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A tropical resort with a beach, lush greenery, and mountains in the background.

A beach resort with a pool, sun loungers, and a large building with a balcony overlooking the beach.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a thatched-roof structure, and a view of the ocean.

A residential area with a view of the ocean, a thatched-roof house, and a blue car parked in the driveway.

1. Aroa Beachside Resort

Arorangi, 0.1 km from Puaikura Beach

Kyla

RM538

RM619 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

A beach with thatched-roof huts, palm trees, and clear turquoise waters.

A pool area with a couple standing in the water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a thatched-roof structure.

A thatched-roof building with a covered entrance, surrounded by palm trees and a gravel driveway.

A spacious room with a high ceiling, a bed with a headboard, a desk, and a seating area with chairs.

2. Crown Beach Resort & Spa

Arorangi, 3 km from Puaikura Beach

KRISTINE

RM904

RM1,040 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A beach with white sand, clear turquoise water, and palm trees.

A pathway flanked by lush tropical vegetation and a building with balconies.

A beachside pool area with thatched umbrellas, lounge chairs, and a view of the sunset over the ocean.

A beach scene with palm trees, a thatched-roof hut, and a chessboard.

3. The Edgewater Resort & Spa

Arorangi, 3.4 km from Puaikura Beach

Rachel

RM978

RM1,125 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

A resort pool with a unique shape, surrounded by lounge chairs and thatched umbrellas, overlooking a beach and ocean.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the outdoors.

A coastal resort with clear turquoise waters, lush greenery, and mountainous backdrop.

A spacious indoor area with white wicker furniture, a central dining table, and a bar area with a tiled floor.

4. Club Raro Resort – Adults Only

Kiikii Tapere, 8.7 km from Puaikura Beach

Brenda

RM618

RM711 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A poolside area with outdoor seating and a view of the ocean.

A beach wedding arch decorated with flowers and palm fronds, surrounded by white chairs with yellow sashes, on a sandy beach with scattered flower petals.

A bowl of oysters garnished with lemon slices and microgreens.

A table with a bottle of wine, two glasses, a potted plant, and a menu on a wooden deck overlooking the ocean.

5. The Islander Hotel

6.1 km from Puaikura Beach

Gillian

RM736

RM846 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

A resort with two buildings surrounded by lush greenery and a mountain in the background.

A tropical setting with lush greenery and a building with a balcony.

A compact living space with a dining table, a sofa, a wooden coffee table, a kitchen area with a microwave, and a refrigerator.

A modern bungalow with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery.

6. Avana Valley Heights

Takitumu District, 9.1 km from Puaikura Beach

Trevor

RM523

RM602 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A beach with palm trees, lounge chairs, and a clear blue ocean.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central rock garden, and wicker furniture.

A balcony with a view of a beach and palm trees.

A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, and a toilet.

7. Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel

Tapere of Titikaveka, 7.9 km from Puaikura Beach

Michelle

RM845

RM972 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A poolside area with a clear pool, lounge chairs, and a thatched-roof structure.

A cozy indoor seating area with a view of the ocean, featuring wicker furniture, a wooden table, and a decorative vase.

A beach with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a clear view of the ocean.

A dining table set for six with a view of the ocean and tropical vegetation.

8. Nautilus Resort

Muri, 9.5 km from Puaikura Beach

Peter

RM3,019

RM3,472 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A wooden deck with a lounge chair and a table, overlooking turquoise waters and a small island with palm trees.

A pool area with lounge chairs, a clear view of the ocean, and lush greenery.

A beach with clear turquoise water, white sand, and palm trees.

A beachside ceremony setup with wooden chairs and a white aisle.

9. Muri Beach Resort

Muri, 9.6 km from Puaikura Beach

Tracey

RM1,781

RM2,048 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

A Central Motel with a white fence, palm trees, and a modern building.

A compact room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a television, and a microwave.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, dining area, and seating area.

A courtyard with a wooden bench, palm trees, and a building with multiple windows and balconies.

10. Central Motel

Takuvaine Tapere, 6.7 km from Puaikura Beach

RM310

RM381 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A pool area with lounge chairs, a small pool, and palm trees.

A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach with palm trees and a clear blue sky.

A hotel room with a bed, a dining table with chairs, a TV, and a balcony with curtains.

An aerial view of a coastal resort with multiple buildings, a beach, and clear turquoise waters.

11. Moana Sands Villas & Apartments

Tapere of Titikaveka, 7.8 km from Puaikura Beach

Carolyn

RM1,158

RM1,332 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Aroa Beachside Resort	9.2 Wonderful 210 reviews	View
Crown Beach Resort & Spa	8.6 Excellent 290 reviews	View
The Edgewater Resort & Spa	8.6 Excellent 1,004 reviews	View
Club Raro Resort – Adults Only	8.4 Very good 1,000 reviews	View
The Islander Hotel	8.2 Very good 641 reviews	View

Top Puaikura Beach Hotel Reviews

The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium

8/10 Good

"The staff were really great, the location is excellent, and the meals and drinks very good. My only concern is that the resort is looking and feeling very very very tired. It appears that management/owner has done very little to upgrade and maintain the resort in the last 20 years. For an apparent 4 star resort and the money they charge for accommodation, I think management/owner really needs to step up or sell it to someone who cares about the resort, its staff and customers. Come on management/owner, you can do better or the other better maintained resorts will make your obsolete."

Aroa Beachside Resort

8/10 Good

"Great Location on the beach front. Saw whales swimming past. Good beach bar and restaurant. Staff all fantastic.👏"

Magic Reef Bungalows

10/10 Excellent

"Stunning location and ocean views from the bungalow veranda. The team were excellent and the complimentary breakfast fixings for the first day was a bonus. There are lots of eating options nearby (walkable) which was great too. The ability to rent EV cars directly was fantastic too. Highly recommend 😊"

Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only

8/10 Good

"No comment."

The Black Pearl Beach Side Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Such an amazing place to stay! Couldn’t fault it, especially for the price! Really handy to town and a mint beach across the road. Would definitely recommend and looking forward to my next trip there!"

Coral Sands Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Very helpful and considerate staff members. Very spacious and clean apartment. Comfortable bed. Plenty of towels and beach towels supplied. Good selection of DVDs and books in a library. Also water equipment supplied. Easy access to beach. We saw some great whale activity while we were there. Great for sunsets too. Sue was great in securing us a rental car. Great restaurants and cafe in the area."

Lagoon Breeze Villas

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed as a couple and I could see that it would suit a family very well also. Plenty of room in our villa, generous supplies such as milk, tea, coffee, soaps, shampoo, toilet paper etc. Lovely breakfast of fresh fruit, yogurt, cereal & toast in the open air cafe which is situated right next to play area for kids, handy for families. Staff so friendly and helpful. There is a small bakery and takeaway/cafe within walking distance but closest bar or restaurant would be 2km away. I would advise first timers to Cooke Islands to pre book your own transport. (you really need it!) The villas are well equipped for self catering if you choose to do that. Safe snorkelling just across the road with shallow waters and plenty of colorful fish. Lagoon Breeze also had reef shoes, snorkels, masks and fins to borrow which was great. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Lagoon Breeze Villas!"

Manuia Beach Resort

8/10 Good

"Restaurant was good, but lacked simpler dishes."

Rarotonga Daydreamer Escape

10/10 Excellent

"The property is beautiful, lovely gardens around the pool and cabana and each apartment had a private patio area out front. Apartment was spacious and modern, bathroom was excellent. Small complex which made it quiet and relaxing. Hosts were very friendly. Would definitely stay again."

Other attractions near Puaikura Beach

Aroa Beach

9.2/10 (498 reviews)

Leave the bustle of the modern world behind and lounge on stretches of powdery white sand with the transparent Pacific Ocean at your fingertips.

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Highland Paradise Cultural Centre

Enjoy an outing to Highland Paradise Cultural Centre during your stay in Rarotonga. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or visit its lively bars.

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Cocoputt

8.2/10 (30 reviews)

Enjoy a trip to Cocoputt and popular activities such as snorkelling in Rarotonga. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area or visit its seafood restaurants.

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Te Rua Manga

9.0/10 (6 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Te Rua Manga during your travels in Rarotonga. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its seafood restaurants.

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Wigmore's Waterfall

7.2/10 (84 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Wigmore's Waterfall and enjoy the spectacular coral reefs during your trip to Rarotonga. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches or seek out the snorkelling spots.

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Black Rock

8.6/10 (308 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Black Rock and enjoy the spectacular coral reefs during your trip to Rarotonga. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area or visit its seafood restaurants.

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Rarotonga Golf Club

8.0/10 (58 reviews)

Play a round of golf in Rarotonga at Rarotonga Golf Club, and enjoy other activities such as snorkelling. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the spectacular coral reefs in this relaxing area.

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National Stadium

7.8/10 (28 reviews)

Catch an event at National Stadium and enjoy other activities in Nikao Tapere such as snorkelling.Wander the beautiful beaches or discover the spectacular coral reefs in this relaxing area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Puaikura Beach?

Puaikura Beach is located in Rarotonga. This family-friendly area is known for its beautiful beaches and snorkelling. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 37 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Puaikura Beach?

Adjacent to Puaikura Beach, Aroa Beachside Resort is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Other good choices within a short distance include The Black Pearl Beach Side Apartments and The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Puaikura Beach?

Expedia has 37 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Puaikura Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Puaikura Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available near Puaikura Beach.

What can I see and do near Puaikura Beach?

Cook Islands Library and Museum, Cook Islands National Museum and Sir Geoffrey Henry National Culture Centre feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Sights like Para O Tane Palace and Wreck of the Matai highlight some of the local culture. Enjoy a stroll along the shore at Aroa Beach, Nikao Beach and Turoa Beach.

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Our top choices for Puaikura Beach hotels

1. Aroa Beachside Resort

2. Crown Beach Resort & Spa

3. The Edgewater Resort & Spa

4. Club Raro Resort – Adults Only

5. The Islander Hotel

6. Avana Valley Heights

7. Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel

8. Nautilus Resort

9. Muri Beach Resort

10. Central Motel

11. Moana Sands Villas & Apartments

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Top Puaikura Beach Hotel Reviews

The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium

Aroa Beachside Resort

Magic Reef Bungalows

Sanctuary Rarotonga-On the beach - Adults Only

The Black Pearl Beach Side Apartments

Coral Sands Apartments

Lagoon Breeze Villas

Manuia Beach Resort

Rarotonga Daydreamer Escape

Other attractions near Puaikura Beach

Aroa Beach

Highland Paradise Cultural Centre

Cocoputt

Te Rua Manga

Wigmore's Waterfall

Black Rock

Rarotonga Golf Club

National Stadium

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