Fare Pea Iti

Top choice in Ra'iatea & Taha'a


This option offers lots of comfort and a beautiful, quiet, white-sand-beach setting with tons of individual attention and a low-key atmosphere. Bungalows are large and dotted with plenty of wood and bamboo touches, but won't win any decoration awards. Lap up on-demand tours (3000 CFP) to the pension's own private, idyllic motu and plenty of other activity bargains.

With a total capacity of 10 guests at a time, everything is wonderfully intimate. The homemade meals are delectable with dinners at 7800 CFP for three courses. It's all a bit over-priced, but the mix of excellent service and the location leaves few disappointed. Other features include a small pool and complimentary kayaks and bikes. If you're lucky, you may share your holiday with Independentist leader and sometimes president of French Polynesia, Oscar Temaru, who likes to stay here.


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