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Pihaena Papetoai Pk 14,3 Côté Mer, 98728 Pihaena, French Polynesia

#2 of 3 hotels in Pihaena

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Review Score

Based on 34 hotel reviews

6.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    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: October 21, 2024

    7.0
    Good value stay in Moorea.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It 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: September 25, 2024

    7.0
    Loved the location, but the accommodation could have been better.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast was very average.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: July 28, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beds not the best standard

    Nice positioned by the beach.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: June 20, 2023

    7.0
    Great spot if you need beachfront accommodation.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Breakfast 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: November 28, 2022

    8.0
    Great location, good food!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    There'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: October 29, 2022

    8.0
    I can hardly wait to go back
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    There 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: October 24, 2022

    8.0
    Wonderful location and comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There 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: September 25, 2022

    6.0
    General rating not applicable to bungalow
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Most 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: October 20, 2024

    9.0
    Amazing location and perfect for solo travellers to Mo’orea!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I 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: October 18, 2024

    1.0
    RAT RAT RAT not a mouse
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There 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: August 6, 2024

    3.0
    Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This 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: July 22, 2024

    10
    We had a lovely time , every day and can't imagine a better place
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Studio with Garden View
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The 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: July 21, 2024

    1.0
    No-one answered any of my calls or emails
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    As 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: October 31, 2023

    4.0
    Better if your renting the cottages and have a car unless you get it for a cheaper price😁 No
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only 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: October 19, 2023

    1.0
    Value for money very low. Early booking means the highest price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Almost 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: July 23, 2023

    9.0
    I was so surprised of the price for a coconut...$1000 fr per coconut..this is shocking.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We 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: July 3, 2023

    9.0
    Lovely friendly place excellent for families and small kids.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beds a bit small…but all good.

    Awesome people and an excellent restaurant and by the water! Kids loved it.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: May 28, 2023

    2.0
    Wish we had known about restaurant closure prior to non-refundable booking.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    On 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: May 27, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Maybe 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: October 22, 2022

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The 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: September 9, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location is very good. Place is nice, comfortable, lovely private beach and snorkeling in front of the hotel. Lovely restaurant

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2022

    10
    Perfect we will be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff could not have been any more helpful or friendly

    Perfect views to have breakfast with

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: September 1, 2024

    8.0
    Very friendly staff, beautiful beach, good restaurant, perfect stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 26, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in July 2024

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