Vanira Lodge - Taiʻarapu-Ouest

MBelu07

Fuimos una noche con mi pareja, dado que era uno de los pocos hoteles con disponibilidad por la zona. El lugar es una belleza. En medio de la montaña, realmente un paraíso. Nosotros fuimos sin auto, con lo cual fue un problema grande. En primer lugar, tuvimos que pedir un taxi para que nos lleve hasta el lugar y nos salió carísimo (lo más caro que pagamos en todo el viaje). Después, si bien el lugar te ofrece cocina, al no tener auto, se nos complicó ir a comprar para poder cocinarnos. Hay un súper chico cerca del hotel, pero no deja de ser muy incómodo si uno está sin auto. Por otro lado la tarifa no incluye desayuno, ni comidas, las cuales casi sin opción hay que tomarlas en el hotel y tienen un costo muy elevado. Por último, nosotros no sabemos francés y casi nada de inglés. La persona que nos atendió fue muy cordial en el bienvenida, pero al contratar una excursión y tener un mal entendido en el punto de encuentro, se mostró molesta con nada de paciencia, situación muy incómodo y única que viví en todo mi viaje por la Polinesia. Los bungalows son muy bellos, concepto abierto, lo que hace que el contacto con la naturaleza sea mano a mano (lagartijas y mosquitos forman parte de la diaria). Las vistas desde cualquiera de ellos, son realmente espectaculares.

Matias Benitez

Ubicacion ideal para cualquier surfer...vista alucinante

Stephen Matthews

This was the first stop on our honeymoon, our flight landed really early in the morning and we got to Vanira Lodge around 0730 with check in being 1500. As soon as we arrived we were warmly greeted and were able to leave our luggage in the reception until our room was available. We were allowed to use the hotel services until then as well. The staff bent over backwards and had our room ready early, they were amazing.

Vanira Lodge is beyond unique, it makes you feel like you’re in a fairy tale or an episode of the Flint Stones!

Having read previous reviews about the wildlife I was slightly apprehensive about the insects, in particular spiders. During our 2 nights the only wildlife we encountered were the small lizards in and out of the room! However they were completely harmless.

We stayed in the Vai Ora lodge which had its own private balcony with the most breathtaking view, loungers, hammock and a hot tub! The shower is also outside, but it’s secluded and private.

The breakfasts had a good variety and good portion sizes. We ate at the restaurant both evenings and the food/service was amazing.

If you’re in Tahiti and want to have a different experience away from the tourist hot spots then we would recommend Vanira Lodge.

Magali M

Très belle expérience. Le logement est atypique (il est ou ert aux quatre vents, douche exterieure) mais authentique. Une vue incroyable dans un.magnifique cadre. Un personnel aux petits soins. Un petit dej excellent et de bons repas aux diners. |

Nadege Coryanne B

Deuxième séjour au Vanira Lodge ,toujours aussi top !! Équipe très agréable et à l’écoute , les bungalows sont très natures , originaux et bien équipés dans un environnement zen , très bien entretenu .|Le petit déjeuner et dîner sont parfaits .|La pension est à proximité de PK0 donc la vague de Teahupoo .|Belle vue mer |Il me tarde de revenir

Lena Goly

Be prepared to have a very special experience while staying at Vanira Lodge.

You will constantly feel as you a fairy tale character due to the location and architecture of buildings. You will need to get used to driving up a short but steep hill. Pray that there are no vehicles coming the opposite way as you have to share the road. Well, it is well worth it! As soon as you drive up approximately 200 meters, you find yourself constantly amused with the landscape, architecture, and interior design of the lodge. It feels as if the time stopped there at the time when gnomes, hobbits, and fairies used to live.
The structure of each lodge is such as you have gaps in the walls. At least one lodge had the entire window size opening, with no glass, opened. I had to stretch my hand to confirm that there was no glass pane.
I am not a camper but anyhow and it took me two nights to get used to the nature to be so close to me. I had small ... may be lizzards ( not sure their name) living in my lodge. You would have to double check that whenever you are reaching, there is no little creature sitting there.
The lodge book describes the recommendations and rules of living at the lodges. All food has to be locked up in the fridge. Otherwise, you are risking of having an uninvited friend sampling it:)

The staff was absolutely lovely. I loved going to the receptionist Tania asking her questions. The office is another piece of an architectural wonder in a fairytale style:)
Tania made phone calls for me and helped to arrange tours and activities (I don't speak French; so, it was more than helpful). On the last day, Tania allowed me to shower at one of the lodges way pass my check out time. I was given two glasses of coconut water as Tania's "thank you" when I was checking out.

I did not eat at the lodge. Therefore, I cannot comment on their menu. The restaurant looks absolutely adorable!

One thing to improve: I stayed in one of the two lodges where plants grow on the roof. The soil and plants above the toilet had washed off exposing the plastic roof. During the rain, the sound of the rain droplets hitting the plastic amplify inside of the lodge. That partially interrupting my sleep.

In sum, be prepared for an exceptional experience and stay open to the possibility of an adventure while staying at the lodge. It is not a "perfect" lodge, but is an imperfect perfect adventure!

Mauruuru to all staff! I will miss you and wantvto come back soon!

Lena

Maxence Vacherand

Moment d’exception perché dans les hauteurs près de Teahupo’o. Vue incroyable (couché de soleil), lodge très calme et bien entretenu, quel bonheur pour se ressourcer. Chambre ecolodge de qualité, je recommande pour passer 2 nuits (max).

Manon Terris

Une superbe expérience !

Nous avons séjourné dans le fare Maara, perché en pleine nature à deux pas de la vague de Teahupoo… que dire ?

Totalement magique pour qui aime l’aventure !

L’acceuil a été d’une gentillesse incroyable et le restaurant est délicieux !

Merci pour ce merveilleux séjour typique de la Polynésie Francaise et tellement dépaysant !