Akapuao Tapere
Rarotonga
Visit Akapuao Tapere
Popular places to visit
Maire Nui Botanical Gardens
Enjoy a stroll around these colorful, tropical flower-filled gardens followed by a lunch featuring fresh garden produce in the on-site café.
Muri Beach
Stretch out comfortably on the bone-white beach while watching the sunrise over Rarotonga’s popular lagoon.
Aroa Beach
Leave the bustle of the modern world behind and lounge on stretches of powdery white sand with the transparent Pacific Ocean at your fingertips.
Muri Lagoon
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Muri Lagoon during your travels in Rarotonga. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Tikioki Marine Sanctuary
Swim with multi-colored fish or spend hours on a stretch of powdery white beach at one of Rarotonga's best coastal spots. Dive around nearby shipwrecks.
Cook Islands Library and Museum
Through art and literature, learn about the history and traditions of the Cook Islands in a library and museum run by friendly local residents.
Things to do
Half-Day Muri Lagoon BBQ Lunch Cruise including Snorkeling
Ariki Adventures: Premium Sea Scooter Turtle Adventure
Cook Islands Turtle and Ray Tour
Island Discovery Tour by Island Hopper Vacations
Eco Friendly Sea Scooter Turtle Tour in Rarotonga
'Explore' Rarotonga Guided Bike Tour with Lunch and Swim
Top hotels in Akapuao Tapere
Little Polynesian Resort
Rog the housekeeping guy was excellent . And Tom the waiter was very good as well. Room was ocean front as promised and staff and food were wonderful. Fantastic stay!!!!
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Raina Holiday Accommodation
It totally served the purpose. Clean and tidy, friendly staff, and an excellent location. Not only just over the road from the beach, but a very popular restaurant was only a short walk away. We would go back again to Raina Holiday accommodation.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
LeoMae Rarotonga. Stunning home in Titikaveka.
Good host, house was everything we needed
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Lyas Holiday Home - 20 metres from a stunning beach
Great position and Charlie’s was just across the road which is a fantastic restaurant, great service and foodBest swimming/ snorkeling beach 3 mins driveInsect screens on windows good Clean and tidyFew issues on arrival -No hot water and the hobs/oven didn’t work (this was fixed next day but ignition ...
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Lyas Bungalow 2 - The best snorkeling across the road
We loved our stay here! The kitchen facilities are very minimal but honestly it's too hot to cook most of the time anyway! Charlies bar across the road is a fantastic option for meals. Everything was neat and clean when we arrived, and we appreciated that all the windows had bug screens. The check ...
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
The Edgewater Resort & Spa
We stay at the Edgewater every year and it is always very comfortable and the staff are great, it might be time to review the restaurant menu however
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Akapuao Tapere
Tapere of Titikaveka
Tapere of Titikaveka is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Tikioki Marine Sanctuary and Muri Beach while you're in town.
Takitumu District
While visiting Takitumu District, you might make a stop by sights like Muri Beach and Muri Night Markets.
Areiti Tapere
While visiting Areiti Tapere, you might make a stop by sights like Muri Night Markets and Muri Beach.
Muri
While visiting Muri, you might make a stop by sights like Muri Night Markets and Muri Lagoon.
Turangi Tapere
While Turangi Tapere isn't home to many top sights, Te Vara Nui Village and Muri Night Markets are some notable places to visit nearby.
Matavera
Some popular features of Matavera include its beaches and snorkelling. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Te Vara Nui Village or Muri Night Markets are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.
