Tropical Sands
Bungalows with kitchenettes ($$)
Lovingly run by Rudy & Kanoe, this is a good option in the east of the island, north of Muri. There’s no swimming beach or pool, but these five lovely beachfront and garden villas are reasonably priced and come with a self-contained kitchen.
There’s a bus stop right outside, grocery store and takeaway restaurant over the road and Cook Islands Coffee Co a short stroll away. WiFi hotspot on site. No children under 12.
A good option if you’ve got rental wheels, 5 minutes from Muri and 15 minutes to Avarua and the airport.