Reviews of Vahaui Paradis

Beautiful location in superbly decorated, relaxing guesthouse. We stayed in Taniera bungalow with great terrace overlooking sea. Walking distance to diving centers and restaurants. Good french style breakfast with fresh bread. Well equipped bungalow .

All was great.

Beachside! Clean and spacious for family of three or four. Windows open all the way across the unit on both levels so it feels like you’re right up against the waves. Loved hearing the wind and waves rock me to sleep at night.

Part of the appeal for us was that it had crushed coral and rocks for the flooring. But not everyone might like that. This is authentic for how the Polynesians live so it was fun to immerse yourself in the lifestyle.

The location was amazing, just a few yards from the Pacific Ocean and the weather every day was simply wow. The hosts Pierre and Motire were excellent and nothing was a problem. It was our first time to the island and they introduced us to it perfectly without us asking. We are DEFINITELY going back. Thank you so much P&M xxx

We liked everything.

We were overall happy with the "fare" that we booked and with the breakfast included - house made bread, jams, fruits, juice. The fare is as clean as it can be I guess considering that you are literally in front of the ocean, the vue is amazing! Pierre is also a great host, he gave us a warm welcome to Rangiroa and helped us find some solutions for our meals. Very fast WiFi connection, which is a plus in a remote location. We would not hesitate to book again.

To be clear: not the host's fault. Since this is a bed and breakfast, you need to plan carefully your meals and take into account that there are only a handful of options available nearby and a small convenience shop which does not stock much really. If you are staying a couple of nights this is probably fine - most of the excursions in Rangiroa include lunch and snacks. If you are staying longer then you might want to plan ahead. You can always reach out to the host, and he will assist you as much as he can.

View of the sea, location and dedicated host.

Some of the equipment should be renewed (mattress…)

Everything. Awesome spot. Chill vibe, great breakfast, incredible views and cute cabins, fully equipped. All around aces. Kudos!

Pierre is an excellent host, very personable and attentive. He helped us with anything we needed, such as planning and organizing day trips, or meals. He is very knowledgable about Rangiroa, and a great resource.

The girl who picked me up at the airport was lovely

Firstly it should be noted this appears to be a scam. They will ask you to correspond outside of Booking.com and transfer them cash via internal bank transfer. Even after doing that they will demand money with menaces from you. Very intimidating and behaviour and threats even when you can prove you paid them in advance. The accommodation itself is dirty and infested with ants. The beds are extremely unfortunately, soft mattresses with broken springs in them so you won’t sleep. There is no private place to relax outside, only a communal area which is not great if you’re travelling alone. No beach or anything like that just rocks, albeit the view is nice. There is no way to cook, only a microwave and small rusty fridge which they’ve already filled with beer they want you to buy. This is not self catering accommodation if that’s what you’re looking for. Nor is it in any way comfortable. Also there is nothing around it, so no way to get food and drinks.

Everything. The staff, the location, the value…hard to beat in Rangiroa. The location is right on the ocean, close to Tiputa pass, marina, restaurants, dive clubs…I felt like family the moment I arrived. The owners made sure I had everything I needed but also gave me privacy when I needed it. Any help I needed, they were there to help.

Honestly it’s hard to say.

Pierre and Motire were just lovely and so helpful with booking excursions as well as even lending us the car one day! They went over and above. The room was very comfortable and had everything we needed. The view was also incredible and we loved sitting on the deck looking at the stars. The location is fantastic and it was easy to walk or use a bike to get around.

Nothing

In the pension, there are three bungalows that can be rented. Make sure you ask ahead of time the owners which one you’d be staying at as they are all different. One has a terrace, and one is by the ocean with coral floor but no AC and the third is where we stayed, view on the ocean from the window. The facility is very clean, the managers make it super comfortable to stay there. They cater to every detail, are very friendly, happy to organize everything and offer all help if anything is needed. There are two cute cats on the property. You can rent an electric scooter to move around and the mini kitchen is stuffed with many drinks and fruits plus utensils and plates. They also make you breakfast and fresh fruit juice and jams. Also highly recommend to try dinner at the neighboring Kia Ora hotel on reservation - it’s a truly great experience although pricey. Highly recommend this place!

Nothing but a few words of advice to better choose this place. This is not a hotel, but a family managed bed and breakfast. You have your bungalow but you will interact with managers a lot. It’s more family style which is also great as you can learn about local culture. On Sundays all food places are closed besides hotels and Chez Josephine, so word of advice - book ahead of time. If it’s raining also ensure you eat early or everything will close.

Breakfast was made fresh every morning, including freshly baked bread, jam, and fruits. Coffee was provided too. The location on the island was perfect for all the main activities, from excursions to snorkeling in the lagoon to scuba diving. The host was helping organizing activities for us and the other guests, sometimes at the last minute, which is how it works over there anyway. The room itself has everything you need for that kind of stay. Nights were hot (we were there end of December to early January) but the room has AC if needed, which we was barely needed thanks to the fans. The host had some snorkeling gears that we were able to borrow.

The host is still figuring out a few things but it's largely compensated by efforts to make the stay enjoyable and by their responsiveness.

Pierre and motire went above and beyond to make sure our 3day stay went well. We were there during the new year holiday so a lot of places were closed. Pierre booked both the tour excursions for us plus also arranged a couple of dinners that he cooked with finesse. Breakfast and airport transfers were great. Rangiroa is a great place to go if ure into diving and snorkeling. The place is oceanfront and there is a constant breeze so we did not feel the need for ac.

The best reason to stay here is the location. Right on the ocean side and close to public access beach and within walking distance of the pass, snacks, and small grocery stores. The staff were friendly and did extra things like provide holiday decorations for us to use in the bungalow.

Unfortunately there are several factors that lead to our frustration and disappointment with staying in the family bungalow. First, the bungalow overall is fairly outdated, a bit dirty including leftover moldy food in the fridge, and is more of a glamping scene than a bungalow. The couch cushions are worn out thin foam, there’s very little cooking supplies available. One medium fry pan and a small pot to be specific. Not one dish towel to clean. The sponge for washing dishes was beyond used. No microwave as included in the description.Had to ask for dish soap and cleaned the slim from the freezer before using. The unit is also home to lots of crabs and a family of ants. To stay cool at night we left the windows opened for the ocean breeze but were exposed to mosquitoes on the calmer nights. No netting was provided. There are no fans in the unit. So it is muggy after it rains. The staff was super friendly and helpful but we received 2 breakfasts of the 5 days in which we stayed. A bit of heartburn the one morning as the manager sat outside with his.

The design of the room was unique and charming, with many nice touches. Well-appointed with many small appliances. Good water pressure in the shower. The on-site staff was very pleasant and helpful.

It was indicated that our room included breakfast, but for each of our three mornings there this included only a few pieces of bread and a box of juice. No fruit or any bit of protein. This is compounded by the fact that restaurants in this part of Rangiroa are very, very few in number and - except for an expensive resort that is nearby - are more than 1km walking distance. And no grocery of any kind close by.

Very close to the ocean. Nice Views, Big & Relaxing. The staff was amazing and super helpful. Fresh homemade bread every day for our breakfast and the even cooked for us poison creu for dinner one of the nights without extra charge!!

There was a sense of humidity, especially in the bathroom, but was close to the ocean so it is expected

We loved our room along the back of the pension, great views, breakfast each morning, super helpful staff. We could t have asked for anything more!

Everything was great, no complaints..

Good location with great views of ocean. Rooms are spacious and very clean. Short walk to lagoon side.

Great location and with stunning views. Staff were always available to answer questions or provide suggestions.

Very friendly and helpful staff. Loved the constant breeze from being on the ocean side. Enjoyed our chairs and view both day and night. Walking distance to watch the dolphins in the passage in the evening and to the few restaurants available in the area. Very quiet and secluded, perfect for what we were looking for on a small atoll in the middle of the Pacific.