Manuia Beach Hotel

With magical sunsets over a sparkling blue lagoon and a sheltered white sand beach, the Manuia Beach Boutique Hotel offers discerning guests a tranquil and romantic getaway with '4 Star' amenities and service.

24 Polynesian style rooms in duplexes, set in lush tropical gardens, with six rooms located on the beach offering uninterrupted views of the lagoon and Pacific Ocean beyond. Our sand floor Right on the Beach Restaurant & Bar, Infinity Edge freshwater pool and friendly staff provide an intimate and personalized holiday experience for you.

Our Location on Rarotonga

Rarotonga, the largest of the Cook Islands, is located directly South of Hawaii, the same distance South of the equator as Hawaii is North of the equator.
Average flight time is 5.5 hours from Hawaii, 9 hours from L.A. and 3.5 hours from Auckland, New Zealand.

The Manuia Beach Boutique Hotel is located on the sheltered sunset coast of Rarotonga. Set right on the beach overlooking the lagoon, barrier reef and Pacific Ocean with the lush mountains as a back drop. Our location offers guests extra sun time, spectacular sunsets and avoids the easterly trade winds. The hotel is just 10 minutes from the airport, 5 minutes from the golf course and 15 minutes from the main town of Avarua.

Larger than normal hotel rooms, all our rooms are spacious, fan cooled and
Air Conditioned. All rooms are screened against insects and fitted with all modern conveniences and comfort in characteristic Polynesian style and charm.
All our bungalows have large verandahs where dinner can be enjoyed if desired.

Beachfront Rooms all enjoy full lagoon views and are located only a few steps
from the beach. These rooms are fitted with a King Size Bed and a Single Bed.

Our garden rooms are tucked into lush tropical gardens and fitted with a Queen
Size Bed and a Single Bed.

Categories & Capacity
Beachfront Rooms Garden Rooms 1 King size bed
1 Single bed 1 Queen size/full bed
1 Single bed Room Capacity
Beachfront Room: 3 adults
Garden Room: 3 adults
The Manuia Beach accepts children 12 years and older.


Beachfront Room	Garden Room

We can also make available

Private lunch or dinner on your verandah
Private dinner on the beach
Breakfast on the edge of the lagoon
Tropical fruit basket on arrival
Extra bottles of Champenoise/wine


private dinner on the verandah	tropical fruit basket

Check in/Check out Normal check in time: 12 Noon
Normal check out time: 10.00 am
Early check in: 6.00 am
Late check out to: 6.00 pm

all Rates include

Complementary bottle of fruit juice and champenoise
Complementary bottled water
Daily tropical breakfast
Personalized orientation on morning of arrival
Daily afternoon tea with fresh baked goods
Free use of snorkeling equipment
Twice daily maid service
Nightly turndown service with pillow gift
Complementary A/C van service to Sunday church service
Free use of in house DVD movies, board games and book exchange

Hotel Facilities and Services

Fresh water swimming pool right on the beach
Sun loungers overlooking the lagoon
Excellent snorkeling
Complimentary use of snorkeling equipment
Hammocks on the beach
Pool/beach towels
Internet Access
Cultural activities
Guest laundry and dry cleaning service (Monday – Friday)
Complimentary on site parking
Car, scooter and bicycle hire
Temporary complementary luggage storage
Island bus service stops at the entrance of the hotel
Manuia Beach Wedding services and renewal of vows ceremony packages
Onsite Wedding Co-ordinator
Onsite Wedding Celebrant
On site manager
Night porter
Sundries for sale in Reception
Daily afternoon tea with fresh baked goods
Iron and ironing board
Board games
Manuia Lounge – tour desk, book exchange library, TV-DVD movies
Complementary A/C van service to Sunday church service
Day room – shower, toilet, basin, & changing area
German spoken

Our reception staff can arrange other activities and excursions including the following

Scuba diving beyond the reef
Windsurfing
Sailing
Kayaking
Glass bottom boat tour
Lagoon cruises
Deep-sea fishing
Circle island tour
Mountain rainforest safari tour in 4WD vehicle
Scenic flights
Horseback riding along the beach and through rainforest
Cultural village tours
Inter island travel and accommodation
Lawn bowls
Golf
Walking tours and treks
Sailing tours
Complementary use of snorkeling equipment

'Right on the Beach 'ROB' Restaurant & Bar'

Enter our unique sand floor, open air, 'ROB' restaurant and bar and be engulfed with the feeling of paradise. With full views of the lagoon and pool area, it provides a relaxed atmosphere for a wonderful dining experience. We specialize in international and South Pacific cuisine, with an emphasis on 'fresh' from local Fishermen and Growers.


Beachside Dining	BBQ night

Menu Examples Starters
Garlic Herbed Bread
Gazpacho Soup - This Wonderful Tomato Spanish Style Soup is packed with spices and herbs topped with Garlic croutons and served chilled

Entrees
Ika Mata - Traditional Island style Marinated Fish & Island Fries
Salt ‘n’ Pepper Squid with Caramelised Scallop Aioli
Shrimp Cocktail
Caesar Salad
Deep Fried Camembert with onion jam & Balsamic Reduction

Main Course
Chargrilled Fillet of NZ Beef on Roasted Garlic Mash, Buttered Rukau (With Garlic on Mushroom Ju, topped with Kumara shavings)
Chicken Breast (Crumbed Chicken Stuffed with Bacon & Cheese served on Scalloped Potato & Sweet onion Ju)
Slow Braised Lamb Shank (Served on Roasted Pumpkin with Sweet Potato Mash with Rosemary & Garlic Ju Topped with potato shavings )
Fresh Fish of the Day (Pan-fried, served with sautéed vegetables and potato)
Croutons drizzled with Smoked Paprika Aioli
Chefs Famous Sea Food Chowder (A selection of whole Mussels, King Prawns, Fish & juicy Scallops in herbed chowder Served in a Coconut shell with Herbed Bread)
Scallops & Bacon Sautéed in Pernod Liquor with Cream (Served on a creamy Potato Mash, sprinkled with Cheese & lightly grilled)

Extras
Vegetables
Salads
Fries
Island Fries

Desserts & Coffees
Chocolate Basket filled with fresh Fruit and Ice Cream
Sweet Puff Pastry w a Warm Fruit compote, Toasted Almonds and Amaretto Cream
Fruit Cheesecake with Ice Cream and Berry Couli
Fresh Fruit & Ice Cream
Pavalova & Ice Cream
Cake & Ice Cream (Please ask waiter/waitress for choices of Cake)
Ice Cream Sundae - Berry or Chocolate
Banana Split - Chocolate or Berry

Island Night (Saturday Night)
Experience the local flavours from Chef Mama Tipi served buffet style and enjoy our Island Night show of dancers, drummers and fire dancing. You are welcome to feast on as much as you like! BBQ Night (Wednesday Night)
Enjoy our Island BBQ Night while listening to the magical sounds of our local string band. Fire Dancing BBQ-Night

When two people decide to unite their lives, what better place to be
than in paradise.

We can provide the atmosphere that will make this truly a memorable experience.
Let our staff guide you through all the details, so all you have to do is enjoy each other.

Base Wedding Packages include

Marriage license
Donation to your officiating Minister
Wedding coordinator
Transfers to process your license and to meet the Minister
2 Flower Eis for the bride and groom
1 head garland for bride
1 bottle of champenoise
Special gift from the Cook Islands (Engraved Mother of Pearl shell with wedding details)
Includes Floral decoration of the Wedding Chapel

Extra’s $$

Wedding hand posy
Wedding celebrant (judge)
Additional copies of wedding certificate
80 photos/with album
Video of wedding
Children’s Dance Troop
Serenading String Band

Private dinner for couple on their verandah or on the beach.
POA (Prior to arrival) Waiver fee for obtaining license inside
4 working days: NZ$45. Wedding license is extra.

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