10 Accommodations in Rarotonga & the Cook Islands with Bike Hire© CookIslandsPocketGuide.com
10 Accommodations in Rarotonga & the Cook Islands with Bike Hire

10 Accommodations in Rarotonga & the Cook Islands with Bike Hire

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The Resorts and Accommodations with Free (or Cheap) Bicycles in Rarotonga, Aitutaki and the Cook Islands

Ah, thinking outside the box, are we? Indeed, staying at an accommodation with free (or cheap) bicycle rental in the Cook Islands is a smart way to choose your resort or accommodation in Rarotonga, Aitutaki and beyond. Not only will you have a free way of getting to nearby hotspots (or around the island, if you’re that fit) but you’ll have some fun bike rides to enjoy at your disposal- just see the 5 Best Bike Trails in the Cook Islands. So, let’s get to the best accommodations in Rarotonga and the Cook Islands with bike hire!

1. Motu Beachfront Art Villas

The only accommodation in the Cook Islands offering free e-bikes, making for some welcome assisted peddling around Rarotonga, Motu Beachfront Art Villas or simply “MOTU” is well worth considering if you’d like bikes combined with luxury. As for the “art villas”, each bungalow has a fresh and minimalistic design to emphasise the collection of artwork in and around your villa. What’s more, everything is here for a self-sustaining stay between your villa’s sleek kitchenette with a breakfast starter pack to free use of SUP boards, snorkelling gear and kayaks. Discover more stays like this in the 10 Best Eco Resorts in the Cook Islands.

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2. Muri Beachcomber

That’s right, free use of the accommodation’s selection of bicycles is included in the rate at Muri Beachcomber! As well as free bicycles, enjoy your light and airy self-contained unit at a quiet location on Muri Beach, whether it’s the tranquil beachfront units for adult groups or family units scattered among the picturesque gardens. Each boasts a fully-equipped and modern kitchen, as well as various barbecues throughout the gardens.  See more stays ideal for families in the 20 Best Family Accommodations in the Cook Islands.

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3. Tropical Sands

Scattered among picturesque tropical gardens yet footsteps away from Matavera Beach, Tropical Sands offers a small selection of holiday homes on Rarotonga for small groups. What’s more, they have complimentary bicycles for guests! Owned by a couple of artists, the three units and their gardens with a pavilion have creative touches adding to the tropical ambience of your stay. In terms of amenities, the holiday homes have a full kitchen, a barbecue, laundry facilities and more. See alternative homely stays in the 20 Best Holiday Homes in the Cook Islands.

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4. Ikurangi Eco Retreat

Ikurangi Eco Retreat does not only offer the unusual location of an inland stay on Rarotonga but also safari tents for an adults-only glamping experience! Be treated to a different contemporary breakfast delivered to your deck each morning and make use of the garden swimming pool and complimentary bikes to explore the backroads. Your outside bathroom has a composting loo, as well as other incentives in place to ensure a more sustainable stay – just make sure you have plenty of mosquito repellent! Check out more unusual stays in the 7 Most Unique Accommodations in the Cook Islands.

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5. Matriki Beach Huts

Matriki Beach Huts offers many ways to save the cents in Aitutaki, from affordable rates at their beachfront huts to complimentary bike hire for guests! These characterful bungalows are all a little different but equally rustic. One has an ensuite while the others have their own showers and a shared toilet at the back of the property. The bungalows also offer self-catering facilities, while the nearby resorts are a good dining option. Check out more affordable stays in the 10 Best Budget Accommodations in the Cook Islands.

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6. Aitutaki Lagoon Private Island Resort

The five-star Aitutaki Lagoon Private Island Resort might be on its own private island, but just take a short ferry to the mainland where the resort’s complimentary bicycles are lined up and you could be riding around the island in no time! As for the accommodation, it’s the only resort in the Cook Islands with overwater bungalows but even the lowest tier of accommodation literally sits on the white sands. The effortlessly romantic resort also features in our 20 Most Romantic Wedding & Honeymoon Resorts in the Cook Islands.

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7. Tamanu Beach Resort

Another one of Aitutaki‘s “larger” resorts, Tamanu Beach Resort offers a variety of inclusions, from watersports equipment to, you guessed it, bicycles! As for your stay here, Tamanu presents spacious bungalows in two wings set to keep families and couples separate. The stylish bathrooms and outdoor showers are truly where the bungalows shine, while other facilities may seem a little “worn” considering the high-end rates. Nevertheless, the swimming pool and beachfront restaurant hosting “island nights” are welcome additions to their facilities. See how the resort compares to others in the 10 Best Resorts on Aitutaki.

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8. Magic Reef Beachfront Bungalows

Although the electric vehicles available for guests to hire at the Magic Reef Beachfront Bungalows tend to steal all of the limelight, the boutique resort also offers e-bikes for hire should that be more your style. As for the rest of the accommodation, your sustainably-built Polynesian-style bamboo bungalow features self-catering facilities where the reusable takeaway coffee mugs, a tote bag and water bottles make exploring the island a little easier on you and the planet. Learn more about this eco-friendly boutique resort in the 8 Best Eco Resorts in the Cook Islands.

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9. Kia Orana Villas and Spa

Kick back in your compact villa for couples and groups of three/four at the Kia Orana Villas and Spa. With a spa, cafe and paid bike hire exclusively for guests, you have a great range of facilities already at your fingertips. Match that with your uber-functional kitchen with a coffee machine and barbecue on the deck and now you’re literally cooking with gas! The design features might not be to everyone’s taste, but the villas are modern and comfortable nonetheless. Find this property on the backroads of Avarua.

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10. Atiu Villas

Finally, you have everything you need for an effortless stay on the less-visited island of Atiu at Atiu Villas: a restaurant and bar, self-catering facilities in your villa, a larder in your room to buy grocery supplies, a tour desk, scooter and car hire and even bicycle hire! There are also excellent corners of the property to unwind island-style, whether it’s the swimming pool or the tennis court – the only grass tennis court in the Southern Cook Islands, might we add? Learn more about Atiu’s accommodations in The Best Atiu Accommodations.

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More About Accommodations and Bicycle Hire in the Cook Islands

Now that you know the best accommodations in Rarotonga, Aitutaki and the Cook Islands with free (or cheap) bike hire, here’s more about riding around the Cook Islands:

Finally, if you haven’t yet found the perfect place to stay in the Cook Islands, go back to square one with Where to Stay in the Cook Islands: The Best Cook Islands Accommodations.

Author

Robin C.

This article was reviewed and published by Robin, the co-founder of Cook Islands Pocket Guide. He has lived, worked and travelled across 16 different countries before settling in the South Pacific, so he knows a thing or two about planning the perfect trip in this corner of the world. Robin works and consults regularly with Cook Islands Tourism Corporation, a local government body representing the tourism industry. Robin is also the co-founder of several other South Pacific travel guides and is a regular host of webinars with the South Pacific Tourism Organisation.

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