Manava Beach Resort and Spa Moorea

Great stay! Booked snorkle excursion in the lobby and car rental across the street. Very convenient, had the best time thank you!

This was our third visit to the Manava Beach Resort. This time we brought our adult children to share the experience. The service was great from the front desk to the breakfast to the Spa. We got a great deal on the overwater bungalows including airfare through Costco. The location is within walking distance to several great restaurants and a grocery in the town of Maharepa. We also took an amazing snorkeling excursion with Moorea Ocean Adventures who picked us up at the dock next door. I recommend Manava to whoever wants a carefree experience in Moorea with an incredible view.

We just returned from what was supposed to be a relaxing vacation at Manava Resort, and it was hands-down one of the worst resort experiences we’ve ever had. What should have been paradise turned into a frustrating (and in one case genuinely scary) ordeal. Here’s the breakdown of why we’ll never go back and why we strongly recommend you look elsewhere. 1. Extremely limited dining options There are basically no real restaurant choices. If you don’t love tuna pizza (the signature dish that appears literally everywhere), you’re out of luck. The buffets were underwhelming, overpriced (easily $100+ per person once you add drinks and tip), and the quality simply didn’t match the cost. 2. No fridges in the Overwater Bungalows You can’t keep drinks cold, store leftovers, or even chill a bottle of water. In a tropical climate, this is ridiculous. 3. No water stations anywhere on the property If you run out of bottled water in your room at night, that’s it—you’re thirsty until morning. No 24-hour option, no filtered water stations, nothing. 4. No coffee for early risers The only coffee machine in the OWB was broken the entire stay, and the resort doesn’t start serving coffee until 8:30 a.m. If you’re up at 6 or 7 like we are, tough luck. 5. Nothing within walking distance Unless you rent a car (which adds another big expense), you’re completely trapped on the resort with its limited (and expensive) food offerings. 6. No microwaves Want to save some of that $100 buffet for later? Can’t heat it up. No snacks, no late-night options—your only choice is to pay resort prices all over again. 7. Cloudy, questionable water around the bungalows The lagoon water wasn’t the crystal-clear turquoise you expect from photos. It was murky pretty much the whole time we were there. 8. Serious health concern – heavy pesticide spraying This is the scariest part: the resort sprays pesticides aggressively around the property (often in the evenings when guests are outside). My husband had a severe reaction—his organs started showing signs of distress and we ended up cutting the trip short to seek medical attention. We’re still dealing with the aftermath. Bottom line: Manava feels like it’s cutting every possible corner while still charging premium (or ultra-premium) prices. Between the lack of basic amenities, the trapped-on-property feeling, the terrible food value, and the legitimate health scare from pesticide exposure, we regret booking here at all. Do yourself (and your wallet, and your health) a favor and book literally anywhere else. There are far better resorts in the area that actually deliver the experience they promise. We wish we had.

A pleasant resort not too far from the Ferry Terminal. Pleasant atmosphere with very welcoming staff. The resort is well-kept generally, although some aspects of the rooms need refreshing. i.e. pillows and aspects of the overwater bungalow decks/ladder to the sea. In respect of value, this resort is ot out of line for cost as compared to others on Moorea. If you are looking for a pleasant place to stay, consider this resort.

This resort uses pesticides that made me extremely ill. I had to cut my dream vacation short because they were unwilling to address the issues or offer any real solutions. The flowers they placed on our bed were covered in ants, which was completely unacceptable. The location is also extremely inconvenient and not tourist-friendly at all. Management refused to take accountability for anything that happened during our stay. I absolutely do NOT recommend staying here.