My wife and I went to Rarotonga for our honeymoon and chose Muri Retreat for our accommodation initially because we needed a self contained unit. With our special dietary requirements we wanted to be sure we had a kitchenette so we could cook our meals if we needed to. Muri Retreat was PERFECT! Steve and Phebs are such lovely hosts.... More

The accommodation was well appointed and clean & tidy. Steve and Phoebe take great care of their property and guests. Just the right balance of being there to help with any questions etc you may have but not intrusive either. A lovely spot on the hillside, only 5 minutes walk to a fantastic beach. We enjoyed the atmosphere of Muri... More

After arriving on an early morning flight to the Cook Islands in November 2012 we were pleasantly welcomed by hosts, Steve & Phoebe. Had a great stay at Muri Retreat for the duration of 2 weeks and was made to feel at home by the great couple. They were only too happy to answer any questions we had and went... More

We stayed at Muri Retreat for 5 nights in the Onu apartment (ground floor, smallest apartment) and absolutely loved it. For 2 people (on our 6 year anniversary) it was perfect and i wouldn't really call it small-it is the perfect size for 2 people. There is a veranda outside the front of the apartment with table, chairs and umbrella-perfect... More

Muri Retreat was a pleasure. We were looking to self cater so the room was excellent, with a kitchenette, eating table, bed and bathroom. It was basic but exactly what we needed. The resort is close to the best beach in Rarotonga and we spent all 6 nights on the island at Muri Retreat. It is more secluded (5 minute... More

We want to thank Steve and Phoebe for being such a good hosts. The appartment was really nice, tidy and clean without bugs. We had appartment nr 3 with great view over the ocean, just a few hundred meters away. The appartments have a nice common lounch outside where you can read about things to do, have a bbq, watch... More

Just home back in Christchurch !!! after lovely holiday in Rarotonga with four good friends we stayed @ Phoebe & Stephen Happ's wonderful Muri Retreat in three self contained apartments it was everything we could possibly desire - we were greeted by our charming gracious hosts with a platter of fresh fruits & grated coconut - Phoebe & Steve had... More

We spent two glorious weeks staying at muri retreat which offers spacious accomodation and beautiful views, it's quiet and tranquil and hosts Steve and Pheobe are always there to welcome guests to their rooms, they even showed us how to shuck and crack open coconuts and how to grate them too, they have now become great firends of ours and... More

Spent just under a week here and loved it. Was welcomed by Phoebe and Steve that morning with beautiful fresh fruit, talked like I had known them for years, and felt a genuine welcome and kindness from them both straight away. Accommodation better exceeded my expectations, especially for the price and they were always there to help, give advice or... More