About Us
Your hosts Simon, Denise & Jimmy welcome you to their slice of Raro paradise and look forward to sharing it with you.
Muri Retreat offers 4 tropical private self-contained apartments nestled in the cool foothills of Muri overlooking Rarotonga’s turquoise lagoon and the deep blue Pacific Ocean beyond. All apartments are set in stunning tropical gardens and have access to the pool and outdoor BBQ areas.
Muri Retreat is within walking distance of all you need during your stay - stunning beaches, local shops, bus stops, car/motorbike rentals, produce stalls, night markets, cultural experiences, lagoon tours, cafes, restaurants and bars.
Spend your days staying local or get out and explore further afield knowing you have your own peaceful tropical retreat to return to and relax in whenever you need to.
We are passionate about our Island and our goal is for you to leave having had the best holiday experience possible so you want to keep coming back!
So if we can help add to your perfect tropical holiday in any way . . . we will with local info, tips and optional extras available in our guest information booklets.
However, if you’d prefer to explore and discover what our beautiful island has to offer on your own we will leave you in tranquil peace knowing we are just a phone call away.
Whichever holiday experience best suits you we know you will . . .
Relax at Muri Retreat
What our previous guests have said
My partner and I had a wonderful time at Muri Retreat! Walking distance from TEM’s, cafes, restaurants, Muri Beach and other memorable experiences! Our
Rosaria Martin | 10th Feb 2024, New Zealand
Exceptional! Amazing group of four apartments with dip pool with great views over the coast from the hill. Simon and Denise has done a first class job to
Keith | 13th Jan 2024, United Kingdom
Was the perfect place to stay. Location is Incredible and the apartments are immaculate. The service by Simon and his team is excellent. We stayed for a week
Eli & Emer | 11th Jan 2024, Australia & Ireland
Our Muri Retreat apartment completely exceeded our expectations. It was equipped with everything one would want and much thought had been applied to its design
David | 28th Dec 2023, Wales
We had an amazing stay at Muri Retreat! Simon and Denise are great hosts who have thought of everything! The apartment was very clean and had all the
Luis | 21st Dec 2023, United Kingdom
A superb place, tucked away off the main road but within walking distance to good food, coffee and essentials. Lovely views from our room on the top floor and
Alison | 4th October 2023, New Zealand & UK
Great place to stay! Tranquil spot with great views (we stayed in an upstairs room with a great deck area). Clean, comfortable, well-equipped rooms with
Carol | 8th September 2023, New Zealand
We felt like our second home in Rarotonga! Host Simon and Hostess Denise are so friendly and sweet. Even their dog Jimmy. We definitely back again. Because of
Sue | 1st September 2023, New Zealand | South Korea | Germany
My Partner & I had an amazing stay set into the forest of Muri. A tropical island retreat like no other. The amenities were amazing and TV and Movie
Marco | 5th August 2023, New Zealand
Great location and fantastic hosts The location was ideal for accessing different parts of the island. A quiet part of the lagoon was a 5-minute walk down the
Ella-Louise | 12th July 2023, New Zealand