Best places in Cook Islands

Discover the best places in Cook Islands, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 107 places in the country.

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The Mooring Fish Cafe
Fish & chips restaurant
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Cash only, so make sure you come prepared so you can enjoy this lovely cafe! The fish burger was so delicious here and the perfect portion for the price. The live music and atmosphere was also very nice. Def recommend!
4.80 (375 reviews)
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Pacific Resort Aitutaki
Resort hotel
Polished bungalows with thatched roofs & balconies on a resort offering beachfront dining & a spa.
4.90 (217 reviews)
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Rarotonga
Island
Central South Pacific islands featuring volcanic peaks, lagoons, rainforest & white beaches.
4.80 (282 reviews)
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Vili's Burger Joint
Fast food restaurant
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Amazing place to go, definitely recommend! My partner had the Rooster burger and I had the Muri burger. Really good value for money and friendly service. When they’re busier there can be a bit of a wait but there was plenty of seats and buzzers for when your meal was ready. Really friendly dog roami...
4.70 (342 reviews)
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Beluga
Cafe
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Wow, absolutely amazing food. We passed everyday seeing every seat full. Open at 7.30 am, we shot down for breakfast in our second to last day. Best food on the island. Great coffee❀️✨
4.80 (217 reviews)
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21.3 Vaiana's Bar & Bistro
Bar
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Super chill beach vibe bar, good food and live music to catch the sunset. Mahi Mahi fish n chips, Ika Mata, and Burgers were delicious. Wait staff were friendly and efficient. They got a really good Vibe here. Pricing was very affordable for the quality of food. Follow me on for more yummy places t...
4.80 (182 reviews)
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Punanga Nui Market
Produce market
Buzzing open-air market with handicrafts, snack counters, tropical fruit vendors & live folk music.
4.50 (669 reviews)
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Pacific Resort Rarotonga
Resort hotel
Relaxed rooms, suites & villas with kitchenettes, as well as free breakfast & a beachfront bar.
4.60 (340 reviews)
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Muri Night Markets
Food court
πŸ‘ Had dinner here one night. Lots of choice. Reasonably priced. Great food big portions, we shared.
4.50 (615 reviews)
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Charlie's Raro
Bar
πŸ‘πŸ‘ First off I ordered a Mojito cocktail (which was utterly delicious). For my main I ordered a fresh steak sandwich (which was so big I had to cut it into six pieces!). That sandwich was delicious - bbq steak with some lettuce, tomato and cucumber. I would definitely recommend Charlies to anyone who l...
4.50 (493 reviews)
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Maire Nui Gardens and Cafe
Botanical garden
πŸ‘πŸ‘ A must do! Years of hard work and a continued investment of passion and time. The gardens aretropical and beautiful and provide the backdrop for the CafΓ© which serves delicious light and tasty food and all the usual drinks and refreshing smoothies.
4.70 (186 reviews)
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Sunset Resort
Resort hotel
Relaxed rooms & suites in a beachfront resort offering 2 outdoor pools & an open-air restaurant.
4.70 (175 reviews)
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Te Vara Nui Village
Tourist attraction
Maori cultural site with night performances on floating stages, waterfall gardens & a buffet.
4.60 (234 reviews)
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Trader Jacks
Bar & grill
πŸ‘πŸ‘ I’m not the biggest seafood person but I wanted to try the Avarua Fish Taco and oh my goodness! It blew me away! It was incredible - some of the best food I have ever eaten! To add to the amazing food, the location was beautiful - we sat outside and everywhere we looked we could just see amazing tu...
4.40 (733 reviews)
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Flying Turtle Cafe
Cafe
πŸ‘πŸ‘ We enjoyed our breakfast and lunch in this cafe! Smoothies are really very big and testy. In addition you can enjoy free WiFi here. Recommended πŸ‘
4.80 (130 reviews)
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Little Polynesian Resort
Resort hotel
Bright rooms in an upscale adults-only venue offering a free tropical breakfast & beach access.
4.70 (148 reviews)
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Muri Beach Club Hotel Rarotonga
Hotel
Unfussy rooms with balconies in an adults-only beachfront resort with an outdoor pool, bar & dining.
4.60 (191 reviews)
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Lagoon Breeze Villas
Resort hotel
Bright resort with a private beach & gardens, plus free scuba lessons, kayaks & snorkeling gear.
4.80 (116 reviews)
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Tamarind House Restaurant & Ukulele Bar
Restaurant
πŸ‘ On the beach in an old colonial house. I enjoyed my chicken curry, it was a little dry but that was fine, service was great and I found it reasonably priced.
4.50 (237 reviews)
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Palace Takeaways
Takeout restaurant
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Just got off the plane, the first stop was this place. Happy Hour $3.50 a burger. What a treat. Absolutely a winner for our boys who loved having burgers all week. Such a connecting place with food. You can see why it's a popular place to dined here anytime during the day
4.60 (160 reviews)
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