Manava Beach Resort: where ants reign as roommates, handprints adorn every surface, sticky floors dirty your feet, dirty comforters to "snuggle" in, a safe too dated and dirty to touch without washing your hands after, and a breakfast lacking Polynesian flair and taste. Overpriced honeymoon disappointment with a sad beach and all ocean views obstructed by overwater bungalows. We have one more night here and will be happy to say goodbye.

We stayed at the Manava Beach Resort, in September last year. What a great little hotel. We initially stayed in a duplex apartment at the rear of the complex which was great with balcony and garden views, as at the time of booking it was the only place available. But a beach villa became available so we moved to that for the last section of our stay there. A very chilled out vibe here, great food in the restaurant, nice bar area, the pools and ocean view are amazing. Nice bit of kayaking in the sea as well. Book it !! Thanks John & Simone from Leeds, UK

I visited the Manea Spa at Manava Beach Resort and Spa this week for an acupressure massage. My massage therapist was Beline, who was a lovely person and knew her trade very well. This is a European style massage so Americans need to leave their modesty at the door! While face down you will be fully exposed over the course of the massage. 50 minutes later I felt refreshed and a bit wrung out, in a good way. This was a wonderful, relaxing experience that left me feeling looser and better in mind and body. I highly recommend the spa and Beline!

We loved our stay at the Manava Resort! We stayed 5 nights in the private pool bungalow and could not have been happier with our choice of rooms. The pool bungalows are quiet and tucked away on the property which was great for us and our young daughter. We visited several other hotels during our time on Moorea and we were so grateful that we chose a hotel that offered an authentic Polynesian atmosphere. My only critique is that the beds and pillows were too firm and not comfortable.

Staying in an overwater bungalow was a dream for us. We upgraded to one facing the ocean and it was worth every penny. We snorkeled right off our deck. The staff was great. There was plenty of extras provided -- beach towels, snorkeling gear, kayaks, etc. Breakfast was more than satisfactory -- the omelets and fruit were delicious. And the spa was spectacular! Hitia and Bella gave us the best massages -- not too hard, not too soft. Kind and compassionate. From the minute we walked in to the tea served on a private patio after our massages. Just what we needed. The only thing keeping us from giving 5 stars is the restaurant. We ate 2 lunches and 1 dinner -- and none of the meals were very good. It's a bummer, because we love everything else about Manava Resort. And we will be back!