We loved the beautiful setting, lovely tents, delicious breakfasts and welcoming, helpful hosts Vicky and Alan. We'd strongly recommend Ikurangi to others looking for a peaceful, relaxing getaway where the only noises were the cockerels in chorus in the mornings!
Kia Orana Graham, thanks for your review and recommending Ikurangi to others. You're right, it doesn't get much more peaceful and relaxed than in our secluded location, overlooking the mountains, away from the crowds. Kia Manuia, Vicki & Alan
We hired 2 of the safari tents for a week, with our teenage children, & loved it. Vicky & Alan could not have been more helpful. The staff are lovely & unobtrusive. Outside showering is fab. The site is beautifully located, away from the main tourist areas. It works best if you have hired a scooter or hire car, but a bike ride is ok. So happy we chose Ikurangi in preference to the many beach bungalows / resorts on Raro - nobody we met had much good to say about their value for money.
Things you should know -
- it rains in the tropics, & it can get windy. If you’re going to complain about weather you need to rethink whether a holiday in a tent is for you
- there’s no TV on site. Duh !
- Wi-fi speed is patchy on the island - don’t expect to be gaming
If none of this puts you off, then you’ll adore the solitude of Ikurangi, the simplicity of life in the Cook Islands and the splendour of the scenery. (Probably like Kauai was in 1960.) Pa’s medicine walk is a highlight, ditto the musical boys at Koka Lagoon Tours.
Thank you Alan, Vicky & team.
Kia Orana Gen and family, thanks for choosing Ikurangi for your holiday all the way from the UK! We know you enjoyed the laid back vibe after your busy and hectic lives back home. We are happy you left feeling relaxed and recharged. Kia Manuia, Vicki & Alan
This was my second time staying at Ikurangi as I loved it so much the first time. Last time my wife and I stayed for a romantic week and this time my dad and I shared a tent and it was equally as awesome. So relaxing, quiet and well appointed. The owners Vickie and Alan made us feel very welcome and spoilt.
Kia Orana Art, thanks for taking the time to write a review. It was great to see you and meet your dad, Mark. Our Luxury Safari Tents or Tropical Are's can be configured as either super-king or twin-share depending on your travelling companion. Kia Manuia, Vicki & Alan
We really enjoyed this idyllic setting under Ikurangi. Alan and Vicky were awesome hosts who were able to help us arrange some great activies. Lots of ideas for helping us to make the most of our week. We chose to stay in the Are which was spacious with a great outlook. The daily breakfast of local fruit, on the deck was a treat to start each day. We made use of the complimentary bicycles to explore the island. Catching the local bus was no problem when we wanted to go further. The highlight was the sashimi platter prepared by Alan after my successful afternoon fishing trip. We would recommend Ikurangi Eco Resort for anyone wanting a great base while vacationing in Raro, that is in harmony with the environment.
Kia Orana Wayne & Ruth, yes, the private deck of one of our Tropical Are (studio rooms) is the perfect place to enjoy a yummy breakfast while surveying our stunning environment and planning what to do that day! You really did make the most of your week. Kia Manuia, Vicki & Alan
My partner and I stayed at Ikurangi for 6 nights in June 2019 for our 1 year anniversary. The new owners Vicky and Allan were so lovely and accommodating. Our flight arrived early and Vicky was able to drop us to the Muri which was the town close by to get our vacation started with tours and car/scooter rentals. We got a car as it rained most nights and we were so glad we weren't on a scooter. Ikurangi was a home away from home, we stayed in the tent and I would highly suggest you do that when going here. There were all the necessities of a hotel room and the privacy was surprisingly good. We felt we were in with nature and the bathroom at night was amazing that it was half covered so you can see the moon and the stars. They have coconut trees, bananas trees, and the breakfasts they make you are lovely. They feel healthy and they use some of the food from the plants on their property, which always tastes better. When we arrived we had a sign on our room with a big happy anniversary which is always lovely and a bottle of champs in the room. We had ideas of what we wanted to do in Raratonga, Vicky and Allan were so lovely in talking us through the best places to go, see and do.
We would go back in a heartbeat.
Kia Orana Jacki, it was our pleasure meeting you and Pat and helping to make your anniversary holiday special and memorable. The Luxury Safari Tents are certainly unique and very romantic! We hope to see you again. Kia Manuia, Vicki & Alan
