Find your slice of paradise with sunset cocktails by the pool and turquoise waters just steps away. Let go of worries as you soak up some fun in Arorangi.
Manuia Beach Resort in Arorangi offers an idyllic island getaway with a white sand beach, beachfront dining, and sun loungers. Soak up the tropical vibes while snorkeling or kayaking on-site, then unwind at the poolside bar or enjoy ocean views from On The Beach restaurant.
Located just 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from the airport, Manuia Beach Resort offers a free shuttle (available 24 hours). Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at On the Beach, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features include a beach bar, a terrace, and a garden.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
24 units
Arranged over 1 level
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16
Check-out time is 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Guests must transfer via required shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8:30 AM - 4:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (9:00 AM - 2:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 16
Children
Children (15 years old and younger) not allowed January-December
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Transfers
Free airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Beach bar
Poolside bar
Private dining
Room service (limited hours)
What to do
On the beach
Kayaking
Snorkeling
Bicycle rentals nearby
Ecotours nearby
Golf lessons nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Scooter/moped rentals nearby
Working away
Business center
Services
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
On-site car rental
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Porter/bellhop
Bicycle rentals
Beach sun loungers
Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
Pool umbrellas
Water sports equipment
Romance packages
Facilities
14 buildings/towers
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Library
Television in common areas
Adjacent to a golf course
An outdoor pool
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
No elevator (single level property)
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Tile flooring in room
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Electric kettle
Bathrobes and slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Window screens
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop mattress
What to enjoy
In-room massage
Furnished balcony/patio
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Desk chair
Food and drink
Refrigerator
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Access via exterior corridors
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Restaurant dining guide
Special features
Dining
On the Beach - This beachfront restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of NZD 150
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for NZD 90.0 per day
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Manuia
Manuia Beach
Manuia Beach Rarotonga
Manuia Beach Resort
Manuia Beach Resort Rarotonga
Manuia Resort
Manuia Beach Resort Resort
Manuia Beach Resort Rarotonga
Manuia Beach Resort Resort Rarotonga
Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at Manuia Beach Resort?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Manuia Beach Resort?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Manuia Beach Resort?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Manuia Beach Resort?
Yes, a free airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Manuia Beach Resort?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 AM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of NZD 150. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Manuia Beach Resort and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like kayaking and snorkeling. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the resort's other amenities, which include a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Manuia Beach Resort?
Yes, On the Beach offers beachfront dining and ocean views.
Does Manuia Beach Resort have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a furnished balcony or patio.
What's the area around Manuia Beach Resort like?
Manuia Beach Resort is in Arorangi. Popular attractions include Muri Beach, which is 24 minutes away by car.
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Reviews
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Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
28 Aug 2024
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
Carol
Carol, 7-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 Jul 2024
Joel
Joel, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 Jul 2024
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.
Mark Franklin
Mark Franklin, 7-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
14 Jun 2024
Great
Hugh
Hugh, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
24 Mar 2024
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.
Stephen
Stephen, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
16 Feb 2024
Liked that this is an adults only resort. Beautiful beach setting, lovely staff.
Joanne
Joanne, 6-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
2 Oct 2023
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
Mark
Mark, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 Sep 2023
Donna Kay
Donna Kay, 8-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 Sep 2023
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.
Karen
Karen, 8-night romance trip
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2/10 Poor
15 Aug 2023
Fleur
Fleur, 9-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
9 Jul 2023
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.
HERMAN
HERMAN, 8-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
17 Apr 2023
Jeanette
Jeanette, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
10 Apr 2023
Manuia Beach Resort is the best resort! We will not stay anywhere else when visiting Raro. The staff are the best and provide friendly excellent service. The resort itself is absolutely breathtaking with white sand all around the resort and an infinity pool overlooking the crystal clear lagoon/ocean.
Cannot rate Manuia any higher!!
Kathleen
Kathleen, 9-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
31 Dec 2022
We loved how peaceful the resort was. Beautiful pool - but more shade could be good. Staff are so friendly and helpful. Nothing was a problem! Food fantastic. Christmas Day lunch was so great!!!! Thank you so much.
Joanne
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
10 Oct 2022
The Manuia Resort is a fantastic place to stay. The staff are really friendly and helpful - nothing seems too much trouble. It's quiet and has no children, a plus for me. Beautiful infinity pool, snorkels and kayaks to borrow, comfy loungers to enjoy the sun or shade on the beach or around the pool. Great restaurant with a delicious range of dishes though it is expensive. Continental and cooked breakfast in the beachside restaurant was included in our clean, gorgeous room's price. The huge plus though is the location. Amazing beachfront units with palms and lush gardens from which we enjoyed the ocean and pool view as well as the passing whales. A few more and cheaper bar snack-style food offerings would make it pretty much perfect. Not the cheapest place I've stayed but I would go back in a heartbeat.
Sharon
Sharon, 7-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
30 Sep 2022
Stunning location. Everything you could wish for to have a relaxing holiday.
Karen
Karen, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good
10 Sep 2022
The hotel had everything you wanted for a great holiday. It was just a shame that our complimentary pick up from the airport never arrived as expected,also nobody showed us to our room and there was no goodwill gesture offered even though there was a weak apology for their mistake. Otherwise everything else was fine and we very much enjoyed our stay.
STEPHEN
STEPHEN, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
5 Sep 2022
Absolutely beautiful resort. Lovely pool area. The bar/restaurant was great and all the staff were lovely. Would definitely recommend this place.
Suzanne
Suzanne, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 Jul 2022
Margaret
Margaret, 8-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 Jul 2022
Hannah
Hannah, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 Jul 2022
Excellent staff service and stunning location.
Vanessa
Vanessa, 6-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
15 Jul 2022
Great place, clean, friendly staff and awesome location. The restaurant menu and food can be improved
Oren
Oren, 7-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 Jul 2022
Rosalind
Rosalind, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good
5 Jun 2022
Pool was beautiful. Felt like this place was a bit oversold. There was no spa/massage as advertised. Menu at restaurant was very limited. Cocktails were less than average. Outdoor shower was interesting. Would have been nice to have an indoor shower as well.
Carolyn
Carolyn, 6-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
1 Aug 2021
Perfect
We loved our stay at Manuia, it really is a special place. Smaller than most resorts and lovely and quiet…no kids under 16. The rooms are great, we booked beachfront which was amazing. Lovely grounds, team, and beach. Highly recommend and we can’t wait to go back!!