Where to stay in the Cook Islands

As your flight swoops down over an impossibly turquoise ocean, prepare to witness one of the world’s most beautiful lagoons. Sun-bleached sands and swaying palms epitomise Aitutaki lagoon’s 15 islets encircled by a protective outer reef. This is the South Pacific’s best kept secret.

Seclusion, privacy and luxury… if these attributes rate high on your wish list, Te Manava is for you. Managed by the award-winning Pacific Resort Hotel Group, this all-villa resort offers a fresh approach to resort living. Whether you prefer to be self-sufficient, have gourmet cuisine delivered to your door, or dine out… the choice is yours.

Flanked by Rarotonga’s lush, mountainous interior and the bone-white sands of Muri Beach, Te Vakaroa is a true slice of paradise… if you can tear yourself away from the mesmerising aquamarine waters lapping at your feet.

Tucked away amongst coconut palms, tropical gardens and pawpaw plantations on the east side of Rarotonga, just inland from the glorious lagoon, Ikurangi Eco Retreat is the first glamping retreat with tented accommodation in the Cook Islands.

A jewel in the Cook Islands, this enchanting adults-only boutique hotel, located on a beautiful stretch of white sand at Titikaveka on Rarotonga’s south coast, simply oozes style and elegance!

This heavenly small luxury resort sits on a perfect stretch of sand on Rarotonga's stunning Muri Beach. Expansive views across the lagoon to the Pacific Ocean are interrupted only by the idyllic islet of Ta’akoka, with its swathe of perfect palms.

This delightful adults-only boutique retreat enjoys a serene location on Rarotonga’s south coast, overlooking the azure waters of Titikaveka Lagoon on a beautiful stretch of sand just along from Muri Beach. The warmth of the staff and the enviable location of this quiet, secluded hideaway make this the perfect Polynesian escape.

On the heavenly white sands of Muri Beach, Rumours Luxury Villas & Spa is the hideaway for those in the endless quest for nirvana. Cease your search… we may have found it! Occupying a prime location on the dazzling white sands of Muri Beach, Rumours is perfect for those seeking the ultimate Cook Islands villa escape!

Tucked into a secluded cove of gleaming white sand, Sea Change is wonderfully romantic! With just twelve villas, the setting is decidedly peaceful and intimate.