Akapuao Tapere

Rarotonga

Titikaveka which includes signage
Titikaveka
Titikaveka
Titikaveka featuring a garden
Titikaveka which includes signage

Popular places to visit

Rarotonga featuring a garden

Maire Nui Botanical Gardens

Enjoy a stroll around these colorful, tropical flower-filled gardens followed by a lunch featuring fresh garden produce in the on-site café.

Maire Nui Botanical Gardens
Muri Beach showing tropical scenes

Muri Beach

Stretch out comfortably on the bone-white beach while watching the sunrise over Rarotonga’s popular lagoon.

Muri Beach
Aro\'a Beach which includes a sandy beach as well as a couple

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.

Aroa Beach
Muri 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.

Muri Lagoon
Te Vara Nui Village as well as a large group of people

Te Vara Nui Village

Join an interactive experience to appreciate the authentic educational and entertaining story of Cook Islands’ culture.

Te Vara Nui Village
Tikioki Marine Sanctuary which includes tropical scenes and a sandy beach

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.

Tikioki Marine Sanctuary

Things to do

Hens Private Paint & Sip Class at The Tamarind Restaurant

Paint & Sip Experience Rarotonga

S$85
per adult
Paint & Sip Experience Rarotonga
Snorkelling from the glass bottom boat

Half-Day Muri Lagoon BBQ Lunch Cruise including Snorkeling

S$89
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Muri Lagoon BBQ Lunch Cruise including Snorkeling
Swim with turtles Cook Islands

Rarotonga Turtle Tour

S$69
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rarotonga Turtle Tour
Ready to head off

'Explore' Rarotonga Guided Bike Tour with Lunch and Swim

S$107
per adult
'Explore' Rarotonga Guided Bike Tour with Lunch and Swim
Panoramic view of the Cook Island beaches

Private Ocean & Earth Tour

S$229
per adult
Private Ocean & Earth Tour
Tpour bus in Cook Islands

Island Discovery Tour by Island Hopper Vacations

S$68
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Island Discovery Tour by Island Hopper Vacations
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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 S$553 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
S$553
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Rarotonga. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Muri Beach and Aroa Beach are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (91 reviews)
Perfect
"Beautiful beach bungalows!! Staff all lovely and it’s super quiet and relaxing."

Reviewed on 30 Jun, 2025

Little Polynesian Resort
Raina Holiday Accommodation

Raina Holiday Accommodation

3 out of 5
Akapauo, Titikaveka, South East, Rarotonga
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Rarotonga. Enjoy free parking, WiFi (surcharge), and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Muri Beach and Aroa Beach ...
6.8/10 (94 reviews)
"We chose the mountain view option that where we were staying It was very nice and quiet."

Reviewed on 3 Jul, 2025

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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 S$219 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
S$219
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach resort in Rarotonga. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Edgewater is suoer child friendly and thw staff go the extra mile to make kids feel welcome at the resort. Kids menu is welcoming for kids and they throughly enjoyed their options."

Reviewed on 10 Jul, 2025

The Edgewater Resort & Spa
Club Raro Resort – Adults Only

Club Raro Resort – Adults Only

3 out of 5
Ara Tapu, Avarua, Rarotonga
The price is S$159 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
S$159
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach resort in Rarotonga. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Only there one night and weather was miserable. Did Karaoke and was great fun."

Reviewed on 12 Jul, 2025

Club Raro Resort – Adults Only
The Islander Hotel

The Islander Hotel

3 out of 5
Main Road, Panama, Rarotonga
The price is S$220 per night from 18 Jul to 19 Jul
S$220
18 Jul - 19 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Rarotonga. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (464 reviews)
"Staff were really helpful and efficient for our late check in. We’re able to easily leave our bags with the staff when we were out for the day. Lovely stay. Thank you"

Reviewed on 14 Jul, 2025

The Islander Hotel
The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium

The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium

4 out of 5
Aroa Beach Marine Reserve, Arorangi, Ara Tapu Rd, Rarotonga
The price is S$275 per night from 18 Jul to 19 Jul
S$275
18 Jul - 19 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Rarotonga. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants, and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the family amenities ...
8/10 Very Good! (447 reviews)
Luxury on the lagoon.
"We stayed in the beautiful villa across the road from the main resort. The facilities were exceptional. We very much enjoyed our daily private spa and the privacy provided by staying in the villa."

Reviewed on 13 Jul, 2025

The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium
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Other neighbourhoods around Akapuao Tapere

Titikaveka featuring tranquil scenes

Tapere of Titikaveka

5/5(4 area reviews)

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.

Tapere of Titikaveka
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Areiti Tapere

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

Areiti Tapere
Ngatangiia

Takitumu District

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

Takitumu District
Muri Beach which includes general coastal views

Muri

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

Muri
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Turangi Tapere

4/5(1 area review)

While Turangi Tapere isn't home to many top sights, Muri Beach and Te Vara Nui Village are some notable places to visit nearby.

Turangi Tapere
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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.

Matavera

Akapuao Tapere