Tropical island with a lagoon, sandy beaches, lush greenery, and a distant ocean under a bright blue sky.
Tropical island with a lagoon, sandy beaches, lush greenery, and a distant ocean under a bright blue sky.
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Your Private Adults-Only Escape in Muri, Rarotonga, Cook Islands.

Nestled on a peaceful hillside overlooking beautiful Muri Lagoon in Rarotonga, Cook Islands, Ariki Retreat offers an intimate adults-only sanctuary designed for rest, privacy, and relaxation.

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With just three air-conditioned boutique units, each thoughtfully designed for two guests, you can truly unwind in a quiet, exclusive setting surrounded by lush tropical gardens.

Top-down view of a backyard with a swimming pool, wooden deck, green plants, and outdoor furniture.

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A backyard with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush green plants and trees. There is a wooden deck with a shaded seating area that has cushions, a small turquoise table with a round white lamp, and hanging wicker lamps. The scene is bright and sunny, creating a relaxing tropical vibe.

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Guests of Ariki Retreat also receive priority booking and special discounts with our sister company, the multiple award-winning Ariki Adventures, famous for its incredible turtle snorkeling experiences -one of Rarotonga’s must-do activities.

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They came to escape.

Here's what they found.

  • A fabulous quiet and relaxing place for time at Muri. New List Item

    Jules and her team are fabulous and so much better than an impersonal resort. Met some great people in the other suites as well.
    Highly recommend looking if Jules has a vacancy. You won’t be disappointed. 

    - William R

    TripAdvisor

  • Made our stay here exceptional

    Clean and modern rooms. The optional AC was appreciated, location was outstanding, and our hosts - Jill on site & Jules who kept in touch with us from New Zealand, made our stay here exceptional. Huge shout out to Jill who proactively took care of our every need while here.

    - Gecko Lighting

    Google Reviews

  • We wouldn't think of staying anywhere else.

    Awesome location, adults-only, super private yet intimate with only 3 rooms. Super comfy hang out area and pool to chill in. Rooms great, beds comfortable and good facilities. Jules is an amazing host. We wouldn't think of staying anywhere else. Highly recommend

    - Rachael 

    TripAdvisor
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A cozy bedroom with a bed dressed in a light gray and white striped bedspread, decorated with pillows featuring green tropical leaf patterns. On the wall, there is a black and white framed picture of a palm tree and a decorative textile with a tribal pattern. The room has a window with green curtains and sheer white curtains, and there is an air conditioning unit above the window. A small wooden chair with a pillow is placed against the wall near the bed, and a large green plant is positioned near the bed. The flooring appears to be wooden.
View of a cozy outdoor balcony with a sliding glass door leading inside a kitchen. The balcony features a black metal railing and wooden deck flooring. Inside the house, there is a small kitchen area with white cabinets, a countertop with a kettle, and a window. The balcony has a wicker chair with a blue patterned cushion, a small shelf with decorative items, and is decorated with green walls and potted plants.
Aerial view of a tropical island with a mix of houses and lush greenery along a coastline with beaches and clear blue water