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PK 35,2 - Opoa, cote Mer, 98735 Opoa, French Polynesia
#8 of 11 hotels in Opoa
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 22 apartment reviews
9.0Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.5
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Comfort
9.5
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Location
8.8
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Facilities
9.2
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Staff
9.2
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Value for money
8.9
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Free Wifi
6.5
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Reviewed: August 16, 2025
Reinhard
New Zealand6 Reviews9.0“A very nice place with only minor shortcomings”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Towel rails in the bathroom and bedside tables would be nice, also a small table outside to put a cup or glass on would be helpful.
Beautiful locally, very kind and attentive owners
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: January 30, 2025
Hettie
United States17 Reviews4 helpful votes10“Beautiful place, great staff and great price. You will need a car to get there.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Apartment with Sea View - Apetahi
- • Stayed 1 night
This was an excellent find. We needed to make a last minute reservation and they were very accommodating for our group of 9. Although it is a little out of the way, and you really need a car to get there, it was a beautiful spot and the staff was exceptional.
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: March 24, 2024
Caryn
United States51 Reviews11 helpful votes10“It was a lovely place to chill out.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
All was good.
The individual Japanese-inspired lodges were private and beautifully zen, complete with mosquito nets and a ceiling fan (no AC). The lodges with kitchenettes were not available during our stay but the shared kitchen was well equipped and each lodge had a designated refrigerator shelf and pantry shelf. There were no amenities provided so you have to bring everything with you. You can request breakfast and pizza at night for extra charge. We arrived via ferry to Ra’iatea on Sunday and learned that most of the shops and restaurants are closed all or most of the day. Alcohol is also not sold on Sunday afternoons. So, it would be better for shopping, eating and stocking up to arrive and leave on a day other than Sunday. There also is no shuttle or public transport to the Lodge so you need to rent a car. The drive from the airport or ferry landing takes at least 40 minutes on a narrow winding road repleat with scooters, dogs, chickens and pedestrians. Having said all that, the grounds and location are lovely as are the hosts Ketty and Moerii. The garden ends in a narrow strip of sandy beach that looks out to the nearby mouth of the bay. You can see and hear the surf rolling in. You can read and relax or paddle a kayak to the motu to snorkel (there is equipment to borrow). It was a lovely place to chill out.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: September 10, 2023
Tobias
United States1 review8.0“A great nights sleep in the jungle.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Some construction going on for future improvements. The private beach needs some cleanup. Kayaks were available but no information given as to where to go. Apparently there was a nice bird sanctuary within paddle distance. Would have been nice to have been told. A full kitchen at our disposal which would have been nice to know before we arrived.
Great clean comfortable room. Private quiet location. Nice handmade pizza on premises, otherwise no dinner service. Friendly owners on site.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: September 10, 2023
John
United States4 Reviews10“Excellent ~ no complaints at all!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Apartment with Sea View - Apetahi
- • Stayed 1 night
Can’t think of anything ~ it was all quite excellent !
I stayed at Fare Oviri two times, during my vacation in French Polynesia. Both stays were quite excellent. The host and his family were friendly and very attentive to their customers’ comfort. The breakfasts were home~cooked and tasted wonderful! On multiple occasions the hosts took guests in their power boat, for an afternoon tour of a nearby Motu, where I was able to snorkel and film lots of tropical fishes and coral. (There was no additional charge for that guided tour). I would highly recommend this accommodation to others. 👍👍
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: August 29, 2023
John
United States4 Reviews10“Highly recommended”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Apartment with Sea View - Ylang-Ylang
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Everything was above expectations.
The accommodation was excellent. The hosts were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was phenomenal.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: August 8, 2023
Delphine
France16 Reviews10“The best stay we had in Polynesia !”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Apartment with Sea View - Ylang-Ylang
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Everything from the comfort, location, people, …
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: July 19, 2023
Julian
New Zealand6 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom - Opuhi
- • Stayed 2 nights
Nil
Breakfast was very good. It was nice to have a range of homemade jams to choose from. The location is perfect for resting or being active - a variety of activities are available at the site. The hosts are excellent - very friendly and helpful.
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: June 23, 2023
Jl
Canada128 Reviews10 helpful votes8.0“Very nice bungalows remotely located”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Apartment with Sea View - Ylang-Ylang
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very remote in the south of the island You need a car No food on site and sketchy restaurent Best to buy you own food
Well equiped bungalow in the see side with beach and free kayaks Well equiped kitchen Very helpful hosts full of good advise
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: June 20, 2023
Smith
United States4 Reviews2 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom - Opuhi
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Having a rental car is highly recommended, it is 45mins to an hour from the main town where most diving and excursions are based. That said, a car is a GREAT way to see the entire island, we were very happy we had one for our entire stay.
Michael and his wife were absolutely wonderful hosts, they are putting in a lot of work to make the property even more beautiful. They were very attentive to our needs, and helped arrange excursions (best to arrange before you arrive, they fill up!) The bungalow was lovely, clean and roomy (fresh flowers in the room when we arrived). The shared space had everything we needed to prepare meals. We indulged, and had two breakfasts prepared for us, we were so full we skipped lunch both days! Kayaks are provided with nice snorkeling, and the huge archaeological site within paddling distance. We encountered dolphins on our day paddling. Rays are common, but we missed seeing them. We absolutely recommend a stay here, they are equipped to host couples and entire families.
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: June 19, 2023
Karolina
Australia17 Reviews2 helpful votes9.0“Great Lodge”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Apartment with Sea View - Apetahi
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It’s a bit remote and a car might be needed. As there are new owners they are renovating a lot and also building a new main house, that lead to some noise.
The owners are super friendly and we had an amazing stay. There is a nice private beach and they offer free kayaks where it’s possible to visit a small Motu for a snorkeling stop. They also offer great pizzas and breakfast.
Stayed in May 2023
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Reviewed: May 15, 2023
Petemoss
United States1 review10“What a property! Two acres of beautiful lush greenry on the water with an amazing host family.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bungalow with Sea View
- • Stayed 3 nights
The host waited up for us to provide keys and escorted us to our Tree House with fresh fruits from their garden.
Stayed in May 2023
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Reviewed: October 27, 2022
Gspff
United States8 Reviews8.0“Magnificient view, great activities at the lodge”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Apartment with Sea View - Apetahi
- • Stayed 2 nights
the location is a bit remote but we were in the most beautiful bay of the island so it was largely worth it.
We met with Corinne who gave us the keys to the room and gave us a tour of the property. You have access to the kitchen, which is very well organized with room allocated in the fridge and shelves. Corinne also prepares breakfast and pizzas for dinner. We borrowed very good kayaks that we used to visit a motu nearby, it has the best snorkeling of the island. Highly recommend ! The bonus: the view from the lodge facing the bay is just magnificent.
Stayed in October 2022
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Reviewed: October 13, 2022
Werner
Netherlands51 Reviews4 helpful votes9.0“lovely and calm bungalows”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Apartment with Sea View - Apetahi
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
only 2 restaurants are within a 15 min drice
very nice place. remote, with a private beach and perfect snorkling spots nearby. friendly owners and very good bungalows
Stayed in October 2022
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Reviewed: November 14, 2024
Patricia
Canada22 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom - Opuhi
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: September 30, 2024
Christine
New Zealand1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom - Opuhi
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: November 9, 2022
David
United States3 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in October 2022
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Reviewed: October 31, 2022
Justine
Singapore5 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in October 2022
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Reviewed: October 1, 2022
Laura
United States2 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Apartment with Sea View - Apetahi
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in September 2022
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Reviewed: September 11, 2022
Diane
New Zealand65 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Ho'e Bungalow
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in September 2022
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Reviewed: October 16, 2022
Elena
Australia3 Reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Apartment with Sea View - Apetahi
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in October 2022
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