Where to eat this Festive Season

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Cook Islands Tourism

No kitchen stress, just holiday bliss! Here's a look at some of the festive feasts happening on Rarotonga this holiday season. 

Sunday 24 December 2023 - Christmas Eve


The Edgewater Resort and Spa

Book the family in for a delicious  Christmas eve Dinner.
Enjoy Christmas trimmings with local flavours and live entertainment, on what is sure to be a night to be remembered! Click here for more information.
Bookings are essential, call 25 435 ext 5011, or email [email protected] to make a reservation. 


Monday 25 December 2023 - Christmas Day


Nautilus Restaurant & Lagoonarium

Nautilus Restaurant is offering a feast the whole family will enjoy! Enjoy Antipasto platters, baby back pork ribs and many more mouth watering selections and lots of sweet treats for dessert - including a chocolate fountain!.
Find their full menu and costings here.
Call 25-125, or email [email protected] as bookings are essential. 


The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium

Book the family in for a satiable Christmas Lunch Buffet from 12pm to 1:30pm, or Dinner Buffet from 6:30pm to 8:00pm.
Call 25-822 ext 5016 or 5017, or email [email protected] 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 more information, including the menu for each here.
Bookings are essential, call 23953 to make a reservation.


Muri Beach Club 

Indulge in a Tropical Christmas Lunch with all the Christmas favourites! Buffet opens at 1pm with a complimentary glass of bubbles. 
View the full menu and more details here.
Bookings are essential, call 23000 to make a reservation. 


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 12 - 4pm. 
View their menu and more details here.
Bookings are essential, call 22482 to make a booking. 


The Edgewater Resort and Spa  

Enjoy a relaxing Christmas day lunch by the water, with a special visit from the Jolly fella himself . 
See here for the afternoon's menu and pricing.
Call 25435 ext 5011 or email [email protected] bookings are essential.


Tuesday 26 December 2023 - Boxing Day


Crown Beach Resort & Spa

Join Crown Beach for Steak, fish and ribs night from 6-8pm. 
Click here for more information.
Call 23953 to make a reservation. 


Sunday 31 December 2023 - 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.
Bookings are essential, call 25800 to make a reservation. 

 

Muri Beach Club Hotel 

Enjoy a buffet of grilled favourites like ribeye steak, soy chicken and fish with a full salad bar and delectable desserts. Buffet opens at 6pm. 
View pricing and their full Menu here
Bookings are essential, 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
Bookings are essential, call 22482 to make a reservation. 

 

Edgewater Resort and Spa  

Welcome the new year at the Edgewater's Black and White NYE party and enjoy a delicious Gala Dinner, polynesian show and various live entertainment throughout the night. 
For more information click here.
Bookings are essential, call 25435 ext 5011 to secure your reservation.


Other 


Vaima Polynesian Bar and Restaurant

Open Christmas Day 25th and Boxing day 26th December with a special Christmas and New Year a la carte menu until Monday 8th January 2024 from 5pm - 9pm. Closed 27th December and 3rd January.
View the Christmas Menu here. Call 26123 for more information.&nbsp