Nikao Tapere
Travel Guide

Visit Nikao Tapere

The Edgewater Resort & Spa
It's a family resort, great for beach and sun. Staff are really friendly and helpful. We met with 18 family members and we really enjoyed our time here..
Reviewed on Apr 8, 2026

The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium
We loved our stay here. The staff were great. We spent our days snorkeling on the beach and enjoyed the nightly entertainers. Highly recommend the island night as well. Delicious buffet, and excellent performers.
Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026

Club Raro Resort – Adults Only
Hotel and grounds are becoming dated
Reviewed on Apr 7, 2026

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 Nov 18, 2025

Ocean Escape Resort&Spa
Beautifully appointed rooms with every detail well-planned, including lovely snacks and a continental breakfast. The staff is friendly, the owners are incredible hosts. I will return!
Reviewed on Apr 7, 2026

Tropical Sands
An amazing place to stay, especially the beachfront villa overlooking the lagoon. A simple but adequate kitchen with a convenience store, servo and Villies burgers all within a few minutes walk. Bus service runs from just outside the property. The hosts are warm and friendly people.
Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026
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.

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

Cook Islands Library and Museum
Through art and literature, learn about the history and traditions of the Cook Islands in a library and museum run by friendly local residents.
Things to do

Half-Day Muri Lagoon BBQ Lunch Cruise including Snorkeling

Ariki Adventures: Premium Sea Scooter Turtle Adventure

'Explore' Rarotonga Guided Bike Tour with Lunch and Swim

Island Discovery Tour by Island Hopper Vacations


