Matavera Travel Guide
Rarotonga

Visit Matavera
Things to do

Half-Day Muri Lagoon BBQ Lunch Cruise including Snorkeling

Ariki Adventures: Premium Sea Scooter Turtle Adventure

'Explore' Rarotonga Guided Bike Tour with Lunch and Swim

Eco Friendly Sea Scooter Turtle Tour in Rarotonga

Island Discovery Tour by Island Hopper Vacations
Top hotels in Matavera

Ikurangi Eco Retreat
"The place needs a good makeover as it looks very rundown. There were issues with getting a gluten free breakfast. A nice place to stay if you want some space to yourself and just read a book."
Reviewed on 25 Jul 2026

Charlie's Villas
"I liked how spacious the villa was. There amenities to cook was handy it was everything we needed 😊"
Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026

Seaside Beachfront Villas
"Great room and value. Pros: clean, view, patio, quite (minuse roosters and dogs lol) good kitchen, good location. Cons: rocky beach can not go in the water at all, limited supplies a total of 4 bath towels so 2 each for 8 nights total of 2 wash cloths, no extra sheets, very thin 1 ply toilet paper. ..."
Reviewed on 25 Jul 2026

The Edgewater Resort & Spa
"Resort is great. Just know that while they list having 24 hour airport shuttle, this is blatantly false advertising. They have no shuttle. They will be happy to direct you to a cab for $25 per person, oh also they only take cash. If you didn’t bring NZE cash, there is an ATM handy, but expect a long ..."
Reviewed on 25 Jul 2026

The Islander Hotel
"Amazing service, clean and just what you need for an overnight stay."
Reviewed on 25 Jul 2026

Club Raro Resort – Adults Only
"A very well maintained establishment and spotlessly clean with friendly staff. Complimentary shuttle runs between Club Raro and their sister hotel Edgewater which has a very sandy beach. Ours was a brief overnight stay with generous dinner servings and left too early for our flight to experience ..."
Reviewed on 25 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Matavera

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 Tikioki Beach.

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

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.

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.



















