Absolute beachfront….The most prime location on Muri Beach overlooking the tropical islet of Ta’akoka. We are perched right on the beach of the spectacular Muri Lagoon, with sandy white beaches at our doorstep…only steps away from your villa is a stunning aquatic playground. From lazing on the beach with your favourite book to exploring the wonders of the spectacular Muri Lagoon, it is all yours. Muri Lagoon boasts some of the most pristine snorkeling grounds on the island and offers a variety of water sports for the more energetic.

The Muri Beach Resort is located on the south of the island on the sensational Muri Beach, which is renowned for its luxurious beaches and breath taking lagoon. The lagoon is home to hundreds of varieties of fish and other marine life. 

Our resort is a small & intimate one offering a serene & tranqil setting perfect for your tropical island escape. We offer a variety of styles of accommodation and settings. Accommodating those who prefer the privacy of your own villa, boasting an array of outlooks from the serenity of our lush tropical gardens, a vista of the spectacular cloud covered mountains, the tranquility of the tropical landscaped pool or maybe the stunning view over Muri Lagoon … and then we have the spectacular location of our studio style apartments overlooking the brilliant waters of Muri Lagoon.

We pride ourselves on offering arguably the best value beachfront accommodation on Rarotonga with a large range of facilities and all with the personalised service that you come to expect from a guesthouse.

Though we do not have a restaurant on-site we invite our guests to join in our Poolside BBQ's or Island Feasts. We also offer full catering services for your room. Upon request, we can stock your pantry and fridge with your choice of goodies, including gourmet pre-made meals and some island delicacies ready for you upon arrival. See Activities and Services for more information..

For our guests, we offer snorkeling equipment, reef shoes and kayaks to enjoy the beautiful waters at their own leisure.

Large salt water swimming pool
Snorkeling equipment & reef shoes
Kayaks
Barbeque facilities
Guest book and games library

Food & beverage provisioning for villa’s and apartments
Motor scooter hire
Airport transfers
Poolside island barbeque dinners
DVD Selection for hire
Outrigger paddling and sailing & lessons

The Cook Islands consists of 15 islands spread over 1.85 million square kilometers in the Pacific Ocean, being the centre of Polynesia, with the Kingdom of Tonga and the Samoan islands to the west and Tahiti and French Polynesia to the east.

The Cook Islands consist of two groups of islands, - the Northern Group which includes Manihiki, Rakahanga, Penrhyn, Pukapuka, Nassau, Suwarrow and Palmerston - and the Southern Group being Rarotonga, Aitutaki, Atiu, Mitiaro, Mauke, Mangaia, Manuae and Takutea.

The traditional language of the Cook Islands is Cook Island Maori, however, English is the official language and most widely spoken. The currency is New Zealand dollars with the Cook Islands having a $3 note and each of a $5, $2 and $1 coin of their own.  In Rarotonga, Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted by most shops, restaurants, eateries, bars and tourist operations, with American Express also accepted in selected outlets.

The capital of the Cook Islands is Rarotonga. This island is 32 kilometres (20 miles) around with a population of nearly 9,000. The island consists of an interior made up of volcanic cloud draped mountains enveloped by dense tropical rain forest and surrounded by a lushly vegetated coastal plain that houses majority of the population and farming land. The main township of Avarua is located in the north east of the island and is the commercial centre, home to most of the government departments, the shipping port and is close to the airport.

Romance is Rarotonga’s middle name – imagine waking to the soft cool tropical breeze sweeping across the protected luminous aqua waters of the lagoon. By day, miles of white sandy beaches to explore, many you will have to yourself. And by night, world class restaurants, bars and nightspots for your wining, dining and dancing pleasure.

To get you started here are a few phrases in Cook Island Maori that will be appreciated by the locals:

Kia Orana – Welcome or Hello (May you live on)
Meitaki Maata - Thank you very much
Ka Kite - See You Later
Kia Manuia – Best Wishes or Good Luck
Aere Ra - Farewell or Safe Travels