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Havaiki Pearl Guest House

2.0 of 5
Rotoava, 98 763, French Polynesia
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Sandy Hook, CT
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012

Stayed at Havaiki Pearl Guest House for few days of diving. Nice place, clean, quiet, good food for dinner, sufficient for breakfast. Beautiful black pearls and good jewelery. The owner is a very, very pleasant guy. Interestingly, there was only cold water in the shower, but it was sufficient for the weather. Very pleasant basic place to rest for few... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012

Lovely beach, great pensions right on the beach. You can even swim/snorkel in the fenced off area around the pier. More

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Vancouver
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 13, 2011
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We had landed in Fakarava on Nov.2/11 and was greeted by Joachim (owner).After getting our luggage,which only took about 15 minutes,we started our drive to the pension which only took about 10 minutes.Now,I was not expecting a 5 star but a 2 or 3 which we are use to and our bure was better than I expected.We did have a... More

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Santa Fe, New Mexico
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 10, 2010
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My wife and I had a great five day stay at Havaiki. Joachim and his family were gracious hosts who made us feel at home. Our bungalow had a great view of the beach and lagoon from the front porch. It was decorated with Polynesian art, had tiles in the bathroom and bedroom, had windows that could be opened (including... More

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New Zealand
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 10, 2010
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Joachim and his family could not have been more welcoming. The accomodation is very clean, functional and true island style in comfort. The restaurant was excellent and every dish was perfectly cooked, with second helpings offered when you cleaned up your plates! It was so good to get away from the resort and chain hotels and find genuine thought and... More

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Devon
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2010
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We've stayed in plenty of places in French Polynesia from Pensions to 5*. This year we stayed in 4 different pensions, Pension Havaiki being the largest, it was the only one that disappointed! Their web site looked great, the location was goregous, they even ran their own pearl farm but the pension didn't live up to expectations. Far too expensive... More

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San Diego
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 3, 2010

This was my fifth time to French Polynesia, but my first to Fakarava, and I am glad we stayed at Havaiki. You can't ask for a better location. While simple, the bungalow was clean and comfortable, and the mosquito netting very effective. The food was quite tasty, the poisson cru in particular, and there was plenty. But most of all... More

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Tahiti, French Polynesia
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20 reviews 20 reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 29, 2009

Stayed 4 nights in a wooden garden bungalow,perched among flowers and a few steps away from the beach.matresses are confortable.The space available when you are four is kind of limited but in Polynesia ,the action is outside: Our kids enjoyed playing ping-pong(1 table),kayaking(6 kayaks available),biking(20 bikes )or just frolicking with the friendly dogs.The one and only road is wide,well paved... More

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Southern California
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2009

If you've fantasized about staying on a remote island in a natural setting, Havaiki Pearl is paradise found. 6 traditional fares on the beach look out on a spectacular aqua lagoon & the owner's black pearl farm. Free kayaking & snorkeling off their beach, nearby is a scuba center, but the lagoon pass diving is not for beginners. Rooms are... More

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New York
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 21, 2008
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We stayed at the Havaiki Pearl Guest House for 6 nights in August 2008. It is an excellent choice for those staying in Fakarava, and a much better value than the pricey hotels. Breakfast and dinner are included and were fantastic. Breakfast comes with fresh baguettes, jams, cheeses, ham, juice, coffee and tea. Dinner is a 3 course affair and... More

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Rotoava, 98 763, French Polynesia
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