Visit Southern Cook Islands
Where to stay in Southern Cook Islands
Arorangi
Arorangi is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Aroa Beach and Black Rock.
Muri
While visiting Muri, you might make a stop by sights like Muri Beach and Muri Night Markets.
Takitumu District
While visiting Takitumu District, you might make a stop by sights like Muri Beach and Muri Night Markets.
Tapere of Titikaveka
Tapere of Titikaveka is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Muri Beach and Tikioki Marine Sanctuary while you're in town.
Takuvaine Tapere
While visiting Takuvaine Tapere, you might make a stop by sights like Cook Islands Library and Museum and Arai-Te-Tonga.
Avarua
Beaches, snorkelling and bars are just a few things travellers enjoy about Avarua. Check out Cook Islands Library and Museum or Punanga Nui Market while you're exploring the area.
The Edgewater Resort & Spa
Excellent room service and obliging friendly staff
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Club Raro Resort – Adults Only
The staff a very good and always ready to help. Cleaning staff do a very good job room looks great.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Aitutaki Lagoon Private Island Resort - Adults Only
Staff are absolutely great, all of them!! They are so helpful and always find a way to make your day better. Nosy, Luke, Mere and Jerry are all awsome
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Te Manava Luxury Villas
Amazing villa and the staff were so kind.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Kia Orana Villas and Spa
Room was great. Staff was amazing and Joe was kind allowing us to have breakfast earlier thank opening time on our first morning.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Coral Sands Apartments
The rooms were clean, and the apartment setup was excellent. The pool was an absolute lifesaver in the Rarotonga heat, and overall, we had a very pleasant stay. We were unaware that air conditioning comes at an additional cost. The owner later informed us that this is stated on the Coral Sands website, ...
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
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Popular places to visit
Muri Beach
Stretch out comfortably on the bone-white beach while watching the sunrise over Rarotonga’s popular lagoon.
Aroa Beach
Leave the bustle of the modern world behind and lounge on stretches of powdery white sand with the transparent Pacific Ocean at your fingertips.
Muri Lagoon
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Muri Lagoon during your travels in Rarotonga. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Tikioki Marine Sanctuary
Swim with multi-colored fish or spend hours on a stretch of powdery white beach at one of Rarotonga's best coastal spots. Dive around nearby shipwrecks.
One Foot Island Beach
Escape from the modern world to a tropical beach that has been identified as one of the best in Australasia.
Te Vara Nui Village
Join an interactive experience to appreciate the authentic educational and entertaining story of Cook Islands’ culture.
