An emergency booking due to a flight delay out of Tahiti so we would take anything. Family owners were extremely friendly and helped us out. Rooms basic but clean and comfortable bed.
The room was clean, but had many many bugs. Which I did not mind much due to the location on the hotel being more in the forest. The area where the kitchenette is and for outdoor relaxing is covered in dog poop. I found this to be unsanitary.
Very laid back. Very close to the ferry (walking distance). Great stay for the price. If you want room service not the place. Great pizza and beer next door. I was pleased.
We had the most memorable stay thanks to the wonderful host, Kiki. So friendly and welcoming. The room was immaculate. Extremely clean and the communal kitchen area was well stocked with everything you can think of. It’s so nice to have a full kitchen available to help lower the overall costs of a vacation (fridge, stove, microwave, coffee maker…) And having washing machine made a huge difference. We were able to pack less and keep our beach towels clean😊.
You cannot beat the location. The Lodge is less than a 10 minute walk from the ferry terminal. There is a small market nearby and a large grocery store five minutes away. There is also a Hertz and Thrifty rental car location within a five minute walk as well. Our favorite beach, Temae beach is an 8 min drive away.
When you walk down the driveway. You cross the street and can see the sun rising over the bay. It is so beautiful and serene. Wonderful way to start the day. I would recommend this Lodge to everyone. Great for solo travel and also for families. It was the best price I found on the entire island, and was so pleased with the result. A lot of times you look at pictures of an periphery and you are underwhelmed when you arrive. This was the complete opposite. The pictures were good, but it was even better in person.
5 stars for the accommodations, amenities, location, staff, and value. Staying at this Lodge made our already amazing vacation an unforgettable one. I highly highly highly recommend Vaiare Lodge.