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Tamanu Beach

3.5 star property

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On the beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach towels
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In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Balcony view
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
The current price is $405
$353 nightly
$405 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 16 - Jun 17

Explore the area

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Main Road, Aitutaki
  • Place, Arutanga Harbour
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Aitutaki Golf Club
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Akitua Island
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Aitutaki (AIT)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Partial sea view
  • 915 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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Balcony

One Bedroom Beachfront Bungalow (+ A La Carte Breakfast & WiFi)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Beach view
  • 915 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin 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)

  • Beach view
  • 1076 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Beachfront Bungalow (+ A La Carte Breakfast & WiFi) | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Studio Beachfront Bungalow (+ A La Carte Breakfast & WiFi)

  • Beach view
  • 699 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Balcony view

Studio Garden Bungalow (+ A La Carte Breakfast & WiFi)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 699 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Studio Lagoon View Bungalow (+ A La Carte Breakfast and WiFi)

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Studio Lagoon View Bungalow (+ A La Carte Breakfast and WiFi)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Lagoon view
  • 700 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Aitutaki

Located in Aitutaki, Tamanu Beach is by the ocean, a 3-minute drive from Maungapu and 5 minutes from Arutanga Harbour. .This beach hotel is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Aitutaki Golf Club and 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Ee.

What's nearby

  • Arutanga Harbour - 8 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Aitutaki Golf Club - 9 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Akitua Island - 10 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Ootu Beach - 11 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Vaipae Church - 11 min drive - 4.2 miles

Getting around

  • Aitutaki (AIT) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wokkai - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Boatshed Bar And Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Avatea Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Rapae Bay Restaurant (Fine Dining) - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Black Rock Cafe & Bar (casual dining) - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Tamanu Beach

Tamanu Beach offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. 43-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, and facials. The spa is open select days.
Make yourself at home in one of the 23 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and espresso makers. 43-inch Smart televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. Additional features at this hotel include wireless internet access (surcharge), concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy international cuisine at Tamanu, a beachfront restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink from the beach bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Aitutaki? This hotel has 904 square feet (84 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Tamanu - This beachfront restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (NZD 10 per hour)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (NZD 10 per hour)

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip 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
  • Snorkeling
  • 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

  • 904 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • 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 elevator
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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 percent

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 elevators
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

Tamanu Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 175 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 175 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 175 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 175 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 175 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay, staff were awesome, food great, will return one day
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice rooms, great pool, great breakfast and nice hotel events. Staff were great and location awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort!
Resort loungers
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Bronwyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean & all the staff were very friendly. We enjoyed the relaxing atmosphere of the complex
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell

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

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous property with a village feel. Very tranquil. Loved the outdoor shower and the outdoor deck with daybed. Fantastic beach for snorkelling and swimmming.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An absolutely lovely spot on a spectacular island.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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

Amazing resort

Our stay was amazing! We would definitely stay again. The accommodations were beautiful and the rooms were clean. The restaurant was very nice and the staff was wonderful! We would highly recommend this gorgeous resort!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jonathan

The hotel is absolutely amazing. Perfect for a break, kids friendly, location is just paradise.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are super friendly, resort is beautiful & great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so helpful and friendly. Food at the restaurant was amazing, beautiful relaxing stay. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shenquan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff members. Good selection of breakfast and drinks. Good spot for snorkeling and walk on the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and nice sized, comfy rooms. Only downside were some of the restaurant staff getting upset if you dont provide 5 hours notice for dinner, even though restaurant was always quiet. Overall though a minor blemish on an otherwise great resort.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ripper Resort on a magnificent Island. Fabulous Local Staff. Room was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Pepijn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It could be a bit less expensive 😊
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is clean, friendly and reasonably quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
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8/10 Good

Guntram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful beachside location, spacious terrace
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff are outstanding
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024