Matavera
Rarotonga
Popular places to visit
Muri Beach
Stretch out comfortably on the bone-white beach while watching the sunrise over Rarotonga’s popular lagoon.
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.
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.
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.
Cook Island Christian Church
Attend a service and chat with locals in this small and charming whitewashed church, which dates back to the mid 19th century.
Matavera Hotel Deals
Ikurangi Eco Retreat
Loved the freshness and flavour of the breakfast. The staff were very nice and friendly. Our room was spacious, lovely and clean.
Reviewed on Nov 7, 2025
Seaside Beachfront Villas
Had a great week especially loved our visits from our dog friend next door called Renfro. The view from the villa was awesome only one issue could do with an air conditioner found it quite hot inside at night overall it was good
Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025
The Edgewater Resort & Spa
The room was very good. The staff were friendly and helpful. It was nice that they replaced the towels every day. It was great that we could use the towels off site. Service and the food was very good.
Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026
The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium
Phenomenal staff phenomenal resort!
Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026
Club Raro Resort – Adults Only
STAFF were #1, absolutely excellent staff, so welcoming, friendly and hardworking, plenty of entertainment and great breaky. Pool and swim up bar were really awesome. All amenities especially the A/C was just spot on. We have stayed 4-5 times, but we have never seen so many intoxicated guests with ...
Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026
The Islander Hotel
Booked a day use room rate to accommodate a long period between flights. Room was really clean and spacious for what we would consider an “airport hotel”. Restaurant/bar area was awesome and good/drinks really good. Staff were really friendly and helpful, spa onsite to grab a massage before flight ...
Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Matavera
Tupapa Tapere
While Tupapa Tapere isn't home to many top sights, Muri Beach and Cook Islands Library and Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Turangi Tapere
While Turangi Tapere might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Muri Beach and Te Vara Nui Village.
Kiikii Tapere
When in Kiikii Tapere, you can plan a visit to Beachcomber Pearl Market and Wreck of the Matai, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Areiti Tapere
While visiting Areiti Tapere, you might make a stop by sights like Muri Beach and Muri Night Markets.
Takuvaine Tapere
While visiting Takuvaine Tapere, you might make a stop by sights like Cook Islands Library and Museum and Arai-Te-Tonga.
Muri
If you're spending some time in Muri, Muri Beach and Muri Night Markets are top sights worth seeing.
