Matavera Travel Guide

Rarotonga

Photo by Cindy Baker
Photo by Cindy Baker

Popular places to visit

Muri Beach which includes tropical scenes

Muri Beach

4.5/5(5 reviews)

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

Muri Beach
Aro\'a Beach featuring a sandy beach as well as a couple

Aroa Beach

5/5(2 reviews)

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

5/5(5 reviews)

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
Tikioki Marine Sanctuary which includes tropical scenes and a sandy beach

Tikioki Marine Sanctuary

4/5(1 review)

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
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
Rarotonga which includes interior views

Cook Islands Library and Museum

5/5(1 review)

Through art and literature, learn about the history and traditions of the Cook Islands in a library and museum run by friendly local residents.

Cook Islands Library and Museum

Things to do

Snorkelling from the glass bottom boat

Half-Day Muri Lagoon BBQ Lunch Cruise including Snorkeling

£51
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Muri Lagoon BBQ Lunch Cruise including Snorkeling
Snorkel Cook Islands

Rarotonga Turtle Tour

£31
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Rarotonga Turtle Tour
Rarotonga Turtle Tour

Cook Islands Turtle Tour

£39
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cook Islands Turtle Tour
Ready to head off

'Explore' Rarotonga Guided Bike Tour with Lunch and Swim

£61
per adult
'Explore' Rarotonga Guided Bike Tour with Lunch and Swim
An Eagle Ray and Turtle Tour-Small Groups & Photography Included

An Eagle Ray and Turtle Tour-Small Groups & Photography Included

£102
per adult
An Eagle Ray and Turtle Tour-Small Groups & Photography Included
'Discover' Rarotonga Cycling Tour with Lunch

'Discover' Rarotonga Cycling Tour with Lunch

£52
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
'Discover' Rarotonga Cycling Tour with Lunch
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Top hotels in Matavera

Ikurangi Eco Retreat

Ikurangi Eco Retreat

3.5 out of 5
Matavera, Rarotonga
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Rarotonga. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Muri Beach and Aroa Beach are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (67 reviews)
"Our stay at Ikurangi Eco Retreat was wonderful from start to finish. The staff were warm, welcoming, and very accommodating. Our room was spotless, comfortable, and set in such a peaceful environment. The retreat itself is beautifully maintained—the pathways are swept daily, and the gardens are kept ..."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

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Ikurangi Eco Retreat
Seaside Beachfront Villas

Seaside Beachfront Villas

3 out of 5
Avarua, Rarotonga
Stay at this 3-star beach villa in Rarotonga. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale and a local area shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Muri Beach and Aroa ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (27 reviews)
"The property had everything you could possibly need. It was spotlessly clean. Came across some staff who were very friendly and helpful. Had absolute privacy. Close to all amenties. I woke up to a spectacular ocean front sunrise each morning Highly recommend this property"

Reviewed on 15 May 2025

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Seaside Beachfront Villas
Charlie's Villas

Charlie's Villas

3.5 out of 5
Titikaveka, Rarotonga, Rarotonga
Stay at this 3.5-star 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! (4 reviews)
"Hidden gem - you would never know it was there. Very peaceful and well laid out units. Extremely clean and tidy. Great to arrive and the unit has tea/coffee decent size milk, and enough toilet paper etc to get you goj g for a couple of days (especially when you arrive on a Sunday) 2 minute walk to ..."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

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The Edgewater Resort & Spa

The Edgewater Resort & Spa

3.5 out of 5
Avarua, Rarotonga
The price is £127 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
£127
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach resort in Rarotonga. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Was a little disappointed to get an upstairs room after requesting a ground floor room. This appears to be a communication error between expedia and the resort. Really enjoyed our stay. This was our second visit and is the place to stay if you just want to relax. Staff are great, friendly and always ..."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

The Edgewater Resort & Spa
The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium

The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium

4 out of 5
Aroa Beach Marine Reserve, Arorangi, Ara Tapu Rd, Rarotonga
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! (460 reviews)
"The staff. Meli, Sava, Daphne, Tutai, Nga, just the names I remember. The Kids Club staff. ALL THE FRONT OFFICE, RESTAURANT/BAR STAFF, KIDS HUT!!!!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It was a stay to remember - kids loved the pool and everything about the swimming pool. Snorkeling, Paddle boarding, Kayaks... The games around ..."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

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The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium
Club Raro Resort – Adults Only

Club Raro Resort – Adults Only

3 out of 5
Ara Tapu, Avarua, Rarotonga
The price is £102 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
£102
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach resort in Rarotonga. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Was great, sitting watching whales, amenities were good. Everything here that you need"

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

Club Raro Resort – Adults Only
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Other neighbourhoods around Matavera

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Tupapa Tapere

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Tupapa Tapere and surrounding area, you can visit Muri Beach and Cook Islands Library and Museum.

Tupapa Tapere
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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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Kiikii Tapere

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Kiikii Tapere and surrounding area, you can visit Beachcomber Pearl Market and Cook Islands Library and Museum.

Kiikii Tapere
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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
Rarotonga featuring a waterfall and a pond

Takuvaine Tapere

While visiting Takuvaine Tapere, you might make a stop by sights like Cook Islands Library and Museum and Cook Island Christian Church.

Takuvaine Tapere
Muri Beach showing 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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