Vanira Lodge
Location: PK 15.6, Taiarapu-Ouest, Tahiti, 98723, Taiarapu-Ouest, PF
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Property Type: Lodges
About this Property
Relaxation at its Best
Indulge in onsite massages, enjoy the terrace and garden, and unwind in complimentary wireless internet access.
Delicious Dining and Drinks
Dine at FARE POTEE and sip on your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Don't miss out on the daily continental breakfasts.
Convenient Amenities
Benefit from luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. Free self-parking and 10 guestrooms with private bathrooms await you.
Pamper yourself at Vanira Lodge and experience the best of Taiarapu-Ouest.
Important Information
- 24-hour pool access
- A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property.
Policies
Check-in: 03:00 PM - anytime
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Amenities & Facilities
- Free bicycles on site
- Boat tours on site
- Free WiFi
- Terrace
- Garden
- Luggage storage
- Wheelchair accessible
- Picnic area
- Snorkeling nearby
- Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Library
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Smoke-free property
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free bicycles on site
- Playground on site
- Free self parking
- Boat tours on site
- Shared microwave
- Water dispenser
- Fishing nearby
- Horse riding nearby
Rooms Available
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Family Bungalow
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Deck/patio with garden views
Layout - Bedroom
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Laptop-compatible safe; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Fan
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, no rollaway/extra beds available
Smoking And Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Fan
- Private bathroom
- Electric kettle
- Bottle of water
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Smoking and Non-Smoking
- Bedsheets provided
- Deck or patio
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Bungalow Haari
1 Double Bed
Deck/patio with sea views
Layout - Bedroom
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Laptop-compatible safe; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Ceiling fan
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, no rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Private bathroom
- Electric kettle
- Bottle of water
- Ceiling fan
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Separate bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Deck or patio
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Bungalow Lichee
4 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed
753-sq-foot room, deck/patio with sea views
Layout - 2 bedrooms
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Laptop-compatible safe; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Ceiling fan
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, no rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Electric kettle
- Bottle of water
- Ceiling fan
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Deck or patio
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Bungalow Vai Ora
1 Double Bed
194-sq-foot room with a deck/patio
Layout - Bedroom
Relax - Outdoor private hot tub
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Laptop-compatible safe; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, no rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Private bathroom
- Electric kettle
- Bottle of water
- Private spa tub
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Separate bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Deck or patio
- Private spa tub (outdoor)
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Bungalow Aito
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
538-sq-foot room, deck/patio with sea views
Layout - 2 bedrooms
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Laptop-compatible safe; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Ceiling fan
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, no rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Electric kettle
- Bottle of water
- Ceiling fan
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Deck or patio
-
Bungalow Kava
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
538-sq-foot room, balcony with sea views
Layout - Bedroom
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Laptop-compatible safe; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Ceiling fan
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, no rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Electric kettle
- Bottle of water
- Ceiling fan
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Separate bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Deck or patio
-
Bungalow Ofai
2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed
538-sq-foot room, deck/patio with sea views
Layout - 2 bedrooms
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Laptop-compatible safe; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Ceiling fan
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, no rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Electric kettle
- Bottle of water
- Ceiling fan
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Deck or patio
-
Bungalow Vai Here
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
183-sq-foot room with a deck/patio
Layout - 2 bedrooms
Relax - Outdoor private hot tub
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Laptop-compatible safe; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, no rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Private bathroom
- Electric kettle
- Bottle of water
- Private spa tub
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Deck or patio
- Private spa tub (outdoor)
-
Bungalow Maara
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
538-sq-foot room, balcony with sea views
Layout - Bedroom
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Laptop-compatible safe; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Ceiling fan
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Electric kettle
- Bottle of water
- Ceiling fan
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Separate bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Deck or patio
-
Bungalow Vai Iti
1 Double Bed
183-sq-foot room, deck/patio with sea views
Layout - Bedroom
Relax - Outdoor private hot tub
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Laptop-compatible safe; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, no rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Private bathroom
- Electric kettle
- Bottle of water
- Private spa tub
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Separate bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Deck or patio
- Private spa tub (outdoor)
Guest Reviews
- Owen (10/5): - This is a magical place. If you choose to come here, do so with an artistic attitude towards live and your visit and you will be handsomely rewarded.
- Gary (6/5): - No Wifi unless u go to dinning area. So NO TELEVISION & WI-FI. So all your time is spent in dinning area instead of your beautiful Bungolow.
- Michelle (10/5): - We had a wonderful stay! The Ma
- Deanna (10/5): - We loved our stay at Vanira Lodge. The staff was very friendly and the food was amazing. We were in Vai Ora and the views were stunning. We especially enjoyed the hot tub on our terrace and having AC in the bedroom. The only thing that might be an issue for some people are the lizards and small worms that share the space. The lizards were on the terrace, but the little worms were in the bedroom. The property lets you know in advance and it didn't bother us, but it's good to be aware before you book. Overall we had a fabulous time and hope to go back!
- lisa (10/5): - This is like a hillside garden paradise overlooking Teahupo’o and surrounding ocean. Staff is as accommodating as one can get. They are marvelous. The chef is a young man that cooks excellent meals. The bungalow was immaculately clean and one also feels living in nature. Like high quality glamping but perhaps better. The shampoo and shower gel is divine (Tiare).
- Laura (8/5): - This is a fabulous place at the end of the road on Tahiti Iti. Our accommodation had fans and mosquito netting and was open to the elements, but no air conditioning and very limited Wi-Fi access. It offered a wonderful back-to-nature experience, but it is very hot and humid in Tahiti so anyone staying here will want to be comfortable without A/C. I believe other units in the complex do have A/C, and the two pools are lovely and cool. The views are gorgeous and dinner at the restaurant was spectacular.
- Christopher (10/5): - The property is stunning and bungalows built by master craftsman look like they came from a Robinson Curuso movie set.
- Lakshmikanth (10/5): - Nice property with good views and privacy.
- Nancy (10/5): - This place is very unique and cool to stay at. We stayed in a partially open plan unit, slept under mosquito nets, and the shower and kitchen were open to nature. The views were spectacular. the nature units are not for those timid with little creatures. This felt like ultra luxury glamping, loved it!
- Peter (10/5): Want unique? This is the place! - Vanira is a perfect retreat for a rustic getaway - no room service, no hand and foot service. In short- perfect for us! Excellent staff and pristine grounds to enjoy.
- Jean Alice (10/5): - I loved the beautiful, well cared for gardens, pools and unique lodges. Quiet and relaxing place. Good food eaten while enjoying beautiful sunsets from the restaurant. Would return here. Pleasant staff too.
- jay (8/5): - One of a kind place!
- Robert (10/5): Beautiful, unique resort in the jungle - Vanira Lodge was a great choice for our last night in French Polynesia after a great trip. It's about a 1 1/2 hour drive from PPT but well worth it. Great restaurant, amazing views from the hill and a gorgeous jungle setting. Each bungalow is one of a kind. If we came back with kids it would work great.
- Verified traveler (10/5): South Pacific Bliss - A really great place - a little rustic, but comfortable and beautiful. The restaurant is very good, and the staff is sweet. Be sure to book a cottage with air conditioning - it’s basically rainforest and there are lots mosquitoes. But sitting a private hot tub overlooking the Pacific is divine.
- Bruce (10/5): - I loved it all. Unique bungalows overlooking the Pacific and Tahiti Nui. Quiet with beautiful flora and fauna. A very special place I hope to return to.
- Robin (10/5): Amazing experience in the treetops - Incredible experience at a true eco-lodge in Teahupo'o Beautifully constructed cabins with incredible authenticity Great layout and comfort for a family Note: cabins are open air, almost treehouses, with no walls or air conditioning Nice pools, although one was closed Beautiful restaurant gazebo (also open air) This location requires a car; there is nothing to walk to
- Matthew (10/5): - Wonderful views and the whole site on the side of a mountain has Fairy Terns and long tailed Tropic birds flying over. We stayed for seven nights in bungalow Vai Iti - bliss.
- J (10/5): - A really beautiful area with natural surroundings. The hut is an open air space that is made of natural wood and makes you feel like you a staying in a tree house. The grounds are gorgeous with 2 pools and a volleyball net.
- Tanya (10/5): - Vanira lodge is wonderful, just as described and shown in photos, if not better. We stayed in Lichee. We ate both nights in the restaurant and the food was the best we had on both Tahiti and Moorea.
- Taylor (10/5): - Beautiful property. Yep lots of bugs its like camping but very nice and unique.
- Nicholas (10/5): - We stayed here three nights during our honeymoon and LOVED it! Beautiful views and the property was immaculate. Would definitely go back.
- Brittany (6/5): - They wouldn’t refund our stay even though we let them know a week ahead of time
- SANDRA (10/5): - Really fun and unique place to stay.
- Montserrat (8/5): - The place is a paradise. Nice and very integrated with the environment. All the staff are kind and the breakfast is awesome. The only bad thing is internet. My husband needed to send some work emails and it was impossible. The wifi is very weak.
- Karin (10/5): Amazing Views! - Pro- amazing views, great jungle vibes, open air cabins, two great pools, kitchenette, great for families, great service, and super clean. Con- don't expect air conditioning, mosquitos (there are bug nets to sleep under), no wifi in cabins but there is at checkin location
- Tanya (10/5): - We had a magical stay at Vanira Lodge. We loved the jaw-dropping views from out perch. Some members of the family enjoyed the open-air feel of the bungalow more than others, but the pool was amazing and food at the restaurant was delicious.
- Roberta (10/5): - I loved the hillside bungalow. It was fully open to the gorgeous views over the beautiful garden and out to the ocean. It is such a unique and memorable construction. The restaurant has good reviews but it was not open for suppers on Monday and Tuesday evening when we were there. It was no problem since we enjoyed cooking light meals for ourselves when we were there.
- Neil (10/5): A unique location and experience - This is a truly eclectic place. Nestled in the side of the mountain with great views over the lagoon, the various buildings are all unique, quirky constructions using local materials. The grounds are luxuriant. Be aware dining options are very limited. On the day we arrived the restaurant was closed and there was nothing else within a 20km drive. You will need a car. Things are very rustic, in keeping with the location - definitely not a luxury option. But in our view, well worth it.
- Anthony (10/5): Troglodyte houses in Polynesian « jungle » - Great architecture, great site. Very cool look and materials. A must see. Breakfast could be a bit faster (the ladies do their best, maybe it would need a third person to help). Also there is no restaurant available at night in the area. And the lodge’s hotel is closed on monday and Tuesday. So plan it ;-)
- Scott (10/5): Great place to stay - A lovely place to stay Rooms are very nice natural design and quite comfortable. Dinner in the restaurant is excellent. The grounds are lovely. We only spent 1 night because of our return flight but would stay longer next time just to enjoy Vanira Lodge. If you are going to stay in Teahupo’o this is where I recommend to stay
- Celia (8/5): - Great stay!
- Preston (10/5): - What an awesome place! Totally unique and isolated....and a view that you'll never forget! Highly recommend! Only warning...some of the rooms don't have Air Conditioning. We booked without realizing that....but turned out to be fine without it.
- Laurence (6/5): - Tout était bien
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Exceptional. The view from our room (Ofai) was spectacular. This is a special lodge. The rooms are built into the flank of a mountain. I wish we had another night there.
- Robert (10/5): Gorgeous - A hidden gem on the island of Tahiti! This is a wonderful place to stay on the most beautiful side of the island.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Vanira Lodge is an oasis in the rainforest of Tahiti with an incredible view of the bay of Teahupoo. The staff are very friendly and welcoming and were willing to accommodate our needs - like working around our dietary restrictions and letting us store our bags after check out. Take full advantage of the amazing restaurant (open for breakfast and dinner) because there are few other dining options nearby. Check out the hiking trail behind the property, you’ll need to climb up ropes and have good hiking shoes but the sweeping views are worth it!
- Mitch&Kristen (10/5): - We were delighted to begin our stay in Tahiti here! Lovely, private bungalows on a hillside with gorgeous views and beautiful foliage throughout the property. It was a special treat to relax in our own hot tub after a day of exploring. We enjoyed the creative meals with local fish & produce. The hostess also offers a challenging, fun yoga class in the gorgeous studio.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - This place is pure magic! Recommend renting a car, it is a beautiful drive on the farthest side if the island about 1.5hrs from airport. SO WORTH IT!! Checking in was simple, and the grounds were spectacular including the pools & views. I stayed at the Vai Iti bungalow and it was gorgeous, private & relaxing beyond your wildest dreams! Bring bug spray, its lush &
- Sandy (10/5): - We had a wonderful stay at the Vanira Lodge. We loved our open-air bungalow, as we felt one with the natural environment. The insects were not a problem, and the occasional iguana was charming. The sound of birds all around us was delightful!
- Phillip (10/5): outstanding - Exceeded Expectations. Beautiful property and very private.
- Ashley (10/5): - The food at this hotel was amazing. The staff is very friendly and willing to help with anything you need. The room/bungalow was really nice. The grounds a property was really pretty and well kept. Just make sure you rent a car instead of taking a cab to it.
- Guinet (10/5): Fantastic lodge with amazing view - Fantastic lodge with an amazing view on Tahiti Island and on the lagoon. Staff was adorable, food was absolutely great (incredible sauté de boeuf) kids loved the original pool and most of all the bungalows are beautiful, half outdoor, Polynesian style with local and natural materials. Just what we love!
- Verified traveler (10/5): - It was very relaxing and everything was based on your own pace - very authentic and not commercialised.
- Olivier (6/5): - This is located on the hill facing the Tehupoo bay. Location is gorgeous, lots of flowers, trees to look at. There is a small pool and a restaurant onsite. Beware it's fairly isolated there's and you will need to drive to get to the nearest store. Our room(the cheapest on the property I think) was humid and there are lots of mosquitoes around. They offer excellent excursions by boat, don't miss out on these.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Location superb, make sure to select low gear as you come up the driveway!
- Bengt (10/5): Great bungalow - This was a large bungalow with kitchen and livingroom, all of high standard. It is partly open to the nature and situated high on the hill overlooking the ocean (from a distance).. Everything was great, including delicious food in the 8n-house restaurant. Highly recommended.
- Sherron (10/5): We loved it! - We wanted to stay in Teahapoo so my husband could surf everyday. We felt completely lucky to have found this gem. Located well above the ocean, but with incredible views, the environment is absolutely beautiful. We were thrilled to find that Vanira Lodge provides a well maintained trail complete with ropes for steadying oneself along the way in the jungle/rainforest above their facilities. The round trip hike took about 45 minutes. The views at the top are amazing. We also took part in the free yoga class that they provide in a beautiful and serene setting with open views of nature on two sides of the room. Our bungalow was adorable. Super quaint, one in a million experience. Look, this is not a luxury hotel. But it is absolutely breathtaking, unique and made for the adventurer that appreciates nature. We highly recommend it!!
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Full disclosure: we had a truly excellent and very memorable stay at Vanira Lodge! But then we had a pretty good idea what to expect when we booked it. While this is an absolutely charming property, with stunning views and world class staff, it is also very quiet, pretty isolated and somewhat limited in it's amenities. The lodge is up a steep (and not very well maintained) drive-way, off a quiet road, and only has a small restaurant. The bungalows are really wonderful, clean and tidy and comfortable, if pretty basic, and, though the new pool will be an added bonus, it's a long way down to the ocean. The nearest town - which has an excellent store, pharmacy / clinic and gas stations etc. - is about a half hour drive away. There are a few restaurants there that we very much enjoyed, but no "night life" as such. If you plan to drive to Papeette it's about 1.5 hours during the day, and we recommend leaving *at least* 2 hours at any time close to rush hour!! The reefs are truly excellent for swimming and snorkeling, but there are no real beaches nearby - other than with coarse volcanic sand. While world famous as a surf venue, in our opinion it is really "experts only" with a very nasty reef break and quite a long way out, and we could not find any decent boogie boarding sites anywhere on the island. Finally note that there is a rainy / hot season and a cooler / dry season. We were there in the rainy season, which was gorgeous for swimming, but also *very* rainy on a few days!
- Trisha (10/5): Beautiful! - Vanira lodge is beautiful. Everyone was extremely friendly. We stayed at the Here bungalow and it was amazing with an outdoor bathroom, shower and jacuzzi. The rooms were nice and air conditioned. The grounds are beautiful and the breakfast in the morning was very good. If you drink a lot of water make sure you stop at the store and get some before you go up to the lodge. You can't drink the tap water, but they do provide some water in the fridge. We loved our stay and cant wait to go back.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Private hiking trail, magnificent views, friendly staff. The mosquitos are HUGE though so be prepared to protect yourself.
- Elizabeth (10/5): Paradise! - Beautiful, romantic, our bungalow was crafted by an artist and gave our stay a magical quality. Good restaurant on site. Would definitely go back!
- Marie L. (10/5): Unique, one-of-a-kind stay in paradise! - What a beautiful bungalow with custom woodwork throughout. It felt like we were sleeping in our own treehouse. Gorgeous, unobstructed view of the ocean! Afternoons got a bit hot since there's no AC in the bungalow but we cooled off with a dip in the pool. Highly recommend this beautiful property!
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Great gardens and views, along with awesome units with private jacuzzis and unique building designs
- Verified traveler (6/5): - This is a rustic property, with open access to mosquitos. We forgot to take our insect repellent and the coils are good enough to prevent these insects from coming in.
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