Ikurangi Eco Retreat

Our mountain-view cabin was a true retreat...comfortable bed, kitchen facilities, well-appointed bathroom, and sitting areas (indoor and outdoor). The retreat is located in a very quiet residential area, a 5-minute walk off the main road. The grounds are lovely with a salt water pool and a yoga/workout studio space. Bikes...

Our mountain-view cabin was a true retreat...comfortable bed, kitchen facilities, well-appointed bathroom, and sitting areas (indoor and outdoor). The retreat is located in a very quiet residential area, a 5-minute walk off the main road. The grounds are lovely with a salt water pool and a yoga/workout studio space. Bikes and snorkeling gear/reef shoes are available for use. If you are missing your pets, cat Possum and dog Molly are available for pets and company. Breakfast is provided every day by Alan, a chef/restranteur. Very tasty and healthy! Vicki and Alan provide a great orientation and will help you book tours (definitely do Oz the AquaMan turtle tour). Just amazing! We can't wait to go back. Rarotonga is a wonderful place to unplug! Absolutely nothing!!!

We had a fantastic stay here. Alan and Vicky are wonderful hosts and really looked after us. The outside private showers were really cool. The breakfasts are also excellent. We used the pool and the complementary bikes . The Eco retreat is close enough to nearby shops but is also...

We had a fantastic stay here. Alan and Vicky are wonderful hosts and really looked after us. The outside private showers were really cool. The breakfasts are also excellent. We used the pool and the complementary bikes . The Eco retreat is close enough to nearby shops but is also nice and quiet.

My partner and I were grateful to find availability at Ikurangi Eco Resort when our previously arranged accommodation fell through at the last minute. We enjoyed our stay and appreciated the resort's concept of sustainable tourism. Our tent (Number 4) was privately located in a corner of a beautiful tropical...

My partner and I were grateful to find availability at Ikurangi Eco Resort when our previously arranged accommodation fell through at the last minute. We enjoyed our stay and appreciated the resort's concept of sustainable tourism. Our tent (Number 4) was privately located in a corner of a beautiful tropical garden, and our hosts, Vicki and Alan, went out of their way to look after us. However, the furnishings and amenities were showing signs of wear, and after several nights of interrupted sleep due to the flapping of our tent in the wind we could not help questioning its 4-star-hotel rating and price tag. In conclusion, while we appreciated the efforts and kindness of our hosts, we believe there is better value to be found elsewhere on the island if you book early.

Excellent accommodation. The breakfast was awesome. We were really well looked after. We will return. Snorkeling equipment supplied. Probably would need a car, or scooter to around the island from this location. Central to Muri Beach Thank you very much

Lovely breakfasts. Brought to our rooms. The salt water pool was great and refreshing The hotel managers, Vicki and Alan were very friendly, supportive, warm and helpful around orientating us to services in the area, getting a car booking, and tracking my lost suitcase. Tea and coffee in our rooms...

Lovely breakfasts. Brought to our rooms. The salt water pool was great and refreshing The hotel managers, Vicki and Alan were very friendly, supportive, warm and helpful around orientating us to services in the area, getting a car booking, and tracking my lost suitcase. Tea and coffee in our rooms were lovely. Someone came everyday to clean our rooms and make our beds. Sheets and towels every 3-4 days. But hosts were accommodating when I asked for a fresh towel for the pool. We had the best sleeps with the quiet and felt very relaxed at Ekurangi. It felt we had a really nice holiday in just a week. It was refreshing and replenishing experience before going back to work.

Overall we have given Ikurangi a "very good" rating or 4/5. We deducted 1 star because: 1) tent appliances and facilities are dated and need replacing (see photo of basins for example). 2) Whilst off the beaten track a little, is not as quiet as promoted. There is a fair...

Overall we have given Ikurangi a "very good" rating or 4/5. We deducted 1 star because: 1) tent appliances and facilities are dated and need replacing (see photo of basins for example). 2) Whilst off the beaten track a little, is not as quiet as promoted. There is a fair bit of road noise and not to mention the Roosters who do not know what time it is and crow all night long. Tent 4 which we stayed in overlooks the carpark and reception which we really did not like. For future bookers - Tent 1 has the bath whilst 2, 3 and 4 have showers. We were charged an extra night for late arrival /early check in (at 2am) and the charge was about $120 more than we paid through Expedia. That was explained as we received discount from Expedia but as Ikurangi say they will price match, they did not. It felt like we were being charged for the fee they have to pay Expedia which spoiled the overall experience a bit. There is a lot of rubbish laying at the back of the tents. Breakfasts were different each morning delivered to tent around 8.30am with carton juice, fruit compote mostly and thick coconut yoghurt. Highlights were having Molly the dog and Possum the cat on-site. Always nice to have animals around even all the chickens and roosters. Ikurangi is a bit overpriced for what is offered and "eco" is a bit of a stretch with plumbed mains water and electricity without a solar panel in sight. Hosts Alan and Vicki were pleasant enough. That all said, we would recommend staying here (just not T4).

Where do we even begin. Greeted by a sweet little Molly the dog and shown around the beautiful grounds of Ikurangi and all it has to offer. Every morning we were treated to the most delicious breakfasts from the lovely Alan and set up for the day. Close to stunning...

Where do we even begin. Greeted by a sweet little Molly the dog and shown around the beautiful grounds of Ikurangi and all it has to offer. Every morning we were treated to the most delicious breakfasts from the lovely Alan and set up for the day. Close to stunning beaches but far enough to find peace and relaxation by the pool on those days without hustle and bustle of the busy town centre. We are so grateful to all the staff that made our stay so wonderfull in Raratonga and would recommend this retreat to anyone 🌸🌴

If you enjoy peaceful, calm, and serene surroundings - this is the place for you. As a couple, we wanted to enjoy all the island activities but also have a place that is quiet and private. The tent is very generous in size and uncluttered - but still with everything...

If you enjoy peaceful, calm, and serene surroundings - this is the place for you. As a couple, we wanted to enjoy all the island activities but also have a place that is quiet and private. The tent is very generous in size and uncluttered - but still with everything you need...a fab outdoor bathroom and great deck - where you enjoy the outdoors (night and day) and still have shelter. The pool, bikes and water gear all for free! Your hosts are knowledgable, and super helpful and the daily service is friendly and unintrusive....the kai is perfect.

We enjoyed our stay at Ikurangi very much. The grounds are beautifully kept with a lovely pool area that we used frequently. The tents make a really fun change to the usual resort set up. Vicki and Alan were super helpful and friendly and the breakfast they produced each morning...

We enjoyed our stay at Ikurangi very much. The grounds are beautifully kept with a lovely pool area that we used frequently. The tents make a really fun change to the usual resort set up. Vicki and Alan were super helpful and friendly and the breakfast they produced each morning was delicious as well as different each day. Thanks guys!

We stayed for four nights here. We loved the outdoor bathroom, but hopefully, there were no midnight and dawn rooster crows. The daily breakfasts were different, yummy, fresh, and healthy. Viki and Alan were very kind. Thanks for everything.

We absolutely loved our stay at Ikurangi Eco Retreat. The location was exactly what we wanted - convenient to get the bus / cycle to main areas, but away from the main road and off the beaten track for more of a secluded feel. I grew to enjoy the roosters...

We absolutely loved our stay at Ikurangi Eco Retreat. The location was exactly what we wanted - convenient to get the bus / cycle to main areas, but away from the main road and off the beaten track for more of a secluded feel. I grew to enjoy the roosters in the morning! We stayed in the safari tent which, along with the outdoor bathroom, provided a unique experience - cosy with everything needed for a comfortable stay. We looked forward to the deliciously fresh breakfasts every morning delivered to our deck, perfect start to a day in paradise. Vicki & Alan could not have been more accommodating, even dropping us home from our Christmas day lunch. We were appreciative of the bikes and got great use of them. Had some minor issues e.g.loose chain, stiff breaks but they are completely free to use, so no complaints. A suggestion could be to have some upgraded bikes available for a rental fee. Coming from life in a big city, it took us a while to get used to not having the option to 'lock up' when out during the day like you would in a hotel or home. However, the location (and Raro in general) felt super safe so wasn't much of a concern. A small padlock for the zips would have added to sense of security. You can really feel the love Vicki & Alan put into the retreat and their commitment to sustainable tourism is much appreciated. A wonderful stay and we are already planning a return trip!

Amazing accommodation, wonderful hosts, highly recommend the luxury tent with the outdoors bath and shower!🙂 Jump on the bikes and ride straight to On the juice for a tropical juice or local coffee!

My Partner and I wonderful stay at Ikurangi Eco Retreat. The place was impeccably clean and the outdoor showers added a lovely touch to the experience. The hosts were incredibly helpful, assisting with organizing trips and even arranging a thoughtful birthday surprise. The breakfasts were different every day and offered...

My Partner and I wonderful stay at Ikurangi Eco Retreat. The place was impeccably clean and the outdoor showers added a lovely touch to the experience. The hosts were incredibly helpful, assisting with organizing trips and even arranging a thoughtful birthday surprise. The breakfasts were different every day and offered a nice healthy start to the day! The location is not beachfront, but the beach is not that far. The location makes you feel like you are tucked away in the hills and isolated, when in fact you are only a couple of minutes walk away from the bus stop and a couple of minutes drive away from the local town. A great alternative to the resorts that the island offers.

Vicki and Alan were excellent hosts and went the extra mile to make our stay enjoyable. The Tropical Are we stayed in was very quiet and private. It was spacious and adequately equipped. The deck was very private and lovely to sit out on. The breakfasts were delicious. The grounds...

Vicki and Alan were excellent hosts and went the extra mile to make our stay enjoyable. The Tropical Are we stayed in was very quiet and private. It was spacious and adequately equipped. The deck was very private and lovely to sit out on. The breakfasts were delicious. The grounds were attractive and well maintained. The bicycles were a bonus and we made good use of them. The pool looked lovely but we didn't use it because the weather wasn't hot enough.

We loved our experience here. It was quiet, Alan and Vicki were kind, flexible, and gracious. Lovely place to stay. Breakfast was always delicious. We absolutely would stay here again if we came to the Cook Islands.

If you enjoy a good mountain view, lush greenery, and fresh air, this is the spot for you. We stayed in one of the safari tents and had no problem either cooling down or warming up the inside for our comfort. Breakfast was delivered each morning by one of the...

If you enjoy a good mountain view, lush greenery, and fresh air, this is the spot for you. We stayed in one of the safari tents and had no problem either cooling down or warming up the inside for our comfort. Breakfast was delivered each morning by one of the owners (former chef), and was so so good every morning! They make every effort possible to provide an eco-conscious experience for guests, from environment-friendly soaps, reusable containers, food scrap collection for composting, to a composting toilet. The bus can be caught just a short 5 min walk down the road, and a great burger joint is a 20 min walk (we went there twice!) We really enjoyed our stay at Ikurangi thanks to the owners, Vicki and Alan, as well as the resident animals Molly and Possum!

Beautiful location with friendly and accommodating hosts. The breakfast smoothies were delicious. Some more cooking facilities on site would be great as there are not a lot of restaurants etc close by. A very peaceful and relaxing space

Ikurangi Resort is a little paradise within paradise. It is an island unto itself nestled inland amongst lush scenery and gentle palms. The grounds are kept in immaculate condition and the exquisite salt water pool is a welcome relief on scorching summer days. The proprietors offer the perfect balance of...

Ikurangi Resort is a little paradise within paradise. It is an island unto itself nestled inland amongst lush scenery and gentle palms. The grounds are kept in immaculate condition and the exquisite salt water pool is a welcome relief on scorching summer days. The proprietors offer the perfect balance of care and privacy. All needs are quietly catered for and there is a spirit of warmth and kindness within the resort itself. We loved every moment of our stay.