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Ikurangi Eco Retreat

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Avana Harbour

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A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tropical vegetation and a mountain in the background.
Food and drink
A tented accommodation with a bed, a table with chairs, and a view of the outdoors.
A view from a tented area overlooking a lush garden with palm trees and a grassy lawn.
An outdoor bathroom with a wooden deck, two sinks, a freestanding bathtub, and a wooden fence.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Matavera, Rarotonga
  • Place, Muri Lagoon
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Beachcomber Pearl Market
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Muri Night Markets
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Traditional Double or Twin Room, Mountain View

A cozy room with a bed, a dining table, a sofa, and a kitchenette.

Traditional Double or Twin Room, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Luxury Tent, Ensuite, Mountain View

A bedroom with a bed, wooden flooring, a window with a view of greenery, and a door leading to another room.

Luxury Tent, Ensuite, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Romantic Tent, Bathtub, Mountain View

A wooden outdoor bathroom with a bathtub, shower, and wooden deck.

Romantic Tent, Bathtub, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Rarotonga

Takitumu District stay.Your stay at this Takitumu District hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Avana Harbour and Cook Islands Library and Museum. Also, Muri Night Markets is within 3 miles (5 km) and Muri Beach is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Muri Lagoon - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Beachcomber Pearl Market - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Cook Islands National Museum - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Muri Night Markets - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Cook Islands Library and Museum - 7 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ka Kite Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Kai & Co - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Anchorage - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Ikurangi Eco Retreat

3.5-star hotel near Avana Harbour
Ikurangi Eco Retreat offers its guests an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles. Public spaces have WiFi for a fee. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Ikurangi Eco Retreat. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Rarotonga hotel is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • 7 buildings
  • Built in 2015
  • Local cuisine breakfast (free)
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
Ikurangi Eco Retreat offers 7 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to furnished balconies. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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
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); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (9:00 AM - noon)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from August 4 2026 to August 8 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Select guestrooms
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 11 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 11 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: NZD 10 (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: NZD 10 (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 30 per person (one-way)
  • Early check-in fee: NZD 150 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 150 (subject to availability)

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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 11 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Ikurangi Eco Retreat to the airport?

Ikurangi Eco Retreat is 4.9 mi (17-min drive) away from the Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Ikurangi Eco Retreat have an airport shuttle?

Ikurangi Eco Retreat offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of NZD 30 per person, one-way.

How close is Ikurangi Eco Retreat to the beach?

This hotel is 3.3 mi (8-min drive) from Muri Beach and 4.1 mi (9-min drive) from Tikioki Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Ikurangi Eco Retreat offer free breakfast?

Ikurangi Eco Retreat offers free local cuisine breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Ikurangi Eco Retreat?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Ikurangi Eco Retreat?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM. Early check-in costs NZD 150 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Ikurangi Eco Retreat?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Ikurangi Eco Retreat have a pool?

Ikurangi Eco Retreat features an outdoor pool.

Does Ikurangi Eco Retreat have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Ikurangi Eco Retreat to downtown Rarotonga?

Ikurangi Eco Retreat is 2.8 mi away from Rarotonga.

Ikurangi Eco Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shiree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the freshness and flavour of the breakfast. The staff were very nice and friendly. Our room was spacious, lovely and clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

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

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great spot away from the main road

Nice quiet location off the main road, exactly what I was hoping for with the glamping tent with outdoor bath/shower, well looked after and great service
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at Ikurangi. Vicky and Allan were friendly and helpful hosts and the breakfasts were delicious. It's quiet, peaceful, and a pefect stay!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
super nice owners, very clean and natural location, quiet,
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nova

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful and quiet. Great service. God pricing. Thoroughly enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Ash

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

10/10 Excellent

Holly

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Ikurangi Eco Retreat was wonderful from start to finish. The staff were warm, welcoming, and very accommodating. Our room was spotless, comfortable, and set in such a peaceful environment. The retreat itself is beautifully maintained—the pathways are swept daily, and the gardens are kept lush and immaculate. One of the highlights was enjoying breakfast each morning on our balcony—such a perfect way to start the day!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in one of the bungalows. It was comfortable, quiet and private with outdoor seating to enjoy the lush tropical surroundings. The breakfasts included were fresh and tasty. Hosts Vicki and Alan were especially helpful in recommending local restaurants, snorkeling locations and things to do. The property also provides bicycles and snorkeling equipment. We really enjoyed our six days at Ikurangi.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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.
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nilesh

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Fine but overpriced

Checked in at 4pm, no one at reception but a big booklet. There’s no luxury about the tent, you can’t close it all the way up, never mind lock it. Despite the adverts it does smell a little. It was fine but completely overpriced.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trina Joyce

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nadia

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Nice but a bit overpriced

Nice but a bit rundown. We had a good time and I prefer Ikurangi to a large busy hotel, but I think for the price it is in need of maintenance. We stayed in a traditional room. These were spacious and had a lot of privacy. But a few things were broken, rusting etc. We also had about 4 paper wasps come in our room every day even with windows and doors closed (they weren't aggressive but a bit unnerving). Vicky and Alan were great. They gave us spray for the wasps, and lots of useful information on arrival. Everyday Alan makes a new breakfast. They are not large but were always delicious and waking up each day to a new surprise was a joy. So we had a nice time. Hopefully they can do some maintenance to get the place up to a resort standard, or lower the price. We paid $250 per night. But based on other places we stayed in Rarotonga and the Pacific, I think $190 would be more appropriate.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Graeme

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

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