Paradise Holiday Homes Rarotonga  

On Rarotonga’s sunny edge in Matavera, minutes from Muri Lagoon and a short drive to Muri Beach. This 4-star, family-friendly apartment sits about 4 km from the island’s center and puts lagoon swims and night markets within easy reach.

Rooms feel like private shore hideouts — each of the four guestrooms features its own private pool and a furnished balcony or patio. Kitchens come with full-sized refrigerators, ovens and stovetops, and rooms offer flat-screen TVs with satellite programming for easy downtime.

Take a dip in your private plunge pool or the outdoor pool, fire up the barbecue grills, and stroll the terrace and garden for chill island vibes. On-property tour assistance and a 24-hour shuttle (surcharge) make it easy to book excursions and reach the airport; free self-parking is available onsite.

Wireless internet access is available (surcharge); laundry facilities and a safe-deposit box are on-site, plus a roundtrip airport shuttle is offered for a surcharge and free self parking is provided.

There’s an on-site restaurant for relaxed meals, plus barbecue facilities and full kitchens in the apartments for DIY dining after a day on the lagoon.