Eating Options around Muri
Places to Eat Around Muri
Muri is blessed with various eating options within a compact area for our guests to access. Here are most options but please check opening hours and the latest review feedback as places can change. People often use Tripadvisor or Google Reviews, or any app that they find reliable, plus chat with us or other travellers on holiday for recommendations.
7 to 15 Minute Walk from Muri Retreat
Vibe Cafe https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100047938968175
Mai’i Cafe & Bar https://www.facebook.com/maiibarcentral?mibextid=LQQJ4d
Love Coffee Cart https://tinyurl.com/LoveCoffeeCart
Laguna on Muri Restaurant and Bar https://www.moanasands.co.ck/index.site.restaurants.restaurant.725.html
Nautilus Restaurant & Bar https://www.nautilusresortrarotonga.com/diningnautilusrestaurant
Rima's Bakery Cafe https://tinyurl.com/RimasBakery
Te Ara - Cook Islands Museum of Cultural Enterprise - Has a Cafe attached https://www.tearacimce.com/
LBV Bakery & Cafe https://tinyurl.com/LBVBakeryandCafe
The Fix Espresso Bar https://tinyurl.com/The-Fix-Espresso-Bar
The Mooring Fish Cafe - Opens 11 am to 3 pm https://www.themooringfishcaferaro.com/menu
Takitumu Tapas https://www.facebook.com/groups/172824886069702/user/100091305520658/
Muri Night Markets - Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Sundays 5 to 8 pm but sells out quickly https://tinyurl.com/Muri-Night-Markets
TEM Store and Takeaways - 24 Hours - Burger Bar Opens until 8:00 pm - Sells alcohol 9 am to 9 pm except on Sunday https://tinyurl.com/TEM-Store-and-Takeaways
RSC Beachfront Bar and Brasserie (Formally known as Sails Restaurant & Bar https://www.facebook.com/RSC.MuriBeach
Pacific Resort – Sandals Restaurant & Barefoot Bar https://www.pacificresort.com/restaurants-and-dining/
The Rickshaw Rarotonga https://www.facebook.com/RickshawRaro/
La Casita Rarotonga Mexican Cafe https://www.facebook.com/LaCasitaRaro/
Muri Beach Club Hotel Rarotonga - SilverSands https://www.muribeachclubhotel.com/dining
On the Juice Bar https://tinyurl.com/On-the-Juice-Bar
5 Minute Drive from Muri Retreat
Vili's Burger Joint - Turn left on the main road & drive towards town - https://www.facebook.com/vilisburgerjoint/
Charlie's - Turn right on the main road & drive towards Wigmores - https://www.facebook.com/Charliesrarotonga/
Maire Nui Gardens and Cafe - Turn right on the main road & drive towards Wigmores - https://www.facebook.com/mairenuigardenscookislands/
Little Polynesian Resort - Turn right on the main road & drive towards Wigmores - https://www.pacificresort.com/little-polynesian/dining/
Simon & Denises Top Recommendation
The Falafel Shack - 20 minutes from Muri. Check hours and order before you arrive. BYO on a beautiful sunset beach. Very casual but delicious fresh food made to order as you wait https://www.facebook.com/thefalafelshack/
For more information on the many great Bars and Restaurants outside of Muri use this guide https://cookislandspocketguide.com/category/things-to-do/food-drink/
What our previous guests have said
A superb place, tucked away off the main road but within walking distance to good food, coffee and essentials. Lovely views from our room on the top floor and
Alison | 4th October 2023, New Zealand & UK
Great place to stay! Tranquil spot with great views (we stayed in an upstairs room with a great deck area). Clean, comfortable, well-equipped rooms with
Carol | 8th September 2023, New Zealand
We felt like our second home in Rarotonga! Host Simon and Hostess Denise are so friendly and sweet. Even their dog Jimmy. We definitely back again. Because of
Sue | 1st September 2023, New Zealand | South Korea | Germany
5 Star! My Partner & I had an amazing stay set into the forest of Muri. A tropical island retreat like no other. The amenities were amazing and TV and
Marco | 5th August 2023, New Zealand
Great location and fantastic hosts The location was ideal for accessing different parts of the island. A quiet part of the lagoon was a 5-minute walk down the
Ella-Louise | 12th July 2023, New Zealand
We had an awesome holiday in paradise and Onu fitted our needs perfectly for the 2-week stay where we could witness the local pigeon eating berries right
Mike & Jizzy | 26th May 2023, New Zealand
5 Star. Simon’s place is really nice, tidy and comfortable. The views are amazing and the location peaceful and private. He was super friendly, responded
Julia & Pablo | 25th May 2023, New Zealand | Argentina
The most accommodating and welcoming owners ever. Both Simon and Denise are the friendliest owners that I've ever had. Always checking up on you from the
Souhei Chan | 6th April 2023, New Zealand
5 Star! What an amazing stay - can't wait to be back! Stayed here for our honeymoon and birthday celebrations . What an absolute gem - Thank you Simon
Mr & Mrs Dandekar | 24th March 2023, United Kingdom
I had a great stay of 9 nights with my boyfriend. The new owners Simon and Denise are super friendly and the place was clean, surrounded by nature and a
Cecilia Elizalde | 3rd March 2023, Argentina & NZ