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About Cook Islands

The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent sandy beaches of Cook Islands attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!

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Arorangi

Arorangi

11 beaches
Natural shadow • Good for diving • Good for Kayaking
Avarua

Avarua

11 beaches
Natural shadow • Good for diving • Good for Kayaking
Nikao

Nikao

11 beaches
Natural shadow • Good for diving • Good for Kayaking
Rarotonga island

Rarotonga island

11 beaches
Natural shadow • Good for diving • Good for Kayaking
Titikaveka

Titikaveka

11 beaches
Natural shadow • Good for diving • Good for Kayaking
Muri

Muri

9 beaches
Natural shadow • Good for diving • Good for Kayaking
Aitutaki island

Aitutaki island

5 beaches
Picturesque • Exceptional beauty • Natural shadow
Tautu

Tautu

5 beaches
Picturesque • Exceptional beauty • Natural shadow
Vaipeka

Vaipeka

5 beaches
Picturesque • Exceptional beauty • Natural shadow
Areoa

Areoa

1 beach
Cliffs • Secluded relax • Wild beach
Atiu island

Atiu island

1 beach
Cliffs • Secluded relax • Wild beach
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Cook Islands Best beaches

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One Foot Island beach
One Foot Island beach
One Foot Island beach
For explorers
One Foot Island

One Foot Island beach

Tautu 7.6 km
Very good
8.9
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Exceptional beauty • Access by boat • Crowded in season • No parking
1.7 Amenities index
Tokerau Beach
Tokerau Beach
Tokerau Beach
Senior friendly

Tokerau Beach

Arorangi 1.5 km
Very good
8.3
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Sand bottom
4.9 Amenities index
Muri Beach
Muri Beach
Muri Beach
Good for Relax

Muri Beach

Muri 0.4 km
Very good
8.2
Partly hotel beach • Easy access • White fine sand • Small open area • Crowded in season • Distant parking
5.5 Amenities index
Aroa Beach
Aroa Beach
Aroa Beach

Aroa Beach

Arorangi 3.4 km
Very good
8.1
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Sand bottom
2.1 Amenities index
Aitutaki Sandbank
Aitutaki Sandbank
Aitutaki Sandbank
For explorers

Aitutaki Sandbank

Tautu 7 km
Very good
8
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Exceptional beauty • Access by boat • Crowded in season • No parking
0 Amenities index
Titikaveka Beach
Titikaveka Beach
Titikaveka Beach
Good for Relax

Titikaveka Beach

Titikaveka 0.6 km
Good
7.9
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Turquoise pure water • Fine sand bottom
2.7 Amenities index
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Popular types of Cook Islands beaches

Picturesque
Picturesque
Sand
Sand
Secluded relax
Secluded relax
Beaches in small bays
Beaches in small bays
Wild
Wild
Sup-surfing
Sup-surfing
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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 17 beaches in the country.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Cook Islands.

Quitest and lonely beaches in Cook Islands

Tokerau Beach

Tokerau Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Cook Islands, Arorangi 1.5 km
Aroa Beach

Aroa Beach
8.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Cook Islands, Arorangi 3.4 km
Titikaveka Beach

Titikaveka Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Cook Islands, Titikaveka 0.6 km
Nikao Beach

Nikao Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Cook Islands, Nikao 1.2 km
Arorangi Beach

Arorangi Beach
7.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Cook Islands, Arorangi 2 km
Turoa beach

Turoa beach
7.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
Cook Islands, Titikaveka 2.2 km
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Sandy beaches in Cook Islands

One Foot Island beach
One Foot Island

One Foot Island beach
8.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Exceptional beauty
Cook Islands, Tautu 7.6 km
Muri Beach

Muri Beach
8.2
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, White fine sand
Cook Islands, Muri 0.4 km
Aitutaki Sandbank

Aitutaki Sandbank
8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Exceptional beauty
Cook Islands, Tautu 7 km
Titikaveka Beach

Titikaveka Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Cook Islands, Titikaveka 0.6 km
Arorangi Beach

Arorangi Beach
7.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Cook Islands, Arorangi 2 km
Vai beach

Vai beach
7.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Cook Islands, Titikaveka 4.3 km
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Best beaches for snorkelling in Cook Islands

One Foot Island beach
One Foot Island

One Foot Island beach
8.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Exceptional beauty
Cook Islands, Tautu 7.6 km
Tokerau Beach

Tokerau Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Cook Islands, Arorangi 1.5 km
Muri Beach

Muri Beach
8.2
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, White fine sand
Cook Islands, Muri 0.4 km
Aroa Beach

Aroa Beach
8.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Cook Islands, Arorangi 3.4 km
Aitutaki Sandbank

Aitutaki Sandbank
8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Exceptional beauty
Cook Islands, Tautu 7 km
Titikaveka Beach

Titikaveka Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Cook Islands, Titikaveka 0.6 km
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Beaches with shade in Cook Islands

One Foot Island beach
One Foot Island

One Foot Island beach
8.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Exceptional beauty
Cook Islands, Tautu 7.6 km
Tokerau Beach

Tokerau Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Cook Islands, Arorangi 1.5 km
Muri Beach

Muri Beach
8.2
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, White fine sand
Cook Islands, Muri 0.4 km
Aroa Beach

Aroa Beach
8.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Cook Islands, Arorangi 3.4 km
Titikaveka Beach

Titikaveka Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Cook Islands, Titikaveka 0.6 km
Manuia Beach

Manuia Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Cook Islands, Arorangi 0.6 km
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Long beaches in Cook Islands

Tokerau Beach

Tokerau Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Cook Islands, Arorangi 1.5 km
Titikaveka Beach

Titikaveka Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Cook Islands, Titikaveka 0.6 km
Manuia Beach

Manuia Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Cook Islands, Arorangi 0.6 km
Nikao Beach

Nikao Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Cook Islands, Nikao 1.2 km
Arorangi Beach

Arorangi Beach
7.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Cook Islands, Arorangi 2 km
Turoa beach

Turoa beach
7.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
Cook Islands, Titikaveka 2.2 km
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Good for relaxing, calm beaches in Cook Islands

Tokerau Beach

Tokerau Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Cook Islands, Arorangi 1.5 km
Muri Beach

Muri Beach
8.2
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, White fine sand
Cook Islands, Muri 0.4 km
Titikaveka Beach

Titikaveka Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Cook Islands, Titikaveka 0.6 km
Manuia Beach

Manuia Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Cook Islands, Arorangi 0.6 km
Nikao Beach

Nikao Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Cook Islands, Nikao 1.2 km
Arorangi Beach

Arorangi Beach
7.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Cook Islands, Arorangi 2 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Cook Islands, they are as follows:

  • The country's beaches are mainly narrow, long and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of bright color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is gentle, which is very good for kids. There are 10 such beaches.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Cook Islands is less than 500 meters. 13 beaches are relatively easy to access, and 4 beaches are only accessible from the water. The latter include both island beaches and beaches with no land routes due to the natural borders.

The vast majority of Cook Islands beaches have the necessary amenities, such as sun loungers, umbrellas, beach cafes, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Cook Islands's beaches

Tokerau Beach
10 Daniel Larkspur

We had a fantastic time during our stay. The garden view room we stayed in was one of the newer ones and was exceptionally clean. The staff at the hotel were absolutely amazing, especially the guys at the Activity hut who were both talented and helpful. The location of Edgewater was very convenient as it was close to the bus stop. The food at the hotel exceeded our expectations in terms of value. It had a great selection of Kiwi tucker. The kids club was absolutely awesome, and once again, the staff there were amazing.

Aroa Beach
9 Chloé Renard

This beach is an excellent location for snorkeling with calm waters, although it may be a bit chilly compared to other beaches. I was able to spot an array of fish and beautiful corals during my visit.

Aitutaki Sandbank
10 Bryce Mitchell

You will not be let down.

Titikaveka Beach
10 Ron Weaver

Without question, the most ideal spot to stay on Rarotonga is undoubtedly here. The villas have been recently renovated and are situated directly on a stunning beach that offers a breathtaking view of the lagoon. It is incredibly peaceful as it is set away from the road leading to the lagoon, unlike many other accommodations in Rarotonga that are located along the road. The owners and management are exceptionally friendly and always ready to assist. This was our second stay and we will definitely be coming back. - Rob Towner

Nikao Beach
8 Kashton James

Wow, the beach looks absolutely amazing.

Arorangi Beach
10 Rick M.

To be honest, the beds are a bit firm and the rooms are a bit worn out, and sometimes we had to remind the staff for beach towels or toilet paper... but let's focus on the positive things that Al, Lisa, and the amazing team are already addressing. This place is not like those generic and soulless resorts that you can find anywhere in the world. It has a cozy size with only 12 rooms, and it's located right on the beach (I mean, right on the beach!). We discovered the best snorkeling spot in Raro, which happens to be in the marine reserve just outside our doorstep. We even saw whales multiple times a day! The staff was incredibly accommodating and we had a blast. There were 12 of us and we felt completely at home. We definitely plan on coming back!

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Cook Islands? In total there are 17 beaches and the most popular is One Foot Island beach.

Most viewed beaches of Cook Islands

One Foot Island beach
One Foot Island

One Foot Island beach
8.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Exceptional beauty
Cook Islands, Tautu 7.6 km
Ootu Beach

Ootu Beach
6.8
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, White sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water, Sand & Pebbles bottom
Cook Islands, Vaipeka 2.1 km
Aroa Beach

Aroa Beach
8.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Cook Islands, Arorangi 3.4 km
Titikaveka Beach

Titikaveka Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Cook Islands, Titikaveka 0.6 km
Tokerau Beach

Tokerau Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Cook Islands, Arorangi 1.5 km
Muri Beach

Muri Beach
8.2
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, White fine sand
Cook Islands, Muri 0.4 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Cook Islands?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Cook Islands, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 17 beaches in total, of which about 4 can be called high-rated.

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What are all easy accessible beaches in Cook Islands?

Most of the beaches located in Cook Islands are easily accessible, but there are also hard to reach beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

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