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Tamanu Beach

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PO Box 59, Cook Islands
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Ranked #5 of 9 hotels in Aitutaki
4.5 of 5 stars 107 Reviews
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Tauranga
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Tamanu Beach Resort on the Island of Aitutaki is a lovely peaceful place to stay- just a short trip by plane from Rarotonga. May 2012, my husband and I spent four nights at the Resort. We stayed in a spacious waterfront bure with all facilities, even a resident cat. Just a short stroll along the sand to the restaurant and... More

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NEW ZEALAND
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

We stayed here for 5 nights early in April. Had a Garden bungalow in 200 section of grounds. Separate bedroom & bathroom. Fridge, coffee making facilites and small sink, some wine glasses, opener supplied as well. As we were on our Wedding Anniversary, cooking was not an option I wanted !! A short stroll through the garden to Restaurant. Great... More

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Novato, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012
1
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My husband and I stayed at Tamanu in March 2011 and fell in love with the place! We returned exactly a year later, only to have to leave suddenly, after 2 days, due to a family emergency. The staff at Tamanu was very helpful, understanding and accommodating. We are now booked to go back in October, to 'continue' our interrupted... More

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Sydney, Australia
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We did NOT stay at Tamanu - but we went to the restaurant for meals and also went TWICE to the Island Night Buffet and show. Now - we are not really ones to get excited about local shows usually and "usually" do not go (wherever in the world we go") However, the Island night buffet and show was excellent... More

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Mattoon, Illinois
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Don't go to Aitutaki if you want an experience like those you might get in Jamaica, Cancun, or Dominican Republic. This is a much different experience! To say its beautiful doesn't do it justice. The clarity of the water and the types of marine life right off the shore of this resort are breathtaking! Our little cottage was lovely, clean,... More

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Invercargill, New Zealand
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2012
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person found this review helpful

We've just returned from a week in idyllic Aitutaki - a beautiful little island. We were married here 3 years ago and returned to make sure our coconut tree was still growing! Tamanu Beach was excellent accomodation and the staff were very obliging. Our unit was spacious, clean and everything was there if we felt like cooking a meal -... More

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NewZealand
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We stayed at Tamanu in late February 2012 for 7 nights for our Wedding and Honeymoon. The resort has two parts, 200 rooms is the newest part and have a separate bedroom and small kitchenette. The 100 rooms, where we stayed, is the older part of the resort but not that you could tell. It was sparkling clean and tidy... More

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Contributor
11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Had 5 fabulous night in beautiful Aitutaki. The staff at Tamanu Beach were friendly, the facilities great with a beach front view of the lagoon. Great place for a romantic get away as well as lazy days lying on the beach, snorkelling and kayaking. More

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CRM-CO, Manager at Tamanu Beach, responded to this review
30 January 2012

Kia Orana IRFitz and thank you so much for your excellent review of Tamanu Beach. We are so pleased that you enjoyed our island, our resort, and our relaxed atmosphere. It was our pleasure meeting you and we do hope to see you again on our little piece of paradise. Thanks! More

Mount Vernon, Washington
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012
4
people found this review helpful

Sparkling clean resort, spacious bungalows. Friendly, welcoming people. I agree with another reviewer there were lots of tiny ants so be very careful not to spill any food or beverages or there will be a swarm! There is some bug killer stored under the sink. The breakfast buffet offered generous amounts of fruits, juice, toast, coffee and tea. The restaurant... More

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CRM-CO, Manager at Tamanu Beach, responded to this review
24 January 2012

Kia Orana swimdog04 and thanks for your great review of Tamanu Beach Resort. We think that Tamanu Beach is paradise - it is nice to hear that is confirmed by lovely guests like yourselves. We hope to see you again on our friendly Aitutaki shores very soon. Kia Manuia! More

San Jose, California
Reviewer
5 reviews 5 reviews
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012
3
people found this review helpful

Stayed at Tamanu for the last week of the year. Maybe it was just an assumption on our part, but we didn't think wet season meant almost continuous cloud cover and a lot of rain. Not the resorts fault obviously, but beware of this when you travel to the Cooks. We (daughter) found the staff to be extremely friendly and... More

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CRM-CO, Manager at Tamanu Beach, responded to this review
24 January 2012

Kia Orana miacircleman and thanks for your nice review of Tamanu Beach. It was very nice meeting you and your family, and we are pleased that you enjoyed yourselves, despite the not-so-spectacular weather that unfortunately happened during your stay. Thanks for your kind words about our staff. We are so proud of our local, Aitutaki staff - they are, after... More

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Address: PO Box 59, Cook Islands
Price range (per night):* RM886 - 1,269

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