Pacific Resort Hotel Group is honoured to share the awards and accolades our properties have received during 2025.
This timeline showcases the global recognition achieved by all four properties in the group.
Pacific Resort Aitutaki, Little Polynesian Resort, Pacific Resort Rarotonga and Te Manava Luxury Villas.
Pacific Resort Aitutaki 2025
Cook Islands Best Restaurant 2025: Rapae Bay at Pacific Resort Aitutaki
This award recognises Rapae Bay as one of the top ten percent of restaurants worldwide and honours its excellence at the World Culinary Awards.
South Pacific Property of the Year at the 2025 HM Awards
This accolade celebrates Pacific Resort Aitutaki as a leading property in the South Pacific.
Pa Enua Established Tourism Business Award
Acknowledges the resort’s long-standing contribution to tourism and service excellence in the Cook Islands.
Air New Zealand Cook Islands Tourism Awards
Recognises outstanding performance and contribution to tourism in the Cook Islands.
TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2025 Rapae Bay Restaurant and Blackrock Bar
This achievement places the restaurant and bar among the top ten percent of restaurants worldwide according to millions of traveller reviews.
TripAdvisor Best of the Best Luxury, Small and Boutique
This prestigious award recognises Pacific Resort Aitutaki as one of the top one percent of hotels globally, celebrating its luxury, intimate charm, and exceptional guest experiences.
Little Polynesian Resort 2025
Cook Islands Leading Boutique Hotel 2025
Honoured at the World Travel Awards, this award recognises excellence in global travel and tourism as voted by travel professionals and guests worldwide.
Bank of the Cook Islands Customer Care Award
Acknowledges outstanding customer service and commitment to guest satisfaction. Air New Zealand Cook Islands Tourism Awards.
TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2025 Little Polynesian Restaurant
This places the restaurant among the top ten percent of restaurants worldwide.
TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Small and Boutique
Honoured as one of the top ten percent of hotels globally for its intimate ambiance and exceptional service.
Pacific Resort Rarotonga 2025
Best Family Resort in the Pacific Islands 2025
Voted by readers of Out and About With Kids, this award recognises the resort as the leading family hotel or resort in the Pacific Islands.
Cook Islands Best Incentive Hotel 2025
Awarded at the 6th annual World MICE Awards, recognising excellence in hosting incentive groups.
Vodafone Cook Islands Employer of the Year Award
Acknowledges outstanding workplace culture and staff engagement. Air New Zealand Cook Islands Tourism Awards.
Ministry of Cultural Development Outstanding Kia Orana Spirit Award
Recognises the resort for demonstrating the Cook Islands spirit through service and hospitality.
2025 Cook Islands People’s Choice Award Large Business Category
Decided by both visitors and the local community and presented alongside the Hon. Prime Minister Mark Brown.
TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2025 Sandals Restaurant and Barefoot Bar
Recognises these dining experiences as among the top in the world based on traveller reviews.
TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice
Pacific Resort Rarotonga is ranked among the top ten percent of hotels globally and continues to deliver exceptional experiences across the South Pacific.
Te Manava Luxury Villas and Pacific Resort Hotel Group
Pacific Resort Hotel Group Best Luxury Boutique Hospitality Group Oceania
Awarded at the Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Awards, recognising the group’s excellence in luxury boutique hospitality across the region.
For more information about these awards and accolades, you can explore detailed articles on our website or visit the official pages of the awarding organisations, including:
World Culinary Awards, 2025 HM Awards, Air New Zealand Cook Islands Tourism Awards, TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2025, TripAdvisor Best of the Best, 2025 Out and About With Kids Readers Choice Awards, World MICE Awards 2025, Cook Islands People’s Choice Award 2025, Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Awards 2025.