Nikao Tapere
Travel Guide

Visit Nikao Tapere

The Edgewater Resort & Spa
"Loved the friendly staff, and the variety they had on offer from the food to the entertainment"
Reviewed on 28 May, 2026

The Islander Hotel
"Thanks to great communications with the hotel’s staff, our check in was very easy, and our room was very nice and loaded with the needed amenities. We had an excellent breakfast in the morning with a wonderful view of the ocean. Would definitely stay at the Islander Hotel again."
Reviewed on 24 May, 2026

The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium
"We loved our stay here, first time travelling with our 1 year old and we don’t have anything but positive thoughts about our holiday at the rarotongan. The staff are so friendly and attentive. Our housekeeper was awesome. Please never change your smiles and being great people!! Amazing snorkelling, ..."
Reviewed on 26 May, 2026

Kia Orana Villas and Spa
"The room was clean staff lovely and the swimming pool with spa pools was so nice l loved how its so close to town supermarket restaurants airport quiet at night as its away from the busy roads lots of roosters crowing in the area which gives it a country touch it had everything in our villa microwave ..."
Reviewed on 26 May, 2026

Avana Waterfront Apartments
"Great spacious room, very welcoming staff"
Reviewed on 27 May, 2026

The Cooks Oasis
Popular places to visit

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.

Te Vara Nui Village
Join an interactive experience to appreciate the authentic educational and entertaining story of Cook Islands’ culture.
Things to do

Half-Day Muri Lagoon BBQ Lunch Cruise including Snorkeling

Ariki Adventures: Premium Sea Scooter Turtle Adventure

Island Discovery Tour by Island Hopper Vacations

'Explore' Rarotonga Guided Bike Tour with Lunch and Swim

Eco Friendly Sea Scooter Turtle Tour in Rarotonga

