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Wonderfully located property only accessible by daily boat shuttles from the small waterfront town of Fare and the airport. That adds to the fun of it all! I was able to stay during my October visit in an overwater bungalow for a fraction of the price elsewhere. The property is older and in need of some minor touch-ups so 5-star folks should look elsewhere because this property does not warrant some of the less than stellar reviews it gets. The grounds are beautiful and it is a rustic and great place to stay. I was very comfortable and enchanted. Huahine in general is not as commercially developed as other islands and that is part of the charm. The available excursions (e.g., all day lagoon tour and motu picnic; 4-wheel drive around island,etc) will keep you engaged and nicely entertained. I totally enjoyed my stay here; it was hard to leave. It was the right choice for me.

The Pros/Good stuff: This resort is on one of the nicest beaches in Huahine, excellent snorkeling out from front of resort, lots of fish. Great to have stand up paddle boards, but they only have 2 paddles, so should buy a few more paddles in case others want to paddle at the same time. Use of kayaks great as well. We SUP'ed every day, snorkeled every day. Staff was lovely, especially Matania, always smiling and helpful. We loved the covered deck/porch with ocean view, in rain could read and write and be protected. Also the shower is created so its indoor/outdoor with privacy which is really neat. Cons: Breakfast at resort was pricey, but no other options to eat since you are 30 min from town (Fare). However, decent selection. Hash brown potatoes were always dried out and not hot, so need to figure out a solution for that. But fruit choices, great bread and croissants and other options available. The rooms smelled musty, but that is not a surprise being in a hot, humid place.

this is a fine hotel for what you pay for it, 2nd best on Huahine. Can not beat location, great patios, great staff, really almost perfect. But if you have flown hours to French Polynesia, to experience exclusion, snorkeling , you want to feel like you are away from it all.. this is not hotel for you. This hotel feels like it could be anywhere. Okay, I am from Florida, maybe not if you are from Michigan or Norway. This is a great hotel.

We were welcomed at the airport and the transfer to the pension took less than 10 minute. You can ask to be dropped off in town to do some shopping but we walked to Fare (15min). There is a beach in front of the hotel where the sunset is amazing, swimming and snorkelling is not possible though. Best thing to do to explore the island is to hire a car or even better a scooter. The member of staff are very friendly and always smiling and happy to help. We really enjoyed our stay there.

When Tinua picked us up from the airport, I sensed that he was kind, friendly and informative. On the way to the pension, we passed through a short street where we could get everything we would need. This was the center, took 2 minute to drive through. The pension is about 10 minute walk to the center. When we went to ask Tinua about the island, he laid out a map and marked places that were interesting and must see places. He had the best price scooter rental in town. He really helped us in optimizing our stay by giving the best tips. You are in good hands if you stay at Fare Are because Tinua will take good care of you. This is why I recommend this place.