Tamanu Beach

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9
Rated superb

Property highlights

About this property

Boasting beautiful sea or garden views from your private verandah, Tamanu Beach features a beachfront restaurant and bar and a private beach area. Guests enjoy free use of kayaks and snorkelling equipment and a free tropical breakfast daily. The resort offers 2 swimming pools and a tour desk where you can book market trips, kite surfing or fishing trips. Each Thursday night you can experience ‘Island Fire’, a cultural performance of Cook Island song, dance and fire dancing. You can relax with a cocktail whilst watching the sunset at Tamanu Restaurant. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the restaurant serves a menu inspired by Pacific Island cuisine, along with a range of western favourites. Tamanu Beach Aitutaki is a 7-minute drive from Aitutaki Golf Club. Aitutaki Airport is less than 10 minutes’ drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, American, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site

Activities:

  • Golf course (within 3 km)

  • Fishing

  • Spa and wellness centre

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Availability

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Guests who stayed here loved

Annette
Australia Australia
“Rooms are absolutely perfect. Comfortable and clean but with a gorgeous island aesthetic. The little outside shower area is great, so much so we didn't even use the inside shower. Love the balcony and daybed. Lovely shaded beach, and you can see...”
Victoria
Australia Australia
“Spacious room, beautiful location, loved the outdoor shower. Staff were very friendly. Meet and greet at airport was lovely and we appreciated ‘manager’s drinks’ one evening.”
Tim
Australia Australia
“There was so much to like about staying at Tamanu Beach Resort. The staff were friendly and helpful. The room was comfortable, light and airy. Nice bathroom with an additional outside shower. The breakfasts and dinner we had at the restaurant...”
Julia
New Zealand New Zealand
“Welcome staff was lovely with ayes and drinks. Rooms were lovely. Outside shower and room shower were great! restaurant staff were so friendly and accommodating. Beds are comfy. Buffet breakfast excellent. Restaurant food great! Handy with...”
Thomas
Australia Australia
“Felt really authentic, great food, cosy, love the outdoor shower.”
Jahlane
Australia Australia
“Beautiful facilities, friendly and helpful staff! Helped us organise transfers and scooter hire.”
Roger
New Zealand New Zealand
“One of the childrens beds was very comfy The beach was great Room service cleaning was great Front office staff great”
Andrea
Australia Australia
“Able to snorkel in front of resort. Breakfast was good. Room nice and shower a size. Small front deck to lie out in the fresh air. Lovely ladies and the GM Errin was happy to spend time speaking to guests”
Ryan
New Zealand New Zealand
“Best spot in Aitutaki for a family. Stunning beach, beautiful resort feel, big rooms, good food.”
Catie
Australia Australia
“The staff were very friendly and helpful. The bungalows were lovely and lovely outlook.”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Local

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

12+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 100 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Free transfers are available to and from Aitutaki Airport. Please inform Tamanu Beach in advance if you want to use this service, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Tamanu Beach in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.