Village Tiahura, 98729 Papetoai, French Polynesia
#5 of 17 hotels in Papetoai
Guests' ChoiceBased on 55 hotel reviews
9.0Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.2
Facilities
9.0
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.4
Free WiFi
8.6
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Reviewed: 26 November 2023
Mudita
United StatesThey don't offer any lunch or dinner service, so you need to have a car to go to the local restaurants. There are lots of restaurants nearby.
The location is beautiful, right on the water. The decor and the lounges are very beautiful. The staff was very nice and accommodating.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 26 November 2023
Taft
United StatesAbsolutely stunning deck!! Perfect place to swim and kayak. Lots of sun and shade options while lounging. Would not have wants to stay anywhere else!
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 11 October 2023
Robert
United StatesSome aspects of the property or starting to afe and could use some updating. It would be nice to offer use for the kayaks included in the price .
Fantastic location with wonderful  common spaces  to enjoy the views of the lagoon . The garden is truly a magical place with things to discover every day.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 6 October 2023
Contant
CanadaNothing.
The surroundings, the location, the charm and peacefulness.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 2 August 2023
Pig
United KingdomThe only "issue" we encountered was that the staff forgot to top up our tea and coffee so we had to ask for our tea and coffee to be topped up a few days into our stay. They were very quick and responsive when we asked so it wasn't really a problem at all
Beautifully decorated and comfortable surroundings. The attention to detail was incredible making you feel that you truly were in paradise. The staff were all friendly and helpful.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 27 June 2023
Carollinang
New ZealandThe stay was pricey for the fact that it didn't include free use of kayaks (was around 1000 CPF/hour). Kayaking around wasn't as easy as we expected. There's many rocks/coral around the hotel's water which makes it tricky to get out/come back.
Absolutely amazing room and stay. Everything is beautifully decorated and we had more amenities than we needed (coffee machine, 2 mini-fridges, kettle, toaster, etc.). The deck out onto the water was bliss and we wanted to spend as much time as possible there. The staff even let us stay in the common areas and deck past our checkout.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 10 June 2023
Kellie
New Zealandstunning place to stay , beautiful location, lovely people a little slice of paradise
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 29 May 2023
Mike
United StatesThis unique boutique hotel was delightful. Every suite was private and surrounded by lush gardens and tranquil small pools. The variety of public lounges were eclectically decorated. It Turku felt like we were in paradise. There was plenty of outdoor areas for swimming in the lagoon. If you enjoy unique, artistic, small boutique hotels, this is for you!
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 5 May 2023
Lance
New ZealandVery friendly staff! Fantastic location. Would come here again.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 20 April 2023
Jay
United StatesThere were a lot of tiny bugs that bit us down by the waterfront, but I guess that's part of being on a tropical island. It was off-season, so the hotel was very quiet, which was nice and relaxing, but almost a little too quiet for us. We had a garden view room which had a little outdoor kitchen and covered patio. We wish the patio had a ceiling fan to give us a little relief from the heat and humidity.
The hotel grounds were incredible. It was like walking through a lush jungle that opened up to the beautiful oceanfront. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The room was comfortable and uniquely furnished. It was a very nice, relaxing place.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 19 April 2023
Nigel
AustraliaNeighbours were loud which detracted marginally from the overall experience.
Beautiful boutique hotel set in tropical garden. The decor is eclectic reflecting the exotic taste of owner. Lots of quiet and private places.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 1 February 2023
Emmelie
GermanyThis is a very small (5 bungalows as far I know) hotel and ours was just beautiful. The entire place is very tastefully decorated (mixture of local and European styles) and just the thing of you adore beautiful surroundings. There is a large deck right over the lagoon with more than enough sunbeds, tables for all the guests (no fighting over the best sunbeds necessary). The shallow reef is wonderful for snorkelling, with corals and fish right there. In the evening, sharks and stingrays swim by. There are also kayaks and snorkelling gear for rent - a popular stingray spot is not far away. The location is beautiful and the deck means boat excursions can drop you off or pick you up right there. There is one well-stocked general store nearby and nice restaurants doing delivery. Staff was amazing, too! And the wifi was about the fastest in all the islands.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 21 January 2023
Alan
United StatesWe were disappointed that we were not able to book any tours through the host Eileen. It’s best to book boat rides and tours ahead of your stay.
Located in a nice part of Moorea. The room was spacious, clean and well appointed. The common areas were lovely and it was a treat to watch the manta rays and sharks at night. You need a car to get around because taxis are expensive and restaurants and beaches are too far to walk. The kayaks were a welcome addition as we were able to get across to the motu (island).
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 24 December 2022
Thomas
United StatesSeriously ther only the thing at all was slippery steps into the water.s
The location was right on a small lagoon. Our host, Eileen was exceptional as was the rest of her staff. Wonderful kind staff…great excursion, tasty breakfast. Good drinks….small , cared for and unique.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 16 November 2022
Dawid
Polandcharming hotel located directly on the lagoon. wonderful garden and artistically decorated interior. worth every penny.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 13 November 2022
Kristal
United StatesExcellent location directly on the water. Extremely clean and well run. Our welcome with lei's and a mai tai was a lot of fun. We really appreciated the direct access to the water and paddled out from our dock to see the rays and sharks. We enjoyed the retro garden atmosphere.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 18 October 2022
Kostasuk
GreeceNothing
We knew this hotel would be nice from the pictures we saw online but in reality is even better and nicer. The location has some amazing views and it is in a private neighbourhood. Our room was called Reva and it had a nice terrace with a minibar, microwave, fridge and even a blender which was so useful for our morning fresh pineapple juices. the hotel has an impressive garden, terrace and beach facing the lagoon. Also, it is very well maintained and has an exquisite decor. Eileen, the lady who runs the hotel is lovely and always looking after the guests. she sells very good quality products at the reception. We will come back ome day and we highly recommend this hotel :). thank you Eileen.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 1 October 2022
Lpsm
FranceNothing really, everything was exceptional
There are no words to explain how beautiful this place is. The owner Eileen has put great amount of efforts to turn this place into a True Paradise. The garden is magnificent, full of trees and flowers, little ponds, and the smell of the flowers and the gentle sound of the shells touched by the breeze. Eileen and her staff are so nice, they welcome us so warmly with nice cocktails that we had during the sunset time. Eileen (owner) made a tour of the place, and she was helping with everything during our stay, booking restaurants for us, transfers, etc. The interior is a piece of art. Our room was amazing, one of the most beautiful places I have ever stayed. The whole house is decorated with so much taste and attention to the details. And people running the place are so friendly and gentle. I so didn't want to leave! I cannot think of anything that could have been done better!
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 8 September 2022
Michelle
United Statesnothing.
Amazing experience. The location, the hotel, the staff - everything was amazing.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 18 August 2022
Daryl
AustraliaThe decks could use a coat of stain
We stayed in the Princess room with a fantastic view, direct access straight off the deck to the lagoon and uniquely intriguing private grounds (inc friendly wildlife). Properties like this aren’t easy to find.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 5 August 2022
Chunming
United StatesEleen the owner trained as a designer has exquisite taste in decorating the rooms. The place looks like a jungle palace from movies “Pirates of Caribbean”.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 14 July 2022
Cathy
United StatesWe didn't have breakfast at the hotel (extremely expensive for what it is), but Eileen, the owner is lovely.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 9 July 2022
Haley
United StatesThe property is incredibly unique and charming. Irene is the most hospitable and wonderful host and ensured our stay was incredibly comfortable and enjoyable. This place is what all boutique hotels should strive for! we will be back
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 2 July 2022
Kindra
United StatesMy daughter and I were sad to leave Hotel Fenua Mataioa. We stayed 3 nights. It is probably one of the most beautiful garden oasis on the island that is right on the water. It’s quiet, very clean and the owner and staff are very friendly. We are now at Hotel Hibiscus- huge mistake!!! Thankfully we are moving to The Hilton Tahiti tonight although we would love to go back to Hotel Fenua Mataioa. Thank You for making our time on Moorea very enjoyable.
Stayed in July 2022
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