The hotel has a great location in Raiatea with kayaking and snorkeling included at not cost. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Breakfast and dinner, included in the price, were good too.

Stayed in August 2025

The beach in front of the hotel is not very swimable - as in doing long stretches - there is a lot of coral, but you could easily go in for a dip to cool off. There is a beautiful kayak trip (it takes about 15min) that you can do independently from the hotel pontoon to a breathtaking tiny motu - The motu is easy to walk around. We saw some dolphins frolicking near there just as were about to set off. It was magical!

Half board is included with the price. The breakfast was continental but had bacon and sausages and boiled eggs as well with jams like papaya, banana or pineapple, made in house, on french bread. The dinners were impressive as well, where you had to choose either a starter and a main or main and dessert. It was outstanding! We hired a car from the hotel and drove the ring road around the island which was easily done in a day with stops along the way. We stopped at Opoa Beach Restaurant for lunch which did not disappoint - the view from the restaurant of the palm trees and ocean was also beautiful

Stayed in July 2025

A 10 out of 10 hotel. They knew it was our honeymoon and had several special touches ready for our arrival. The hotel has everything you need and the staff is incredibly attentive (special thanks to Elodie and Kohai). They also help you with any excursions you’d like to do. If we come back to Raiatea, we’ll definitely stay here again!

Stayed in May 2025

A beach would have been nice. You can paddle out to a nearby Motu but that’s not convenient.

Friendly staff, good food, great views. The staff arranged a rental car and an excursion.

Stayed in April 2025

The Raiatea lodge was a relaxing and homely experience. Staff were friendly, food was great and accommodation was comfortable. A bonus was the dock which had kayaks and snorkelling gear available for use at no fee. While we may not be returning for a while we would recommend the lodge for others who want a place to relax and enjoy nice accommodation and good food.

Stayed in April 2025

Nothing - wonderful facility, staff, equipment and food. You should have your own car. Interesting island to explore and the main town should be visited. Enjoyed the Botanical Gardens and the Marae. Be prepared for rain in February. It is hot but storms limit your ability to access the lagoon. Tropical rain is intense but somehow exciting and usually does not last that long. Our first few days there were storms but then the weather cleared. Big difference. Loved the lagoon!

They have an area where you can snorkel, kayak, etc. Staff was great. Meals were excellent. They upgraded us to our own private cabin. The pool is good size and well maintained. Very helpful and friendly staff. Excellent underwater fish and coral viewing. The dinners are excellent with many choices as is the breakfasts.

Stayed in February 2025

The wifi is very very poor

The staff are genuinely kind and helpful. The hotel is very comfortable with understated elegance

Stayed in September 2024

Everything was just wonderful

Stayed in July 2024

Staff exceptionally helpful. Large clean and comfortable room. Excellent breakfast.

Stayed in June 2024

Its a humble choice, not as fancy as a hotel it lacked some room comfort, but overall would still recommend it

The food was outstanding, the service was Remarkable

Stayed in June 2024

The website advertised a particular chef with a very good profile, which we were very excited about. At our first meal, we asked a question about the chef and our waiter didn't really respond. Later we asked if the chef wasn't here and we were told he actually left the hotel last year. However, the hotel had not updated their website and he features quite prominently on it. This seemed very deceptive at worst, very lazy at best.

We had a family cabin and it was lovely and spacious.

Stayed in March 2024

The Wifi is slow, but it's slow everywhere on the island so this is not a reflection on the hotel.

There really aren’t enough superlatives to describe our stay at Hotel Raiatea Lodge. Everyone on staff is delightful and goes out of their way to accommodate any requests. We stayed in room #8 in the main lodge. The room was spacious with a very comfortable bed and an incredible view from our balcony. The sunsets are spectacular every day. The food is outstanding and beautifully presented. We are vegetarian which the chef accommodated with delicious dishes every evening. The desserts are fantastic and the breakfast buffet is plentiful with freshly baked goods, delicious home made yogurts, cheeses, cold buts, fruit etc. The hotel offers a number of fabulous excursions through local operators which we took advantage of. They include being picked up and dropped off at the hotel which makes it all very convenient. The operators are paid directly in cash and there are several ATM’s in town so that wasn’t a problem. There is also great snorkeling right in front of the hotel. Kayaks are available to go to the Motu (15-20min.) which was a lot of fun. Car rental is also available right on site and charged directly to your room. Cars have a manual transmission and all in great shape. We rented one to drive around the island which was fun. Overall our stay at Hotel Raiatea Lodge exceeded our expectations and we will definitely return.

Stayed in March 2024

The pool area needs more umbrellas. Not enough shade provided. Internet had some problems

Beautiful property and room. Great food. Nice staff. Loved the Polynesian show. Great snorkeling right out front

Stayed in March 2024

Frustrated by the poor wifi for the price per night. Could hardly do anything on it.

Breakfast and dinners were amazing. Staff were very friendly. Lovely location.

Stayed in March 2024

Reception / Food / Accomodations / Upgrade half way through our stay / Free bikes & canoe / Calm / Location / Friendly & helpfull staff

Stayed in January 2024

Food was amazing!!! The fact that it was part of the rate was such a blessing and the quality was mind blowing good!!

Stayed in December 2023

Felt a little stranded. There were bicycles to borrow, but without a car there are not places to walk to close by. If you want to go and just be and relax without site seeing, it’s perfect.

Beautiful property, comfortable rooms, nice pool, staff very friendly and accommodating.

Stayed in October 2023

Nothing !

Such a crush for this place! Quite different from other hotels and resort. The staff is amazingly friendly and there are a lot of free amenities. Thanks for everything

Stayed in October 2023

The dinners, included in our rate, were excellent. The kayaks available for use to get to the offshore motu. The staff was very friendly, and very efficient in setting up tours, transfers, etc.

Stayed in June 2023

Lovely, relaxed atmosphere. Incredible food. Lovely staff.

Stayed in April 2023

I was promised a kettle in the room during our conversations through booking and when arrived this was not possible to have. Not sure why I was told it was, I they have been honest I would have buy a travel one before. I could not access internet in the bedroom and very slow on common areas. The local beach in front is ok, not amazing.

Nice swimming pool. Possibility to use the canoes and go to a local motu nice for snorkeling. The food is nice, fine dinning style.

Stayed in March 2023

there is nothing we did not like of the property, just if we have to be picky, the bed and pillows were a bit too firm.

Loved everything but in particular: 1) the staff went above and beyond in being helpful and always with a smile 2) the food, out of the ordinary, you would expect to eat this type of food in a Michelin star restaurant 3)the swimming pool was amazing, always clean and never too busy Could not recommend this place enough!

Stayed in March 2023

The room was spacious and clean. The food was very good.

Stayed in February 2023

Beautifully maintained and exceptional service at the desk. Felt like what I’d hoped a Polynesian vacation would feel like. Wish I’d spent more time here and less on Bora Bora. Not only was the value better but we enjoyed ourselves more here. It was less rushed and felt less like a tourist bubble. Bought a pearl at a local farm just down the road direct from the farmer. With more time we’d have spent a day on Tahaa. Much to do…

Stayed in February 2023