Manuia Beach Resort

Property class: 3.5
Rarotonga beachfront resort with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Located just 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from the airport, Manuia Beach Resort offers a free shuttle (available 24 hours). Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at On the Beach, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features include a beach bar, a terrace, and a garden.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach bar
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Business center

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping

Room options

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A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a large painting on the wall.

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Partial ocean view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, two nightstands, a wicker chair, a small table with a plant, and a kitchen area in the background.

Beachfront Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, and a potted plant with red flowers.

Garden Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

APARTMENT TWO KING BEDS

  • Sleeps 10

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Interior

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

APARTMENT TWO BEDROOMS

  • Sleeps 10

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About the neighborhood

Map
Arorangi Adjacent To Beach, Rarotonga

What's nearby

  • Black Rock - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Rarotonga Golf Club - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Puaikura Beach - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Nikao Beach - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Aroa Beach - 7 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 8 min drive
  • Free airport shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪VIBE - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kai & Co - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Trader Jacks Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Anchorage - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Shipwreck Hut - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Manuia Beach Resort

  • Located just 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from the airport, Manuia Beach Resort offers a free shuttle (available 24 hours). Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at On the Beach, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features include a beach bar, a terrace, and a garden.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 24 units
    • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

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 at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 16

Children

    • Children (15 years old and younger) not allowed January-December
    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Transfers

    • Free airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Beach bar
  • Poolside bar
  • Private dining
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Kayaking
  • Snorkeling
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Working away

  • Business center

Services

  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car rental
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Water sports equipment
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 14 buildings/towers
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • An outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 41
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage
  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Dining

On the Beach - This beachfront restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of NZD 150

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for NZD 90.0 per day

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Manuia Beach Resort?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Manuia Beach Resort?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Manuia Beach Resort?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Manuia Beach Resort?

Yes, a free airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Manuia Beach Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 AM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of NZD 150. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Manuia Beach Resort and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like kayaking and snorkeling. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the resort's other amenities, which include a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Manuia Beach Resort?

Yes, On the Beach offers beachfront dining and ocean views.

Does Manuia Beach Resort have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a furnished balcony or patio.

What's the area around Manuia Beach Resort like?

Manuia Beach Resort is in Arorangi. Popular attractions include Muri Beach, which is 25 minutes away by car.

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Reviews

Manuia Beach Resort Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The restaurant offered delicious food, including a continental and cooked breakfast, and a variety of dishes for lunch and dinner. (11 reviews)
  • The pool area was beautiful, infinity-style with comfortable loungers and stunning ocean views. (8 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Such a great place to stay….excellent!!!! They pick you up at the airport, have daily activities, restaurant has delicious food, pool overlooks the ocean and the staff was amazing. We will go back!
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10/10 Exceptional

Liked that this is an adults only resort. Beautiful beach setting, lovely staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great Stay at Manuia Beach Resort

The resort was excellent - we really enjoyed our stay. The reception staff & other staff were very helpful & friendly. The location is very convenient. The amenities were excellent. Good to have breakfast provided.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel. Right one the west coast of the island. Perfect for sunset and a nice clean beach. Room was comfortable. AC and Hot water were great. Staff was great as well.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great resort

Fabulous place to stay, great being adult only. Comfy bed and a good sized room. Having the shower outside was a real novelty. Great restaurant. Snorkeling out the front of resort was amazing. Would highly recommend staying here. Nice and peaceful
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely helpful staff. Everyone was cheerful. Very clean. Transfers prompt. Nice having the restaurant right there. Excellent food.
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10/10 Exceptional

We stayed 8 nights at Manuia Resort for our honeymoon and it was amazing! We stayed in a garden room suite, the room was large clean and the bed was super comfy! The small details are what stood out to us, there was insect repellent (which we forgot), umbrellas which we didn’t even think of, the Nespresso machine made a beautiful coffee and once we had checked out we were still allowed to use all the facilities until our flight later in the afternoon. Happy hour from 12pm-6pm was an absolute treat the $30 beer jug was one of our go too’s. Shout out to Jay from the OTB restaurant he’s an absolute legend and went the extra mile for us! One of the biggest highlights of our stay was the fire show on the Sunday, it pays to book a few days in advance. The show is at the resort which makes things super easy and the buffet bbq was one of the best meals we had. If you can though ask to be seated close to the windows as we got seated close to the bar and had the rest of the punters lined up to get their food around us while we ate. All in all our stay exceeded our expectations and we can’t wait to come back.
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8/10 Very good

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
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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8/10 Very good

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

We loved our stay at Manuia. The pool, restaurant and easy access to snorkelling was amazing!
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff here genuinely seem to care about each individual.
On site restaurant “OTB” nice selection of breakfast, lunch, dinner. Full bar and cold beer on tap💛
Sunset
Beautiful check in experience
Nice size lanai!
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10/10 Exceptional

We really enjoyed our stay here. Friendly and very welcoming staff. Setting was beautiful and very relaxing just lounging by the pool and just a few steps away from the beautiful lagoon. OTB restaurant was a bit more in the expensive side but food was beautiful. Excellent Island night show and BBQ buffet. Would definitely stay here again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful place to stay, the resort is in the best side of the island where there is shelter from the wind and an amazing restaurant on site. Had multiple gluten free options in the complementary breakfast and the staff were very lovely. Also loved the guest room with shower for a late checkout and the free airport shuttle.
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10/10 Exceptional

Our stay was flawless—a perfect adults-only resort for relaxation and rejuvenation.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent staff service and stunning location.
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10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely beautiful resort. Lovely pool area. The bar/restaurant was great and all the staff were lovely. Would definitely recommend this place.
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10/10 Exceptional

Stunning location. Everything you could wish for to have a relaxing holiday.
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8/10 Very good

Great place, clean, friendly staff and awesome location. The restaurant menu and food can be improved
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10/10 Exceptional

Great
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8/10 Very good

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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!!
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6/10 Good

It was ok.

Was expecting a lot more based on previous ratings. Pool area is very nice. Room was only ok. Staff were friendly.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.