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Hôtel Fenua Mata'i'oa

Beachfront, with spa services

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Romantic Suite | Beach/ocean view
Prestige Suite, Overwater | Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service

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Village Tiahura, Moorea-Maiao, Windward Islands , 98729
  • Place, The Sea Turtles Care Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Coco Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Le Petit Village
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Moorea (MOZ-Temae)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Prestige Suite, Overwater | Terrace/patio

Prestige Suite, Overwater

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, Garden Area

Junior Suite, Garden Area

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite, Sea View | Terrace/patio

Deluxe Suite, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Romantic Suite | Terrace/patio

Romantic Suite

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Suite

Superior Suite

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Moorea-Maiao

A family-friendly stay in Moorea-Maiao awaits you at Hôtel Fenua Mata'i'oa. Within a 20-minute stroll, you'll find Coco Beach and The Sea Turtles Care Center. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a private beach, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and sports massages along with body wraps, body scrubs and mani/pedis. Enjoy access to boat tours, ecotours and kayaking. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning self-service breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 10 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of airport pick-up service. .In proximity to this Moorea-Maiao hotel you'll find Moorea Ferry Terminal.

What's nearby

  • The Sea Turtles Care Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Coco Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Tiahura Beach - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Le Petit Village - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Tiki Village Cultural Centre - 9 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Moorea (MOZ-Temae) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Arii Vahine - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Coco Beach Restaurant On An Island - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Fare Tutava - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Snack Mahana - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪North Shore Poke & Smoothie Bar - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Hôtel Fenua Mata'i'oa

Beachfront, with spa services
Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the sandy beach. Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities, such as umbrellas and sunloungers. Summer fun is a breeze at Hôtel Fenua Mata'i'oa with activities such as snorkelling, scuba diving and kayaking.

You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. This Beaux Arts hotel also offers a garden and a terrace. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Hôtel Fenua Mata'i'oa was completed in November 2021.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Moorea-Maiao hotel.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Hôtel Fenua Mata'i'oa offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and minibars. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate dining areas. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 1000-cm flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Moorea-Maiao hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include a safe and coffee/tea makers. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are couples treatment room(s) available. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, facials and body wraps.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily self-serve breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: XPF 2,800 to 4,400 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat tours
  • Books
  • Canoeing
  • Designer stores
  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Games
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Playground
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Area rugs in room
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift

More

  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Living plant wall
  • Mosquito nets
  • Renovated entire property - November 2021

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 1,000-cm flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Mixer
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster
  • Wet bar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: XPF 2000 per pet, per day
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 11 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: XPF 60.00 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for self-service breakfast: approximately XPF 2800 to 4400 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: XPF 6000 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 5)
  • Pet fee: XPF 2000 per pet, per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay and cash. This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hôtel Fenua Mata'i'oa Moorea-Maiao
Fenua Mata'i'oa Moorea-Maiao
Hôtel Fenua Mata'i'oa Hotel
Hôtel Fenua Mata'i'oa Moorea-Maiao
Hôtel Fenua Mata'i'oa Hotel Moorea-Maiao

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hôtel Fenua Mata'i'oa?

Hôtel Fenua Mata'i'oa offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Hôtel Fenua Mata'i'oa?

Yep, Hôtel Fenua Mata'i'oa has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Hôtel Fenua Mata'i'oa?

Yep, Hôtel Fenua Mata'i'oa is a short 16-minute walk from Coco Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and windsurfing. You can also find boat tours.

Is there a spa on site at Hôtel Fenua Mata'i'oa?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as prenatal massages.

What makes Hôtel Fenua Mata'i'oa a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and a private beach, as well as comfy beds and massage services available in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hôtel Fenua Mata'i'oa.

Is Hôtel Fenua Mata'i'oa family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as supervised childcare, a playground and an arcade, it's no surprise that Hôtel Fenua Mata'i'oa is a hit with families.

Does Hôtel Fenua Mata'i'oa serve breakfast?

Yeah, self-service brekkie is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hôtel Fenua Mata'i'oa?

No, but there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hôtel Fenua Mata'i'oa?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hôtel Fenua Mata'i'oa?

Furry friends are welcome at Hôtel Fenua Mata'i'oa, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of one pet, with a maximum weight of up to 5 kg per pet.

Reviews

Hôtel Fenua Mata'i'oa Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 171 out of 204 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 204 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 204 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 204 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 204 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

mikell

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s very unique jungle book could have been written here me and the wife had a air b and b and it was terrible so we left it to here for 1 night and one night only arrived at 3 pm and left the next day at 9 am to the Hilton. It was a great spot for 1 night ! The rooms are a bit older and assuming since it’s in the jungle feeling in the trees along the ocean it’s very humid it had a bit of a musty smell but was still perfect for the night breakfast was for 2 meals in the am and 1 letre of coffee trout to took in am was around 5200 xpf food for breakfast was not bad at all Beacon eggs etc The steak place is just up the road you can go eat was great !! The best part of this place is 100% ocean morning view and or ocean view in general almost right across from the picnic island of Moorea , and not far down from coco beach, you can rent a kayaks or paddle boards and head down to both islands from here The water was very clean you can see everything too to bottom in the area tons of fish we had a good time for the night it’s a great place to transfer Nice people clean room for the most part but a bit musty we had the lowest end room they had for the night left. Princess somthing Sorry for the bad pictures
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrin

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Otavio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Waterfront manta rays

We stayed at the Princess Lokelani room. It was steps from the water. We saw a manta ray there and lots of fish. (Note that there is no actual beach as the whole island is enclosed by a coral reef). The hotel is very unique and has a stellar breakfast that they bring to your room. We loved the common area, it's very distinctive and comfortable. We borrowed canoes and found the manta and shark area ~10 mins away. There are boats and tours that travel from all over the island just to go there. The hotel is close to solid restaurants and has parking. Main drawback is mosquitos given the room is surround by greenery - come prepared.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lewis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The perfect place if you're looking for peace and quiet, the sunbeds overlooking the ocean are unmatched. There's a local shop which has lots to offer for breakfast/lunch options and/or light teas. There's a couple of restaurants within a 10 minutes walk. Otherwise, a 30 minutes walk into town is needed, there's no pavement or streetlights but if you have a torch it will be fine (we did this numerous times and felt safe).
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect place to relax
Stayed 11 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic view that you can see stingray and many fish right in front of deck. Staff is friendly, and an adorable cat came to our room every day.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roar Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique and quiet place that was perfect for us. Would have been nice with a restaurant on the property. Only thing I would suggest to improve is to put a regular door for the toilet. Since everything is in the same room the curtain does not keep any smells out of the rest of the room.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Extra care is taken to give a wonderful stay and keep the Polynesian culture.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

OK alternative to the big brand hotels

A well positioned boutique property. The rooms are all unique - good quality but quite “rustic”. The resort is right next to the water but also within quite a thick jungle area, so can get very humid with lots of mosquitoes. The stand out room by quite some way is the one right on the water. It may be worth paying the extra money, although note that it is partly open plan with no walls or AC throughout - it also leaked a bit in the rain. They charge you for the kayaks, which we thought was unnecessary given what they charge for the rooms. Note there is no restaurant so if you don’t have a car it is problematic getting to restaurants for lunch or dinner. They should have a happy hour to promote use of their bar but they don’t seem to care much about utilisation of that aspect of their business.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great gibe
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious accommodations with unique decor, wonderful view, and numerous comfortable common areas in which to relax. attentive staff and tasty breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfection in Paradise

Absolutely stunning. It is rare to find a place that is better than the pictures, but this is! Friendly, helpful staff throughout our stay. The grounds and view of the ocean are beyond words. Breakfast brought to your room including fresh tropical fruit selection is a perfect way to start the day. The steady rhythm of the waves on the edge of the barrier reef lulls you to sleep. Several species of fish congregate right next to the dock in crystal clear water.
Piña Colada over the lagoon
View from deck
Deck visitor
Breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking into this hidden property is like walking into a dream. Every corner you turn is more beautiful than the last. We stayed in the over water suite with a gorgeous view of the lagoon and loved feeding the fish right off the deck. Very friendly cats visit daily to the open air sunroom. The sleeping area and can be completely closed off and does have air conditioning. The sunroom/kitchen bar is open air so it does not. Bathroom can be closed off but no ac in there either which wasn't an issue for us. Pack bug spray! The only complaint we had is that the bathroom has a pretty clear view to the other suite's sitting area. Made eye contact with neighbors a view times in the bathroom which was extremely awkward. There are a few bamboo shoots to kind of block the view but it's still a floor to ceiling window with no curtain to the shower or toilet. Other than that, it was an amazing room to stay for our honeymoon. Our room was cleaned daily with fresh towels, we received flower necklaces and welcome cocktails when we arrived, and the staff was very friendly and helpful. Absolutely a hidden gem.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oneda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Myles, PSC 59 APO

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property like a manicured jungle. Our room had a terrace on the water that had many beautiful fish just inches away including stingrays and sharks. Stunning views!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We appreciated the natural setting and the steps to preserve nature and the ocean. We enjoyed sitting on the deck and watching all of the beautiful fish and rays, wow! Loved the beautiful views and water access. We also loved the rustic but elegant vibe of the decor. Every piece looked carefully chosen and fit perfectly. The bed and linens were amazing and comfortable. The waterfront bungalow we stayed in was well equipped for us to make breakfast and snacks. So peaceful!!! A slice of paradise.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the suite on the water and it was gorgeous. We had a little trouble finding the place with Apple Maps so probably best to use google maps. We saw stingrays and sharks right off the deck. And the most beautiful colorful fish! You can rent kayaks and SUPs. The lady who gave us the tour of the property was so nice and helpful. Power went out on the island so we slept with the doors open but I feel like we got lucky with power going out since sleeping with the doors open you can hear the waves and it’s so peaceful. No bugs came in, just 2 of the sweetest cats. Startled me at first but once I realized it was a cat in the bed I was fine :) If you don’t want to stay in the water front suite the other suites looked just as nice and the deck for the hotel is amazing. We got there before check in and we were able to lay out on the deck and swim and snorkel. Such an amazing stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Meghan

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Where to start....this is definitely a boutique hotel with limited rooms and interesting decor. Overall its beautifully decorated, but there was no separation for the bathroom or shower area. Not to mention there was a living wall IN the shower. It made it very difficult to take a shower. The whole hotel is built on raised floors which makes me wonder how creatures dont get in the rooms. The kitchen area is outside of the room which is unsanitary with stray cats and other animals around. This includes cups, dishes, utensils, microwave. There was also a language barrier with the employees which will make things difficult if you dont speak French. If you needed something it was hard to get help because either no one was around they didn't understand. There seemed to be a lack of customer service and willingness to help. Not to mention only certain employees could do certain duties which didnt help if you needed to check out, buy something, or ask for something. They only serve breakfast daily and you have to fill out what time you want it delivered the night before, but the time didnt seem to matter because it was delivered whenever it was ready. You will also need to rent a car or get a taxi everywhere you go since there are limited options nearby for food.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simply a terrific boutique hotel. Fantastic location on the edge of the water. Easy access to snorkeling, kayaking, etc. Wonderful rooms and common areas. Designed by the courteous and helpful owner… Who is a fantastic artist and interior designer. Terrific mix of simplicity, utility, and sophistication. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Spectacular snorkeling with authentic flair

French Polynesia is expensive and this boutique hotel was not only an amazing snorkel location but also charming and authentic. Large enough for me, my hubs and parents to share and the team there was so helpful. But be aware if you go to the area during off season, some restaurants are closed the early part of the week and grocery store has limited hours. So plan accordingly! But the snorkel was stellar, the only better snorkeling we saw was way out by the reef on a small boat in Bora Bora.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

randy, Seadrift

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was very enjoyable. I loved the eclectic vibes of this place. Having our morning breakfast brought to our patio was a great start to the day. We were also able to use the kayaks to paddle out to the motu which was a great experience. I would recommend staying at Hôtel Fenua Mata'i'oa
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanna, Port Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place was fantastic. We arrived very early before check in but the receptionist checked us in and made it very easy for us. We were allowed the run of the place until our room was ready. We received a beautiful fresh flower lei and a very tasty welcome drink. There are many different common rooms to relax in and feel very private. Our room was absolutely beautiful and just like the pictures portrayed online. We had our own private deck which was great to sit out on and watch the fish and the waves crashing on the reef. It was a very peaceful, calm and quiet stay which we needed after a long cruise. Everyone there made us feel special including Eileen, Anaise especially. Also the young man who helped with our very heavy luggage. I would return to this place again if/when we ever come back. We fell in love with this beautiful place.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner Eleen has created the most relaxing, zen, amazing place. Much to see and appreciate as she was a designer in her earlier years. It will sink into you as you spend time exploring this very special place. Not known for it's food-(no restaurant onsite), busy bar etc.-but SPECIAL And the beds are amazing!!!! Breakfast delivered to your room-wonderful staff Off the beaten path-great ocean view cafe 3 minutes walk This is the place if you truly want to relax and unwind.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well, I can honestly say that this is the best hotel I have ever stayed in. It is so beautiful and has so many lovely touches, everywhere you look there is something interesting. Eileen is an absolute delight and all the staff are friendly and enthusiastic. It is the mist extraordinary hotel and we really loved every minute of our time there. If we were to return to French Polynesia I wouldn’t even think about looking anywhere else. I hope so much that we get to return soon. Thank you so much for sharing your hotel with us Eileen.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024