Visit Southern Cook Islands
Where to stay in Southern Cook Islands
Arorangi
Arorangi is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Aroa Beach and Black Rock.
Muri
While visiting Muri, you might make a stop by sights like Muri Beach and Muri Night Markets.
Takitumu District
While visiting Takitumu District, you might make a stop by sights like Muri Beach and Muri Night Markets.
Tapere of Titikaveka
Tapere of Titikaveka is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Muri Beach and Tikioki Marine Sanctuary while you're in town.
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, snorkelling and bars are just a few things travellers enjoy about Avarua. Check out Cook Islands Library and Museum or Punanga Nui Market while you're exploring the area.
The Edgewater Resort & Spa
great breakfast options for guests, large rooms, friendly staff. Kids club for the little ones, a bus service that comes by every 1/2 hour, on Island time, so sometimes late. Loved the location so close to the town and airport. We would stay again.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Club Raro Resort – Adults Only
The staff stood out for me , excellent service and very helpful and friendly
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Aitutaki Lagoon Private Island Resort - Adults Only
Staff was all very welcoming greeted me by name, my bungalow was well appointed and the view was amazing
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
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 18 Nov 2025
Te Manava Luxury Villas
Ana provided outstanding service. Thank you!
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Tropical Sands
We can't fault the attention and excellent service Kanoe & Rudy gave us. The room was spotless and very well equipped and the deck was huge which we found a real bonus.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
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.
One Foot Island Beach
Escape from the modern world to a tropical beach that has been identified as one of the best in Australasia.
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.
