Akapuao Tapere

Rarotonga

Titikaveka which includes signage
Titikaveka
Titikaveka
Titikaveka featuring a park
Titikaveka which includes signage

Popular places to visit

Rarotonga which includes a garden

Maire Nui Botanical Gardens

Enjoy a stroll around these colorful, tropical flower-filled gardens followed by a lunch featuring fresh garden produce in the on-site café.

Maire Nui Botanical Gardens
Muri Beach which includes tropical scenes

Muri Beach

Stretch out comfortably on the bone-white beach while watching the sunrise over Rarotonga’s popular lagoon.

Muri Beach
Aro\'a Beach featuring a sandy beach as well as a couple

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.

Aroa Beach
Muri Lagoon

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.

Muri Lagoon
Tikioki Marine Sanctuary featuring tropical scenes and a beach

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.

Tikioki Marine Sanctuary
Te Vara Nui Village as well as a large group of people

Te Vara Nui Village

Join an interactive experience to appreciate the authentic educational and entertaining story of Cook Islands’ culture.

Te Vara Nui Village

Things to do

Hens Private Paint & Sip Class at The Tamarind Restaurant

Paint & Sip Experience Rarotonga

P3,709
per adult
Paint & Sip Experience Rarotonga
Snorkelling from the glass bottom boat

Half-Day Muri Lagoon BBQ Lunch Cruise including Snorkeling

P3,878
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Muri Lagoon BBQ Lunch Cruise including Snorkeling
Snorkel Cook Islands

Rarotonga Turtle Tour

P3,001
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Rarotonga Turtle Tour
Ready to head off

'Explore' Rarotonga Guided Bike Tour with Lunch and Swim

P4,687
per adult
'Explore' Rarotonga Guided Bike Tour with Lunch and Swim
Panoramic view of the Cook Island beaches

Private Ocean & Earth Tour

P9,989
per adult
Private Ocean & Earth Tour
Tour bus in Cook Islands

Going Troppo Nightlife Tour

P2,529
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Going Troppo Nightlife Tour
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Top hotels in Akapuao Tapere

Little Polynesian Resort

Little Polynesian Resort

5 out of 5
Main Road, Titikaveka, Rarotonga
The price is P23,761 per night from Aug 8 to Aug 9
P23,761
P27,325 total
Aug 8 - Aug 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Rarotonga. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Muri Beach and Aroa Beach are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (92 reviews)
"Hard to find fault at this resort from the moment we arrived to the moment we sadly left."

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2025

Little Polynesian Resort
Raina Holiday Accommodation

Raina Holiday Accommodation

3 out of 5
Akapauo, Titikaveka, South East, Rarotonga
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Rarotonga. Enjoy free parking, WiFi (surcharge), and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Muri Beach and Aroa Beach ...
6.8/10 (94 reviews)
"We chose the mountain view option that where we were staying It was very nice and quiet."

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2025

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Raina Holiday Accommodation
The Edgewater Resort & Spa

The Edgewater Resort & Spa

3.5 out of 5
Avarua, Rarotonga
The price is P10,960 per night from Jul 30 to Jul 31
P10,960
P12,604 total
Jul 30 - Jul 31
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach resort in Rarotonga. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
""Bang for your buck" was awesome.. We had an upstairs suite, looking straight out through the palms, the beach and the sea..And of course those magic sunset's, the food was nice, the staff were friendly and kind.. We enjoyed our stay.."

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025

The Edgewater Resort & Spa
Club Raro Resort – Adults Only

Club Raro Resort – Adults Only

3 out of 5
Ara Tapu, Avarua, Rarotonga
The price is P7,247 per night from Aug 27 to Aug 28
P7,247
P8,334 total
Aug 27 - Aug 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach resort in Rarotonga. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)
"We stayed here for the night after returning from Aitutaki and returning home. I had stayed here prior to covid so wanted to see what it was like as an adults only resort now. Hubby had the buffet dinner which he enjoyed, I ordered a seafood pizza which was nice, but enough for two. We stayed in ..."

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2025

Club Raro Resort – Adults Only
The Islander Hotel

The Islander Hotel

3 out of 5
Main Road, Panama, Rarotonga
The price is P8,554 per night from Jul 31 to Aug 1
P8,554
P9,837 total
Jul 31 - Aug 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Rarotonga. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (474 reviews)
"Really good for a layover between flights"

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025

The Islander Hotel
The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium

The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium

4 out of 5
Aroa Beach Marine Reserve, Arorangi, Ara Tapu Rd, Rarotonga
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Rarotonga. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants, and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the family amenities ...
8/10 Very Good! (451 reviews)
"Good for family stay, excellent lagoon area."

Reviewed on Jul 21, 2025

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The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium
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Other neighbourhoods around Akapuao Tapere

Titikaveka which includes tranquil scenes

Tapere of Titikaveka

Tapere of Titikaveka is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Muri Beach and Tikioki Marine Sanctuary while in the area.

Tapere of Titikaveka
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Areiti Tapere

While visiting Areiti Tapere, you might make a stop by sights like Muri Beach and Muri Night Markets.

Areiti Tapere
Ngatangiia

Takitumu District

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

Takitumu District
Muri Beach which includes general coastal views

Muri

If you're spending some time in Muri, Muri Beach and Muri Night Markets are top sights worth seeing.

Muri
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Turangi Tapere

While Turangi Tapere might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Muri Beach and Te Vara Nui Village.

Turangi Tapere
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Matavera

Well-liked for its beaches and snorkeling, you might stop by Muri Beach and Te Vara Nui Village while you're exploring Matavera and the surrounding neighborhoods.

Matavera

Akapuao Tapere