Skip to main content

Tamanu Beach

3.5 star property
Aitutaki beachfront hotel with spa and restaurant

Choose dates to view prices

At Tamanu Beach, you can spend time at the beach enjoying beach massages, beachside drinks, and sun loungers, plus you'll have access to onsite snorkeling and kayaking. 2 outdoor pools provide a splash of fun, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, facials, and mani/pedis. Offering a beachfront location, Tamanu serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include 2 bars/lounges, a free airport shuttle, and free bike rentals.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurant and 2 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • WiFi in the lobby
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach bar
  • Room service

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
$317 nightly
The total price is $366
Dec 13 - Dec 14
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 6 of 6 rooms

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

View from room

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 915 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin 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
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 915 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin 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
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 1076 sq ft
  • 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) | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, WiFi

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 699 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin 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
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 699 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin 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
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 700 sq ft
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Similar properties

Breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine, beach views
Aitutaki Lagoon Private Island Resort - Adults Only
  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Free parking
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, 130 reviews
$2,303 nightly
The price is $2,649
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Aitutaki Lagoon Private Island Resort - Adults Only
Mod logo
Earn OneKeyCash on thousands of hotels when you sign in and book. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About the neighborhood

Map
Main Road, Aitutaki

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
  • Free airport shuttle

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

At Tamanu Beach, you can spend time at the beach enjoying beach massages, beachside drinks, and sun loungers, plus you'll have access to onsite snorkeling and kayaking. 2 outdoor pools provide a splash of fun, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, facials, and mani/pedis. Offering a beachfront location, Tamanu serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include 2 bars/lounges, a free airport shuttle, and free bike rentals.

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 23 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 10 AM
DONE

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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum guest age is 12
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Children

    • Children (11 years old and younger) not allowed
    • No cribs (infant beds)
DONE

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • WiFi in public areas*
    • WiFi in rooms*
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
DONE

Transfers

    • Free airport shuttle (available 24 hours)
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • Caters to adults only

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Restaurant
  • Beach bar
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Yoga classes
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Kayaking
  • Snorkeling
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room
  • Conference space (904 square feet)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 25 buildings/towers
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Mosquito nets
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Full-service spa
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 43-inch Smart TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Espresso maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • WiFi (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

The onsite 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 select days.

Dining

Tamanu - This beachfront restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in guestrooms for NZD 10 per hour (rates may vary)
  • WiFi is available in public areas for NZD 10 per hour (rates may vary)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 3 percent

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for NZD 100.0 per day

Policies

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, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
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

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Tamanu Beach does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Tamanu Beach?

Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools.

Are pets allowed at Tamanu Beach?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Tamanu Beach?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Tamanu Beach?

Yes, a free airport shuttle is available.

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

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at Tamanu Beach and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like kayaking, snorkeling, and cycling. Additional recreation onsite includes yoga. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools. Tamanu Beach also has 2 bars and a picnic area, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Tamanu Beach?

Yes, Tamanu offers beachfront dining and international cuisine.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

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

What guests liked

  • The beach was amazing, perfect for snorkelling, swimming, and sunsets with plenty of lounge chairs and kayaks available. (9 reviews)
  • Breakfast was complimentary and delicious, with a great selection to start each day. (4 reviews)
AI Sparkle IconFrom real guest reviews summarized by AI.

Popular mentions

Service staff
Beach
Food
Breakfast
View
Location
Bungalow
Adults
Islands
Room

Reviews

8/10 Very good

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.
Ross, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff members. Good selection of breakfast and drinks. Good spot for snorkeling and walk on the beach.
Shenquan, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff are super friendly, resort is beautiful & great location
Tamara, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is absolutely amazing. Perfect for a break, kids friendly, location is just paradise.
jonathan, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommend staying at Tamanu Resort. Excellent rooms, restaurant, staff and right on a great snorkelling beach w paddle boards & kayaks to use.
Jeannie, 8-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Sophia, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We loved everything about Tamanu : it’s authentic tropical island vibe, the delicious food, access to SUPS & kayaks, the beachside pool, spacious bungalow with outdoor shower & friendly staff
Jane, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Such a beautiful place! Loved the quiet and relaxing vibe. Awesome snorkeling and free bicycle hire to get around the place. Would highly recommend
Angela, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff are outstanding
Peter, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Laura, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Kylie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very pretty place. Great view of the ocean. Only thing that did not go well is that I got food poisoning from the buffet.
Todd, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The welcome and hospitality was exceptional Loved to beach and facilities. The Breakfast was amazing .The only things I did not like were the noisy roosters early am and noise of lawn being raked at 7:00am
Jane, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Patricia, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice property in a nice location for the beautiful sunsets. The downside was quite often they didn't have any cocktail glasses left so you couldn't get your drink of choice.
Andrea, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!!
Carol, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

An absolutely lovely spot on a spectacular island.
Catherine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were so helpful and friendly. Food at the restaurant was amazing, beautiful relaxing stay. Thank you.
Andy, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed our stay
Russell, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Ripper Resort on a magnificent Island. Fabulous Local Staff. Room was excellent.
Ross, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice property and staff. Bedsheets had yellow stains from cloth hangers. Might want to invest in new linnen
Hanan, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

This property was lovely but the wooden bench in the bathroom and kitchen had some water damage, also the water xame
Delwyn, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely time at Temanu. Great snorkeling right out front, and beautiful grounds. Had a wonderful time here, would stay again!
Shelley, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful
Kim, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Margaret Jane, 1-night trip