Tamanu Beach

On the beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach towels

Premier Villa, 1 Bedroom, Beach View, Beachfront (+ A La Carte Breakfast & WiFi) | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, WiFi

In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, WiFi

9.0

Excellent(142 Reviews)

Hotel in Cook Islands

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this hotel

Adults-only beachfront hotel with 2 outdoor pools
Spend the day catching some rays at the beach, relaxing by one of Tamanu Beach's 2 outdoor swimming pools, or pampering yourself at the full-service spa.
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.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Map of Cook Islands

Nearby attractions

Te Rua Manga (The Needle)

266.5 mi

Raro Safari Tours & Concierge Desk

262.1 mi

Available Rooms

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

1 King • 2 Single • 915 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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

1 King • 915 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Premier Villa, 1 Bedroom, Beach View, Beachfront (+ A La Carte Breakfast & WiFi)

1 King • 1076 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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

1 King • 699 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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

1 King • 699 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

$$$$

Tamanu Beach

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9.0

Excellent(142 Reviews)

Hotel in Cook Islands

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this hotel

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.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Map of Cook Islands

Nearby attractions

Te Rua Manga (The Needle)

266.5 mi

Raro Safari Tours & Concierge Desk

262.1 mi

Available Rooms

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

1 King • 2 Single • 915 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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

1 King • 915 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Premier Villa, 1 Bedroom, Beach View, Beachfront (+ A La Carte Breakfast & WiFi)

1 King • 1076 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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

1 King • 699 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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

1 King • 699 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

9.0

Excellent(142 Reviews)

5.0

Jul 2024

Amazing property that is small, but big enough to provide all amenities. Every room/bungalow had an oceanview. We stayed in the Villa and it was fabulous! It was a close walk along the beach to a couple of other restaurants, altho the one on site was very good. Bicycles available for free to ride to other resorts or into town. Rent a scooter from the front desk and see the whole island. Great location for snorkeling. Nick Henry is the GM and is kind and sincerely interested in not only his guests, but what's best for the island and for his fellow Cook ISlander citizens. Wonderful man.

10.0

Jul 2024

Highly recommend staying at Tamanu Resort. Excellent rooms, restaurant, staff and right on a great snorkelling beach w paddle boards & kayaks to use.

10.0

May 2024

Such a beautiful place! Loved the quiet and relaxing vibe. Awesome snorkeling and free bicycle hire to get around the place. Would highly recommend

10.0

May 2024

Tamanu Beach is authentically a Cook Islands style of bungalow accommodation right on a beautiful swimming beach which has lovely sunsets. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. The private outdoor showers are a nice luxury. There are 2 pools and the lovely restaurant served delicious meals and cocktails as well as providing great entertainment. The inclusive breakfasts were a wonderful way to start each day. The spa was very relaxing and my relaxation massage was a real treat. The staff were friendly and helpful and our tours and transfers were booked with ease. Tamanu is a lovely relaxing place to enjoy Aitutaki Island.

8.0

May 2024

Wonderful beachside location, spacious terrace

10.0

Apr 2024

The hotel is absolutely amazing. Perfect for a break, kids friendly, location is just paradise.

10.0

Apr 2024

Lovely time at Temanu. Great snorkeling right out front, and beautiful grounds. Had a wonderful time here, would stay again!

10.0

Mar 2024

Staff are outstanding

10.0

Nov 2023

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!

10.0

Oct 2023

Very pretty place. Great view of the ocean. Only thing that did not go well is that I got food poisoning from the buffet.

10.0

Sep 2023

The welcome and hospitality was exceptional Loved to beach and facilities. The Breakfast was amazing .The only things I did not like were the noisy roosters early am and noise of lawn being raked at 7:00am

8.0

Aug 2023

Nice property in a nice location for the beautiful sunsets. The downside was quite often they didn't have any cocktail glasses left so you couldn't get your drink of choice.

10.0

Aug 2023

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

10.0

Jul 2023

Enjoyed our stay

10.0

Jun 2023

Everything was amazing! From aunty Nane’s welcoming upon arriving and the entire stay. We love it even more when they would call to check if we were dining in. Staff was accommodating. Our little grand daughter was fascinated bt the car and fell in love with it. Above all we fell in love with everything Tamanu provided! Thank you everyone!

10.0

Dec 2022

Fantastic experience; staff were friendly, beach was amazing, our bungalow was lovely, our 4 year old had the time of her life. It was the perfect holiday to unwind from the stresses of work and 3 years of covid lockdowns

10.0

Nov 2022

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.

10.0

Oct 2022

Loved the experience, had all of the experience expected, all amenities were amazing and the walk on the beach was lovely. Other guests were friendly and welcoming, food was excellent, great service at the front desk, first impressions was the experience, thank you to our Cook Islands family who own the resort, well done! Meitaki maata!!!

8.0

Aug 2022

This property is clean, friendly and reasonably quiet.

10.0

Aug 2022

This was a wonderful place to come and stay. Spacious rooms on adult side with everything you needed. Swimming pool right at your finger tips with a 2 min walk to beach with nice snorkelling. Breakfast was complimentary and delicious. Along with lots of lunch and dinner options The staff where all very welcoming and friendly. . We arrived around 9am and was welcomed with complementary breakfast. The Island night was amazing and a must if you are there on a Thursday. They have scooters on site which made it great to see around the Island which is beautiful. Looking forward to coming back.

10.0

Jun 2022

The setting and the people are great

10.0

May 2022

We loved everything about the property and the location, the staff were friendly and willing to help, dining was awesome, the swimming location, and our accommodation just a short walk to the beach. Loved it, would definately stay there again.

10.0

May 2022

What a beautiful resort, will definitely be back. Staff very accommodating and went out of their way to make our stay the best

8.0

Apr 2022

The room was very spacious with air con. It had a great sized deck with a table and daybeds. Also an out door shower. The only negative was we had no hot water and asked twice for it to be fixed but it never happened. We did however receive a credit so happy with that.

10.0

Apr 2022

They cater for families 💜

5.0

Sep 2021

Stayed in a lagoon front bungalow , fantastic outlook. Woukd be nice to have insect repellant coils on the deck to keep mosquitos away

5.0

Aug 2021

Lovely setting in Lagoon

4.0

Aug 2021

Great rooms, very friendly staff, good food when we ate in restaurant

4.0

Jul 2021

The fact that transport to and from the airport is included in your stay is a really nice touch (although we felt we left too early for our departing flight). Our time at Tamanu Beach started with the Sunday BBQ Buffet. It was nice to eat close to home and it was a really good value with some local dishes. Sadly, no entertainment. We had a 1 bedroom and thoroughly enjoyed the outdoor shower & day beds. Our view was more of the pool than lagoon but we did see the water through the trees. Bungalow it's self was fine, yes some fixtures were a bit old but all in working order (except TV). Bed and pillows were comfortable. This space could easily fit more than 2 adults. This location really is one of the best on the island. Our friends were at Aitutaki Private Lagoon and had terrible wind & were quite isolated in terms of location. Tamanu Beach is amazing!! SUP, kayaking and bikes provided, no snorkels due to covid but great fish & marine life with healthy coral. We thought this was an adult only venue however there were some children during our stay. We had breakfast provided and were allowed to order anything off the menu so much better than continental buffet provided at other hotels. Also, there are 2 wings of the hotel so if you can't find any lounge chairs, bikes or kids are being loud, walk to the other side :) Overall we really enjoyed our stay and would stay here again!! In the times of Covid, I thought service was great & stay was relaxing.

2.0

Jul 2021

The fact that transport to and from the airport is included in your stay is a really nice touch (although we felt we left too early for our departing flight). Our time at Tamanu Beach started with the Sunday BBQ Buffet. It was nice to eat close to home and it was a really good value with some local dishes. Sadly, no entertainment.We had a 1 bedroom and thoroughly enjoyed the outdoor shower & day beds. Our view was more of the pool than lagoon but we did see the water through the trees. Bungalow it's self was fine, yes some fixtures were a bit old but all in working order (except TV). Bed and pillows were comfortable. This space could easily fit more than 2 adults. This location really is one of the best on the island. Our friends were at Aitutaki Private Lagoon and had terrible wind & were quite isolated in terms of location. Tamanu Beach is amazing!! SUP, kayaking and bikes provided, no snorkels due to covid but great fish & marine life with healthy coral. We thought this was an adult only venue however there were some children during our stay. We had breakfast provided and were allowed to order anything off the menu so much better than continental buffet provided at other hotels. Also, there are 2 wings of the hotel so if you can't find any lounge chairs, bikes or kids are being loud, walk to the other side :)Overall we really enjoyed our stay and would stay here again!! In the times of Covid, I thought service was great & stay was relaxing.

3.0

Jun 2021

Unfortunately some of the facilities were not available and we had not been notified. We had counted on the snorkel equipment being available as advertised and it wasn't. With the great snorkel area right at the doorstep, this was extremely frustrating. Emailed our concerns on our first day to the property but got no response. They claimed it was due to Covid and not being able to be sure to clean it properly between uses but other properties didn't seem to have that problem. No excuse for not updating website. The snorkelling available here was the primary reason we chose it.

3.0

Jun 2021

1.5

Dec 2019

My stay at Tamanu was ok. I was not too impressed by resort.

3.0

Dec 2019

My stay at Tamanu was ok. I was not too impressed by resort.

4.0

Nov 2019

Likes: beach views, privacyDislikes: no screens on windows (i.e., openijg windows lets both breeze and insects in)

4.0

Nov 2019

Likes: beach views, privacy Dislikes: no screens on windows (i.e., openijg windows lets both breeze and insects in)

5.0

Aug 2019

The property is ok. Very nice and comprehensive staff

2.0

May 2019

Great location, beautiful beach and lovely accomodation. Staff made us feel welcome getting our room ready early and giving us a complimentary late checkout. Weekly island night was fun with great buffet and cultural entertainment. Bikes, paddle boards and kayaks are provided.

4.0

May 2019

2.0

Apr 2019

We spent 6 nights there recently. Great layout of bungalows, we did not have direct beach access but it certainly felt like we had!Recently refurbished bungalows are perfectly summarised by the hotel's motto - casual luxury.I have never had such a feeling that I'm staying in a luxurious hotel yet it feels very casual and laid back.The only thing that could use some improvement is the restaurant - food was good, with attentive service, but is not on par with general high quality feel of the hotel.Finally, reception staff was absolutely amazing taking great care of us. We have not used the day spa, so cannot opine.

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Cook Islands?

The average price for a rental in Cook Islands is $286 per night. This rental is $294 above the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Tamanu Beach. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Tamanu Beach. Enjoy the water!

Is Tamanu Beach pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Tamanu Beach?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, parking, and laundry.

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Tamanu Beach

Hotel in Cook Islands

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Cook Islands

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

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

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

Premier Villa, 1 Bedroom, Beach View, Beachfront (+ A La Carte Breakfast & WiFi)

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

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

Tamanu Beach

Hotel in Cook Islands

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Cook Islands

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

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

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

Premier Villa, 1 Bedroom, Beach View, Beachfront (+ A La Carte Breakfast & WiFi)

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

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

Reviews

FAQs

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Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

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