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Manuia Beach Resort

3.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas
Scooter/moped
Beachfront Suite
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
    Free airport shuttle
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Arorangi Adjacent To Beach, Rarotonga
  • Black Rock
    3 min drive
  • Rarotonga Golf Club
    4 min drive
  • Puaikura Beach
    4 min drive
  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.)
    8 min drive

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Beachfront Suite

  • 35 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Two Bedroom Apartment

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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Garden Suite

Garden Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Aerial view

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The price is NZ$427
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
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About the area

Rarotonga

Located in Rarotonga (Arorangi), Manuia Beach Resort is within a 5-minute drive of Black Rock and Rarotonga Golf Club. .This beach resort is 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from Muri Beach and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Puaikura Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Black Rock - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Rarotonga Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Aroa Beach - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Cook Islands Library and Museum - 10 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Muri Beach - 27 min drive - 13.8 km

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Charlie's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Palace Takeaway - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Spaghetti House - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Manuia Beach Resort

Waterfront resort with an outdoor pool
Manuia Beach Resort offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and bathrobes. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the resort include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 24 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Grab a bite to eat at On the Beach, a beachfront restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a pool view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the beach bar or the poolside bar.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).
On the Beach - This beachfront restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Free 24-hour return airport shuttle

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 beach bar, 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • On the Beach

Things to do

  • Bike rentals
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkelling

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Water sports equipment
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Beach towels
  • Couples dining
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Romance packages available
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • In-room massage
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Slippers
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out fee: NZD 150

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via required shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8:30 AM - 4:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (9:00 AM - 2:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 15 and younger are not allowed at this property from January to December; the rest of the year they are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 90.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: NZD 150
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 90.0 per day

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 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
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

Children 15 years old and younger are not permitted from January to December

Property is also known as

Manuia
Manuia Beach
Manuia Beach Rarotonga
Manuia Beach Resort
Manuia Beach Resort Rarotonga
Manuia Resort
Manuia Beach Resort Resort
Manuia Beach Resort Rarotonga
Manuia Beach Resort Resort Rarotonga

Manuia Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 175 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 175 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 175 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 175 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 175 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark Franklin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, peaceful resort situated right on the beach. Spacious rooms and very attentive, friendly staff. Fire show and bbq on Sunday night was a stand-out.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would go back
Very good. Many positives. Not cheap but worth the extra $ to have a beach view room imo. Nice people running and operating it. all very friendly and relaxed. The biggest and easiest improvement would be to upgrade breakfast. It's a very basic continental and could be so much better with some small improvements. The office closes early as well and whilst you have the owner's number if you need anything you tend not to want to disturb him (or at least I didnt) for general info etc.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked that this is an adults only resort. Beautiful beach setting, lovely staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great pool, staff, breakfast. Right on the beach with easy snorkelling, bright fish. shop and hire cars across the road. Restaurant food ok .Waterline bar down the beach great for cheaper eats drinks and vibe. Roosters continual through the night, some mosquitos.No little kids. Overall great would stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna Kay, Salem

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen, Papakura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at Manuia Beach 30 years ago, and returned for our 30th Wedding Anniversary. The new OTB restaurant was popular, and dinner bookings were necessary. Continental breakfast included, cooked breakfast available also. Poolside dining for lunch available. Several other dining options available within walking distance. In House tours and transport to market. Grounds maintained every day. Always seating around the pool area. Adults only hotel (over 16 age cut off) so very relaxed and quiet while we were there. Thank you Ross and all your lovely folks who took care of us so well.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Fleur

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

HERMAN

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a great relaxing, eye opening stay.Learned so much about Cook Island Maori and Loved it so much. The stY was great the only negative was spotty wifi. Otherwise Fantastic.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Manuia Beach Resort is the best resort! We will not stay anywhere else when visiting Raro. The staff are the best and provide friendly excellent service. The resort itself is absolutely breathtaking with white sand all around the resort and an infinity pool overlooking the crystal clear lagoon/ocean. Cannot rate Manuia any higher!!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved how peaceful the resort was. Beautiful pool - but more shade could be good. Staff are so friendly and helpful. Nothing was a problem! Food fantastic. Christmas Day lunch was so great!!!! Thank you so much.

8/10 Good

Sharon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Manuia Resort is a fantastic place to stay. The staff are really friendly and helpful - nothing seems too much trouble. It's quiet and has no children, a plus for me. Beautiful infinity pool, snorkels and kayaks to borrow, comfy loungers to enjoy the sun or shade on the beach or around the pool. Great restaurant with a delicious range of dishes though it is expensive. Continental and cooked breakfast in the beachside restaurant was included in our clean, gorgeous room's price. The huge plus though is the location. Amazing beachfront units with palms and lush gardens from which we enjoyed the ocean and pool view as well as the passing whales. A few more and cheaper bar snack-style food offerings would make it pretty much perfect. Not the cheapest place I've stayed but I would go back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning location. Everything you could wish for to have a relaxing holiday.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

STEPHEN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel had everything you wanted for a great holiday. It was just a shame that our complimentary pick up from the airport never arrived as expected,also nobody showed us to our room and there was no goodwill gesture offered even though there was a weak apology for their mistake. Otherwise everything else was fine and we very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful resort. Lovely pool area. The bar/restaurant was great and all the staff were lovely. Would definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff service and stunning location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Oren

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, clean, friendly staff and awesome location. The restaurant menu and food can be improved
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rosalind

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Carolyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pool was beautiful. Felt like this place was a bit oversold. There was no spa/massage as advertised. Menu at restaurant was very limited. Cocktails were less than average. Outdoor shower was interesting. Would have been nice to have an indoor shower as well.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect
We loved our stay at Manuia, it really is a special place. Smaller than most resorts and lovely and quiet…no kids under 16. The rooms are great, we booked beachfront which was amazing. Lovely grounds, team, and beach. Highly recommend and we can’t wait to go back!!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool on the beach
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021