On the beach.Your stay at this Arorangi resort places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Black Rock and Rarotonga Golf Club. Puaikura Beach and Highland Paradise Cultural Centre are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Tikioki Marine Sanctuary - 17 min drive - 8.8 miles
Muri Lagoon - 18 min drive - 9.2 miles
Muri Beach - 20 min drive - 9.9 miles
Getting around
Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) - 8 min drive
Restaurants
Tamarind House - 11 min drive
Palace Takeaway - 8 min drive
Kai & Co - 9 min drive
Ka Kite Cafe - 8 min drive
Anchorage - 18 min walk
About this property
Manuia Beach Resort
3.5-star beachfront resort with outdoor pool
Enjoy the umbrellas and sun loungers for a relaxing day at the beach. Summer fun is a breeze at Manuia Beach Resort with activities like snorkeling and kayaking.
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar, a poolside bar, and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. This beach resort also offers an outdoor pool, a garden, and a terrace. Self parking is free.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Rarotonga resort.
1 floor
24 guestrooms or units
14 buildings
Beach lounge chairs
Towels for the beach
Umbrellas for the beach
Umbrellas for the pool
Business facilities
Dry cleaning
Self-service laundry
Storage area for luggage
Front-desk safe
Tour and ticket information
Concierge
Wedding services available
Library
Terrace
Garden
Outdoor picnic space
Television in lobby
Bellhop
Smoking in designated areas
Bar or lounge
Bar on the beach
Bar by the pool
Dining venue
Manuia Beach Resort offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and bathrobes. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.
Bathrooms include showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
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
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out fee: NZD 150
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
Children and extra beds
Children 15 and younger are not allowed at this property from January to December. The rest of the year they are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 90.0 per day.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Late check-out fee: NZD 150
Rollaway bed fee: NZD 90.0 per day
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.
We should mention
Children 15 years old and younger aren't allowed from January to December.
Property is 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
How close is Manuia Beach Resort to the airport?
Manuia Beach Resort is 3.4 mi (8-min drive) away from the Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Manuia Beach Resort have an airport shuttle?
Manuia Beach Resort offers a free airport shuttle, available 24 hours a day.
How close is Manuia Beach Resort to the beach?
This resort is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Manuia Beach Resort offer free breakfast?
Manuia Beach Resort does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Manuia Beach Resort?
No, there is no casino at this resort.
What time is check-in at Manuia Beach Resort?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 AM.
Is there free parking at Manuia Beach Resort?
This resort offers free self parking.
Does Manuia Beach Resort have a pool?
Manuia Beach Resort features an outdoor pool.
Does Manuia Beach Resort have a restaurant?
Manuia Beach Resort is home to On the Beach, which features ocean views, a beachfront location, and happy hour.
Does Manuia Beach Resort have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this resort.
How close is Manuia Beach Resort to downtown Rarotonga?
Manuia Beach Resort is 0.8 mi away from Inave Tapere.
Manuia Beach Resort Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Great hotel. Right one the west coast of the island. Perfect for sunset and a nice clean beach. Room was comfortable. AC and Hot water were great. Staff was great as well.
Adam
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Caroline
Traveled with partner
Jul 9, 2025
Lovely helpful staff. Everyone was cheerful. Very clean. Transfers prompt. Nice having the restaurant right there. Excellent food.
The resort was excellent - we really enjoyed our stay. The reception staff & other staff were very helpful & friendly.
The location is very convenient. The amenities were excellent. Good to have breakfast provided.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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!!
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.
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.