FARE VAVAE♡

Une tres belle découverte et une rencontre enrichissante

10.0

L’accueil privilégié, l’attention et la gentillesse de nos hôtes Hilda et Olivier ainsi que du personnel du fare, le calme absolu du site et le confort de notre pavillon (merci bcp pour le surclassement inattendu). Délicieux repas maison sur notre terrasse privée et précieux conseils pour optimiser notre court séjour sur cette île de rêve.

− Rien

Fabulous stay and service.

10.0

We arrived late in the dark due to several plane delays. We were able to communicate these changes with managers. They were fast to communicate going up and beyond to help navigate our arrival. In addition, they spoke with our car rental group to let them know our situation. We did not have a chance to eat after being in airports over 7 hours. The managers provided us with snacks, fresh bread slices and fish salad and freshly cut mango! It was delicious and so appreciated. It had been a long day.

Guest review

10.0

Lovely comfortable bungalow, excellent friendly service from the hosts, gorgeous view of the mountain.

No outside food or drinks allowed! Don’t speak English

6.0

. Close to Fish and Blue Property was clean Had a pool

− We arrived to learn the property owner who lives on site doesn’t speak English, although was advertised. But the most frustrating aspect was before we arrived at the bungalow, we stopped at the grocery store and picked up lunch, drinks and snacks. As we arrived and started unpacking our car, the owner noticed the food and told us that no food or drink can be consumed on the property. We needed to leave it in the car or takeaway. We were shocked! Not even salad stuff and cheese and crackers, and juice for morning. We quickly learned because they offer food and want you to buy from them or leave the property. Definitely never disclosed no food, and we had to leave immediately with food to go sit on the side of the road and eat ham and cheese sandwiches. Ridiculous, the AC is also on a timer and after so long it shuts off and you can’t turn it on. This was very frustrating after being gone all day to come back and relax and by bed time, wake up sweating and uncomfortable. For the price we paid I expected more!! You are literally in the backyard of people’s homes with a gate separating you. Very odd. Make sure to go to Fish and Blue. Great service and food

Relaxing stopover in Raiatea

10.0

We spent two nights at Hilda and Olivier’s lovely B&B+ as a transition between Maupiti and Taha’a. The bungalow is built and decorated with focus on quality, beauty, and locale. At every turn I saw patience, craftsmanship, and concern for the environment. The bungalows are made to last! The interior is modern in design and amenities. The bedding is of high quality and very comfortable. Ceiling fan plus A/C plus mosquito screens in all windows plus shutters make adjusting to temperature changes easy. I especially noted the lovely cool-ish breeze off the mountains coming through during the night. Are there mosquitos and ants? Of course there are, it’s the tropics. And we weren’t bothered at all. Hilda is a star-quality chef, and the three-course dinners that Olivier delivers to the bungalow are a celebration for the eye and palate. The breakfast, also delivered to the bungalow, is plentiful and includes homemade jams and homegrown fruit. Good coffee, too. I did swim in the salt water pool, and it is long enough for five strokes. While not enough for a workout, it’s lovely for cooling off. Hilda and Olivier go out of their way to be helpful, professional, and friendly. Responses to my emails were prompt. We would stay at Vare Vavae again and recommend it.

Wonderful Location and Hosts. Everything is made with so much love. Highly recommend staying there when visiting Raiatea

10.0

Very beautiful stay and extremely kind and welcoming hosts.