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Hawaiki Nui Hotel

3.0 of 5
PO Box 43 | Baie de Tepua, UTUROA, 98735, French Polynesia
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Hawaiki Nui Hotel
Ranked #2 of 8 Raiatea B&B and Inns
4.0 of 5 stars 39 Reviews
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Melbourne, Australia
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

Great accom in good location, food was overpriced though. You can walk to the town shops. More

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Brisbane
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012
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We visited this delightful resort for a swim a few drinks and eats. We were in Raiatea only for the day as we were cruising. It seems to be family owned and the host Denis was so friendly and helpful as was all the rest of the staff. Off the jetty was a perfect spot for a swim and viewing... More

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Kaysville
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3 reviews 3 reviews
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 August 2011
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There's not really many hotel options in Raiatea, so we tried to go the pension route (usually family run deals) and went to Pension Tepua (about 15-20 mins from Hawaiki Nui). Big mistake. It was run by a very grouchy french woman named Guyanne. Long story short, the place was filthy and had some sort of termite nest in our... More

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Merida, Mexico
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71 reviews 71 reviews
Reviews in 40 cities Reviews in 40 cities
52 helpful votes 52 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 November 2010
4
people found this review helpful

After wonderful days spent in moorea and borabora we arrived to this overpriced,rundown dump of a place. The overwater bungalow is a disgrace. Not only it is totally run down with tiles from the 50s breaking off, mold and dirt everywhere, but it was bug infested. In the 15 minutes we spent in it we saw two roaches. No air... More

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Auckland, New Zealand
2 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 November 2010
2
people found this review helpful

We stayed in an overwater bungalow for 2 nights during September 2010. It was important for us to see Taputapuatea Marae, that was our only reason for visiting the island. When we arrived Europcar Raiatea informed us that they had no record of our reserving a car and that they had none available (they HAD confirmed to me by email).... More

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Paris, France
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74 reviews 74 reviews
Reviews in 49 cities Reviews in 49 cities
280 helpful votes 280 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 October 2010
6
people found this review helpful

This somewhat run down property is located on a narrow land strip on the east side of Raiatea island directly along the main belt road making most of its garden rooms and bungalows quite noisy. However, overwater units are in so bad shape they would not fit the less demanding guest either. Maintenance and keeping up are unknown words for... More

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Narberth, PA
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 July 2009
2
people found this review helpful

Be aware that Raiatea is a very popular destination for cruise ships, which will make it hit or miss for your visit. The advantage being that when cruise ships are in town, everything is generally open - so you can find places to dine, do some shopping, and even cash travelers checks at the local bank. The down side is,... More

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LI NY
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 July 2009
3
people found this review helpful

We have been to this hotel before 3 years. Very little has changed. The island and its people are very nice. It is a contrast to Bora Bora and Moorea that need to be experienced as a part of a visit to FP. The hotel staff is accommodating without having to pay 4 seasons prices, and whats more you feel... More

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Warsaw
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2009
1
person found this review helpful

I have spend in this Hotel 4 nights in overwater bungalow (+) Airport pick-up and great welcome Great view of the lagoon and the ocean Clear water- a lot of fish coming around bungalow - feed them with banana - they love it Nice terrace No buffet on the dinner time but great choose from the carte - big tasty... More

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California
2 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2009
2
people found this review helpful

I stayed at this Hotel as an HD film maker during the Pearl Regatta. Pierre Dinard not only was the Host of the Regatta, but the manager of this Hotel. There aren't any International Chain Hotels on Raiatea. Just Charming, Provencial Hotels. French Polynesia is a French speaking place. It is always a good idea to learn at least some... More

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PO Box 43 | Baie de Tepua, UTUROA, 98735, French Polynesia
Price range (per night):* 156 AUD - 213 AUD

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