Tamanu Beach Resort

From the moment we arrived it was a great experience . The perfect end to our Travels Downunder. All staff were really Friendly . Our Beach room was really Beach ! Great relaxing with a Cocktail. Steak night was Fantastic and the Specially made Pepper Sauce a dream ! Thanks again Bob &Anke Hargreaves

Everything about Tamanu Beach Resort is absolutely perfect! The location is great for snorkelling, swimming, relaxing and sight seeing. We stayed in a bungalow right on the beach and woke to stunning views and sunsets every day. The facilities and pool are excellent and very well maintained. Our bungalow was luxurious in a beautiful Polynesian style. The restaurant served delicious food with authentic local cuisine and many additional options to suit all palates. The resort hosts a week night happy hour and a twice weekly 'Island Night' which includes a delicious buffet meal and stunning performance of an Aitutaki legend, including traditional Polynesian dancing, drums and songs, definitely worth booking in for that. Tamanu Beach provides pushbikes, snorkelling gear, kayaks and SUPs for guests to use and also offers a scooter hiring service. I cannot praise the resort staff enough! We were celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary and decided to have a 'Renewal of Vows' ceremony on the beach outside our bungalow at Tamanu Beach Resort. Mimi made planning the event very easy in the weeks leading up to our event. Both Erin, Mimi and their team made sure our ceremony went perfectly, including the most beautiful arbour under the coconut palms on the beach, stunningly handcrafted ei katu and neck lei, our celebrant and of course a wonderful Polynesian string band. We were privileged to meet Helen Henry and her husband Johno, what an amazing couple! Helen along with her family, created the magical Tamanu Beach Resort and Helen has written a beautiful book about her island life titled 'My Kotuku of the South Seas'. It is wonderful to read about her life in Rarotonga and the dreams her family had that built Tamanu Beach Resort. We loved everything about Tamanu Beach Resort and will definitely be back.

Okay Stay Resort quite nice, separate family, adult. Beachfront rooms misleading. We paid additional for this and it was not beachfront. I asked about that and the service member said, "yes, it can be confusing, not actually on beach, but closest to beach." Found resorts in Rarotonga took groomed their beach, not so here. Some staff more helpful than others. We asked to book spa treatment and were told to go on line, that's why they gave us free wifi. Water pressure for shower not good. Room itself very pleasant, good breakfast, nice happy hour, small, but nice pool, good spa specials and services.

Omg I had massage with amazing Viri at Tamanu! What an incredible lady. She shared with me island stories as well as her own. I been given beautiful full body massage. She is firm and strong as well as delicate. Perfect balance on soft bed with lovely music. Very very relaxing! Highly recommended Viri in a Day Spa! At the moment there is Xmas special $59 for one hour full body.

An absolutely lovely spot on a spectacular island.

The perfect end to a holiday is that you never want to leave. Tamanu Beach Resort exceeded all my expectations, I knew I would enjoy being here but I am not ready to go home. The staff are so welcoming and look after you so well. Kathleen at reception always had a Kia Orana and a smile and ensured we had everything we needed for a fabulous stay. Our Lagoonview bungalow but just right with its amenities and location. The Pacifica pina colada body wash is divine. (Room 110) The ladies who kept our rooms clean and tidy always have a smile. The lagoon is great for a swim and the infinity pool was well used. The staff in the restaurant cant do enough for you and the menu choices cater to all tastes. You have to make time for the Tamanu Day Spa. Dorothy has magic hands. I had a facial and two days later the Body Manava massage, WOW. If I had more time I would go every day. Theu also sell the Pure Fiji range. For a perfect South Pacific holiday, you have to choose Tamanu Beach Resort. I highly recommend and you wont be disappointed.