Muri Travel Guide
Rarotonga
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.
Te Vara Nui Village
Join an interactive experience to appreciate the authentic educational and entertaining story of Cook Islands’ culture.
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.
Things to do
Half-Day Muri Lagoon BBQ Lunch Cruise including Snorkeling
'Explore' Rarotonga Guided Bike Tour with Lunch and Swim
'Discover' Rarotonga Cycling Tour with Lunch
Island Discovery Tour by Island Hopper Vacations
Swim With The Turtles Rarotonga
Top hotels in Muri
Pacific Resort Rarotonga
The staff are incredible!
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Muri Beach Club
We appreciated the easy check in process along with the daily cleanings. It was a great touch that everyone always knew our name and greeted us.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Muri Beach Resort
everything was wonderful
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Moana Sands Lagoon Resort - Adults Only
Nice room but limited dining facilities. Good for snorkeling but not for beach.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Nautilus Resort
The staff were extremely professional and friendly - however breakfast very disappointing, but the service was high quality, not the food.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Muri Beachcomber
Very nice view
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Muri
Areiti Tapere
While visiting Areiti Tapere, you might make a stop by sights like Muri Beach and Muri Night Markets.
Akapuao Tapere
If you're spending some time in Akapuao Tapere, Maire Nui Botanical Gardens and Tikioki Beach are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Turangi Tapere
While Turangi Tapere isn't home to many top sights, Muri Beach and Te Vara Nui Village are some notable places to visit nearby.
Matavera
Some popular features of Matavera include its beaches and snorkelling. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Muri Beach or Te Vara Nui Village are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.
Takitumu District
While visiting Takitumu District, you might make a stop by sights like Muri Beach and Muri Night Markets.
