Fare Oaoa Haapiti

We absolutely loved our stay in Fare Oaoa Haapiti. The place is a very cute and private collection of bungalows, surrounded by palm trees and nature, which gives it the feeling of a peaceful little village. Our bungalow was at the far end of the property and beach, so we enjoyed a lot of privacy, including on our little terrace. The bungalow itself was really lovely: small but very comfortable, beautifully decorated in Polynesian style, and full of thoughtful touches. We really appreciated the monoi available for guests, the beautifully prepared island guide, and the care that had clearly gone into making the space feel welcoming and practical despite its size. The bed was great, the AC and fan both worked well, and we also appreciated the property’s efforts around sustainability and clean energy. The beach was beautiful, with blacktip reef sharks coming to say hello surprisingly close to shore. It was also a fantastic place to watch the sunset — genuinely one of the best sunsets I’ve ever seen. Breakfast was fresh, generous, and had everything we needed to start the day. The staff was really great, friendly and helpful. Overall, this is an awesome place. We’ll definitely be back, and we’ll be recommending it to friends and family.

The bungalow was a little small so with 2 suitcases, it was a little crowded.

While the beach area itself is clean and well maintained, the water conditions are disappointing. The water is murky rather than clear, extremely shallow, and difficult to access without stepping on numerous sea cucumbers. In addition, large amounts of muddy sediment and decomposing vegetation accumulate in the water, likely due to runoff from the creek located immediately adjacent to the beach. These conditions significantly detract from the enjoyment of the beach and make swimming unpleasant. Forget about the blue "Polynesian" water.

The property is located directly on the island's main road, and your first impression is a parking lot, multiple parked vehicles, and an off-leash dog that barks constantly and occasionally nips at guests' legs. The bungalows are only a few feet apart and share a common pathway, resulting in virtually no privacy. Guests regularly walk in front of bedroom windows, park next to bathroom windows, and use common areas directly in front of your terrace. The biggest issue is the noise. There is no meaningful soundproofing, so you hear every passing vehicle, neighboring guest, barking dog, and activity from the supermarket across the street. Truck deliveries start around 5:00 a.m. and continue throughout the day. The property even provides complimentary earplugs in the room, which became necessary for us to sleep. Trash pickup at night happens just outside the bedroom window. The daytime staff is kind and helpful, although English is limited, but service is very restricted after approximately 5:00 p.m. Breakfast is included but remained essentially unchanged during our five-day stay. Most disappointing was the response from the owner and management company. Despite providing videos and recordings documenting the noise and privacy issues, there was little interest in addressing the concerns. The repeated response was that the noise originated outside the property. However, guests choose accommodations based on the overall experience, and basic expectations such as privacy, reasonable noise control, and restful sleep should be part of that experience.

I highly recommend Fare Oaoa! It was a little paradise, and we'd love to come back with the whole family. Parking is safe, and easy, and there is a grocery store just across the street. The common areas are wonderful: a small pool, a nice hot tub, a community kitchen including a grill, lovely beach access, plus stunning sunsets and stargazing. Our room was beautifully made up with fresh orchids tucked here and there. The A/C worked great; the layout was perfect; the modern bathroom was huge; the kitchen had everything we needed; and we loved our private outdoor patio which had lounge & dining furniture. The Fare offers free kayaks with which you can paddle out to to the reef for clear waters, good snorkeling, and if you are lucky visits from dolphins.

The beach is not a gorgeous swimming beach by Moorea standards, but looking out over and listening to the water was mesmerizing.

Quirky “beach hut” style apartment with everything provided to self cater albeit breakfast was included

Shallow reef so difficult to swim. That said, the owners provided kayaks and it was easy to get to a swimming area

La plage, la piscine, le bungalow avec tous ce qui etait à l’intérieur. Le magasin qui est à 2 pas, la possibilité de se faire livrer son repas.

La télécommande de la télé ne voulait pas qu’on regarde la télé 😅. Juste un petit détail qui nous a permis de nous retrouver sans écrans.

Un excellent accueil. Un emplacement idéal. Le logement est impeccable. Le lieu paradisiaque. Un excellent petit déjeuné. Le top des tops ! Je conseille vivement.

Nous avons fortement apprécié cet établissement qui offre un confort total. Nous recommandons ++++++. Vous allez apprécié toutes les prestations.

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Il ne manque rien dans ces charmants bungalows! La déco est ravissante, les matelas, même celui du canapé, très confortables. La terrasse pieds dans le sable est un plus indéniable. Le petit déjeuner est bon et copieux. Il y a même des serviettes de plage et des paréos pour s'installer sur les transats ! On a pu prendre les kayaks pour s'approcher du coucher de soleil en plein lagon 🤩 On a aussi pu profiter de la plage et de la douche "invités" même après avoir quitté notre bungalow. Et en cadeau, nous sommes répartis avec un flacon d'huile de monoi local. Arnaud est très sympa, souriant et disponible et Cathy, la proprio, adorable.

Attendez.... Je cherche.... Non c'est tout bon 😁

Tout est impeccable

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