I only spent 3 days at Linareva, and realized at the end that it was too short. I stayed 3 days in another hotel in Moorea, but that was kind of a mistake. Linareva is perfect to explore Moorea. My bungalow (#4) was right at the beach, very clean, functional, and spacious. Very nice continental breakfast was served on the terrace, with perfect view over the lagoon, … moments I will never forget. The bungalows are located in a very well maintained garden.
Roland is very helpful organizing everything you need. I toured around the island on a scooter, to explore the sites I liked to see. I took a half day (too short) hiking trip to the inland with a local guide, … great experience. Linareva has free bikes, free kayaks and free Internet (very expensive in most other hotels). I took the kayak several times to go out on the reef for snorkeling. The water is very clear and the view back to the island is just beautiful.
Linareva is not the big resort kind of hotel, but I loved the personal touch and attention I got from the hosts. Chatting with Roland on the patio under a clear sky filled with millions of stars is unbeatable.
