Accommodation information for Rarotonga

Accommodation and hotels on Rarotonga

Rarotonga has many accommodation options to choose from. From hotels, guest houses, backpackers, luxury villas and holiday houses, Rarotonga has options for every budget. There are also countless smaller rental bungalows and holiday houses on Rarotonga. Check out Rarotonga Retreats or Heritage Holdings (Rent Raro) for a good selection of of rental homes in Rarotonga. Below is a small selection of accommodation options, most are in the vicinity of our office in Aroa.

Accommodation within walking distance from Aroa Beach

The Rarotongan Beach Resort and Lagoonarium is one of the oldest and biggest hotels on Rarotonga. This resort is a good option if you want a hassle free holiday in a proper resort type hotel. In addition, the hotel is well suited for families and has a kids club for children. It is situated right by the beautiful Aroa Beach a few metres away from our shop and offers great snorkeling right outside it’s doors.

The Sanctuary Rarotonga On The Beach is located next to The Rarotongan Beach Resort and is an adult only Resort. During your stay at the Sanctuary you can also use all of the Rarotongan Beach Resorts facilities.

Lagoon Breeze Villas is only 400 metres away from our shop. The friendly hotel is build on vast grounds and offers spacious bungalows with generous decks to enjoy your sundowner. Coupled with a swimming pool and the beach across the road with kayaks to use, this hotel offers plenty of relaxation.

White House Apartments are just a stone throw away from our shop and Aroa Beach. Brent and Eve offer comfortable apartments with swimming pool in a friendly atmosphere.

Smaller hotels and backpackers on the west coast of Rarotonga (close to us)

The Black Pearl at Puaikura is about 1 km from our office and offers self contained units positioned around a swimming pool.

Backpackers International Hostel is a budget backpacker and only 1 km from our shop. If you are looking for low-cost accommodation on Rarotonga, you won’t find a cheaper place in the Cook Islands.

Aro’a Beachside Inn is an adult only hotel and is about 1.3 km away from our office. Within it’s grounds you can find the famous Shipwreck bar.

Rarotonga Backpackers is about 2.5 km away from our dive centre. Rarotonga Backpackers offers a range of accommodation options. From dorm rooms, single & double rooms, beach huts and self contained beach bungalows, they have options for any budget. The main complex is right by the beach and has a swimming pool. In addition to their main complex, Rarotonga Backpackers have garden bungalows and beach houses around the island.

Hotels on the south coast of Rarotonga

Rarotonga’s south coast has good snorkeling spots and deserted beaches away from the tourist hotspots.

Palm Grove is located 3,4 km from our shop. It offers excellent snorkelling in front of the hotel and has free kayaks to use for their guests. The on-site Yellow Hibiscus Restaurant is great and their Friday happy hour with live music is an institution on the south coast.