Ikurangi Eco Retreat

Property class: 3.5
Mountain Rarotonga hotel with outdoor pool

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Located just 4.9 mi (8 km) from the airport, Ikurangi Eco Retreat offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool and indulge in massages. Other features include free bike rentals, a terrace, and a garden.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Internet access

Room options

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

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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

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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

Romantic Tent, Bathtub, Mountain View

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Matavera, Rarotonga

What's nearby

  • Matavera Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Arai-Te-Tonga - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Muri Night Markets - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Cook Islands Library and Museum - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Muri Beach - 8 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 17 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Kai & Co - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪VIBE - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Tiare's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Saigon Shack - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Ikurangi Eco Retreat

  • Located just 4.9 mi (8 km) from the airport, Ikurangi Eco Retreat offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool and indulge in massages. Other features include free bike rentals, a terrace, and a garden.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
2:00pm
CHECK-OUT
10:00am

Hotel size

    • 7 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability

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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Children (11 years old and younger) not allowed
    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • WiFi in public areas*
    • WiFi in rooms*

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Ikurangi Eco Retreat Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfasts were varied, delicious, and a great start to the day, often made with locally sourced food. (11 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Had a lovely stay at Ikurangi eco retreat. Alan and Vicky were very accommodating, providing great travel tips. The retreat is very well maintained, you feel very connected to nature. Is a great place if you want to get away and unwind.
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved the freshness and flavour of the breakfast. The staff were very nice and friendly. Our room was spacious, lovely and clean.
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent place to stay. Hosts are lovely and helpful. Really enjoyed our stay. Outdoor showers lovely and private.. Situated in nice quiet area.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful and quiet. Great service. God pricing. Thoroughly enjoyed the stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

What a fab place to stay, something different from a resort. Amazing breakfasts, great pool. Alan and vicki are great hosts. Highly recommend.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Vicki and Alan are great in offering help. Loved the serenity, upkeep and cleanliness of the property.
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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6/10 Good

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.
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8/10 Very good

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.
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6/10 Good

The place needs a good makeover as it looks very rundown. There were issues with getting a gluten free breakfast. A nice place to stay if you want some space to yourself and just read a book.
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10/10 Exceptional

Had a fabulous restful time, thanks Alan for all your help.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great relaxing place to stay
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10/10 Exceptional

super nice owners, very clean and natural location, quiet,
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10/10 Exceptional

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
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved the peaceful ambience and location. Attentive hosts, highly recommended.
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8/10 Very good

Good place to stay if you want to try something a bit different
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
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10/10 Exceptional

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 :)