Welcome to Manotel, a small charming hotel composed of 6 bungalows nestled in the heart of a botanical garden, between a long beach of white sand on the ocean side, and the “makatea”, fossil coral cliff on the mountain side. At Manotel it’s a unique and authentic stay that is waiting for you! The hotel is located 3 km at the south of the main village of Moerai, on a spot of absolute calm, only the sound of the ocean will rock you. Each bungalow is equipped with a private bathroom with hot water and a private terrace with outdoor lounge. Sea side, it is a landscaped and shaded site that invites you to read or laze! a real return to sources! During your stay enjoy  many activities on the island: hiking, horseback riding, cave visits … .and whale watching from July to October! What we loved: Yves who will tell you about Rurutu, his island of adoption: its archeology, its geology but also its fauna, its flora, its legends and its traditions …… and the famous cooking of Hélène!