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Tamanu Beach

3.5 star property
Adults-only beach hotel
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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On the beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach towels
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
On the beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach towels
Terrace/patio
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, beach views

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Spa
The price is AU$560
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 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
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 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 - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Aitutaki Golf Club - 6 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Akitua Island - 8 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Vaipae Church - 10 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Ootu Beach - 13 min drive - 5.7 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 body treatment, a manicure/pedicure and a deep-tissue massage at the on-site spa. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Tamanu, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy on-site activities, such as snorkelling and kayaking. 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, luggage storage and concierge services
  • Beach towels, a front desk safe and multilingual staff
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

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

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

  • 904 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • 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 3 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tamanu Beach on 22 Dec 2024 start from AU$559.74, 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).

Tamanu Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 143 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 143 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 143 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 143 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 143 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jocelyn

Travelled with group
Loved the upgrade
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Tamara

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are super friendly, resort is beautiful & great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place!
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

6/10 Okay

David, Dublin

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherilyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tamanu Beach is authentically a Cook Islands style of bungalow accommodation right on a beautiful swimming beach which has lovely sunsets. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. The private outdoor showers are a nice luxury. There are 2 pools and the lovely restaurant served delicious meals and cocktails as well as providing great entertainment. The inclusive breakfasts were a wonderful way to start each day. The spa was very relaxing and my relaxation massage was a real treat. The staff were friendly and helpful and our tours and transfers were booked with ease. Tamanu is a lovely relaxing place to enjoy Aitutaki Island.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

jonathan

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

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely time at Temanu. Great snorkeling right out front, and beautiful grounds. Had a wonderful time here, would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff are outstanding
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hanna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Bradley

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Todd

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Nelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Andrea

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Russell

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023