Hidden gems: places in Cook Islands

Discover the city's hidden treasuresβ€”remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Cook Islands. Ratings are based from 169 places in the country.

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Serenity Villas Rarotonga
Resort hotel
5.00 (47 reviews)
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Ollie's Surf Gear
Clothing store
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Ollie's Surf Gear is an awesome little store with a high quality range of Rarotonga tees, longsleeves and singlets. The designs are unique and creative, with a beautiful island twist. The owner was extremely welcoming and really added to our last day in Rarotonga with her friendly and bubbly manner....
5.00 (24 reviews)
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Panama Beach Apartments, Rarotonga
Hotel
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Beautiful, modern and clean home. Large outdoor deck with breathtaking views. Close to town and airport, 24hr convenience store and and cafe across the road and a bonus was use of laundry appliances. What more can you ask for. Waking up every morning to the sounds of the wave crashing on to the bea...
5.00 (22 reviews)
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Muri Retreat
Holiday apartment rental
πŸ‘πŸ‘ My Mum and I stayed 6 nights in late Sept 2018. We were hoping to do some less touristy things on Rarotonga ... and staying at Muri Retreat was a great way to plug into the Raro way off life - off the tourist trail ... simply by spending some time with Steve and Phoebe and asking a few questions and...
5.00 (21 reviews)
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Reelaxing Fishing Charters
Fishing charter
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Awesome morning out on the deep blue, shout out to skipper Tom for finding us a nice size yellowfin, and a whopping Wahoo was a mission getting him to the boat, but with you're help and cheeky comments got me through it, you the man bro! Cory and the team thanks alot guys. All on all had a massive d...
5.00 (20 reviews)
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Ray's Hut
Restaurant
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Rays hut at the fishing club, by club raro, we have been in raro for fifteen nights and we have just had our best meal yet here. If you like seafood order the, seafood combination meal, $25, mussels in the half shell, the rest of seafood, prawns fish etc in an amazing flavoured mornay like style wi...
5.00 (14 reviews)
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Fitness Revolution - Gym Rarotonga
Gym
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Visited this gym on a Tuesday around midday and was dead quite. I guess because of the temperature ha. This place has more than adequate free weights and machines. Quite a reasonable layout and $15 for a tourist visit. The con is no air-conditioning and relying on only fans which can be difficult fo...
5.00 (13 reviews)
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The Passage Villas
Lodging
5.00 (13 reviews)
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The Fix Espresso Bar
Coffee shop
5.00 (12 reviews)
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The Plaza
Restaurant
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Great hideaway place to eat in and the food comes very fast! I had the butter chicken which was quite bland, but the portion size and price really balanced this out. I would recommend eating here as a group since it’s central, affordable and quick. The bathrooms were immaculate, service is good and...
5.00 (12 reviews)
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Resort Tava'e
Resort hotel
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Our family stayed at Tava'e for 1 week and it was amazingly beautiful. Luxurious spacious rooms with a pool and beach outside your door steps. Kids loved snorkelling, the kayaks and pools. Staff are friendly, helpful and awesome. Would definitely recommend Tava'e to anyone who visits Aitutaki. Sad t...
5.00 (11 reviews)
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Takitumu Tapas
Restaurant
πŸ‘πŸ‘ So tasty and different tapas, highly recommended.
5.00 (10 reviews)
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Brews and Scoops
Coffee shop
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Great coffee and real fruit ice creams in a prime location! Great looking brownies too! Grab a coffee and sit on the beach
5.00 (10 reviews)
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Circles Cafe
Breakfast restaurant
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Great Philippino food! Quality food and friendly stuff. I liked chicken adobo with vegetables and fried rice a lot πŸ˜‹
5.00 (9 reviews)
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Inave Oasis Studio Unit and 3 Bedroom Villa
Holiday home
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Property was a few minutes off the main drag, giving it a feeling of immersing into local life. Accommodation is in a large, fenced garden with fruit trees and a coconut tree which you can help yourself to. The huge, covered deck surrounding the pool has table and chairs for dining and there are lou...
5.00 (9 reviews)
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White House Apartments
Self-catering accommodation
5.00 (9 reviews)
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Reef Side
Cafe
πŸ‘πŸ‘ If your a Melbournian and love your coffee β˜•οΈ Reef Side cafe at the market is the place to be! They have a range of milk choices and the coffee roast is a nice blend. The staff are lovely and always cheerful and polite πŸ’– i love that they write a little message on your coffee lid πŸ™Œ
5.00 (9 reviews)
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Dive Surf Sport
Dive shop
πŸ‘πŸ‘ As a local, I visit the shop a number of times and have received top customer services from the staff. The available items are many and varied, good quality. Fantastic options. Love this store. Highly recommend it.
5.00 (8 reviews)
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