Akapuao Tapere
Rarotonga
Visit Akapuao Tapere
Popular places to visit
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.
Muri Beach
Stretch out comfortably on the bone-white beach while watching the sunrise over Rarotonga’s popular 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.
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.
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.
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.
Akapuao Tapere Hotel Deals
Little Polynesian Resort
"Perfect beach location Very well set up rooms"
Reviewed on 2026/6/22
Raina Holiday Accommodation
"Raina is very conveniently located opposite a great snorkeling spot (Fruits of Raratonga). and 200m from Charlies - a great place to eat and relax and gaze out over the lagoon. The gardens are lovely and lush with beautiful plants and flowers and there are loungers to relax on. Bus stop just outside. ..."
Reviewed on 2026/4/28
The Edgewater Resort & Spa
"The staff were very helpful and bar was excellent. The 3 bedroom villa we had was quite tidy but on closer inspection was quite dirty, a lot of dust, sand and grim on floors behind and under beds. Air conditioning unit in the bedroom didn’t really work. Water filter in kitchen was loose."
Reviewed on 2026/6/21
Club Raro Resort – Adults Only
"A great location with good happy hours, nice and relaxed and no kids. Made for such a chilled vibe. Lovely staff and the free shuttle to and from Edgewater is a good way to connect the norhh to and west sides of the island. Loved it"
Reviewed on 2026/6/19
The Islander Hotel
"The staff were amazing."
Reviewed on 2026/6/21
The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium
"What an amazing spot for families xx"
Reviewed on 2026/6/18
Where to stay in Akapuao Tapere
Takitumu District
While visiting Takitumu District, you might make a stop by sights like Muri Beach and Muri Night Markets.
Muri
If you're spending some time in Muri, Muri Beach and Muri Night Markets are top sights worth seeing.
Arorangi
Arorangi is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like Aroa Beach and Black Rock.
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.
Avarua
Beaches, snorkeling, and bars are some highlights of Avarua. Make a stop by Cook Islands Library and Museum or Cook Islands National Museum while you're exploring.
