Tamanu Beach
About this property
Boasting beautiful sea or garden views from your private veranda, Tamanu Beach features a beachfront restaurant and bar and a private beach area. Guests enjoy free use of kayaks and snorkeling equipment and a free tropical breakfast daily. The resort offers 2 swimming pools and a tour desk where you can book market trips, kite surfing or fishing trips. Each Thursday night you can experience ‘Island Fire’, a cultural performance of Cook Island song, dance and fire dancing. You can relax with a cocktail while watching the sunset at Tamanu Restaurant. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the restaurant serves a menu inspired by Pacific Island cuisine, along with a range of western favorites. Tamanu Beach Aitutaki is a 7-minute drive from Aitutaki Golf Club. Aitutaki Airport is less than 10 minutes’ drive away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- 2 swimming pools
- Airport shuttle (free)
- Spa
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
- Private beach area
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Allison
United States“Beautiful accommodations on the beach with snorkeling at the beach in front of the bungalows.” - Michael
Australia“We loved this small family owned resort with friendly staff and a great location on the beach. We loved the complimentary use of snorkel and goggles (no flippers), the kayaks, the SUPs, and the bikes, which were great because there are no public...” - Jillianc
New Zealand“Tamanu Beach is a quiet, friendly, relaxed place to stay, right on a very swimable beach, and with beautiful views. The restaurant was a very short stroll along the beach, where we enjoyed beautiful meals including Island Night, BBQ Night, and...” - Nancy United States“Great snorkeling beach right in front. Very good breakfast.”
- Dushiyanthi New Zealand“We came here for our honeymoon in March 2024 and had the most wonderful time. We loved the relaxed nature of the place, the beauty, the wonderful swimming, snorkeling and kayaking in the calm waters just in front of our rooms. The food esp...”
- Janeene New Zealand“The food here was fantastic (every time) for all meals we had at the resort, which was pretty much all of the meals as we did not have any means of travelling to other locations on the island. Accommodation was clean, tidy and comfortable, and...”
Fleetwood New Zealand“Spacious villas with stunning views. The outdoor shower and bathroom.”- Myra New Zealand“The staff here are amazing. Made the trip extremely memorable and stress free. The property itself is summed up best with relaxing luxury.”
- Maddie Australia“the location was great, very clean, the staff were very responsive and helpful & the bar man makes great cocktails .”
- Rodney United States“Right on the beach; easy access to the beach; free use of kayaks, bicycles; walk on beach to your restaurant; open air restaurant; courtesy staff; safe environment”
Area info
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineLocal
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
Free transfers are available to and from Aitutaki Airport. Please inform Tamanu Beach in advance if you want to use this service, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.
If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Tamanu Beach in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.
