Avarua is a welcoming neighbourhood that travellers like for its island views and bars. Make sure that you visit Cook Islands Library and Museum and Punanga Nui Market as part of your Avarua travel plans.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in Avarua?

Based on our traveller data, Club Raro Resort – Adults Only is one of the top choices for your stay in Avarua. This resort offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Another good choice for your stay in the area is Kia Orana Villas and Spa .

How many hotels can I expect to find in the Avarua area?

Expedia has 29 hotels and other accommodation options in Avarua to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Rarotonga area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Avarua, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best options available in Avarua.

What can I see and do in this Rarotonga neighbourhood?

For cultural attractions in Avarua, head to Cook Islands Library and Museum, Sir Geoffrey Henry National Culture Centre and Cook Islands National Museum. Punanga Nui Market and Beachcomber Pearl Market are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Avarua include Para O Tane Palace, Beachcomber Gallery and Wreck of the Matai. Nikao Beach and National Stadium are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Rarotonga.

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

1. Club Raro Resort – Adults Only

Avarua

Brenda

RM708 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a kitchen, a dining area, and a view of the ocean.

2. Ocean Spray Villas

Avarua

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RM1,369 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

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

3. The Islander Hotel

2 km from Avarua

Gillian

RM823 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

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

4. The Edgewater Resort & Spa

Arorangi, 4.9 km from Avarua

Rachel

RM1,120 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

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

5. Crown Beach Resort & Spa

Arorangi, 5 km from Avarua

Darryl

RM1,035 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A picnic table with a white picket fence in a tropical garden with palm trees and a view of the ocean.

6. The Black Pearl Beach Side Apartments

Arorangi, 5.8 km from Avarua

Esther

RM781 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Sept - 6 Sept

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

7. Aroa Beachside Resort

Arorangi, 5.7 km from Avarua

Kyla

RM619 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

A bedroom with a bed, a TV, a dining table, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

8. Muri Lagoon View Bungalows

Muri, 6.7 km from Avarua

Carlin

RM626 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

9. Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel

Tapere of Titikaveka, 7.2 km from Avarua

Michelle

RM865 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A poolside area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a view of the ocean.

10. Moana Sands Lagoon Resort - Adults Only

Muri, 7.5 km from Avarua

DonnaAnne

RM1,444 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A poolside view with palm trees and a clear blue sky.

11. Little Polynesian Resort

Akapuao Tapere, 7.3 km from Avarua

Dr David M

RM2,023 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

12. Muri Beach Club

Muri, 7.2 km from Avarua

Brett

RM1,624 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

13. Muri Beach Resort

Muri, 7.3 km from Avarua

Tracey

RM2,038 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A beachfront property with thatched-roof cottages, clear turquoise water, and lush greenery.

14. Muri Shores

Areiti Tapere, 7.1 km from Avarua

Gary

RM1,089 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

A rocky shoreline with clear blue water and a sandy beach.

15. Rarotonga GolfSeaview

Arorangi, 4 km from Avarua

Alison

RM632 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

16. Nautilus Resort

Muri, 7.3 km from Avarua

Peter

RM3,455 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A beach with clear turquoise water, a sandy shore, and distant rocky outcrops.

17. Aroa Kainga Bungalows

Arorangi, 5.9 km from Avarua

Jennifer

RM566 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

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

18. Moana Sands Villas & Apartments

Tapere of Titikaveka, 7.2 km from Avarua

Carolyn

RM1,326 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

An aerial view of a resort with thatched-roof buildings, palm trees, and a beach.

19. Pacific Resort Rarotonga

Muri, 7.2 km from Avarua

Roger

RM2,012 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

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A tropical beach with clear turquoise water, palm trees, and a wooden fence.

Arorangi

As the sun sets, relax on Rarotonga’s coast next to the clear waters of an azure lagoon. Enjoy exploring the wonders of the Cook Islands.

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A clear blue pool surrounded by palm trees and a view of the ocean.

Takitumu District

While visiting Takitumu District, you might make a stop by sights like Muri Beach and Tikioki Beach.

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A tropical landscape with a paved path, palm trees, and dense green foliage.

Tapere of Titikaveka

Swim, scuba or snorkel in some of the most pristine waters in the world. Relax in a beach bungalow and awake to views of the blue-green lagoon.

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A tropical beach with clear turquoise waters, a sandy shore, and lush green mountains in the background.

Takuvaine Tapere

While visiting Takuvaine Tapere, you might make a stop by sights like Cook Islands Library and Museum and Para O Tane Palace.

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Top Avarua Hotel Reviews

The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium

10/10 Excellent

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Kia Orana Villas and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"An unforgettable week in paradise! Kia Orana Resort and Spa exceeded every expectation from the moment we arrived. The staff greeted us with genuine warmth and traditional hospitality, making us feel like family instantly. Our garden villa was pristine, and spacious with a lovely outdoor shower and soaking tub. The housekeeping team kept the room orderly with daily tidy-up service. The spa is a sanctuary of absolute tranquility; the deep tissue / hot stone massage I received was arguably one of the early highlights of the trip. The pool was in the midst of a renovation and being that it was winter we did not partake. Daily morning continental breakfast and coffee was a nice treat. Thank you to our lovely host Sane and the entire team at Kia Orana for an incredible, stress-free week of pure relaxation. We will be back!"

Atupa Suites

10/10 Excellent

"This property is beautiful. I paid $1500 for 4days which I find really expensive, compared to book a batches in gold Coast or NZ (However accommodation in Raro is expensive). The host was super nice especially after we found it really hard to find after a late flight in the dark. She was super accommodating and patient with us. Would definitely stay here again as it was so close to everything yet quiet. It was also very clean, beds and pillows were nice. Couch though is broken foam inside on the seat with the layout part and smelly from someone sweating and lying on it."

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Our top choices for Avarua hotels

1. Club Raro Resort – Adults Only

2. Ocean Spray Villas

3. The Islander Hotel

4. The Edgewater Resort & Spa

5. Crown Beach Resort & Spa

6. The Black Pearl Beach Side Apartments

7. Aroa Beachside Resort

8. Muri Lagoon View Bungalows

9. Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel

10. Moana Sands Lagoon Resort - Adults Only

11. Little Polynesian Resort

12. Muri Beach Club

13. Muri Beach Resort

14. Muri Shores

15. Rarotonga GolfSeaview

16. Nautilus Resort

17. Aroa Kainga Bungalows

18. Moana Sands Villas & Apartments

19. Pacific Resort Rarotonga

Where to stay in Avarua

Muri

Arorangi

Takitumu District

Tapere of Titikaveka

Takuvaine Tapere

Top Avarua Hotel Reviews

The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium

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