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Ikurangi Eco Retreat

3.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Avana Harbour
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Matavera, Rarotonga
  • Muri Night Markets
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Cook Islands Library and Museum
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Muri Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬
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  • Mountain view
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • Mountain view
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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Traditional Double or Twin Room, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Rarotonga

Located in Takitumu District, Ikurangi Eco Retreat is within a few miles (5 km) of popular sights such as Avana Harbour and Cook Islands Library and Museum. This 7-room, 3.5-star hotel welcomes guests with free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Muri Lagoon - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Te Vara Nui Village - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Muri Night Markets - 7 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Cook Islands Library and Museum - 7 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Muri Beach - 8 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Charlie's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sails Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Ikurangi Eco Retreat

Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Avana Harbour
At Ikurangi Eco Retreat, guests have access to an outdoor pool, WiFi in public areas, and spa services. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for NZD 27 per person one-way. Staff members are on hand to provide dry cleaning/laundry services, concierge services, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Additional amenities include free use of bicycles, an arcade/game room, and a library.
Guests can stay connected with WiFi. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. Other amenities include furnished balconies, sitting areas, and refrigerators.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (NZD 10 for multiple minutes)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (NZD 10 for multiple minutes)

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle tours
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Water sports equipment
  • Yoga classes

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 7 buildings
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 2015
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Electric bike charging
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Ice maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Composting
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: NZD 150
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 150

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - noon)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children 11 and younger (only guests older than 11 are allowed)

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: NZD 10 for multiple minutes (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: NZD 10 for multiple minutes (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 27 per person (one-way)
  • Early check-in fee: NZD 150 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 150 (subject to availability)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-6:00 AM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Ikurangi Eco Retreat?

Ikurangi Eco Retreat provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do around Ikurangi Eco Retreat?

This hotel is situated in Takitumu District, close to Muri Beach, Beachcomber Pearl Market, and Cook Islands Library and Museum. You'll also find Muri Lagoon and Te Vara Nui Village within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Ikurangi Eco Retreat?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Electric bike charging is also available for guests.

Is a spa located at Ikurangi Eco Retreat?

Spa services at the hotel include massages.

Does Ikurangi Eco Retreat include a casino at the property?

No, Ikurangi Eco Retreat doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Ikurangi Eco Retreat?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Ikurangi Eco Retreat?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including in-room massages and access to a chef as well as an outdoor pool.

Are there hot tubs at Ikurangi Eco Retreat?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Ikurangi Eco Retreat have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Ikurangi Eco Retreat offers free breakfast (local cuisine) each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will Ikurangi Eco Retreat allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Ikurangi Eco Retreat.

Does Ikurangi Eco Retreat have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How far is the airport from Ikurangi Eco Retreat?

The closest major airport to Ikurangi Eco Retreat is Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.), which is 5 mi away (15 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Ikurangi Eco Retreat?

Yes, every guestroom at Ikurangi Eco Retreat comes with a furnished balcony with some featuring garden or pool views.

Does Ikurangi Eco Retreat offer wedding services?

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at Ikurangi Eco Retreat.

Ikurangi Eco Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
What a fab place to stay, something different from a resort. Amazing breakfasts, great pool. Alan and vicki are great hosts. Highly recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Ikurangi is set in beautiful lush surroundings which are kept well maintained. A small retreat with no children made it very peaceful. Vicki and Allan were excellent hosts and nothing was too much trouble. Their local knowledge was very helpful.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay. Hosts are lovely and helpful. Really enjoyed our stay. Outdoor showers lovely and private.. Situated in nice quiet area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed glamping, including the outdoor bathroom and composting loo! It was very clean, convenient but one or two things were a bit tired, eg basin shelf, toilet lid. The breakfasts were a great start to the day, and there was so much room not just in the tent area, but the immediate vicinity which contrasted so well with some of the resort facilities where rooms are on top of one another and conversation with neighbours is hard to avoid. The gardens are lovely and well maintained. We had a car which was very useful but not essential.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ash

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay if you want to try something a bit different
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Graeme

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Arrived early hours of the morning. Reception unmanned. Driver of airport minivan is your concierge. Might be pot luck if he knows where your tent is. Ours wasn't sure. Tent 4 overlooks carpark and office. Not as private as tents 1, 2, 3 and uncomfortable with people looking directly into tent 4 from the carpark. Roosters roam all over Rarotonga including Ikurangi - crowing all night long. Noisy road outside Tent 4 - sleep may escape you. Equipment within the tent is poor/cheap quality. Bedding smelt damp. Ensuite benchtop varnish is peeling off. Breakfasts are varied and delivered to the tent around 8.30am each day. Mostly tinned fruit and gloopy coconut stuff. There were no children and related noise whilst we stayed which was the big bonus for us. Other occupants kept to themselves as we did. Location is not near the ocean and is away from the resorts - another bonus. No outside light for sitting on the deck in the evenings. For this to be real "eco", we would have liked the electricity to be solar powered. Overall, we enjoyed our stay mostly as we simply accept what is without fuss. We thought the use of the word "luxury" was a stretch but maybe not in comparison with a 2-man tent from KMart. Expensive for what it is. PS. room not serviced on the first day! Charged a lot more for 1 extra night (as we had a late arrival) than what we paid via Expedia despite the retreat having a "price promise"- not honoured Such is life.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great relaxing place to stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Engela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are professional, friendly and make you feel at home. Very helpful and cared for their guests. Nice and clean place to stay in a quiet area and you are walking distance to catch a bus.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Ikurangi - in fact, it was the highlight of our trip to Rarotonga! Vicki and Alan have created a beautiful, relaxing atmosphere for their guests, and we were taken aback by their thoughtfulness. The luxury safari tent had everything we needed, and both Vicki and Alan provided great guidance on how to make the most of our time on the island. Alan’s breakfasts were also amazing, and the cherry on top of our stay! We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very relaxing very clean.off the beaten track but not too far to access public transportation. Hosts very knowledgeable and helpful regarding best local sites and experiences. The pool is very refreshing. A perfect place to get away to.

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the peaceful ambience and location. Attentive hosts, highly recommended.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

lizzie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nilesh, Arlington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vicki and Alan are great in offering help. Loved the serenity, upkeep and cleanliness of the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ikurangi Is such a great way to not only stay on Raro, but fully experience the local culture of the island. The resort is in a peaceful neighborhood but still close enough to hear the ocean. The pool is at the right temperature and each day we were treated to a different breakfast with locally sourced food and the portions were plenty large. Our accommodation were clean and comfortable and you never felt any of the world around you. This is a great way to experience Rarotonga.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan, Wellington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was looking for a quiet and relaxing getaway and Ikurangi certainly delivered. I stayed in a luxury tent and it had everything I needed for a great stay. The facilities are well maintained and Vicki and Alan are incredibly welcoming. The daily breakfasts were wonderful. The bus was only 5 minutes walk away and the access to bicycles was also great. I will return!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a piece of paradise in paradise. Quite romantically beautiful in the glamping tents. Vicki and Alan are fantastic hosts, nothing is too much drama and breakfasts are deliciously homemade and vary each day. They have push bikes for free on site but would suggest hiring a car just so you can explore all the beauty of Raratonga and get to the wine shop to enjoy a glass on the balcony of the tent and absorb the view and serenity. We loved our stay :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trina Joyce

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
🌺This picturesque sanctuary was just what the Dr ordered. It's away from the hustle and bustle and beautiful. The glamping experience was exceptional, just the way we remembered it from nearly a year prior. We love how we both breathed a sigh of relief and contentment, when we arrived, and we're very sad to leave. Vicki & Allen, we will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful place! Highly recommend. Vicki & Alan were so lovely and looked after us well. The breakfasts were amazing. They both went above and beyond making our stay so much better. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had the best stay at Ikurangi. I came to Rarotonga to unwind and Ikurangi was exactly what I needed. The tent was fantastic and comfortable with everything I needed, the breakfasts were amazing - such a treat- and the setting is tranquil. I slept like a baby to the sound of the sea. Vicky and Alan are fantastic hosts and I thoroughly recommend staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner and the staff are friendly and very kind. Not a beach facing place but quiet with private lookout surrounded by plants. Free bicycle rental was a helpful service for transportation and carbon emission. Their concept and effort towards being eco friendly was amazing. Wake up with roosters, stay with friendly cats and beautiful mountain view. Start the day with the best tropical breakfast with different menu everyday.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

liana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
what a beautiful retreat on Rarotonga! Definitely a place like home away from home. Alan and Vicki were beautiful hosts that were always helpful, friendly , and went above to organise anything we planned for our stay. The breakfast they prepared for us was honestly a highlight. The property is unique. Located in what we would call the most beautiful place on the island (picturesque mountains and palm trees everywhere). You get the feeling of being amongst the locals rather than a resort feeling full of travellers. It is also close to the markets, the needle, and muri which we chose to get to on our bicycles ( so much fun). On our next trip back to Rarotonga we would definitely stay on this retreat again. Thank you so much for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019