Manava Beach Resort and Spa Moorea

Came here for our 20th anniversary and it was amazing!! Beautiful scenery and we stayed in the cabin by the gardens (not the overwater bungalow) and it was just fine! We had a little backyard private pool to ourselves and the room itself was comfortable and cozy. The staff was so friendly and they made our stay incredibly comfortable. We got there early with hours to spare before check in, so we changed into our swimsuits and hung out by the pool and did a little snorkeling and kayaking before having lunch and checking in. I also had an AMAZING spa massage at the Manea Spa - HIGHLY recommend. The traditional Polynesian massage was so relaxing and therapeutic. The location of our resort was great - we walked around a bit and also rented scooters to tour the island.

The hotel was very helpful in ensuring we received a balcony with our room. The Service Reservation team, Melissa Hemond, was truly amazing. Their Spa at Manava Beach, Manea, was outstanding. We had the couples Polynesian spa for 80 minutes and it was so worth it. The ladies who provided the massage and at reception were all so helpful and friendly I will say that the service is definitely provided at a island level. You won't receive anyone checking back or offering you another drink. You can flag someone down, but think their service could be easily improved with some training. The one amazing exception was by Marion. She waited on us twice by the Pool Bar. She absolutely knows how to provide premium customer service. The diving through Moorea Blue Divers was very good. The administrative part was helpful and friendly. Their dive masters were amazing. Thomas and Lenny did an outstanding job. They ensured safety with a friendly and proactive demeaner. I would definitely use their dive shop in the future.

The over water cabins are stunning! We had an issue with our garden view cabin (ac broke) but the staff was quickly able to accommodate us in another even better cabin. The concierges was so helpful in our activity planning. We booked coral grafting right at the hotel and loved being a part of something that was helping the reef. I also recommend perusing the spa offerings, if you book with someone you share a room with then you get a really decent price (Bella and her sister gave my daughter and I wonderful massages ❤️). The sunsets are spectacular and last forever; the dancing show was also wonderful.

Booked a fare with a small pool and it was lovely. Room was spacious and having the pool there was great. Food was good but on the pricy side. Breakfast buffet was $140 for a couple, the most I have ever paid for breakfast. Staff were brilliant and very helpful. Booze is also very expensive, not only at the resort but everywhere. Tip is to bring your own when you come.

this place was magical!! The clear water, the fish, coral, beach, pool, bar, spa: all of it made for a most memorable stay. Moorea and her people are doing a beautiful job preserving and at the same time SHARING all the beauty with the rest of the world.. (on a limited basis). I did indulge in a spa treatment, a Radiance Facial, and Lydia was fantastic. Plus we had 2 beach dinners, and both times Josephine was our host. Well worth it - I loved the coziness of the experience. We were on our honeymoon in Moorea 35 years ago, and stayed at a place called the Bali Hai. We knew it had closed down…. But were told that the Manava was on the same site! How fun is that. The original 3 Bali Hai boys legacy lives on with OWB and great service. The Manava crew took great care of us.