Avarua is a welcoming neighbourhood that travellers like for its island views and bars. Make sure that you visit Cook Islands Library and Museum and Punanga Nui Market as part of your Avarua travel plans.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in Avarua?

Based on our traveller data, Club Raro Resort – Adults Only is one of the top choices for your stay in Avarua. This resort offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Another good choice for your stay in the area is Kia Orana Villas and Spa .

How many hotels can I expect to find in the Avarua area?

Expedia has 28 hotels and other accommodation options in Avarua to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Rarotonga area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Avarua, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best options available in Avarua.

What can I see and do in this Rarotonga neighbourhood?

For cultural attractions in Avarua, head to Cook Islands Library and Museum, Sir Geoffrey Henry National Culture Centre and Cook Islands National Museum. Punanga Nui Market and Beachcomber Pearl Market are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Avarua include Para O Tane Palace, Beachcomber Gallery and Wreck of the Matai. Nikao Beach and National Stadium are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Rarotonga.

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Our top choices for Avarua hotels

1. Club Raro Resort – Adults Only

Avarua

Brenda

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

2. Central Motel

Avarua

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

3. Ocean Spray Villas

Avarua

Anonymous traveller

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

4. The Islander Hotel

2 km from Avarua

Gillian

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

5. Crown Beach Resort & Spa

Arorangi, 5 km from Avarua

KRISTINE

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

6. The Edgewater Resort & Spa

Arorangi, 4.9 km from Avarua

Rachel

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

7. Aroa Beachside Resort

Arorangi, 5.7 km from Avarua

Kyla

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

8. Muri Lagoon View Bungalows

Muri, 6.7 km from Avarua

Carlin

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

9. The Black Pearl Beach Side Apartments

Arorangi, 5.8 km from Avarua

Esther

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

10. Aroa Kainga Bungalows

Arorangi, 5.9 km from Avarua

Jennifer

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

11. Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel

Tapere of Titikaveka, 7.2 km from Avarua

Michelle

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

12. Rarotonga GolfSeaview

Arorangi, 4 km from Avarua

Alison

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

13. Muri Shores

Areiti Tapere, 7.1 km from Avarua

Gary

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

14. Little Polynesian Resort

Akapuao Tapere, 7.3 km from Avarua

Dr David M

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

15. Muri Beach Club

Muri, 7.2 km from Avarua

Brett

includes taxes & fees

19 Sept - 20 Sept

16. Moana Sands Lagoon Resort - Adults Only

Muri, 7.5 km from Avarua

DonnaAnne

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

17. Avana Valley Heights

Takitumu District, 6 km from Avarua

Trevor

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

18. Muri Beach Resort

Muri, 7.3 km from Avarua

Tracey

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

19. Nautilus Resort

Muri, 7.3 km from Avarua

Peter

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

20. Pacific Resort Rarotonga

Muri, 7.2 km from Avarua

Roger

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14 Sept - 15 Sept

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While visiting Muri, you might make a stop by sights like Muri Beach and Muri Night Markets.

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Arorangi

As the sun sets, relax on Rarotonga’s coast next to the clear waters of an azure lagoon. Enjoy exploring the wonders of the Cook Islands.

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Takitumu District

While visiting Takitumu District, you might make a stop by sights like Muri Beach and Tikioki Beach.

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Tapere of Titikaveka

Swim, scuba or snorkel in some of the most pristine waters in the world. Relax in a beach bungalow and awake to views of the blue-green lagoon.

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Takuvaine Tapere

While visiting Takuvaine Tapere, you might make a stop by sights like Cook Islands Library and Museum and Para O Tane Palace.

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Top Avarua Hotel Reviews

The Edgewater Resort & Spa

8/10 Good

"Only stayed one night. We found the staff excellent helping us to our room. However no assistance was offered when we left."

The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium

8/10 Good

"The staff were really great, the location is excellent, and the meals and drinks very good. My only concern is that the resort is looking and feeling very very very tired. It appears that management/owner has done very little to upgrade and maintain the resort in the last 20 years. For an apparent 4 star resort and the money they charge for accommodation, I think management/owner really needs to step up or sell it to someone who cares about the resort, its staff and customers. Come on management/owner, you can do better or the other better maintained resorts will make your obsolete."

The Islander Hotel

8/10 Good

"Location location location. A perfect place to stay for one night between a flight in and a flight out. Cross the road to get to the airport. Hotel is fine but a little run down -- my room had a collapsed soap dish. There is revelry till about 11 pm outside the rooms. Breakfast from 8 am -- I walked to the supermarket and got what I needed."

Kia Orana Villas and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"An unforgettable week in paradise! Kia Orana Resort and Spa exceeded every expectation from the moment we arrived. The staff greeted us with genuine warmth and traditional hospitality, making us feel like family instantly. Our garden villa was pristine, and spacious with a lovely outdoor shower and soaking tub. The housekeeping team kept the room orderly with daily tidy-up service. The spa is a sanctuary of absolute tranquility; the deep tissue / hot stone massage I received was arguably one of the early highlights of the trip. The pool was in the midst of a renovation and being that it was winter we did not partake. Daily morning continental breakfast and coffee was a nice treat. Thank you to our lovely host Sane and the entire team at Kia Orana for an incredible, stress-free week of pure relaxation. We will be back!"

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Our top choices for Avarua hotels

1. Club Raro Resort – Adults Only

2. Central Motel

3. Ocean Spray Villas

4. The Islander Hotel

5. Crown Beach Resort & Spa

6. The Edgewater Resort & Spa

7. Aroa Beachside Resort

8. Muri Lagoon View Bungalows

9. The Black Pearl Beach Side Apartments

10. Aroa Kainga Bungalows

11. Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel

12. Rarotonga GolfSeaview

13. Muri Shores

14. Little Polynesian Resort

15. Muri Beach Club

16. Moana Sands Lagoon Resort - Adults Only

17. Avana Valley Heights

18. Muri Beach Resort

19. Nautilus Resort

20. Pacific Resort Rarotonga

Where to stay in Avarua

Muri

Arorangi

Takitumu District

Tapere of Titikaveka

Takuvaine Tapere

Top Avarua Hotel Reviews

The Edgewater Resort & Spa

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