Where to eat this Festive Season

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Cook Islands Tourism

Put your feet up this Festive Season and let someone else do the cooking! Find below your dining guide this festive season. 

Wednesday 14 December 2022
 

National Auditorium 

Rotaract Rarotonga does it again this year with Christmas at the Park. Starting at 5pm, there will be yummy food stalls, kids games & lolly scramble, Santa's corner, live entertainment and fireworks to end the night at 8:30pm.
Bring out the family for a fun-filled Christmas evening. 


 

Monday 18 December 2022
 

Vaima on the Beach 

The Special Festive Dinner Menu starts today from 5pm, and continues until Monday 2 January 2023.  
The 3 course menu can be found here.
Call 26123 for reservations. 

 

Wednesday 21 December 2022

The Islander Hotel 

The Ministry of Internal Affairs are holding a Christmas Luncheon as a major fundraising event in support of purchasing a new van for Te Are Pa Metua.
An awesome cause in time for the season of giving. In turn, enjoy a delicious island buffet with hearts as full as your tummies.
Tickets are selling at $50. For more information call 29370.


 

Sunday 25 December 2022 - Christmas Day
 

The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium

Book the family in for a satiable Christmas Lunch Buffet from 12pm to 2:30pm, or Dinner Buffet from 6pm to 9:30pm.
Find their mouth-watering menu, including maple-glazed ham, roasted sirloin of beef, grilled local game fish and assorted salads here.
Call 25800 as bookings are essential. 


Crown Beach Resort & Spa 

Crown Beach is going all out this year by offering 3 choices of appetizing Christmas Buffets with Breakfast from 7:30am, Lunch from 12pm, and Dinner from 6pm.
Find the menu for each here.
Call 23953 to lock in a table.


The Islander Hotel

Indulge in Santa's Lunch Buffet featuring a traditional Christmas tucker from 12pm to 2pm.
Ham on the bone with pineapple glaze, everyone's favourite ika mata, stuffed turkey, desserts for the sweet toothed and more.
Check out their menu here.
Call The Islander on 21003 for reservations.

 

Muri Beach Club Hotel 

Join the MBCH for their Annual Christmas Lunch in Paradise with live music by the lovely duo Henzart & Destiny, and a complimentary glass of bubbles on arrival.
Find their menu here consisting of a feast even Santa would be proud of.
Call 23000 as bookings are essential for catering purposes.

 

On the Beach Bar and Restaurant 

Enjoy an OTB Christmas Lunch Buffet with your family this Christmas. Literally on the beach, with good food and great views 
Please find their menu here.
Call 22482 to make a booking. 

 

Vaima on the Beach 

Relax and enjoy a romantic Christmas Dinner on the beach from 5pm. 
See here for the evening's menu.
Call 26123 for bookings. 


 

Monday 26 December 2022 - Boxing Day


Crown Beach Resort & Spa

Haven't gotten enough? Round the family up for an all-you-can-eat feed by joining Crown Beach for another Dinner Buffet on Boxing Day from 6pm.
See here for their menu offering cold, seafood, carvery, hot and dessert selections.
Call 23953 to book. 

 

Vaima on the Beach 

Have a cocktail on the beach while savouring our best selling dish - Fillet of Beef Wellington with fresh vegetables and a rich Cabernet Sauce from 5pm. 
See the Special Festive Menu here.
Call 26123 for reservations. 



Saturday 31 December 2022 - New Years Eve


The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium

2022 New Year's Eve Party! Welcome in 2023 with fabulous food, a spectacular line-up of live entertainment and fun family activities.
Click here for a detailed programme and menu starting at 5pm with a Family Pool Party & Beach Olympics, and ending with a countdown at 11:59pm.
Call 25800 to book as numbers are limited. 

 

Muri Beach Club Hotel 

End the year by fine dining in the air-conditioned lounge overlooking Muri Lagoon at the Muri Beach Club Hotel. Enjoy a glass of Prosecco on arrival with surround music. 
Find their New Years Eve 4 Course Menu here
Call 23000 to make a reservation. 

 

On the Beach Bar and Restaurant

OTB are hosting a New Years Eve Entertainment & Seafood Extravaganza Evening. There will be a live band from 8pm till late. 
Their hot, cold and dessert buffet menu can be found here
Call 22482 for bookings. 

 

Vaima on the Beach 

Bring in the New Year with traditional Scottish music while selecting from an extensive Scottish whisky collection, and enjoy dinner from the A La Carte Menu from 5pm. 
See the menu here.
Call 26123 to book a table.

 

Sunday 01 January 2023 - New Years Day


Vaima on the Beach 

Delight in a New Year's Day Dinner from 5pm, and select from the Special Festive A La Carte Menu. 
See here for the menu
Call 26123 for bookings. 

 

Other


The Edgewater Resort & Spa - Fully booked

 

Trader Jacks - Closed Sunday 25 - Tuesday 27 December 2022, and Sunday 1 -  Tuesday 3 January 2023 with normal trading hours onwards.