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Located just up the hill from the main street in Uturoa, the "Bellevue" B & B is appropriately named. The island views from our room were breathtaking.
The property is owned and operated by Max Boucher and his wife. They open up their home and have built six clean and nice rooms with a private bath overlooking their garden and pool area.
Breakfast is included in the price and is served on your own private patio.
Although there is nothing fancy about the rooms at the Bellevue (but each room is equipped with a TV and ceiling fan!), the romantic views are what makes it memorable.
If you don't rent a car, getting to the town center can be challenging There is no bus service that goes up the hill to the pension so walking or taxi would be your only other option.
The Bouchers have a friendly dog and an even friendlier daughter, Ti'poi. She was quite an entertainer and I'm sure charms all the guests who stay there.
Transportation to and from the airport is provided by Max and his wife. Leave a Comment Theme: Pension/GuesthousePrice: US$80-120 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: B P 98 - 98 735 UturoaPhone: (689) 66 37 28
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One of the best stay of our lives !
L'un des meilleurs habitats de nos vies !!
Lagoon, sun, food and wine at will...
Un lagon, du soleil, de la bouffe et du vin a volonte... Leave a Comment Theme: OtherAddress: We'll never tell you ! On vous le dira pas !Phone: None - AucunDirections: Somewhere in the Pacific Ocean Quelque part dans l'Ocean PacifiqueWebsite: Have no computer - Z'ont pas le web
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The resort has 12 garden rooms, 8 garden bungalows, 3 lagoon bungalows and 9 overwater bungalows all built in the typical Polynesian style with thatched roofs and bamboo furniture. Leave a Comment
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This 3-star hotel is locally known as Hotel Hawaiki Nui, and is the only international class resort hotel on the island. It is located in Tepua Bay, south of Uturoa.
There is a pleasant indoor-outdoor bar next to the swimming pool and a restaurant that offers a good breakfast buffet and for dinner French cuisine and seafood specialties.
The fresh water swimming pool overlooks the lagoon. Leave a Comment
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This is the only accomodation available anywhere near the famous Marae Taputapuatea.
6 modern beach bungalows and 1 garden bungalow with wood shake roofs are located in a lovely tropical garden with lots of flowers.
A french woman owns the hotel and also speaks English and Spanish. She also is a very good cook.
Hotel Atiapiti also works with the Hotel Hibiscus in Tahaa, offering 4 or 6-day package plans for two people that allow you to spend 2-3 days on Tahaa and on 2-3 days on Raiatea or vice-versa. Leave a Comment Theme: HotelAddress: PK 31Directions: Beside the lagoon in OpoaOther Contact: email:atiapiti@mail.pf
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We stayed in a garden room. It was a big room with king-size bed and a single bed, air-conditioning, mini refrigerator, television, telephone, safety deposit box and hair dryer. We also had a nice private terrace with view on the lovely small garden and pond and the lagoon a little bit further away.
See some more pics in my travelogue. Leave a Comment
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I knew I wanted to stay here when I arrived, but how I actually got to the lodge is quite a story unto itself. After hitching a ride into Uturoa, I was dropped off in the middle of town next to the Chez Marie-France truck, which my lift had spotted. He suggested waiting around next to it, and sooner or later the driver would show up and be able to take me to the guesthouse. A sensible assumption, I guess. After about ten minutes of waiting, I approached a lady on the street for some help, and she pointed out that the driver I was looking for was, she believed, a few doors down in the ice cream shop. I went over to have a look, and sure enough, just as she had described him, there was my driver, nonchalantly licking away at his ice cream cone. I finally had my ride!
I was not too impressed by this place, but it served its purpose and I had no real complaints about it. Although there are individual rooms and bungalows for those who want some privacy, I stayed in the dorm and was quite satisfied. The day I arrived, there were only two other people in the dorm, and one of them left the very next day. As a result, I hardly felt like I was staying in a dorm at all.
In addition to the rooms, there are shared cooking facilities and a nice little area in the back where you can relax, write in your journal, or just escape the heat. I quite enjoyed it. If the guesthouse is full, though, the ambience could be decidedly different (and much less pleasant). At the time of my visit, the dorm was not screened, so all sorts of tiny, irritating insects were buzzing about, although there were not so many as to make my stay unbearable.
Prices in 1997 were as follows:
Dorm--CFP 1000
Private Rooms--CFP 4000 to 4500
Bungalows--CFP 6000 to 8000
I was not charged for the lift to the guesthouse from downtown Uturoa, although guidebooks indicate that transfers from the airport are NOT free.
Chez Marie-France does not really have any unique qualities, but for backpackers and others on a smaller budget, this will do just fine. Island tours and meals are available. Leave a Comment Theme: Pension/GuesthousePrice: less than US$20 » Currency ConverterComparison: least expensivePhone: 66-37-10Directions: about 2½ km south of Uturoa on the lagoon.Other Contact: fax: 66-26-25
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It's a small family pension which is specialised in accomodations for divers.
You can rent a bungalow or stay in a dormitory (ideal for low budget travellers). There is a small swimming pool and in the evening you can have a drink in the bar or enjoy a home-made meal. They also organise some excursions.
Marie France and her family are very helpful and friendly.
Update 2004:
Marie France and her family have returned to France and the managers since April 2001 are Joe Ungaro-Alves and his wife Guylaine. They speak Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, French and English. Since they took over they have renovated, repainted and redecorated. It now calls Pension Tepua
email: pension-tepua@mail.pf Leave a Comment Theme: Pension/GuesthouseComparison: about averageDirections: It is 2.5 km south of Uturoa, beside the lagoon in Tepua BayWebsite: www.raiatea.com/tepua
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During our tour around the island, we came to this hotel for lunch. I cannot really tell you whether it is a good hotel, but during our short stay here, we liked it and are considering to stay here whenever we come back.
Instead of big resorts, we like more little pensions with a familiar and relaxing atmosphere in a beautiful and tranquil area. That was exactly what we found here. Leave a Comment Theme: HotelAddress: PK31Directions: Beside the lagoon in OpoaOther Contact: email:atiapiti@mail.pf
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The bungalows have a bedroom with a king-size bed, living room with tamanu wood furniture, a kitchenette, mini-bar, TV, bathroom with hot water, and a terrace overlooking the lagoon and the island of Huahine. Leave a Comment Theme: Hotel
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