Manava Beach Resort and Spa Moorea

We stayed there for 5 nights. Our overall impression was that the resort was just fine.  Many times expectations get set when you pay the bill and we do not feel like the resort really came that close for meeting them.  We've stayed at multiple resorts over the last few years.  Manava Beach Resort would be ranked near the bottom of our list. Here's a few of the areas that came up short.   The facilities were nice and clean.  But the bungalows are a bit weathered.  The Internet over my phone was very spotty and slow on the island.  The resort can't do anything about that but that forces me to depend on their WiFi.  I ran into several dead spots in their WiFi coverage throughout the resort.  I either lost connection completely or it was not stable.  Basic things like the TVs in the bar would freeze multiple times.  Sometimes between 3 to 10 seconds.  Normally that's not a huge deal but we were watching World Cup matches.  This caused me to search for other places on the island to watch the games.  Other small things like the lock on my bungalow door was finicky.  I had to follow a specific sequence to get it open.    Mostly the service was friendly but nowhere close to what we've experienced on Bora Bora or many of the other resorts we've visited.     On a positive note the Wednesday night buffet was good and Polynesian dancers were entertaining.

Not worth it. Dont get me wrong - it's beautiful, but so is every other resort or place on these islands so this shouldn't be the leading factor. We went here for our honeymoon and were SO EXCITED about getting a couples massage + enjoy the delicious food together. Unfortunetely the massage was the worst one we've had in all our travels across the world, while being one of the most expensive. The lady just sat there with her finger on my wifes head for 10 min of a 50 min massage and just rubbed her back ever so lightly. If I could rebook to find another place to stay - I would. Especially if you can find something that's more all-inclusive (since it gets EXPENSIVE here if you're doing a-la-carte with everything. But especially don't go here if you're excited about the spa.

10 out 10 Beautiful experience. Sunset and sunrise. Service was wonderful. Room was great. Food was delicious. Staff friendly and helpful.

We just arrived today and are already blown away. The property is absolutely stunning, perfectly capturing the beauty of the island with lush gardens and an impeccably clean, serene environment. The pool overlooks the bay, with overwater bungalows creating a jaw-dropping backdrop that feels straight out of a postcard. Drinks are delicious (and generously strong), and the food is truly top notch—highly recommend anything seafood! The staff is friendly, always smiling, and incredibly accommodating—we truly feel welcomed and appreciated as guests. We’re staying in a garden villa with a private pool, and it’s incredibly spacious and comfortable for our family of four. It’s only our first day, and we’re already over the moon—can’t wait to see what the rest of the stay has in store. 🌺

Manava Beach Resort is the kind of place that feels like a hidden gem from the moment you arrive. With its intimate, boutique feel and absence of large crowds, it offers a peaceful escape that is increasingly hard to find. The atmosphere is relaxed and refined without ever feeling pretentious, making it easy to settle in and truly unwind. One of the highlights of the stay is the breathtaking sunsets. Each evening feelis like a private show, with the sky lighting up in layers of gold, pink, and deep orange over the water. The staff at Manava was warm, attentive and gunuinely friendly with a special mention to one of the staff members, Gabin Barbe, who shared incredibly helpful travel insights about his hometown of Bordeaux, France. For travelers seeking a tranquil, personalized getaway with stunning natural beauty and exception service, Manava delivers in every way.