Top Resorts in Cook Islands

Offering a premier location about a 5-minute stroll from Akitua, the 5-star Aitutaki Lagoon Private Island Resort Arutanga holds a total of 33 rooms and boasts a sundeck, spa therapy, and a dart board.

Located in the Arorangi district and 1.8 miles from Wigmore's Waterfall, as well as near a boat dock, the 4-star traditional Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium offers an aqua park, a sun terrace, and a courtyard.

Set just 5 minutes by foot from Aroa Marine Reserve in the Rutaki district of Rarotonga, the boutique Sanctuary Rarotonga On The Rarotonga features an outdoor pool.

Guests can enjoy a drink in a lounge bar or relax by a swimming pool, while staying at the 5-star Pacific Resort Aitutaki - Adults Only Arutanga, situated about 25 minutes by foot from Aitutaki Secret Garden.

Located near a boat dock and around 2 miles from Highland Paradise Cultural Centre, the comfortable 4-star Edgewater Resort & Spa offers a sundeck, a sun terrace, and a playground.

Located a few steps from Arorangi Cook Islands Christian Church, the 4-star Magic Reef Bungalows Rarotonga provides a swimming pool together with a sun deck, a sunbathing terrace, and a picnic area.

Featuring a sundeck, a summer terrace, and a picnic area, the 3-star non-smoking Tamanu Beach Arutanga boasts a prime location 1.9 miles from Aitutaki Secret Garden.

With views of the sea, the 4-star Nautilus Resort is situated 1.2 miles from Fruits of Rarotonga and offers a sundeck, a sun terrace, and spa therapy.

The 3-star traditional Muri Beach Resort offers 18 rooms along with scuba diving, canoeing, and mini golf, while also boasting a location a few steps from Te Ara- Cook Islands Museum of Cultural Enterprise.

The luxury Crown Beach Resort & Spa is situated approximately 700 feet from Dive Rarotonga and approximately 10 minutes by car from Aroa Beach.

Placed 1.6 miles from Pa Ariki's Takitumu Palace Museum, the 4-star beachfront Moana Sands Lagoon Resort - Adults Only Rarotonga offers a charming location in the Muri district, featuring diving, canoeing, and mini golf.

While staying at the Resort Tava'e Amuri you are invited to discover Aitutaki Secret Garden, set about 25 minutes' walk away, or Aitutaki Lagoon, which is 1.7 miles away.

Boasting a location 5 minutes' stroll from Aroa Marine Reserve in a beach area, the Lagoon Breeze Villas Rarotonga offers 25 rooms together with various recreational opportunities and barbecue.

The Sunset Resort is a perfect vacation spot only 0.9 miles from Hospital Hill Lookout and other Rarotonga landmarks.

While staying at the 4-star Manuia Beach Resort you are invited to discover Hospital Hill Lookout, set 1.5 miles away, or Dive Rarotonga, which is 0.4 miles away.

The Castaway Resort with a swimming pool is 1.8 miles from Aroa Beach.

Offering a private beach area and a restaurant, the 3-star Aroa Beachside Resort Rarotonga lies in the Arorangi district of Rarotonga, about 25 minutes by foot from Arorangi Cook Islands Christian Church and 0.8 miles from Aroa Marine Reserve.

Boasting spa therapy, a patio, and various recreational opportunities, the 4-star Pacific Resort is situated 0.2 miles from Rarotonga Sailing Club and 1.5 miles from Fruits of Rarotonga.

Offering a year-round outdoor pool plus snorkeling, canoeing and kayaking onsite, the quality 3-star Palm Grove is set 9 minutes by foot from Wigmore's Waterfall.

Featuring a swimming pool and a lounge bar, the 5-star luxury Little Polynesian Resort is located 0.4 miles from Maire Nui Botanical Gardens and 1.5 miles from Muri Beach.

Located 5 minutes' drive from Ranginui's Retreat, the Paradise Cove Lodge Arutanga features a continental breakfast.

Set 10 minutes by foot from Mount Maungapu, the 5-star luxury Aitutaki Escape has an à la carte restaurant as well as various recreational opportunities and entertainment activities onsite.

Located 5 minutes' walk from Ranginui's Retreat, the Aitutaki Village Arutanga features 10 rooms with views of the garden.

MV Mataora is set 0.9 miles from the intimate 3-star Club Raro.