We spent 7 nights at this place, and we loved every bit of it. Yes, food is very expensive, but if you don't mind a walk (getting excercise) or rent a car, which is really worth it to see all of the island, you can find the locals food stands. There is one only 3-5 minutes of walk from the hotel. We ate there once a day to save money and give the locals business. Food was good too, and plenty of it. People were very friendly, very helpful at all times. Will, who has the kayak rentals etc at the hotel, spoke very good english, ended up translating alot. The slugs in the water is normal. We asked about it. They are sea cucumbers, and they exist more in certain areas, unfortunately they love this beach! Huahine is definately the place. There was a big difference for us, in comparison to Moorea where we stayed for 5 nights. Huahine is very very clean. The natives take pride in their island and home, they said. Our recommendation is to rent a car, see the whole island, but also have the boat tour and see the whole island from the water. It felt like we saw all of Huahine, inside and out. There is a big food Market in Fare on Huahine. Buy as much food as you can there to snack on. They also have food that is cooked that day, that you can take home etc. We saved so much money on doing these things. Next time we go, we will be more prepared, knowing how expensive it is. Relais Mahana was very clean, neat. Great people and plenty of tourists from all over the world.

We stay there for 3 nights in june 05, and we really enjoyed our stay. we had a beach bungalow which was average (would have needed to be refurnished, looks like '70) but confortable and with a nice view.

people are very welcoming and nice and helpfull. theres is not safety box in any bungalow but you can leave your values at the reception's safety when you go diving...

we booked with half pension since the hotel is far from any restaurant or town, and we did well ! the food is really good and they organised during our stay a polynesian show and buffet with no additional fee. the show was the best we saw during our stay in FP, people really enjoying what they were doing.

If you go to huahine, definitively stay at this hotel !

We spent 6 nights at this very rustic hotel but the views made up for it. Budget for FP-- We had an individual cabin/bungalow. This is a beautiful island. You are pretty much stuck eating at the hotel because there is no place else to go unless you rent a car or walk quite a ways.
The snorkeling was incredible right off the dock. The food was pretty good and pretty expensive. The drinks were good too. The owner spoke English but we were like the only English speaking guests. The 4-wheel island tour was great. The shark feeding was ok. (I've done it a couple times on Moorea) They have complimentary bikes and paddle boats, a pool and small gift shop. We noticed a lot of slugs in the water so maybe there is something wrong with the ocean environment here???

I don't know how anyone could not enjoy a stay here. Sooo quite and beautiful sunsets!