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Tamanu Beach

3.5 star property
Adults-only hotel with 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa

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On the beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach towels
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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, beach views
2 bars/lounges, beach bar
At Tamanu Beach, you can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and a beach bar. With a beachfront location, beachfront dining, and beach massages, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to a sports massage, a body scrub, or a facial at the onsite spa. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Tamanu, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy onsite activities like kayaking and snorkeling. In-room WiFi (surcharge) is available to all guests, along with a terrace and a garden.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Bungalow, 1 Bedroom (+ A La Carte Breakfast & Wifi)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 85 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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One Bedroom Beachfront Bungalow (+ A La Carte Breakfast & WiFi)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 85 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premier Villa, 1 Bedroom, Beach View, Beachfront (+ A La Carte Breakfast & WiFi) | View from room

Premier Villa, 1 Bedroom, Beach View, Beachfront (+ A La Carte Breakfast & WiFi)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 100 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Beachfront Bungalow (+ A La Carte Breakfast & WiFi) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Studio Beachfront Bungalow (+ A La Carte Breakfast & WiFi)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 65 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Studio Garden Bungalow (+ A La Carte Breakfast & WiFi)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Studio Lagoon View Bungalow (+ A La Carte Breakfast and WiFi)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 65 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Main Road, Aitutaki

What's nearby

  • Maungapu - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Aitutaki Golf Club - 6 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Arutanga Harbour - 7 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Ootu Beach - 9 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Vaipae Church - 11 min drive - 4.0 miles

Getting around

  • Aitutaki (AIT) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪MVA’s Tunu2Nu - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Aunty Odee'z - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Avetea Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Maina Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Koru - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Tamanu Beach

Hotel by the ocean
You can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and a beach bar at Tamanu Beach. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, beachfront dining, and beach massages. Indulge in a sports massage, a body scrub, and a facial at the onsite spa. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Tamanu, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy onsite activities like kayaking and snorkeling. Stay connected with in-room WiFi (surcharge), and guests can find other amenities such as a terrace and a garden.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • 2 outdoor pools along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Free bicycle rentals, wedding services, and beach towels
  • Scooter rentals, concierge services, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Tamanu Beach boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like safes and WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • 43-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (NZD 10 per hour)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (NZD 10 per hour)

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Tamanu

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Snorkeling
  • Yoga classes

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 904 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open select days
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 25 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 12 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 12 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 100.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: NZD 10 per hour (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: NZD 10 per hour (rates may vary)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 100.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 11 years old and younger are not permitted at this adults-only property
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Tamanu Beach
Tamanu Beach Aitutaki
Tamanu Beach Hotel
Tamanu Beach Hotel Aitutaki
Tamanu Beach Resort Aitutaki
Tamanu Beach Resort
Tamanu Beach Hotel Aitutaki
Tamanu Beach Hotel
Tamanu Beach Aitutaki
Tamanu Beach Hotel Aitutaki

Frequently asked questions

Does Tamanu Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

Is Tamanu Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tamanu Beach?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Tamanu Beach?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Tamanu Beach?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Tamanu Beach provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle.

Where is Tamanu Beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Aitutaki hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Maungapu, Arutanga Harbour, and Aitutaki Golf Club. Ootu Beach and Ee are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Tamanu Beach Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 166 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 166 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 166 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 166 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 166 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing resort

Our stay was amazing! We would definitely stay again. The accommodations were beautiful and the rooms were clean. The restaurant was very nice and the staff was wonderful! We would highly recommend this gorgeous resort!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An absolutely lovely spot on a spectacular island.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and nice sized, comfy rooms. Only downside were some of the restaurant staff getting upset if you dont provide 5 hours notice for dinner, even though restaurant was always quiet. Overall though a minor blemish on an otherwise great resort.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shenquan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff members. Good selection of breakfast and drinks. Good spot for snorkeling and walk on the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hanan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property and staff. Bedsheets had yellow stains from cloth hangers. Might want to invest in new linnen
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Guntram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful beachside location, spacious terrace
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Delwyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property was lovely but the wooden bench in the bathroom and kitchen had some water damage, also the water xame
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our time at Tamanu Beach! The beachfront villa was amazing, large, comfortable, lots of special touches and such a beautiful view. The staff was wonderful and very welcoming. I could have stayed forever!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What i really liked was being right on the beach, the privacy from others and how comfortable it was for the 7 adults and the 2 young children. The beach was safe, with plenty of kayaks to use for free. We all felt very comfortable. Lots of lounge chairs on the beach. Everything you needed was provided for from a washing machine, pegs, dish washer and all the comforts of home. Big BBQ . A big deck and two huge up stair varenders with big tables on all decks to hang out on. I would choose this accommodation next time I holiday in Rarotonga if I am going with all the family. 5 bedrooms, Two bathrooms and big family area. you can't go wrong with this choice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderful place to come and stay. Spacious rooms on adult side with everything you needed. Swimming pool right at your finger tips with a 2 min walk to beach with nice snorkelling. Breakfast was complimentary and delicious. Along with lots of lunch and dinner options The staff where all very welcoming and friendly. . We arrived around 9am and was welcomed with complementary breakfast. The Island night was amazing and a must if you are there on a Thursday. They have scooters on site which made it great to see around the Island which is beautiful. Looking forward to coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous property with a village feel. Very tranquil. Loved the outdoor shower and the outdoor deck with daybed. Fantastic beach for snorkelling and swimmming.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort!
Resort loungers
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so helpful and friendly. Food at the restaurant was amazing, beautiful relaxing stay. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, great outdoor shower nice pool, perfect view as we had a beach front bungalow. very friendly staff. Room did have a dodgy switch on the PowerPoint but other than that couldn’t fault. Snorkelling not as good as raro as a bit murky but could have been due to current and recent rains.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ripper Resort on a magnificent Island. Fabulous Local Staff. Room was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Okay Stay

Resort quite nice, separate family, adult. Beachfront rooms misleading. We paid additional for this and it was not beachfront. I asked about that and the service member said, "yes, it can be confusing, not actually on beach, but closest to beach." Found resorts in Rarotonga took groomed their beach, not so here. Some staff more helpful than others. We asked to book spa treatment and were told to go on line, that's why they gave us free wifi. Water pressure for shower not good. Room itself very pleasant, good breakfast, nice happy hour, small, but nice pool, good spa specials and services.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Hotel ist ein absoluter Traum. Die Anlage ist überschaubar und sehr schön. Die Bungalows sind sehr liebevoll eingerichtet und sehr geräumig. Der Strand ist wunderschön. Das Personal sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Auch der SPA Bereich ist zu empfehlen. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und würden jederzeit wiederkommen.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Jocelyn

Loved the upgrade
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a water front vila. What a stunning view. Enjoyed a quiet dinner for two on our verandah in an idealic spot. The room was huge with seperate living area, large bedroom and bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tamanu promotes itself as Casual Luxury. It's casual - and very nice - but not luxurious. The rooms need a bench or table on which to lay out clothes, you have to live out of suitcases in the cramped kitchen. The kitchen needs more than cheap plastic glasses - a couple of small plates and some cutlery should be provided so that you can enjoy a snack on the deck. The TV really should have an extensive menu of statins, including streaming services. These are small costs when set against rates above NZ$600 per night. The cycles are killers and should be replaced or avoided. Having said that we really enjoyed our stay and wish new manager Erin all the best. Luxury is down the road at the Pacific Resort.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unglaublich schönes Resort und tolles Restaurant

Wichtig vorweg: wir schreiben in dieser Bewertung über unsere zwei zusätzlichen Nächte in einem Bungalow in Familienbereich. Wir hatten nach 4 wundervollen Nächten in Adult only-Abschnitt um zwei Nächte verlängert und sind dazu in dem Familienbereich gewechselt. Diese sind aus unserer Sicht ein klein wenig schlechter instandgehalten und älter, aber dafüe sogar noch etwas größer. Trotzdem in allem ein tolles Bungalow. Wir hatten in dem Resort eines der schönsten Urlaube unseres Lebens. Die Unterkunft war traumhaft, sie ist groß, sauber, perfekt ausgestattet (Kühlschrank, kleine Küche, Safe) und super gelegen. Es ist sehr ruhig und angenehm. Insgesamt wirkte das Bungalow etwas älter als unser erstes Bungalow im Adult only Bereich. Hervorzuheben ist auf jeden Fall das Restaurant. Wir haben die BBQ-Night (Buffet für 55 NZD p.P.) am Sonntag mitgemacht. Das Essen war sensationell. Auch sie Island Night for 85 NZD mit der Show und dem Essen war super. Das Frühstück wählt man sich a la carte und hat zudem ein kleines Buffet. Es gibt Fahrräder, SUP und Kajaks, die man sich unangemeldet und kostenlos ausleihen kann. Die Mitarbeiter am Empfang haben für uns auch alle Touren gebucht, was wirklich super war. Alles in allem ein unvergessliches Erlebnis.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Traumhaftes Resort, tolles Restaurant

Wichtig vorweg: wir schreiben hier über unsere Erfahrung in eines der Bungalows aus dem Adult only-Abschnitt. Diese sind aus unserer Sicht ein klein wenig besser instandgehalten und schöner. Wir hatten um zwei Nächte verlängert und mussten dazu in den allgemeinen bzw. Familienbereich. Das Bungalow war sogar noch etwas größer, aber dafür schon ein wenig älter bzw. nicht mehr alles perfekt in Schuss. Wir hatten in dem Resort eines der schönsten Urlaube unseres Lebens. Die Unterkunft war traumhaft, sie ist groß, sauber, perfekt ausgestattet (Kühlschrank, kleine Küche, Safe) und super gelegen. Es ist sehr ruhig und angenehm. Hervorzuheben ist auf jeden Fall das Restaurant. Wir haben die BBQ-Night (Buffet für 55 NZD p.P.) am Sonntag mitgemacht. Das Essen war sensationell. Auch sie Island Night for 85 NZD mit der Show und dem Essen war super. Das Frühstück wählt man sich a la carte und hat zudem ein kleines Buffet. Es gibt Fahrräder, SUP und Kajaks, die man sich unangemeldet und kostenlos ausleihen kann. Die Mitarbeiter am Empfang haben für uns auch alle Touren gebucht, was wirklich super war. Alles in allem ein unvergessliches Erlebnis.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just so lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

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