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Manuia Beach Boutique Hotel

3.5 of 5
PO Box 700, Arorangi, Cook Islands
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Manuia Beach Boutique Hotel
Ranked #3 of 4 hotels in Arorangi
4.0 of 5 stars 94 Reviews
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2012 NEW
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The location is great and the potential is excellent but it fell short for me for a number of reasons. A continental breakfast was included in the rate but this was about the standard you would expect in a hostel, plain and minimalistic, not what I would expect in a "resort". Other than breakfast we only had one meal in... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 via mobile
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We stayed in a garden premium room whihc while awaiting an upgrade was comfortable and pleasant. The upgrade programme they are working through is leaving rooms and units very well presented. The outside shower accessed from the unit was a first for us and we think it is a great idea. The surroundings and gardens help to make one feel... More

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Auckland, New Zealand
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Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012
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person found this review helpful

We ate here last time in feb 12 before the new owners took over and returned to eat and have some cocktails and what a difference, i can honestly say that on my return we will definately be staying here, Compliments to the new owners, The owner was telling us about his new deck he will be building in front... More

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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012
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people found this review helpful

Having stayed at this hotel 4 out of the 5 visits to Cook Islands since 1994, through thick and thin the service and friendliness of the staff has always surmounted any climatic inconvenience, such as the total loss of the swimming pool, restaurant and bar to a typhoon, and previously the burning down of the original restaurant. The sand between... More

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Christchurch
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012
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I have just returned from 5 nights staying at Manuia Beach. The hotel has just recently been taken over by new owners who have started to make improvements that will only enhance a place that has alot going for it. Both the restaurant and the infinity pool are right on the beach - it would be hard to find another... More

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012
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people found this review helpful

The new owners have done a great job in their refurbishment of this place. The rooms are great and the enclosed outside shower and the little garden was great. We spent a lot of time in the infinity pool and relaxed afterwards under the umbrellas with cold drinks and nibbles from the bar. Feeling the sand under your feet in... More

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Hamilton, New Zealand
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Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012
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Wow, what a setting for a wedding. We stayed at Manuia for a week prior to the wedding of our daughter, and were very impressed with the whole experience. Although we stayed in one of the rooms yet to be refurbished, it is quite clear that the new owners are on a mission to totally reinvent the whole resort. Our... More

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012
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people found this review helpful

The room is really nice, large, clean and well decorated. The place itself is nice. Good location. Nice beach with sunset. Average restaurant in the Cook islands. Gastronomy is not The best in there. Scooters rental just nearby, walking distance. Staff very friendly and helpful, I got a late checkout for free. I guess they realized I was not the... More

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Auckland
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012
4
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Absolutely fantastic place. The new owners are really doing a great job. The location is second to none with breathtaking sunsets and possibly the best beach on the island. The new refurbished units look amazing and the super friendly staff could not do enough for us. Cant wait to go back and stay again!

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Auckland, New Zealand
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012
3
people found this review helpful

It was a nice place, very quiet and private, we didn't really see much of anyone that stayed there apart from meal times. A bit overpriced i think for their rooms. Service was good and room was always cleaned and loved the staff there :) Breakfast was average, dinner and lunch menu was very delicious, happy with our meals. The... More

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Leanne Kiria, Manager at Manuia Beach Boutique Hotel, responded to this review
18 April 2012

Kia Orana We are please that you enjoyed your stay with us. We have been working very hard since taking over the property in March to ensure total guest satisfaction. With the refurbished Beachfront Units due to be completed before the end of May we will again be able offer our guests a totally relaxing stay in an absolute beachrfront... More

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