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Reviews of Manuia Beach Resort 4 stars

Arorangi Beach, Arorangi, Rarotonga, Cook Islands

#78 of 122 hotels in Rarotonga

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Review score

Based on 87 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    7.8

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  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    8.0
    Easy, relaxing, beautiful resort to stay at.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beach Front Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I want to say nothing because overall this is true. But if there was one thing, next time I would ask for a different room, as we were in the beach front room that was right next to the restaurant kitchen which did get a bit noisy. However it was pretty much quiet by 9.30pm

    Beautiful location and the beach front rooms have a great view of the pool area and ocean. Loved the varied options of the beach front and pool area furniture! Infinity pool was lovely, and the tropical gardens are so well maintained. Room was perfect with a super comfortable bed. And loved the sand floor restaurant, which is right next to the pool area, so easy to order a poolside cocktail :-) Also loved the fact that the resort is not too large so it had a low key relaxing atmosphere.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2024

    8.0
    Beautiful boutique resort close to everything you need for a great holiday in Rarotonga.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium Garden Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately the restaurant which is not run by the resort, is underwhelming. With a little tweaking and a bit more customer service it would be great!

    Great location, beautifully maintained gardens and resort area. Comfortable and well equipped rooms.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2024

    7.0
    A pleasant resort but somewhat let down by the restaurant.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium Garden Suite
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The breakfast was very poor - very limited choice of food, on occasion preparation and organisation were below expectations.

    The coffee was good.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 January 2024

    8.0
    Relaxing and happy
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium Garden Suite
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Outside shower

    On the beach - easy access to buses Great facilities

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2024

    7.0
    Great stay would stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium Garden Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was basic

    Friendly staff, comfy rooms and complementary transfer service

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 November 2023

    10
    Absolutely fabulous holiday a beautiful resort,fantastic restaurant and very friendly resort team . Totally recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium Garden Suite
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The most beautiful gardens and white sand around the bungalows , leading to the beach

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium Garden Suite
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    WiFi was very intermittent in the room

    Beach location.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2023

    7.0
    Excellent spot right on the beach, lots of whales right out front, staff very helpful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beach Front Suite
    • Stayed 7 nights

    More car parking for guests

    Breakfast was okay, location was great.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2023

    10
    Great stay would definitely stay here again
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Premium Garden Suite
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was private and very sheltered

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2023

    9.0
    Piece of paradise
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium Garden Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hard to find something to complain

    Perfect location on the beach , nice pool overlooking the ocean and outstanding restaurant . Cute outdoor shower !

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium Garden Suite
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Resort restaurant a bit more expensive than others with less choice on the menu.

    Child free resort - proximity to beautiful beach and good selection of restaurants within walking distance. Quiet area and beautiful garden setting, privacy between rooms.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2023

    8.0
    Great location but felt overpriced.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium Garden Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The continental breakfast included was very basic and lacked variety. Also, the music played in the restaurant really killed the vibe of the place. The loud pop music was a bit annoying whilst trying to relax by the pool.

    Great location to watch the sunset and whales. Comfortable rooms and good amenities. Really liked the outdoor shower. Staff were very helpful and friendly.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2023

    8.0
    beautiful location & friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 6 nights

    we only had 1 room service

    lovely accommodation, lots of great facilities - we loved the 2 bedroom apartment with the balcony - good complimentary continental breakfast - the views and beach location - we loved it

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2023

    7.0
    A good, short stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium Garden Suite
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Wifi is really important to stay connected and it's pretty much non existent in the room or restaurant. It was included as 'free' but I would have paid extra for it to get something reliable. I had to buy roaming packs for my NZ mobile. Wifi was a key factor when choosing the accommodation and this doesn't have it.

    Location was great, cabin was clean and functional. Very good restaurant.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2023

    9.0
    had a great time all the staff were wonderful, food was great everything was lovely thanks
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Premium Garden Suite
    • Stayed 6 nights

    The Breakfast was ok the Dinner we had were lovely and the Location is great, always Enjoy staying their.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2023

    10
    Absolutely Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premium Garden Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This resort is absolutely amazing. The gardens are just beautiful. It is private and peaceful. Because its an adult only resort it is so relaxing and peaceful. The pool is so lovely with a perfect temperature. The view is so beautiful looking out to sea with the white sand. We just didn't want to leave this place. The seating on the beach and pool is so comfortable and always available. The staff were incredibly helpful. We always had fresh beach towels everyday. The restaurant had delicious food and we always manged to get a table every night for dinner. I can't recommend this resort enough. We can't wait to go back.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2023

    9.0
    Amazing again
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Premium Garden Suite
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great stay, repeat visitors

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beach Front Suite
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    aircon turns off after you exit the unit

    beachfront, good size villas and very quiet with great facilities

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2023

    7.0
    Not worth the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premium Garden Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was not clean. Not much information what's going on in hotel resort.

    Beach front. Restaurant BTO

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2023

    9.0
    Excellent beach side resort with a boutique feel and great sunsets!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium Garden Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit of a walk to nearby restaurants.

    Friendly beach side resort with lagoon views. Comfortable bungalows with fan and aircon. Free WiFi was bonus for the Cooks. The resort restaurant was excellent.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 November 2022

    8.0
    We enjoyed Manuia Beach Resort - OTB restaurant being on the beach was great, and awesome pool
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Breakfast was ok, but we didn't find out until a few days after we arrived there was an option to order barista coffees and cooked breakfast options (at an additional cost of course). Transfer driver to the airport at end of our stay was pretty unfriendly

    Good location, Buffet BBQ and fire dancing was on the night we arrived and the resort reserved a table for us which was great. We reserved the 2bed/2bath apartment which was perfect for our needs and very well equipped.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 31 October 2022

    7.0
    nice stay but very pricey
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beach Front Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No TV our room very close to restaurant so bit of foot traffic in evening

    nice beachfront location restaurant nice lunch menu

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2022

    8.0
    We had a wonderful time - the view was great and pool beautiful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Beach Front Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Complimentary brekkie was just a little boring being the same every day. Would also love to see an alternative to the little plastic non recyclable containers of marmite etc

    The staff were lovely and hotel was in a beaut setting. Saw whales every day!

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2022

    9.0
    Highly recommend on all fronts
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Beach Front Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Having to leave after 3 days

    Excellent layout of resort with the pool, bar on the beach

    Stayed in September 2022

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