Palmerston Island

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Aerial view of tropical beach with turquoise water and lush trees, Palmerston Island, Cook Islands.
Cook Islands. Palmerston Island, a classic atoll, discovered by Captain Cook in 1774. Current population of 62 people, are all descendants of William Marsters (aka Masters).
Cook Islands. Palmerston Island, a classic atoll, discovered by Captain Cook in 1774. Current population of 62 people, are all descendants of William Marsters (aka Masters).
Palmerston Island is another of those very hard to reach places. A delivery ship stops by once or twice a year and some cruising yachts visit.

The population was 52 when we visited in 2010.  Everyone's last name is Marsters, all descendants of William Marsters  who moved to the deserted island in the 1800's with his 3 wives.
The Edgewater Resort & Spa

The Edgewater Resort & Spa

3.5 out of 5
Avarua Rarotonga
The price is NT$4,630 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
NT$4,630
NT$5,324 total
Mar 16 - Mar 17
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Rarotonga. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Ocean view but uncomfortable couch and beds had no bed heads so pillows slipped away. Decor was aged. Staff were friendly though. I thought overpriced for the state of the unit.

Reviewed on 2026/3/9

The Edgewater Resort & Spa
The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium

The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium

4 out of 5
Aroa Beach Marine Reserve, Arorangi Rarotonga
The price is NT$5,329 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
NT$5,329
NT$6,128 total
Mar 16 - Mar 17
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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! (525 reviews)
Our check in started off a bit rocky, and so I expressed that on Expedia. Within about 2 hours of our check in we received a call from Mama Loa. She asked if she could meet with me to discuss.We agreed to meet with her and she was very attentive took notes and said she would share the information ...

Reviewed on 2026/3/14

The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium
Club Raro Resort – Adults Only

Club Raro Resort – Adults Only

3 out of 5
Ara Tapu Rarotonga
The price is NT$4,083 per night from Apr 3 to Apr 4
NT$4,083
NT$4,695 total
Apr 3 - Apr 4
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Rarotonga. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
We had a fantastic stay, we were here for 7 nights they catered to all our needs, even did a special happy honeymoon sign for us in our room. The van driver gave us great tips.

Reviewed on 2026/3/2

Club Raro Resort – Adults Only
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Kia Orana Villas and Spa

Kia Orana Villas and Spa

4 out of 5
2 Ariki Road Rarotonga
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Rarotonga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (98 reviews)
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 2025/11/18

Kia Orana Villas and Spa
Tropical Sands

Tropical Sands

3 out of 5
Muri Village (4 minutes away) Rarotonga
Book a stay at this beach apartment in Rarotonga. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and WiFi (surcharge). Popular attractions Muri Beach and Avana Harbour ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (127 reviews)
I would not recommend staying here unless you enjoy being treated like an unwanted house guest. We were made to feel uncomfortable and unwelcome multiple times by the two owners. Also, the villa was not clean (mould in kitchen draws and on utensils, dead insects on bed frame, dirty floor). To top ...

Reviewed on 2026/3/3

Tropical Sands
Ocean Escape Resort&Spa

Ocean Escape Resort&Spa

4 out of 5
1 Ara Tapu, Turangi Village Rarotonga Rarotonga
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Rarotonga. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Muri Beach and Avana Harbour are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (41 reviews)
Ocean view. Had the place to ourselves as its low season the staff were so good and the resort was stunning!

Reviewed on 2026/3/6

Ocean Escape Resort&Spa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.