Name: Ikurangi Eco Retreat
Address: 1 Titama Road, Matavera, Rarotonga, 0, CK

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2026

Brandon

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.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2026

Frances

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

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Nov 2025

Shiree

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

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2025

Nova

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

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2025

Jesse

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!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2025

Catherine

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

Self

6/10

Pleasant

31 Jul 2025

Nadia

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2025

Aimee

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!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2025

david

super nice owners, very clean and natural location, quiet,

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2025

Bob

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jan 2025

Holly

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

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Nov 2024

Joy

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.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2024

Peter

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

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2024

Simon

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.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Sep 2024

Ash

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

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Sep 2024

Graeme

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2024

Jacob

Great relaxing place to stay

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2024

Engela

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.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2024

Jacob

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!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2024

Christine

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2024

Susan

Loved the peaceful ambience and location. Attentive hosts, highly recommended.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Feb 2024

Nilesh

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

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jan 2024

Gregory

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2023

Eva

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!

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2023

Vanessa

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 :)

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2023

Trina Joyce

🌺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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2022

Natasha

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2022

Kat

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!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Nov 2019

liana

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!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Sep 2019

Brian

Location was peaceful and secluded. Pristine garden surroundings and beautifully maintained accommodation.
Bikes available to use during the stay but a scooter or car would be an advantage as is not close to any cafes or restaurants.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

lovely setting I stayed in the tropical Are for 5 nights very comfortable private and quiet delicious and healthy breakfast served every morning just stunning Vicki and Alan have a wonderful ethos and were extremely helpful and informative.I should have made use of the bike!!!definitely will next time.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2018

Erin

It was perfectly quiet with a stunning outlook!!!

Our welcome platter and glasses of red were a wonderful touch as were the exceptional breakfasts delivered every morning!!!

Highly recommended

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2018

sam

Wonderful retreat

We had an amazing stay at Ikurangi Eco Retreat. Luana helped arrange airport transfers as we arrived late. Each morning we were delivered a healthy, delicious, beautifully presented breakfast. And they catered excellently for my boyfriend who is vegan. Both Luana and Haley were very helpful in helping arrange activities and giving local recommendations. The room (we stayed in an Are) was clean, comfortable and had beautiful views over the inland mountains. We loved the sound of the roosters, and you can hear them all over the island,but be aware if a light sleeper. We were greatful to have the bikes for transport but we’re too tempted and hired a scooter which was great fun. No free WiFi but can easily be arranged from retreat.

Overall we had a wonderful stay. It was so relaxing to get away from the business of our day to day lives. It was also wonderful to stay somewhere conscious of reducing their impact on their island home. Would highly recommend to anyone looking at going to Rarotonga.

6/10

Pleasant

19 Feb 2018

Verified traveler

Lovely place

It's a very lovely place and we enjoyed our time there. What made it incredibly difficult was that it was almost impossible to find any staff most of the time which made things difficult, especially as we didn't know how to get around or to the beach or township for food etc.

The breakfasts were incredible though and really enjoyed them being delivered every morning to the porch.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Nov 2017

Jennifer

Great option for accomodation. Off the road so nice and quite. Included breakfasts were amazing. Lovely staff. 10 outta 10!

10/10

Exceptional

12 Nov 2017

Matt

Lovely little bungalows and tents with super friendly and helpful staff

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2017

Rob and Trish

Back to Nature

We loved our stay in the Safari tent surrounded by the beautiful wilderness of Rarotonga. We loved riding the bikes around the island and exploring. The pool was lovely and the setting very peaceful and tranquil. The staff was very friendly and our daily breakfasts were a real treat!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2017

Ella

Beautiful, peaceful and relaxing place to stay

Ikurangi was fantastic. The tent was everything we needed and more, was beautifully laid out and the daily breakfasts were delicious. The staff were friendly and helpful. It is a little bit brim the beach but the gardens were quiet and peaceful. Would definitely come back.

8/10

Excellent

27 May 2017

Verified traveler

Slightly different accommodation in Raro!

* great set-up
* breakfast should be more flexible, i.e. earlier than the targeted 8 to 8:30 am, which in 5 out of 8 days turned out to be closer to 9 am! breakfast itself is really nice, quite sweet though
* there was no one on-site when we arrived, just a note; no real problem, but a bit odd; same when we left!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2017

Verified traveler

Loved the location

Super relaxing spot with really friendly owners and staff.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

19 Apr 2017

Brendan&Sharon

Peace

Very peaceful get away for 2 other than the roosters crowing at 4am every morning, if you like the secluded this is the place, if you like interaction with others you will be disappointed. Not sign posted so hard to find definitely get a taxi or transfer from the airport otherwise you might find yourself very lost!!

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2017

Seth

Unique alternative to the beach

If you are looking for something out of the ordinary, the Ikurangi Eco Retreat fits the bill and is a short ride from the airport on the northeast side of Rarotonga. It's fantastic, garden-like, with both existing freestanding cabins as well as the more luxurious and interesting safari tents. We'd opted for one of the tents and were not disappointed. The tent is surprisingly spacious and Matt and Luana (the owners) have done a great job with the front decks and the rear enclosed (open to the sky bath/toilet area). Our favorite part of the day was waking up to the roosters crowing, brewing some coffee, and padding out to the front deck to take in the early morning and watch the chickens and the kitten who thinks he's a chicken. The hotel has bikes available free of charge to room the island and out favorite ride was along the back (inner) roads of the island, passing banana and mango trees, wild chickens, goals and other animals. It really was a welcome throwback to a simpler time. the weather was hot and muggy but being up on the raised platform with the tent usually allowed us to catch a good breeze and the sleeping conditions with all the windows and main sides open were ideal. When it was too hot, a nice dip in the pool helped cool the temperature. Very, very satisfied staying here on our first trip to the Cook Islands. Plus, the entire crew is unbelievably friendly and helpful (thank you as well, Jo and Susan!).

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2017

Seth

Unique alternative to the beach

If you are looking for something out of the ordinary, the Ikurangi Eco Retreat fits the bill and is a short ride from the airport on the northeast side of Rrotonga. It's fantastic, garden-like, with both existing free standing cabins as well as the more luxurious and interesting safari tents. We'd opted for one of the tents and were not disappointed. The tent is surprisingly spacious and Matt and Luana (the owners) have done a great job with the front decks and the rear enclosed (open to the sky bath/toilet area). Our favorite part of the day was waking up to the roosters crowing, brewing some coffee, and padding out to the front deck to take in the early morning and watch the chickens and the kitten who thinks he's a chicken. The hotel has bikes available free of charge to room the island and out favorite ride was along the back (inner) roads of the island, passing banana and mango trees, wild chickens, goals and other animals. It really was a welcome throwback to a simpler time. the weather was hot and muggy but being up on the raised platform with the tent usually allowed us to catch a good breeze and the sleeping conditions with all the windows and main sides open were ideal. When it was too hot, a nice dip in the pool helped cool the temperature. Very, very satisfied staying here on our first trip to the Cook Islands. Plus, the entire crew is unbelievably friendly and helpful (thank you as well, Jo and Susan!).

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2016

Cat

Not the usual, but exceptional

Great room, clean, large and equipped well enough to have a great stay. We loved the small pool, which never had anyone in it. A short walk to the main island road for buses, in either direction, we loved the free range chickens that hop around you. The unobtrusive Josie was on hand should we need anything, but all you do need is to savour the location and chill. Bikes on on hand if you want to get active, the main town about 20-30 minutes ride away. All in all a beautiful place.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2016

June

awesome

extremely relaxing

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2016

Laurel

Loved it!! Would recommend Ikurangi Eco retreat to anyone. Beautiful spot away from the more touristy areas. You'll need some sort of transport though, the 5 mile bike ride (provided) into Muri is pleasant but to see the rest of the island is a must too!

10/10

Exceptional

12 Aug 2016

Dave

Quiet Peacfull Friendly Relaxing

If your after a true relaxing get away i would defiantly recommend staying here...waking up in your private spacious room with breakfast delivered every morning was the most amazing way to start everyday. the coffee provided was amazing local plunger coffee and a real full jug of milk (no stupid little pots) full size bathroom products of good size provided also. so quiet and peaceful there...not a beach front resort but defiantly recommend if your after relaxation.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2016

Marijke

Treat yourself to this retreat

We had a wonderful stay at Ikurangi! Beautiful location, very relaxing 'back to nature' setting and we were well looked after by the staff! Comfi beds and comfi chairs on the deck to enjoy the mountain views and the sounds of the birds.

8/10

Excellent

24 Jun 2016

Aucklander

Nice rooms, helpful staff, hot water issues

Nice spacious room. Good privacy. Well cleaned. Sufficient bedding. Fridge was working. Coffee was awesome. We made the most of the pool and loungers. Josie dropped us off to our scooter which saved us a bus ride. Was actually great being off the main road slightly.

We had hot water issues for most of our stay, my partner actually fixed it himself in the end. Think it was just our room though.

Also, the website advertises free Wifi but it didn't work 90% of the time. I heard from other travellers that the internet on the whole island can drop out for days at a time. I understand that the resort can't do anything about it if that is the case but they should not advertise free wifi as guests will expect to be able to use it for their whole stay, not just for 10 minutes aver 3 days. A bit annoying to have to ask for a new code every day.

Breakfasts were lovely but not big enough for my partner, we ended up having to buy 2nd breakfast most days.