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Taaroa Lodge

B.P. 498, Papeete 98713, French Polynesia
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Taaroa Lodge
4.0 of 5 stars 20 Reviews
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ventura, ca
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 10, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We stayed in one of the bungalows for 5 nights. It is right at the beach and free use of kayaks and snorkeling gear. Beautiful view of Moorea and sunsets. Ralph was helpful with info for the area. Always had a fresh baguette every morning on the front table. Very chilled place, hosts leave you be and give you your... More

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Rio de Janeiro, RJ
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 24, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

If you go to Tahiti Island and want to stay near Papette but next to the beach on a laid back place, this is the place to stay! I had a wonderful experience there! The hosts are a friendly and helpful couple. The dorm was clean, very spacious and had a wonderful view of the lagoon and small beach in... More

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Victoria, Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Owners, Surfer-dude Ralph and Diane, are excellent hosts. Facilities are modern, clean, and private in an area of private homes at pk18 north of Papeete. Located adjacent to the calm lagoon, protected by a reef for calm water snorkelling or use of free kayaks. No pool. Outdoor kitchen. Coffee and tea in the room and fruit from the tree. A... More

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Maui, Hawaii
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2011
2
people found this review helpful

... no, really. It is almost like one other review had mentioned, though I don't have much of a problem with it. You get a small glimpse of what it would be like if you lived here. Other than getting picked up and dropped off at the airport, meals and activities are on your own. Sometimes its hard to get... More

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Stranraer, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 28, 2011

Just stayed at Taaroa Lodge for 3 nights after being at Easter Island and en-route to Auckland. Ralph picked us up and dropped us off at the airport and was very organised in checking the flight as we were early and he was there to meet us. The breakfast baguette and refreshments were very much appreciated. We enjoyed using the... More

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rotorua new zealand
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 4, 2009
4
people found this review helpful

We are well travelled and usually stay in good hotels., we are hotel managers and expect a high quality in our accomodation. Knew tahiti was going to be expensive ,so decided to stay some where a little cheaper and use our money for experiences this time. We stayed at Taaroa lodge for 6 nights and reluctantly had to leave to... More

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Montreal
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 22, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

I recommend Taaroa Lodge to everyone dreaming to come to Tahiti. The place has such a good vibe, it is very convienently located and most of all, the owners are absolutely lovely. They are very helpful during your stay. They will recommend activities, places to go and help you to plan your trip if you would like to visit other... More

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UK
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed August 26, 2009
2
people found this review helpful

I'll try and be objective here, as we were well unimpressed with Joker Ralph .. the surf boy who never grew up. Don't get me wrong .. he's friendly enough, but unmotivated and unhelpful. He charged us £20 to pick us up from the airport - despite that he'd also charged the other couple he was picking up £20 too,... More

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Bainbridge Island, WA
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 6, 2009
3
people found this review helpful

We had three two-night stays at Taaroa Lodge before, between, and after cruises. One stay was in the room with the private bath (basically just a bed and a couple of shelves), and two stays were in one of the two bungalows (double bed, single bed, small refrigerator, small tv, floor fan, microwave, plates, cups, utensils, great shower in the... More

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Seattle
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2009
3
people found this review helpful

My husband and I stayed at Taaroa Lodge for two nights before embarking on a cruise. We stayed in one of the bungalows and could not have been more happy with the place, especially given the rate. The bungalow had a bed, a sofa, a microwave, a small fridge, a coffee maker, and a small bathroom. We spent quite a... More

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