Southern Cook Islands
Travel Guide
Visit Southern Cook Islands
Where to stay in Southern Cook Islands
Muri
If you're spending some time in Muri, Muri Beach and Muri Night Markets are top sights worth seeing.
Takitumu District
While visiting Takitumu District, you might make a stop by sights like Muri Beach and Muri Night Markets.
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.
Takuvaine Tapere
While visiting Takuvaine Tapere, you might make a stop by sights like Cook Islands Library and Museum and Arai-Te-Tonga.
Avarua
Beaches, snorkeling, and bars are some highlights of Avarua. Make a stop by Cook Islands Library and Museum or Punanga Nui Market while you're exploring.
The Edgewater Resort & Spa
Fantastic place to stay right on a beautiful beach with great snorkelling in front of the hotel. Beautiful restaurant and seating area overlooking the sea and amazing ocean views from the room. Very friendly staff and the food was delicious. Highly recommend staying here.
Reviewed on 2026/4/3
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 2026/3/31
Aitutaki Lagoon Private Island Resort - Adults Only
Need to be quicker on service at dinner
Reviewed on 2026/3/26
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 2025/11/18
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 2026/4/7
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 2026/3/30
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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.
Akitua Island
Relax in a luxury bungalow on a remote islet where a blue lagoon and an untouched reef teeming with tropical fish are close and convenient.
Te Vara Nui Village
Join an interactive experience to appreciate the authentic educational and entertaining story of Cook Islands’ culture.
