Rest, Relax, and Revive in Paradise

Avarua Escape provides space, privacy and convenience on Cook Island time. Whether you’re looking for accommodation in Rarotonga for business or holiday, it’s simply a great place for travellers to relax after a busy day.

The most centrally located accommodation in Rarotonga, Avarua Escape offers you your own ‘home-away-from-home’ villa retreat. 

A stone’s throw from the capital, Avarua, our boutique lodge is set amidst lush, tropical gardens against the stunning backdrop of the island’s majestic mountains: Ikurangi, Te Manga, Te Kou and Maungatea. 

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The perfect place to stay a little longer

With a gorgeous pool, vibrant, landscaped gardens full of trees, flowers and fruit local to Rarotonga, and the freedom and flexibility to wander into town as you please, it’s easy to see why Avarua Escape is such a highly rated accommodation choice.

Quiet, private and convenient island living

A tranquil hideaway close to town, Avarua Escape is ideal for couples or visitors to Rarotonga on business. You have the choice of three self-contained villas with private, outdoor verandahs for dining, relaxing and entertaining, and a salt-water pool. A great place to kick back and unwind. So, take your time and enjoy yourself.

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Villa 1

Maungatea – 1 bdrm villa

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Villa 2

Te Kou – 1 bdrm villa

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Come and find your happy place with us

Rarotonga’s golden sand beaches, palm-fringed shores, clear waters, tropical forests and warm hospitality, make visits here beyond special. Avarua Escape is a 3.5-star secluded refuge conveniently located just a short walk from town. Sitting on Ara Metua, the ‘Ancient Path’ or inner road built over 1000 years ago, buses, tour companies, cafés, restaurants, bars, pharmacy, markets, shops, supermarkets, banks, cinema and car/scooter rental agencies are all a quick stroll away.

Guest car parking is provided.

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Budget-friendly, clean and comfortable accommodation in Rarotonga. You’ll have everything you need for a good time in the Cook Islands.

What they say about our Cook Island escape

So peaceful and tranquil the gardens are relaxing and quiet considering how close to town they are. love that you can walk everywhere!

The rooms are spacious, clean and comfortable and our hosts are very friendly & accommodating.

Brenda, July, 2022

Ara Metua • Avarua  • Cook Islands