Manava Beach Resort and Spa Moorea

I loved Manava. We stayed in an overwater bungalow and it was perfect. AC worked well. No bugs. Black tip reef sharks and turtles right outside the bungalow. Gorgeous sunsets and sunrises. Loved the free kayaks and paddle boards. And great breakfast! Location was awesome for walking to the best dinner spots (Rudys and Ke'iki). 10/10 recommend.

My experience at the Manava Beach Resort & Spa was mixed. The resort benefits from a beautiful location on Moorea and attractive grounds, but the overall guest experience fell well short of expectations for a resort in this price category. Strengths Excellent location with convenient access to restaurants and shopping. Good snorkeling and a pleasant lagoon, although not exceptional compared with other areas of French Polynesia. Attractive grounds. Areas for Improvement Rooms and facilities feel dated for the rates being charged. Resort dining was underwhelming compared with local restaurants. Overall value did not match the premium pricing. Service Concerns Several service issues combined to leave the impression of inattentive guest service rather than hospitality: Despite the resort appearing to be only about half occupied, a late checkout was only available at $50 per hour, with no flexibility or goodwill accommodation offered. Staff arrived approximately 30 minutes before the scheduled checkout time to collect luggage after declining a late checkout. When asked to return later, they did not leave immediately, creating an unnecessary and awkward interaction. The pool and beach attendant ran out of towels during the day, requiring guests to wait until additional towels became available. Food & Beverage The resort's two-hour happy hour was disappointing. Rather than offering discounted drinks by liquor or spirit, the promotion applied only to a limited list of preselected cocktails. Guests wanting something outside that list received no happy hour benefit, making the promotion feel far less generous than expected. None of these issues alone would define a stay, but together they reflected a pattern of inconsistent attention to the guest experience. Dining Recommendation Skip the resort restaurant whenever possible and dine at local establishments. KE'IKI: Outstanding Crispy Pork (my favorite signature dish of the trip), excellent garlic bread, and friendly service. Rudy's: Equally impressive. The Parrot Fish, Filet Mignon, and desserts were outstanding, with efficient, friendly service and a welcoming atmosphere created by the chef's father greeting guests at the door. Overall Moorea itself is spectacular and absolutely worth visiting. Unfortunately, the Manava Beach Resort & Spa did not deliver the level of service or value I expect from a resort at its price point. The setting is beautiful, but the accommodations, service, and guest experience did not consistently match the premium rates.

Beautiful, low-key resort that feels authentic to the island. Gorgeous infinity pool, snorkeling and paddle boarding right off the beach, and my kids loved jumping off the platform near the over water huts into the water. Rooms were comfortable and clean, staff was kind and helpful. Close to several of the best restaurants on the island (Rudy’s, Keikei being standouts) and Moz cafe for breakfast. We would stay again!

Lovely stay in an over water bungalow with amazing views. Very relaxing stay. My only (small) complaint would be the food which was mediocre but I didn't go to Mo'orea for the food and no expectations. To be honest, I didn't enjoy the food anywhere is Tahiti so can't single this property out. I would recommend. Loved the access to kayaks and paddleboards.

This is a good resort if you like kids running around. I thought it was an adults only but when we arrived, it was families. Don't get me wrong. I have six grandchildren, however. The resort itself is nice, good layout however the food is extremely expensive. If you want a hamburger it is $35. We went next door to the local place and it was $17. We had breakfast one morning with croissants and coffee for 2 $51. Staff is nice rooms are good but the bathroom (WC) is a rather small place to crawl into so to speak. The WC is separate from the bathroom itself, which is nice however, you have to almost straddle the toilet bowl in order to close the door. Poor Design. Resort is in a good location.