is air-conditioned and has a TV.

Manuia Beach Resort is a small adults-only boutique hotel on the sunset coast of Rarotonga. The resort features spacious accommodation, tropical gardens and a beautiful beachfront location.

The Polynesian-styled guest rooms are situated 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 situated 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 snorkelling and diving close by.

Pacific Resort Rarotonga is found on Rarotonga’s famous Muri Beach, surrounded by 6 acres of tropical gardens. This beautiful resort offers luxury accommodation 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.

Situated 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 situated 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 8 km 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.

Overlooking Aroa Beach, Lagoon Breeze Villas offer a private balcony with ocean, mountain or garden views. Set on 5 acres of tropical gardens, the property features an outdoor pool, BBQ facilities and free use of kayaks and snorkeling equipment.

Lagoon Breeze Villas Cook Islands are 10 minutes’ drive from Rarotonga Golf Club, the National Stadium and Rarotonga Airport. Central Avarua is a 15-minute drive away.

All accommodation is air-conditioned and features a kitchenette or kitchen with a microwave, gas cooker and a refrigerator. Ceiling fans, a safety deposit box and complimentary toiletries are standard in all accommodation.

The hotel also offers a children’s playground and a library. The tour desk can book lagoon cruises and car rental.

Breakfast options include fruits, cereal, bread, juices, along with tea and coffee. The bar specialises in exotic cocktails.