Ikurangi Eco Retreat
Rarotonga, Cook Islands
- Coast
- Wellness
- Yoga & meditation
- Diving
- Watersports
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The Cook Island’s only glamping site, ideal for yoga enthusiasts
Ikurangi Eco Retreat is a glamping resort of luxury safari tents set among tropical gardens in Rarotonga, Cook Islands. Located in Rarotonga's north-east at Matavera, Ikurangi sits 400m back from the ocean reef. It's set back from the lagoon by design, to limit its impact on the reef, and is the Cook Islands' first purpose-built eco accommodation. There are seven rooms: four luxury safari tents and three tropical 'are', the traditional Polynesian-style studio. Each has views over the Takitumu mountain range and pawpaw plantation.
Breakfast, made from fruit grown on site, arrives at the room each morning alongside a shared bicycle for exploring further afield. Day and night markets are a short ride away, along with the trailhead for Rarotonga's cross-island Needle track and reef reachable for snorkelling.
Sustainability
Climate & conservation
- Luxury safari tents for low-impact glamping on Rarotonga
- Sourcing produce from its organic gardens and surrounding local plantations
- Complimentary bicycles to explore the Matavera District
- Protecting the land using traditional Cook Islands conservation
Community & culture
- Operating with traditional Cook Islands hospitality and sharing
- Supported by Pacific Trade Invest Australia
- Managed to ensure a positive impact on the Matavera community
- Community based, Guests are encouraged to engage with the environment through the lens of local islanders, fostering a connection to the Matavera District.
Commercial
- Holds the Mana Tiaki Eco Certification (2023)
- Awarded TripAdvisor's 2023 Travellers' Choice
- Transparent business accounting for responsible luxury tourism
In brief
- Price bracket
- ££
- Type of property
- Tented camp
- No. of rooms
- 4 villas and 3 studio bungalows
- Max guests per room
- Up to 2 adults
- Facilities
- Restaurant, Bar, Wifi, Pool, Yoga shala, Bicycle hire, Garden, Airport transfer
- Activities
- Yoga, Snorkelling, Stand-up paddleboarding, Kayaking, Cycling
- Setting
- Coast · Beach
Best time to visit
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Visit during the cooler, drier season from May to October.
Kids
Children aged 12 and over are welcome.
Accessibility
Adults and children over 12 only; tents have composting toilets and private open-air showers, so not step-free
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Rarotonga, Cook Islands
Guide price · £ <£100 · ££ £100–300 · £££ £300–800 · ££££ £800+ pp / night