The 10 best cheap hotels in Rarotonga, Cook Islands

The best cheap hotels in Rarotonga

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The Valley Place

Featuring a garden, The Valley Place is situated in the Avarua district in Rarotonga. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

Jessicah

From

Cook Islands

EVERYTHING. The location was close to town yet hidden away from our other families that travelled over lol It was clean and had everything we needed.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

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US$95.35

1 night, 2 adults

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Sharnytas Studio AIR CONDITIONED

Avarua, Rarotonga

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.

Nadine

From

United Kingdom

Had everything we needed and more! Even had AC!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 40 reviews

Price from

US$112.68

1 night, 2 adults

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Tia Maria Retreat

Avarua, Rarotonga

Tia Maria Retreat in Rarotonga provides adults-only accommodation with a private beach area and a garden. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.

Vetaia Amo

From

Fiji

Beautiful private bungalows... enjoyed every bit of peace and quiet..

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

Very good - What previous guests thought, 234 reviews

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US$92.46

1 night, 2 adults

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JJ's Retreat

Rutaki, Rarotonga

A good location for a stress-free holiday in Rarotonga, JJ's Retreat is a villa surrounded by views of the garden.

lovelywild

From

United Kingdom

We loved our stay at JJ'sRetreat! Jason & Jaime are wonderful hosts. They were so friendly and easy going and shared a lot of knowledge about the island. They have a wonderful slice of paradise in Rarotonga at JJ's Retreat. The self-contained villa had everything we needed for our 10 day stay. It was very clean and tidy, the kitchen was well equipped with cooking equipment and basic cooking ingredients such as oil, salt and pepper, and a great BBQ so we could cook our own meals. Tea/coffee/milk for the first day was provided, as was basic toiletries, but we brought most of what we needed with us from NZ or bought from the local supermarket/take away, Wigmore's, which is a short easy 10 min cycle down the road. Water in the villa is filtered for drinking. The gardens around the property are beautiful and well kept, along with the swimming pool which we enjoyed everyday! We were so lucky to be the only couple there so we had the whole place to ourselves. The property is set back from the main ring road (5 min walk) so it is very quiet and peaceful. The Raro bus will pick you up/drop you off at the main road and so it is very easy to get around without a car. JJ's is located close by to the best snorkelling on the island - Fruits of Raro to the east and Aroa to the west. The bikes provided allowed us to cycle to Aroa beach to enjoy snorkelling at our own pace. We also cycled to Wigmore's Waterfall for a swim and picnic. After adventuring every day it was wonderful to come back to our villa and enjoy our evening on the deck. The use of the washing machine was great too, and there was a phone to call local numbers to make reservations. The bed was so comfortable and the villa was kept cool by its design and the wonderful big fan above our bed! They were happy to arrange a late check out for our late flight. Jason & Jaime have thought of all the little details that make a holiday extra special.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 38 reviews

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US$141.57

1 night, 2 adults

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Kiikii Inn & Suites

Avarua, Rarotonga

Set in Rarotonga, a few steps from Avarua Beach, Kiikii Inn & Suites offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

Elizabeth

From

New Zealand

It gave a very tropical vibe with all the greenery and being right next to the water, seeing closely where the lagoon meets the ocean. The sounds of the waves crashing was so healing and therapeutic that i had an amazing sleep. The pool definitely needs an upgrade or maybe even just a coat of paint but we still enjoyed it VERY MUCH! Also a food shop onsite that sells the most amazing toasties!! YUUUUMMMM!!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5

Good - What previous guests thought, 1,112 reviews

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US$90.14

1 night, 2 adults

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Mama MIREKA Homestay

Arorangi (Near Rarotonga)

Boasting quiet street views, Mama MIREKA Homestay is set in Arorangi, 600 metres from Kavera Beach. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.

Tamara

From

Switzerland

This was very unexpected but it was one of our most favourite stays during our travels. Mireka is the most wonderful host/person you can meet. We loved to stay with her and share her house. Thanks for all the help and all the conversations, we were really happy to meet you, Mireka and Poroa! The house is very big and clean. We were allowed to use the kitchen and had our own bathroom. Mireka even emptied some cupboards and one side of the fridge in the kitchen so we could put our food there. The beach is only some minutes away by foot and it is paradise because there are almost no people at the beach.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews

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US$90.58

1 night, 2 adults

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Sands of Rarotonga Hotel

Avarua (Near Rarotonga)

Situated in Avarua, 800 metres from Avarua Beach, Sands of Rarotonga Hotel features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

Mercedes

From

China

The place is perfect for exploring the local culture. It’s close to the museum, library, church, and there are several restaurants nearby, as well as the Saturday market. You don’t need a car because the bus stop is just a few minutes away. The best part, of course, was the amazing staff who truly cared about me during my stay and pick me up from the airport and a different accommodation. I stayed twice at this small hotel. The pool is great, and breakfast at The Trout was fantastic. If you are picky with cleaning, this is your place 😉

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2

Superb - What previous guests thought, 52 reviews

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US$161.80

1 night, 2 adults

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Red Hibiscus Villas

Avarua, Rarotonga

Located within 2.4 km of Nikao Beach in Rarotonga, Red Hibiscus Villas provides accommodation with seating area. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the villa free of charge.

Iñigo

From

Spain

Lovely!!! Peaceful site close to the mountains. It has all you need.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 171 reviews

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JO's Farmstay-charming holiday farm close to famous Muri Beach

Matavera, Rarotonga

Set in Rarotonga, JO's Farmstay-charming holiday farm close to famous Muri Beach offers accommodation with a patio.

Bartosz

From

Poland

Excellent accomodation, hosts taken care of my stay in details. Tasty breakfasts, good talks, I could feel like at home:) the house was very clean, I could find there everything I needed. Also company of animals (cats, chickens, sometimes a cute pig) was wonderful:D

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 122 reviews

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Kura's Kabanas

Muri, Rarotonga

Located on the northern end of the magnificent Muri Beach in Rarotonga, Kura’s Kabanas enjoys a secluded beachfront location. Free private parking is available on site.

Tim

From

Netherlands

Almost everything - close to the lagoon with great views.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 290 reviews

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