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
Rog the housekeeping guy was excellent . And Tom the waiter was very good as well. Room was ocean front as promised and staff and food were wonderful. Fantastic stay!!!!
Reviewed on 2026/3/17
Raina Holiday Accommodation
It totally served the purpose. Clean and tidy, friendly staff, and an excellent location. Not only just over the road from the beach, but a very popular restaurant was only a short walk away. We would go back again to Raina Holiday accommodation.
Reviewed on 2025/11/10
The Edgewater Resort & Spa
This is a bit outdated but it’s a great place for a quick overnight if continuing on to the islands. I say the value and the staff are superb! They are very accommodating so don’t let the continual upkeep stray you far! Plus they are adding more to the property so it’s growing!
Reviewed on 2026/3/16
The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium
The staff were very kind and accomodating to the children in our group.they took the time to learn their names etc. What is offered at this resort is awesome for families who are looking for a relaxing holiday as well as activvities to keep them busy all in the one place.
Reviewed on 2026/3/19
Club Raro Resort – Adults Only
The hotel is a older establishment but has been kept well. The staff are amazing and nothing was to much trouble. The pool is not huge but does the trick. There is a swim up pool bar, which has 2 happy hours per day. The ocean is on your door step, for snorkeling. There is no beach as such. If you ...
Reviewed on 2026/3/17
Crown Beach Resort & Spa
Amazing people on the resort. Best we have ever been treated.
Reviewed on 2026/3/17
Other neighborhoods around Akapuao Tapere
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.
Takitumu District
While visiting Takitumu District, you might make a stop by sights like Muri Beach and Muri Night Markets.
Areiti Tapere
While visiting Areiti Tapere, 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.
Turangi Tapere
While Turangi Tapere might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Muri Beach and Te Vara Nui Village.
Matavera
Well-liked for its beaches and snorkeling, you might stop by Muri Beach and Te Vara Nui Village while you're exploring Matavera and the surrounding neighborhoods.
