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Tamanu Beach

3.5 star property
Adults-only beachfront hotel with 2 outdoor pools

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On the beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach towels
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2 bars/lounges, beach bar
Balcony
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, beach views

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$558
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan

Explore the area

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Main Road, Aitutaki
  • Place, Maungapu
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Akitua Island
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Ootu Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Aitutaki (AIT)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Bungalow, 1 Bedroom (+ A La Carte Breakfast & Wifi)

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 85 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 4 Single Beds

View all photos for One Bedroom Beachfront Bungalow (+ A La Carte Breakfast & WiFi)

Balcony

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 85 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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

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
Fridge
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 100 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio Beachfront Bungalow (+ A La Carte Breakfast & WiFi)

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

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 65 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Studio Garden Bungalow (+ A La Carte Breakfast & WiFi)

Balcony view

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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

View from room

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 65 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

About the area

Aitutaki

At Tamanu Beach you'll be 1.7 km (1.1 mi) from Maungapu and 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Arutanga Harbour. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 2 outdoor swimming pools, 2 bars/lounges and a full-service spa. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and beachside massages along with body scrubs, facials and mani/pedis. The restaurant, Tamanu, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own beach bar. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the on-site pool loungers. Plus you'll find Wi-Fi in public areas, free use of bicycles and laundry facilities. Free cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Aitutaki hotel include Aitutaki Golf Club and Ee.

What's nearby

  • Maungapu - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Aitutaki Golf Club - 6 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Arutanga Harbour - 7 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Akitua Island - 9 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Ootu Beach - 9 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Aitutaki (AIT) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Aunty Odee'z - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Avatea Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Boatshed Bar And Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Avetea Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Maina Cafe - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Tamanu Beach

Adults-only beachfront hotel with 2 outdoor pools
Tamanu Beach offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a beach bar. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have WiFi for a fee.

Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. Event space at this hotel measures 904 square feet (84 square metres) and includes conference space. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at Tamanu Beach. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Aitutaki hotel is smoke free.

  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • 25 buildings
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • 904 sq ft of conference space
  • 84 sq. m of conference space
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar on the beach
  • Dining venue
Tamanu Beach offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and a safe. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and hairdryers.

In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. 43-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The on-site spa has couples treatment room(s). Massages are available on the beach and in the spa. Other services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages and facials. The spa is open selected days.

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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 transport

  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
  • Snorkelling
  • 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 centre
  • 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 lift
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

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 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Tamanu Beach

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and children 11 years old and younger aren't allowed.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Tamanu Beach?

Tamanu Beach offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Tamanu Beach?

As of 1 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tamanu Beach on 14 Jan 2026 start from AU$557.77, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Tamanu Beach?

Yep, Tamanu Beach has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Tamanu Beach?

The closest beach to Tamanu Beach is Ootu Beach (2.9 km).

Is there a spa on site at Tamanu Beach?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Tamanu Beach. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body scrubs, facials and body treatments, as well as sports massages.

Does Tamanu Beach have a pool?

Tamanu Beach has 2 outdoor swimming pools. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What luxury perks are available at Tamanu Beach?

Tamanu Beach features 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 2 bars.

Is Tamanu Beach family-friendly?

No, Tamanu Beach is an adults-only property.

Does Tamanu Beach serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary cooked-to-order brekkie is on offer daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Tamanu Beach?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Tamanu Beach?

Yep, they've got a beach bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Tamanu Beach?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Tamanu Beach?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Tamanu Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 169 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 169 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 169 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 169 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 169 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ross

Travelled with family and small children
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

8/10 Good

JULIA

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

10/10 Excellent

Margaret Jane

Travelled with family and small children
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

Hanan

Travelled with family
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

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

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kiri

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 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

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

Lisa

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

8/10 Good

Sophia, Piangil

Travelled with family and small children
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, ARARAT

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

10/10 Excellent

Shenquan

Travelled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Travelled with group
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

Catherine

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

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Jocelyn

Travelled with group
Loved the upgrade
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Travelled with partner
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

Travelled with family
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

Trina

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

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are super friendly, resort is beautiful & great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024