Akapuao Tapere Travel Guide

Rarotonga

A clear blue pool surrounded by palm trees and a view of the ocean.
A beach with palm trees, a kayak, and lounge chairs.
A beach with clear turquoise water, palm trees, and a cloudy sky.
A close-up of a green plant with long, narrow leaves radiating from a central point.
A stone Buddha head sculpture with a pot on top, surrounded by lush greenery.

Stay near popular Akapuao Tapere attractions

Maire Nui Botanical Gardens

8.4/10 (110 reviews)
Enjoy a stroll around these colorful, tropical flower-filled gardens followed by a lunch featuring fresh garden produce in the on-site café.
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Things to do

Tour bus in Cook Islands

Going Troppo Nightlife Tour

฿1,601
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Going Troppo Nightlife Tour
Ariki Adventures: Premium Sea Scooter Turtle Adventure

Ariki Adventures: Premium Sea Scooter Turtle Adventure

฿3,686
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ariki Adventures: Premium Sea Scooter Turtle Adventure
Tpour bus in Cook Islands

Island Discovery Tour by Island Hopper Vacations

฿2,048
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Island Discovery Tour by Island Hopper Vacations
Eco Friendly Sea Scooter Turtle Tour in Rarotonga

Eco Friendly Sea Scooter Turtle Tour in Rarotonga

฿3,510
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Eco Friendly Sea Scooter Turtle Tour in Rarotonga
Black Rock Beach

Rarotonga Orientation & Sightseeing Tour

฿1,755
per adult
Rarotonga Orientation & Sightseeing Tour
Native in the Cook Islands

Private Myths & Legends Tour

฿5,777
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Private Myths & Legends Tour
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Top hotels in Akapuao Tapere

Little Polynesian Resort

Little Polynesian Resort

5 out of 5
Main Road, Titikaveka Rarotonga
The price is ฿14,093 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
฿14,093
฿16,207 total
24 Sept - 25 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Rarotonga. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Muri Beach and Maire Nui Botanical Gardens are ...
Little Polynesian Resort
Raina Holiday Accommodation

Raina Holiday Accommodation

3 out of 5
Akapauo, Titikaveka, South East Rarotonga
Stay at this hotel in Rarotonga. Enjoy free parking, Wi-Fi (surcharge) and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Muri Beach and Tikioki Beach are ...
6.8/10 (101 reviews)
"Raina apartments, are extremely worn and tired. The freezer had food that was accessed by a tenant upstairs. Pictures on Expedia are not accurate. However, the location to the beach was great as was Little Polynesia Resort, for great food."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

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Raina Holiday Accommodation
The Edgewater Resort & Spa

The Edgewater Resort & Spa

3.5 out of 5
Avarua Rarotonga
The price is ฿7,314 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿7,314
฿8,412 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Rarotonga. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
The Edgewater Resort & Spa
Club Raro Resort – Adults Only

Club Raro Resort – Adults Only

3 out of 5
Ara Tapu Rarotonga
The price is ฿4,957 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
฿4,957
฿5,701 total
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this resort in Rarotonga. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"We spent 5nights,without problems People were friendly and nice Specially all the workers, always helpful, smiling .. Will be back soon Maitaki"

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Club Raro Resort – Adults Only
The Islander Hotel

The Islander Hotel

3 out of 5
Main Road Rarotonga
The price is ฿5,766 per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
฿5,766
฿6,631 total
17 Oct - 18 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Rarotonga. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (647 reviews)
"Nice and close to the airport"

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2026

The Islander Hotel
The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium

The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium

4 out of 5
Aroa Beach Marine Reserve, Arorangi Rarotonga
Stay at this beach hotel in Rarotonga. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the family amenities in ...
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The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium
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Where to stay in Akapuao Tapere

Find the best Akapuao Tapere areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A wooden pier extending into turquoise waters, supported by wooden pillars, with palm trees and a clear sky in the background.

Muri

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

A beach with palm trees, a kayak, and lounge chairs.
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Takitumu District

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

A tropical beach with clear turquoise water, palm trees, and a wooden fence.
Photo by Zach Cain
Open Photo by Zach Cain

Arorangi

Arorangi is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Aroa Beach and Black Rock.

A tropical landscape with a paved path, palm trees, and dense green foliage.

Tapere of Titikaveka

Tapere of Titikaveka is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Muri Beach and Tikioki Beach while you're in town.

A tropical beach with clear turquoise waters, a sandy shore, and lush green mountains in the background.

Takuvaine Tapere

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

Akapuao Tapere Travel Guide