Pihaena Papetoai Pk 14,3 Côté Mer, 98728 Pihaena, French Polynesia
#2 of 3 hotels in Pihaena
Guests' ChoiceBased on 34 hotel reviews
6.9Cleanliness
6.6
Comfort
6.6
Location
9.0
Facilities
6.7
Staff
7.4
Value for money
6.6
Free WiFi
8.0
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Reviewed: 21 October 2024
John
United StatesIt is located right on the beach and they have kayaks that you can borrow it’s also located in a central location in Moorea making it close to most attractions. We had one of the bungalows that was spacious.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 25 September 2024
Steve
AustraliaBreakfast was very average.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 28 July 2023
Lars
DenmarkBeds not the best standard
Nice positioned by the beach.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 20 June 2023
Beverly
United StatesBreakfast was too simple. Selection of fresh fruits was disappointing, there should be fresh jams and jellies being in the tropics (?). I tried relaxing on the beach, but the hosts were blasting loud dance music the whole time. :-/ Needed more towels in bathroom and kitchen in bungalow. Disappointed that dinner service was unavailable. Bungalow was described as "garden view" but it was looking into a cement patio/wall with no garden at all.
As far as I can tell, the only reason for the price is the beachfront location. Very friendly and helpful staff!
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 28 November 2022
Michielkolders
NetherlandsThere's no kitchen or fridge that you can use if you stay in the dorm. You need transport to go places though, and even a bike rent is on the costly side.
It's located right at the beach. Kayaks are free and the snorkeling is very good! Good breakfast (included) and dinner.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 29 October 2022
Sandra
United StatesThere was a little problem with the hot water, it would be burning hot then cold and made some noises. Maybe because there was alot of people using water at the same time? I did use the AC, but the AC was facing the bed and there was no blankets so I slept with my sweater... No real problems
Breakfast with a view! The owners were very helpful for renting a vehicule and calling for excursions. Very nice to have a fridge and kitchen sink in the room. Nice to have an AC in the room. Nice to be able to swim next to the hotel.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 24 October 2022
Elizabeth
United StatesThere are minimal resources in the room, but enough to get by. This place is a good fit if you are able to make adjustments. No hand towel, face cloth, or dish towels, only two small bath towels. The kitchen was a nice addition, but no table knives if you plan to eat anything that needs cutting. The only restaurants within walking distance on a Wed. or Thurs, are at the super pricey Hilton nearby. The restaurant at the pension is outstanding, but only open Fri-Tues. If you can tune out barking dogs next door and roosters, you won't mind the noise.
The setting right on the water's edge is gorgeous. Good European style breakfast, bread and cheese, no fruit. The people are super helpful and the view is spectacular. You can see over to the Hilton's overwater bungalows. Shower is ok, but the water temp kept changing, beds are comfortable, AC worked great, everything was clean.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 25 September 2022
Julian
GermanyMost ratings of the accomodation refer to the dorm. Our bungalow (the first on the row) never ever deserves a rating above 7. It is very dated and musty, on the edge of disgusting. Hard to tell what was actually dirt or rotten furniture etc. The many photos don't show that. I am aware that ants anywhere are normal in the region, but it was too much for me here (e.g. in the bed). Very basic breakfast consists of baguette, jam, sometimes little pastries/croissants and bananas. Seems to depend on the mood of the staff.
Very good location with direct beach access (bit small though) und snorkeling spot, supermarket and public beach nearby (better you have a car), booking at short notice for next day possible.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 20 October 2024
Charlotte
United KingdomI really loved this property, the staff and location were amazing. There’s a great restaurant on site which overlooks the private beach as well as other places to eat nearby. The dormitory was very comfortable and not too hot at night. The beach was good and you have free access to kayaks, great sunset spot too!
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 18 October 2024
Sofia
NetherlandsThere was a RAT in the room you sleep. Walking on the wooden bulk under the ceiling. Rooms and all is very dirty. I had booking for 2 days, in the morning i said to the son of the owner, i can t stay here, because i saw last night a rat, they still charged 2 nights..worst ever stay
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 6 August 2024
Vinayak
United StatesThis is not a place for families - we were 2 adults and 2 kids. The bungalow/villa we stayed had no views, an abundance of mosquitoes and lizards, outdated and old furnishings, we didn't have enough bedding, sparsely lit, bathroom was bare minimum with no toiletries. Ours was the last bungalow closest to the main road, so traffic noise was an issue.
The proximity to the beach and the host being available on property. The area is quite away from the rest of the main town but there's Hilton next door which we were able to use a day pass by paying extra. We were there only 2 nights and tried to stay outside this place as much as possible.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 22 July 2024
Baddeley
New ZealandThe breakfast was very adequate . Plenty of food and fresh fruit and bread . The location could not have been better . It is quiet , private and with the best view and lovely swimming off the beach .Kayaks also provided. The staff were very thoughtful and helpful
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 21 July 2024
Tongia
New ZealandAs above.
Well, to start with, I tried to contact the property in order to talk about a few things, I never got a response or had the phone answered. So I haven't started, so I decided to stay somewhere else. And I paid for the stay without staying there😢
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 31 October 2023
Meraloha
United StatesOnly 2 toilets with the shower in them were n use so sometimes you had to wait. I paid at least $50. a night which was too much. Others had paid varied cheaper prices. My friend paid more and was understandably upset. Her metal locker and others didn't work. There is no kitchen to use. They will store some food for you but you have to ask them to get it for you. They have a fruit, bread, coffee for about $12. In the morning. Not the friendliest guy in kitchen/ bar. You need a car to eat or get anywhere or pay for a taxi about $30. to town to ferry or airport. I didn't snorkel in front but I would if I was stuck there. I saw the little sharks swimming around like a school of fish. They are a small size and don't bite you here that I know of.
My bed in all girls dorm was comfortable, Location on tiny beach was nice. We went on a cool small group snorkel tour with captain Alex lagoon tour.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 19 October 2023
Jerzy
PolandAlmost everything should have been better apart from location. The bungalow has not been refurbished for years and really dirty. Terrible bathroom/shower cleaness and conditions. Air conditioning equipment stopped working on the second night and we were cheated by one of the owners that he would call for the external service but he did not do it at all. To days later after after another claim his brother sent a local staff member who did the reset of unit and it started cooling again - this time at full speed and lowest temperature.
We liked the location close to the Taahiamanu beach. Access to the small Fare Maheata beach was also beneficial.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 23 July 2023
Maeva
AustraliaWe wish was a thicker blanket.. bcoz we got a bit cold at night even with all the doors and windows closed..
People were very nice and friendly.. happy to always help... make us feel confortable..
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 3 July 2023
James
New ZealandBeds a bit small…but all good.
Awesome people and an excellent restaurant and by the water! Kids loved it.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 28 May 2023
Edward
United StatesOn day of arrival and throughout our entire stay, staff was unavailable to arrange transportation & activities, plus restaurant was closed due to staff days off. Curtains in room did not completely cover windows…had to use our own beach towels.
Small pleasant beach, okay breakfast, nice eating area, within 4 minutes walking distance to Hilton and also 10 minutes to public beach.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 27 May 2023
Rossbert
United StatesMaybe none but I didn't know that the restaurant is close during Wednesdays and Thursdays. Although, Maja the owner sold me beers when they were close. That was pretty cool of him.
Everything... mostly you are at the beach, with your feet submerged while dining or just having coffee.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 22 October 2022
Lee
United StatesThe staff seemed very indifferent to the guests - casual to the point that it was hard to tell who actually worked there and when. I'd read reviews of the marvelous family who runs this pension - maybe they were on vacation when I stayed, because the people who worked there seemed like strangers wandering in and out. Skip the breakfast, which is Nescafe, sliced baguette, and possibly mini-croissants if they are not all gone by the time you get there. Water in the shower switched randomly between scalding and freezing, so that was annoying. I think Fare Maheata offers dormitory accommodation, which might be an option if the price is right. In my backpacking days, I would have been happy to stay somewhere like this for a low price. The private room I had was not worth what I paid, though.
The location is great - it's lovely to sit at tables in the sand with your feet in the water. You can borrow their kayaks or snorkel right off the beach; there are plenty of fish, though the coral is overgrown with sea junk. The restaurant was closed the nights I stayed there, but it is supposed to be very good, and it was a nice place to sit and look at the water. It's an easy walk to the Hilton if you need to - say - buy bottled water when the restaurant is closed. My room was big.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 9 September 2022
Vierka
United Arab EmiratesLocation is very good. Place is nice, comfortable, lovely private beach and snorkeling in front of the hotel. Lovely restaurant
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 16 April 2022
Christopher
United KingdomThe staff could not have been any more helpful or friendly
Perfect views to have breakfast with
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 1 September 2024
Helmar
AustriaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 26 August 2024
Silja
DenmarkThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in July 2024
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