This is a selection of our Cooks favourites, however we do have a wide choice of resorts available so do ask one of our consultant if you have somewhere specific in mind. Prices are shown for individual stays and also as an option to substitute our Cooks Classic itinerary with one of these suggestions.

Rumours of Escape Aitutaki

A unique self-catering property with just five beachfront villas, each with its own pool, waterfall and water features on both the inside and out, a full kitchen and a private deck beside the sea linked to the villa by boardwalk, that’s offering a challenge to the luxury offered by Pacific Resort.

Price 6 nights from £1623 in a one bedroom beachfront villa, including breakfast. Supplement on Cooks Classic £464pp.

Te Manava Villas Raratonga

Sharing the same ownership with the Pacific Resort just a along beach, these brand new self contained luxury villas, each with its own pool, offer the ‘best of all worlds’, with the option to prepare your own meals in the villa kitchen, have a personal chef, walk along the beach for dinner at the big sister or eat out in a local restaurant.

Price 6 nights from £1507 per person in a 2 bedroom beachfront villa, based on two sharing, room only. Supplement on Cooks Classic £809pp.

Rumours Luxury Villas and Spa Raratonga

Rumours is a unique self-catering property with just five beachfront, luxury 2 bedroom villas, each with its own pool and within easy reach of the local settlement of Muri Beach, where there are shops and restaurants. A good choice for anyone wanting a more independent experience.

Price 6 nights from £1145 per person in a 2 bedroom villa including breakfast, based on two sharing. Supplement on Cooks Classic £358pp.

Pacific Resort Raratonga

Despite being on the island’s best beach, the Pacific Resort is a surprisingly affordable 4 star option and, with its safe shallow swimming and a choice of activities, a good choice for families. The accommodation, which has a traditional look, includes two bedroom villas.

Price 6 nights from £591 per person in a Garden Studio including breakfast.  Reduction on Cooks Classic £204pp.

Crown Beach Resort, Raratonga

Crown Beach Resort, on a secluded stretch of beach on the west of the island, has 22 one and two-bedroom self-contained villas, two restaurants (with at least five others within walking distance of the resort), a pool with a waterfall and a small bubbling brook.

Price 6 nights from £525 per person in a one bedroom villa including breakfast.  Reduction on Cooks Classic £266pp

Little Polynesian, Raratonga

Little Polynesian, a traditional romantic resort right on the beach, has been recently and completely rebuilt. There are just 10 beachside and four garden-view ares(bungalows) - simple but elegant.

Price 6 nights from £525 per person in a Pia Tiare Garden room including breakfast.