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title: "Hotel Muri Beachcomber vs Manea On Muri: which hotel is better?"
description: "Hotel Muri Beachcomber or Manea On Muri in Rarotonga? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Hotel Muri Beachcomber vs Manea On Muri

Both are in Rarotonga, 510 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Resort · ★★★½ · Muri
## [Hotel Muri Beachcomber](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-muri-beachcomber-rarotonga/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.2 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 7.2

- **Score by category:** 2 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1602022/agoda/?lang=en)

Resort · ★★★½ · Muri
## [Manea On Muri](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/manea-on-muri-rarotonga/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.8 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 6.9

- **Score by category:** 1 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1818357/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Hotel Muri Beachcomber

It leads in 2 of 5 categories. 510 m apart.

### Choose Hotel Muri Beachcomber if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.2 / 7.8)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (13 / 5)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 22 / 7)

### Choose Manea On Muri if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 7 / 22)

### Why is Hotel Muri Beachcomber better than Manea On Muri?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 7.8) (+1.4)
2.  8 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+8)
3.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 42 vs 31) (+11)
4.  Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00) (−2h)

### Why is Manea On Muri better than Hotel Muri Beachcomber?

1.  More guest reviews (133 vs 60), so the rating is more reliable (×2.2)
2.  Offers an airport transfer

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Hotel Muri Beachcomber | Manea On Muri |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.2  (+1.4) | 7.8 |
| Location | 7.2 | 6.9 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | 6.7  (+1.7) |
| Spa & wellness | 2.5  (+1.0) | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 9.3 | 9.5 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.1  (+1.1) | 8.0 |
| Guest rating | 9.2  (+1.4) | 7.8 |
| Number of reviews | 60 | 133  (+73) |
| Rank in Rarotonga | top 18%  (+77%) | bottom 5% |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.2  (+0.3) | 6.9 |
| Distance to Muri centre | 380 m  (−140 m) | 520 m |
| To the beach | 310 m | 260 m |
| To the airport | 9.9 km | 9.8 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 13  (+8) | 5 |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★½ | ★★★½ |
| Rooms | 22 | 7 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2014 | – |
| Listed amenities | 19  (+3) | 16 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 12:00  (−2h) | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Outdoor pool | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

510 m apart

Hotel Muri Beachcomber: city centre: 3.0 km, Rarotonga International Airport (RAR): 9.9 km, beach: 310 m, 13 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

Manea On Muri: city centre: 3.1 km, Rarotonga International Airport (RAR): 9.8 km, beach: 260 m, 5 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

## Hotel Muri Beachcomber or Manea On Muri: common questions

### Which is better, Hotel Muri Beachcomber or Manea On Muri?

Hotel Muri Beachcomber leads in 2 of 5 categories, including guest rating, spa & wellness. Manea On Muri is stronger in facilities.

### Which is cheaper, Hotel Muri Beachcomber or Manea On Muri?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Hotel Muri Beachcomber is closer: 380 m from the centre, against 520 m for Manea On Muri.

### How far apart are Hotel Muri Beachcomber and Manea On Muri?

The two hotels are 510 m apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hotel-muri-beachcomber-rarotonga-vs-manea-on-muri-rarotonga/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/