A list by Eva Schulz & Kim Moore. Updated September 2025.
We have created a list with the best private villas in Rarotonga, Cook Islands. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
Boasting private pool, Sunset Quay is situated on the beachfront in Rarotonga. It is located 400 metres from Kavera Beach and provides a tour desk. There is free private parking and the property features paid airport shuttle service.
Featuring a terrace with sea views, this villa also includes a flat-screen TV, a well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave, as well as 2 bathrooms with a shower and a hair dryer. The property has an outdoor dining area.
For those times when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to cook on the barbecue.
Guests at the villa can enjoy snorkelling nearby, or make the most of the garden.
Rarotonga International Airport is 4 km from the property. . Show full description
Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, pool view and a balcony, Te Etu Villa 2 is situated in Rarotonga. This villa features free private parking and private check-in and check-out. Set in the Avarua district, the villa is within 400 metres of Avarua Beach.
The villa with a terrace and mountain views has 3 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a microwave and a toaster, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the villa. The property has an outdoor dining area.
For those times when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to cook on the barbecue.
Guests at the villa can enjoy snorkelling nearby, or make the most of the garden.
Rarotonga International Airport is 5 km from the property.Show full description
Situated in Rarotonga, Serene Holiday Home features accommodation with private pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive. The property was built in 2020 and features air-conditioned accommodation with a patio. The property is non-smoking and is set 2.7 km from Avarua Beach.
The spacious holiday home with a balcony and mountain views has 3 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. The property has an outdoor dining area.
Barbecue facilities are provided.
Rarotonga International Airport is 9 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Opened March 2024. Located in Rarotonga and only 1.1 km from Inave Beach, Evangeline's Home provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property is set in the Arorangi district.
The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 3 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a kettle, and 1 bathroom with a shower. A flat-screen TV is featured. The property has an outdoor dining area.
Rarotonga International Airport is 3 km away.Show full description
Located within the Avarua district in Rarotonga, Sharnytas Studio AIR CONDITIONED has air conditioning, a balcony, and mountain views. With garden views, this accommodation offers a patio. There is free private parking and the property provides paid airport shuttle service.
This holiday home with sea views features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. The property has an outdoor dining area.
Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at the holiday home.
Rarotonga International Airport is a few steps away.Show full description
Pacific views, tranquil location, large home Navy House 2 is a holiday home located in the Avarua district of Rarotonga. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.
The spacious holiday home with a terrace and sea views features 3 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. The property has an outdoor dining area.
Rarotonga International Airport is 1 km away.Show full description
Set in Rarotonga, 600 metres from Arakuo Beach, Motu Beachfront Art Villas offers accommodation with a private beach area, free private parking, water sports facilities and an outdoor swimming pool. With sea views, this accommodation provides a terrace. At the villa complex, the units are fitted with bed linen and towels.
In the warmer months, you can make use of the barbecue facilities and dine on the private patio.
Activities such as snorkelling, cycling, canoeing can be enjoyed in the surroundings, and guests can relax along the beachfront. If you would like to discover the area, hiking is possible in the surroundings and the villa can arrange a car rental service.
Rarotonga International Airport is 15 km away. The accommodation features free shuttle service, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage for guests.
All units comprise a seating area with a sofa, a dining area, and a fully equipped kitchenette with various cooking facilities, including a microwave, a toaster, a fridge and a stovetop. There is a private bathroom with shower in every unit, along with bathrobes, a hair dryer and free toiletries.Show full description
Boasting a beachfront location, Muri Shores is situated in the heart of Muri town centre and is made up of 4 absolute beach-front villas and 2 air conditioned lagoon view villas only a few steps away from the lagoon. The lagoon view villas are located behind the beach front villas.
Muri Shores is a 2-minute walk from a variety of cafes, restaurants and shops. Rarotonga International Airport is a 15-minute drive away.
Each villa includes a flat-screen TV. It is a 5-minute walk from Te Vara Nui Cultural Centre. It has a kitchenette with a microwave, stove top and refrigerator. There is a bathroom with a rain shower. Guests can enjoy impressive lagoon views and mesmerizing sunrises from the spacious balconies.
Snorkeling equipment and vehicles can be hired at a nearby location for guests seeking an island adventure. Complementary use of kayaks and bicycles is available.Show full description
In the Muri district of Rarotonga, close to Muri Beach, Te Vaiora Villa has a garden and a washing machine. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking. Outdoor seating is also available at the villa.
The villa with a terrace and mountain views features 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. A private entrance leads guests into the villa, where they can enjoy some fruits. The villa offers bed linen, towels and laundry service.
Guests can take advantage of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities.
The villa has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open.
Rarotonga International Airport is 12 km away.Show full description
Featuring water sports facilities and views of sea, Serenity Villas Rarotonga is a recently renovated villa set in Rarotonga, 200 metres from Black Rock Beach. This beachfront property offers access to a patio and free private parking. When staying at the villa, guests can use private entrance.
The villa complex will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a wardrobe, a kettle, a dishwasher, an oven, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. At the villa complex, each unit comes with bed linen and towels.
Guests may eat in the on-site traditional restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch, brunch and cocktails.
Guests can swim in the pool with a view, go cycling or canoeing, or relax in the garden and use the barbecue facilities.
Rarotonga International Airport is 2 km away. There is also a fully equipped kitchen equipped with a microwave, toaster and fridge.Show full description
Set in Rarotonga, 800 metres from Muri Beach, Kaia Villas offers accommodation with a private beach area, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden. With garden views, this accommodation features a patio. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available.
The villa complex will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a wardrobe, a kettle, a dishwasher, an oven, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a shower. At the villa complex, units are fitted with bed linen and towels.
Rarotonga International Airport is 14 km from the property. There is also a dining area and a fully equipped kitchen equipped with a toaster, a fridge, and a stovetop.Show full description
Featuring a garden and views of sea, Hawaiki Villas is a recently renovated villa set in Rarotonga, 700 metres from Muri Beach. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The villa features family rooms.
The villa complex will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a outdoor furniture, a kettle, an oven, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. At the villa complex, the units have bed linen and towels.
Rarotonga International Airport is 14 km away. There is also a dining area and a fully equipped kitchen equipped with a toaster, a fridge, and a stovetop.Show full description
Arcadia Retreat Rarotonga in Rarotonga provides adults-only accommodation with pool with a view, a garden and barbecue facilities. With garden views, this accommodation provides a patio. There is free private parking and the property features paid airport shuttle service.
The villa provides guests with a terrace, pool views, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and a private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. At the villa complex, each unit includes bed linen and towels.
Guests at the villa will be able to enjoy activities in and around Rarotonga, like hiking. Every unit comes with a safety deposit box, while certain rooms are fitted with a balcony and others also boast mountain views. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at Arcadia Retreat Rarotonga, while snorkelling and cycling can be enjoyed nearby.
Kavera Beach is 200 metres from the accommodation. Rarotonga International Airport is 5 km from the property.Show full description
Perfectly positioned alongside Titikaveka Lagoon, Makayla Palms offers private beach access and accommodation with a private BBQ and patio. Guests enjoy free use of kayaks and snorkelling equipment.
Surrounded by lush tropical gardens, the modern accommodation features a spacious lounge area with TV. You can make use of the open-air shower and free toiletries provided.
The staff can arrange diving, fishing and safari excursions. Pamper yourself with a relaxing massage or take a cruise along Koka Lagoon.
Makayla Palms is a 20-minute drive from Rarotonga International Airport. Rarotonga Golf Course is a 10-minute drive away.Show full description
Inspired by the turquoise water of Muri Lagoon, Crystal Blue Lagoon boasts stylish modern villas with an idyllic beachfront location. This tranquil retreat features an infinity pool with breathtaking sea views. All villas boast a patio.
Crystal Blue Lagoon Villas is within 5 minutes’ walk of local shops, cafes and restaurants. Airport transfers can be arranged.
With a total of 4 self contained, 2 bedroom villas in the complex (sleeping a maximum of 4 adults per villa) , these air-conditioned, 2-story apartments offer a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a coffee machine. Rarotonga International Airport is 13 minutes’ drive away.
Guests enjoy free use of snorkeling gear. A complimentary continental style breakfast is delivered daily. The lounge area includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a selection of movies are available.
Guests can share an outdoor meal using the BBQ facilities. Complimentary vouchers for kayak hire and internet access are also available.Show full description
Offering a terrace and barbecue facilities, Mata Manea is situated in the Titikaveka district in Rarotonga. Set 500 metres from Vaimaanga Beach, the property offers a garden and free private parking.
The holiday home comes with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with mountain views. The property has an outdoor dining area.
Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Rarotonga, like snorkelling.
Rarotonga International Airport is 13 km away.Show full description
Opened October 2023. Located in Rarotonga, within 400 metres of Black Rock Beach, Studio Varia offers accommodation with air conditioning. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. Staff on-site can arrange a shuttle service.
With free WiFi, this 1-bedroom holiday home provides a flat-screen TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and fridge. The holiday home offers bed linen, towels and laundry service.
Rarotonga International Airport is 1 km away.Show full description
Facing the seafront, Whitesands Beach Villas is a villa offering a 3-star accommodation in Rarotonga. It has a private beach area, garden and private parking. Ideally located in the Titikaveka district, this villa is set 200 metres from Arakuo Beach. The property offers barbecue facilities and parking on-site.
The villa has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with sea views. The property has an outdoor dining area.
Guests at the villa will be able to enjoy activities in and around Rarotonga, like canoeing. The villa has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open.
Rarotonga International Airport is 15 km from the property.Show full description
Ariki Retreat Adults Only - Part of the ARIKI EXPERIENCE in Rarotonga provides adults-only accommodation with a garden, a bar and barbecue facilities. With sea views, this accommodation provides a balcony and a swimming pool. At the villa complex, the units are fitted with bed linen and towels.
There is a snack bar and lounge.
Guests at the villa will be able to enjoy activities in and around Rarotonga, like cycling and hiking.
Muri Beach is less than 1 km from Ariki Retreat Adults Only - Part of the ARIKI EXPERIENCE. There is free private parking and the property offers paid airport shuttle service.
Fitted with a terrace, the units offer air conditioning and feature a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also featured, as well as a kettle. Rarotonga International Airport is 11 km away.Show full description
Located in Rarotonga, Tropical Retreat Rarotonga provides accommodation with a private pool, a patio and pool views. The air-conditioned accommodation is 400 metres from Tokerau Beach, and guests can benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi. The accommodation offers free shuttle service and bicycle parking for guests.
The villa comes with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with mountain views. A private entrance leads guests into the villa, where they can enjoy some fruits. The property has an outdoor dining area.
Barbecue facilities are available at the villa, and guests can also relax in the garden or go on a picnic in the picnic area.
Rarotonga International Airport is 2 km away.Show full description
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