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Tamanu Beach

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

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, beach views
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1 bedroom, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Sundeck

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Spa
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pool
The current price is NZ$616
includes taxes & fees
7 July - 8 July

Room options

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

Highlights

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

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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
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 65 sq m
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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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
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 85 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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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
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 65 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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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
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 100 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
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About the area

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
  • Ootu Beach - 9 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Vaipae Church - 11 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Aitutaki (AIT) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rapae Bay Restaurant (Fine Dining) - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Koru - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Boatshed Bar And Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Maina Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Black Rock Cafe & Bar (casual dining) - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Tamanu Beach

Hotel by the ocean
You can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, a free return airport shuttle and a beach bar at Tamanu Beach. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a white sand beach, beachfront dining and beach massages. Indulge in a deep-tissue massage, a manicure/pedicure and a body treatment at the on-site spa. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Tamanu, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy on-site activities, such as kayaking and snorkelling. Stay connected with in-room WiFi (surcharge), and guests can find other amenities, such as a terrace and a garden.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • 2 outdoor pools with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Free bike hire, scooter hire and a banquet hall
  • Beach towels, a front desk safe and a gift shop
Room features
All guest rooms at Tamanu Beach offer thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as safes and WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • 43-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Fridges, electric kettles and ceiling fans

Languages

English

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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
  • 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

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

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

  • 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

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, 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
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

This property does not have any lifts
Children 11 years old and younger are not permitted at this adults-only property
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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

Does Tamanu Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Tamanu Beach?

As of 30 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tamanu Beach on 7 Jul 2025 start from NZ$616.09, 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 Tamanu Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tamanu Beach?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Tamanu Beach?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Tamanu Beach?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Tamanu Beach provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle.

Where is Tamanu Beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Aitutaki hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Maungapu, Arutanga Harbour and Aitutaki Golf Club. Ootu Beach and Ee are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Tamanu Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 154 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 154 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 154 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 154 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 154 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

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

Friendly staff members. Good selection of breakfast and drinks. Good spot for snorkeling and walk on the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10

Ripper Resort on a magnificent Island. Fabulous Local Staff. Room was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Staff are super friendly, resort is beautiful & great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Wonderful
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Highly recommend staying at Tamanu Resort. Excellent rooms, restaurant, staff and right on a great snorkelling beach w paddle boards & kayaks to use.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

The hotel is absolutely amazing. Perfect for a break, kids friendly, location is just paradise.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10

Wonderful beachside location, spacious terrace
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

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

10/10

Such a beautiful place! Loved the quiet and relaxing vibe. Awesome snorkeling and free bicycle hire to get around the place. Would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10

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
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

Staff are outstanding
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10

Quiet and peaceful resort. The bungalows are spacious and well appointed. It would be great if there was better flow between the bungalows and the restaurant/bar.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10

Very pretty place. Great view of the ocean. Only thing that did not go well is that I got food poisoning from the buffet.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

Fantastic experience; staff were friendly, beach was amazing, our bungalow was lovely, our 4 year old had the time of her life. It was the perfect holiday to unwind from the stresses of work and 3 years of covid lockdowns

10/10

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
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

Amazing property that is small, but big enough to provide all amenities. Every room/bungalow had an oceanview. We stayed in the Villa and it was fabulous! It was a close walk along the beach to a couple of other restaurants, altho the one on site was very good. Bicycles available for free to ride to other resorts or into town. Rent a scooter from the front desk and see the whole island. Great location for snorkeling. Nick Henry is the GM and is kind and sincerely interested in not only his guests, but what's best for the island and for his fellow Cook ISlander citizens. Wonderful man.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Loved the experience, had all of the experience expected, all amenities were amazing and the walk on the beach was lovely. Other guests were friendly and welcoming, food was excellent, great service at the front desk, first impressions was the experience, thank you to our Cook Islands family who own the resort, well done! Meitaki maata!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

This was a wonderful place to come and stay. Spacious rooms on adult side with everything you needed. Swimming pool right at your finger tips with a 2 min walk to beach with nice snorkelling. Breakfast was complimentary and delicious. Along with lots of lunch and dinner options The staff where all very welcoming and friendly. . We arrived around 9am and was welcomed with complementary breakfast. The Island night was amazing and a must if you are there on a Thursday. They have scooters on site which made it great to see around the Island which is beautiful. Looking forward to coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10

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

Das Hotel ist ein absoluter Traum. Die Anlage ist überschaubar und sehr schön. Die Bungalows sind sehr liebevoll eingerichtet und sehr geräumig. Der Strand ist wunderschön. Das Personal sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Auch der SPA Bereich ist zu empfehlen. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und würden jederzeit wiederkommen.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024