Where to stay in Rarotonga

from €118/night5 hotels sampledCK

3★+ hotels in Rarotonga from €118/night (range €118–543, 5 hotels sampled, ~3 weeks out).

Kia Orana Villas and Spa hotel · Rarotonga
from €118/night★ 4
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The Islander Hotel hotel · Rarotonga
from €176/night★ 3
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The Edgewater Resort & Spa hotel · Rarotonga
from €213/night★ 3
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Getting there

Columbus Rarotonga · compare all ways

Weather in Rarotonga

Tue 🌦️ 24° 22° 💧31%
Wed ☁️ 23° 21° 💧0%
Thu 🌦️ 22° 20° 💧2%
Fri ☁️ 21° 20° 💧6%
Sat 🌦️ 21° 20° 💧18%
Sun 🌦️ 21° 20° 💧12%
Mon ☁️ 21° 21° 💧19%

In Aug, Rarotonga typically sees ~24°C daytime highs and 8 rainy days.

Best time to visit Rarotonga — climate

Jan: ~27°C daytime, 17 rainy days 27° JanFeb: ~27°C daytime, 16 rainy days 27° FebMar: ~27°C daytime, 19 rainy days 27° MarApr: ~26°C daytime, 16 rainy days 26° AprMay: ~25°C daytime, 21 rainy days 25° MayJun: ~24°C daytime, 8 rainy days 24° JunJul: ~23°C daytime, 12 rainy days 23° JulAug: ~24°C daytime, 8 rainy days 24° AugSep: ~23°C daytime, 7 rainy days 23° SepOct: ~24°C daytime, 2 rainy days 24° OctNov: ~25°C daytime, 15 rainy days 25° NovDec: ~26°C daytime, 11 rainy days 26° Dec

Things to do in Rarotonga

Top-rated tours and tickets from €36 — book ahead for the popular ones.

from €53
Prosecco & Petals Ei Making Experience in Rarotonga★ 5.0 (10)
from €282
Cook Islands Family or Couple Photo Session★ 5.0 (9)
from €78
Swim with Turtles Rarotonga - Guided Turtle Tour★ 5.0 (8)
from €36
Rarotonga International Arrivals Seat in Coach Transfer★ 5.0 (6)
from €47
Rarotonga Orientation & Sightseeing Tour★ 5.0 (4)
from €57
Market, Farm, Fork! A taste of Rarotonga: from farm to fork.★ 5.0 (2)

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About Rarotonga

Rarotonga is the largest and by far the most populated of the Cook Islands, and is known as 'Raro'. It is the easiest to get to, with direct international flights from several countries, and has the most attractions and accommodation of the islands.

Read the full Rarotonga guide

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Round out the trip

eSIM for RarotongaData from the moment you land — no roaming bills. Rent a car in RarotongaCompare local and international rental desks. Airport transferFixed-price pickup waiting at arrivals. Travel insuranceMedical + luggage cover from a few €/day.

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Flight prices are real fares travellers found in the last 48 hours, refreshed daily — the booking site confirms the final price. Train, bus and ferry fares are shown on the operators' booking sites. Weather data by Open-Meteo; exchange rates: ECB reference. Data updated 2026-08-18. Some links earn Stayonomy a commission at no cost to you.