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Ikurangi Eco Retreat

3.5 star property
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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Traditional Double or Twin Room, Mountain View
Luxury Tent, Ensuite, Mountain View
Exterior
Traditional Double or Twin Room, Mountain View | Balcony

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Matavera, Rarotonga
  • Avana Harbour
    5 min drive
  • Muri Lagoon
    5 min drive
  • Superbrown Take Away
    3 min drive
  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    15 min drive
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Romantic Tent, Bathtub, Mountain View | Bathroom

Romantic Tent, Bathtub, Mountain View

  • 29 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Tent, Ensuite, Mountain View

Luxury Tent, Ensuite, Mountain View

  • 29 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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Traditional Double or Twin Room, Mountain View | Floor plan

Traditional Double or Twin Room, Mountain View

  • 34 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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About this property

Ikurangi Eco Retreat

Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Avana Harbour
This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, WiFi in public areas, and spa services. Free breakfast (local cuisine), free self parking, and a free manager's reception are also provided. Additionally, free use of bicycles, concierge services, and dry cleaning are onsite.
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.

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.
During your stay at Ikurangi Eco Retreat, you'll be close to Avana Harbour. You'll find features like free breakfast, free self parking, and a free manager's reception.
  • Free local cuisine breakfast served daily
  • Free self parking
  • WiFi for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes complimentary bicycles and yoga classes
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Avana Harbour and 7 minutes from Muri Night Markets
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
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.

Guests are served free local cuisine breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM. The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

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 public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site
  • On-site parking includes off-street options
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Arcade/games room
  • Bike tour information
  • Bike parking
  • Electric bike charging stations
  • Free bike hire
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa services
  • Yoga classes

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Water sports equipment
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massages

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Couples dining
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Portable fan
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Ice maker
  • Fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Chef
  • Composting
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Free local calls
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • In-room massage
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • LED light bulbs
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • 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
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

  • 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.

Payment types at the property

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 and a first aid kit
Ikurangi Eco Retreat offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 4:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

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Ikurangi Eco Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 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

8/10 Good

Ash

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Brian, Sydney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Erin, Hobart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

sam, hamilton, nz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018