Manuia Beach Resort

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Consider a stay at Manuia Beach Resort and take advantage of a free return airport shuttle, an adjacent golf course and a beach bar. With a beachfront location, beachfront dining and sunloungers, this resort is the perfect place to soak up some sun. The on-site restaurant, On the Beach, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and ocean views. Enjoy on-site activities, such as snorkelling and kayaking. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a poolside bar and a terrace.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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 Single 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
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About the area

Located in Arorangi, a neighbourhood in Rarotonga, Manuia Beach Resort is next to a golf course and on the beach. Para O Tane Palace and Wreck of the Matai are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Punanga Nui Market and Beachcomber Pearl Market. Highland Paradise Cultural Centre and Cocoputt are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby. Visit our Rarotonga travel guide
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Arorangi Adjacent To Beach, Rarotonga

What's nearby

  • A beach with clear turquoise water, a sandy shore, and lush green vegetation.
    Aroa Beach
    7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • 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
  • Cocoputt
    6 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Manuia Beach Resort

  • Resort located in Arorangi
  • At Manuia Beach Resort, you can look forward to a free return airport shuttle, an adjacent golf course and a beach bar. With a beachfront location, beachfront dining and sunloungers, this resort is the perfect place to soak up some sun. The on-site restaurant, On the Beach, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and ocean views. Enjoy on-site activities, such as snorkelling and kayaking. In addition to a poolside bar and a terrace, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks at this resort include:
    • An outdoor pool, along with pool umbrellas
    • Free self-parking
    • Bike hire, a TV in reception and wedding services
    • A front desk safe, beach towels and tour/ticket information
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Manuia Beach Resort include comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
  • More amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
    • Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and separate sitting areas

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Frequently asked questions

Does Manuia Beach Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Manuia Beach Resort pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Manuia Beach Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Manuia Beach Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Manuia Beach Resort?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for NZD 150.

Does Manuia Beach Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle.

Where is Manuia Beach Resort located?

Located in Arorangi, this beachfront resort is next to a golf course and within 3 mi (5 km) of Black Rock, Puaikura Beach and Nikao Beach. Aroa Beach and Rarotonga Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 190 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 190 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 190 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 190 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 190 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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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!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Liked that this is an adults only resort. Beautiful beach setting, lovely staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely helpful staff. Everyone was cheerful. Very clean. Transfers prompt. Nice having the restaurant right there. Excellent food.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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8/10 Good

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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
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2/10 Terrible

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Manuia had everything we wanted without being excessively flashy or exclusive. All staff were very friendly and helpful, starting from the moment we were collected from the airport (at about 2am!) until we were returned there a week later.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very relaxing place. Didn't feel like a big tourist resort. Food was good but prefer less fancy food.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We loved our stay at Manuia. The pool, restaurant and easy access to snorkelling was amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Restaurant was good, but lacked simpler dishes.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Our stay was flawless—a perfect adults-only resort for relaxation and rejuvenation.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent staff service and stunning location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Stunning location. Everything you could wish for to have a relaxing holiday.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
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8/10 Good

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Great place, clean, friendly staff and awesome location. The restaurant menu and food can be improved
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Great
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

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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