Muri Shores

It was an amazing experience my husband and I had. Right on the beach front. Best location and only minutes away from different resorts and restaurants that we went to eat food or cocktails. Food markets only mins away. Lots of water activities. The resort owners were very friendly. Received warm welcoming from them. The cleanliness was outstanding. Have a fully equipped kitchen if anyone want to cook. We enjoyed our stay very much. Recommended highly 10/10 loved it ♥️

Absolutely the best place to stay. Walking onto the deck after we arrived was like walking into paradise. These villas are steps from the water with a fabulous view and a lovely quiet location but not far from plenty of places to eat and drink. The Villa is very comfortable with air con and kitchenette with all the utensils you could need. Milk, water and fresh fruit was provided and we were very sad when it came time to leave.

Thank you all for doing your part to make our recent stay at Muri Shores an absolute pleasure.
We love what you have done, creating and maintaining this beautiful enclave in Muri which made us really feel as if we were coming home after a busy day out,   swimming, snorkeling or an excursion.   We appreciate all the things that you have thought of to be sustainable. The solar water, genius place to switch on the air con, making you have to think about it wether you need it first, water filter etc.   The outdoor deck area was a pleasure to relax in, gardens were beautifully kept, we loved the kayaks for guests, loungers on the beach… you have thought of it all.   Oh and the fan and flyscreens throughout made it possible to get enough breeze through without the air con.  
Thank you for putting so much thought into making a wonderful experience for your guests.  
Meitaki Maata!

This place is just superb. We stayed in villa B right on the beach. Waking up to that view each morning and sitting on the deck, it doesn't get any better than that. A/C Bathroom and kitchens are great everything you want and need including extra little touches like fruit, juices, milk and tea and coffee to get you started. The villas and grounds really are 1st class, well maintained and spotlessly clean. 24hr mini mart a short walk away, night market right behind you but all done and dusted by 8pm so it won't keep you awake. Lagoon Cruises on the doorstep. Each villa comes with access to Kayaks, there was a SUP to use along with a rack full of bicycles. The owner Krystina is fantastic and really helpful. Edna will appear a couple of times a week with fresh towels and to see if you need anything, she is a lovely lady. I cannot recommend Muri Shores strongly enough. It has everything and more to make your Raro holiday perfect.

Absolutely the best place to stay on the beach. Friendly owners, great pick up from the airport. You can walk to a great choice of local places to eat and the museum. Take the bus everywhere especially to Wigmore and walk to the waterfall. Couldn't feel any more local than this gem.

We absolutely loved our stay here. The owners are very easy to communicate with and very welcoming on arrival. If you want somewhere quiet and private but still close to everything then this is the place! It’s right on the beach with amazing views and use of kayaks and SUPs. The room is spacious with your own kitchen, comfy bed and lovely deck. Would highly recommend and we’ll definitely be back.

We absolutely loved our stay in the Muri Shores villas. The villas are situated in a perfect spot, right behind the night markets, across the road from cafes and down the road from a small convenience store. You can visit nearby resorts for happy hour. The views from every villa are spectacular and they’re right on the beach! I loved having use of the SUP and kayaks. The villas are so clean and beautifully presented with a kitchen if you want to cook. Highly recommend!

Our time at Muri Shores was truly magical. The location was convenient for food choices/cocktails/massages and definitely located on the best part of the island.
We hired a scooter which was located next door to Muri Shores to get around the Island.
Although near the night market and other resorts, the atmosphere was quiet and calm.
The bungalows were private, clean and had everything one needs to make their stay easy and comfortable. The views were stunning and could be clearly seen from the bed and deck. We used the deck daily for sunbathing and eating meals brought back from the night market. We used their bikes, kayak and snorkeling gear daily. We saw plenty of colourful fish, coral and starfish just right of the bungalows.
Our 10 day stay was reasonably priced. We flew in a day earlier than we anticipated and Muri Shores immediately accommodated us with an extra night. The communication from Krystina was always quick, clear, warm and friendly.
We hope to return to the Cook Islands and would definitely return to Muri Shores.

We had the most wonderful stay at Muri Shores Villas. The bed was so comfortable, location fantastic, right on the beach with amazing views. They had lovely fruit etc on arrival and everything we needed for our stay. I would highly recommend and would love to go back again.

It was a friend's strongest recommendation that we go to Muri Shores, which is devilishy hard to book as it's so popular, and for good reason. So clean, plenty of practical things, a good kitchen and it's a home right there on the shore. We were in Villa E, at the back, but elevated so it was private and with the views. The deck is part in shade and part exposed — perfect. It's right behind the night market and the buses stop at the roadside. Right next to the Sailing Club for casual meals and happy hour cocktails, and to the Capt Tamsa cruises, so there is live music and drumbeats in the mornings before the boats set off across the lagoon. There are so many people enjoying water sports, or walking along the beach, in a wonderfully relaxed environment. Edna and Albert are always about, looking after the cottages and the grounds, sweeping the paths even as the hens busily scratch in and around the sand and plants all day. The downsides — roosters crowing at 4 am, which sets off the barking dogs, and the way every 24 hours flies by.

Had the best stay here in July, the views from the deck was fabulous. We were in the two bed unit, it was very well presented and had all you could need for a stay. Great location just by the Muri night markets too, and very easy access to the bus just on the road. A few lovely snoozes on the deck with the sun loungers also great.

Muri Shores represents exceptional value for money: very comfortable villas (ours was raised one back from the beachfront with a view to the lagoon), great communication from Krystina, and situated on the best part of Muri Beach for swimming. The beach has a private section with sun loungers for guests, which was most appreciated. Its position behind the Muri Night Markets could not have been better. Very highly recommended for a stay on this lovely island. Just book.

Awesome accommodation. Had everything we wanted in accommodation — perfect location — right on Muri beach with lagoon tours, cafes, restaurants and Muri night market right on your doorstep, clean, not in a resort, everything we needed. Responsive host and the fruit bowl and yoghurt starter package was great. We'd definitely stay here again. We did get used to the roosters crowing all night.

The most beautiful place to stay! Nice & private, great location and beautiful views! The owners were lovely and easy to get in touch with. They even came to check in on us which was super kind. Everything was really clean and set up perfectly. Great facilities to us, such as bikes, kayaks and paddle boards. The kitchen was great and allowed us to cook some nights. They welcomed us with fruit, juice and milk which was lovely. They were also super helpful when we had a late flight, they allowed us to hang out our wet things out, keep our things stored and had a place for us to get changed! Incredible place to stay and we can’t wait to come back one day.
Only negative would be that the towels smelt musty. They did provide us with extra towels in the cupboard but they all tended to smell. Not a biggy though! ❤️

What a gem of a place Muri Shores is! We stayed in one of four absolute beach/lagoon front villas. The view is amazing, whether you’re on the super comfortable bed inside or sipping champagne at the outside balcony table. Amazing location with eateries, restaurants and markets all in walking distance. Complimentary kayaks and snorkelling equipment, along with a paddle board are there to explore the crystal clear lagoon and turtles a plenty. Sunlounges are also provided for our personal use. There are hire car providers within walking distance or you can hop on a bus which go in both directions around the island. Would definitely recommend Muri Shores for your next holiday and my wife and I are sure to return.

We visit Rarotonga every year, and Muri Shores has been our favourite accommodation so far. The villa was spotlessly clean, beautifully decorated, and thoughtfully set up with everything we needed. Right on the beach with stunning lagoon views, we loved using the kayaks and waking up to island music drifting over from next door at Captain Tama’s. The location is ideal—close to everything—and you can tell the owners genuinely care. We’ll definitely be back!

Already looking at flights back so we can stay again!
We have just come home from 6 nights at Muri Shores Villas. We stayed in the first Villa right behind the beachfront options. The villa was clean, spacious and had a beautiful view. The team at Muri Shores have thought of everything you need for a relaxing and incredible stay. We had everything we needed and more. The location is 10/10, close to all the action yet private and peaceful. This is the best place we have ever stayed in when travelling to Raro, we cannot wait to come back! Thank you ☀️