Matavera Travel Guide

Rarotonga

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Things to do


Top hotels in Matavera

Ikurangi Eco Retreat

Ikurangi Eco Retreat

3.5 out of 5
Matavera Rarotonga
Stay at this hotel in Rarotonga. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Muri Beach and Avana Harbour are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (76 reviews)
"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

Ikurangi Eco Retreat
Charlie's Villas

Charlie's Villas

3.5 out of 5
Titikaveka Rarotonga Rarotonga
Stay at this villa in Rarotonga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and balconies. Popular attractions Muri Beach and Aroa Beach are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
"I liked how spacious the villa was. There amenities to cook was handy it was everything we needed 😊"

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026

Charlie's Villas
Seaside Beachfront Villas

Seaside Beachfront Villas

3 out of 5
Avarua Rarotonga
Stay at this beach villa in Rarotonga. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale and a local area shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Muri Beach and Avana Harbour ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (32 reviews)
"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

Seaside Beachfront Villas
The Edgewater Resort & Spa

The Edgewater Resort & Spa

3.5 out of 5
Avarua Rarotonga
The price is ฿8,809 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
฿8,809
฿10,130 total
22 Aug - 23 Aug
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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"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 Edgewater Resort & Spa
The Islander Hotel

The Islander Hotel

3 out of 5
Main Road Rarotonga
The price is ฿6,944 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿6,944
฿7,986 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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. ...
8/10 Very good! (623 reviews)
"Amazing service, clean and just what you need for an overnight stay."

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2026

The Islander Hotel
Club Raro Resort – Adults Only

Club Raro Resort – Adults Only

3 out of 5
Ara Tapu Rarotonga
The price is ฿5,567 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
฿5,567
฿6,402 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
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. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,004 reviews)
"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

Club Raro Resort – Adults Only
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Where to stay in Matavera

Find the best Matavera areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.



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