Moorea Vaiare Lodge

Friendliness of the owner and the other tenants

Very noisy fan (no AC). Noise also coming from house next door. Only a curtain to separate the bathroom from the bedroom. Moskitoes.

I always compare where I stay versus the price I pay. The price for this place is very fair. Therefore don’t expect to get the things you did not pay for such as air conditioning which this place does not have (I knew about it in advance). For me the fan was not enough as it got really hot even at night. This was the only inconvenience but as stated this was mentioned before I booked (no air conditioning). The location is great, within walking distance to the ferry and also within walking distance to what is probably the largest supermarket on the island. Also within walking distance to an ATM (near the ferry dock). The place is clean, the common cooking kitchen had lots of utensils, has a BBQ and a very nice and solid outside table. It’s a bit hard to find from the road, just know it’s next to Vaiare Pizza and then you’re basically there. No fridge in the room but plenty of space in the fridge in the common area/kitchen (freezer also). Would I stay again? I definitely would but my wife said for her she would need an air conditioning room next time.

Breakfast not included, but there was a communal kitchen with stove top, microwave, and refrigerator. Quiet because it was off the main road. BUT finding the turn-in to this driveway was tricky. Interesting decor, but really mainly a place to sleep.

Floor in bathroom could be very slick when wet and no real barrier near shower. Had to be careful to avoid a fall. Not really nice beach close (lots of trash along road).

Never checked-in so easily with no one at the front desk. A phone number was left on the counter and Tamara, was sooo adorable and helpful. Kiki, the owner, came by few hours later and gave us such a warm welcoming.

Nothing

Good location near ferry, store and restaurant

No view, very hot room no AC🥵

Close to ferry.

This lodge is an unattended shack. Although we got the keys from the caretaker, we spent an inordinate amount of time waiting for the owner to show up after she said she would be there in ten minutes to collect the cash payment since she could not take a credit card that day. She never showed up. We had to come back the next day to meet her, but she didn't show up at the agreed time either.

Difficult to find. Take the road to the left of the Pizza place and walk in. Is rather isolated, but an easy walk from ferry.

no air con, but nice fan.

The accomodation was nice, clean, well equipped and it is in a good location - ferry is less than one minute by car. Our host, Kiki, was amazing! She was super kind and friendly. I can only recommand the place.

The outdoor kitchen was great.

The apartment is attractive consisting of a bed room with comfortable bed and modern shower/toilet located behind the bedroom. There are plenty of shelves and hanging space for clothes. The three apartments are attractively located in a courtyard with a shared open kitchen and gardens around. It is well off the main road. It is 10 minutes walk from the port. The owner is very helpful and friendly and gave me a lift to the port for the ferry. The local type of housing and cooling by fan give you a more authentic Polynesian living experience than staying in a hotel. You can cater for yourself using the kitchen. In Vaiare are two small food stores and a big supermarket. In the evening some mobile food vans appear in the village.

There was no air conditioning apart from a fan and the outside temperature went up to 30 degrees. There is nothing to do in Vaiare. I located there to be near the ferry. There is a lack of restaurants, apart from the Pizza restaurant near the Lodge which was busy on a Friday night. I didn't find out what other evenings it is open. I'm not able to hire a car or scooter and found the lack of transport very restrictive here. (I was told not to bother with the bus.) It was difficult to book a tour for one due to lack of demand.