Hotel Gamper

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2026

Devin Aslin

What an incredible experience staying here! We split our time between two rooms, which we found out is quite common. We staying in the junior suite which was spacious and we loved the private pool/garden area. Then spent the last two days in the gorgeous overwater bungalows. Both rooms were beautiful and incredible. The food was some of the best we've ever had and the staff were very friendly and patient as we practiced our French. We will be back here for sure

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2026

Kelly

Words cannot express how grateful we are for such an amazing trip! The memories will be embedded in our hearts for our lifetime. The food was top notch. Staff was so helpful and friendly and the overwater bungalow was worth every penny. I cried when we had to go. Feel blessed to have shared 8 nights on such a wonderful property. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Maruru

10/10

Exceptional

13 Feb 2026

Michael

Lovely location (beautiful views!) with amazing staff (shout out to Ghislaine!). It is a bit expensive and things like the bike and scooter rentals are add-ons as well, but this is what I'd expect in an isolated area like this. Do recommend!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jan 2026

William Jr.

Great staff! Kind and helpful. Great pool, beach, and snorkeling at resort. 10 minute boat ride from amazing snorkeling areas

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

18 Dec 2025

Sean Paul

Let me preface, I’m not one to rate any stay. We have been around the world and seen many properties in our day. The 5 nights we were there were good. Just good. The staff was friendly but not very accommodating. It happened to be a stay where the hotel appeared to running only 20% full occupancy which was amazing to feel like we had the whole place to ourselves.

The Bad: The property is a bit run down and needs some upgrades. The pillows were shot and lumpy. Ice to the room was not an option and we had to get it from the bar every day. We asked for an umbrella on our deck and was told no.

The Good: The restaurant was one of the most phenomenal and most delicious meals we have tasted ever tasted. Whoever is the chef, hats off to an amazing menu and staff.

The dive center was also amazing and got to try scuba diving for the first time.

Overall, glad we make the trip to this island and happy to experience the property but it’s a one and done.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Dec 2025

Melanie

Nice grounds and nice rooms - restaurant left alot to be desired as far as selection and service. Beds were also quite uncomfortable.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Nov 2025

Wayne

I would recommend this place to anyone going to Rangiroa.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Nov 2025

Karen

Everything was wonderful! Loved the location and the sea life around the resort.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2025

Kamal

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10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2025

Pamela

Nice to be able to swim right off the bungalow deck

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2025

Ning

We had an amazing stay at this hotel Kia Ora Resort &Spa in Rangiroa and highly recommend it to anyone visiting the island. The service was outstanding from start to finish — the staff were warm, friendly, and always ready to help with anything we needed.

The on-site restaurant was excellent, offering a great menu with delicious food and a variety of breakfast options that we really enjoyed each morning. The view from the property is absolutely beautiful — perfect for relaxing and taking in the peaceful surroundings.

Our room was very clean and well maintained. For those who prefer more privacy and quiet, I’d definitely suggest choosing one of the villa with a private pool — they offer a lovely secluded experience while still being close to everything. If you stay in a beach bungalow, be aware that you can hear the ocean waves at night — it’s quite soothing for some, but sometimes can get a bit loud.

Overall, it was a perfect mix of comfort, great food, and genuine hospitality. We can’t wait to come back!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2025

Ann

Absolutely fantastic, beautiful resort, fantastic staff, great food and drink! Would definitely go back! Thank you

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2025

Joseph

Beautiful bungalow.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2025

Kelly

Food was delicious. On Sundays and Wednesdays they have BBQ buffet and Polynesian musicians and dancers. Very entertaining. Room was exceptionally clean. Quiet and peaceful. Beautiful sunset views. There is a gift shop, but no real convenience store, so if you want snacks the closest store, depending on the day is either a mile or 7 miles away(14 round trip). Long trek on foot or on a bicycle but scenery is beautiful, so not so bad. Staff at the resort and the locals we met were always smiling and helpful, made for a very enjoyable trip.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

22 Jul 2025

Sophia

The property was clean, beautiful, and well kept. The dock onsite was super helpful in not needing to meet at a different location for excursions.

However…the dining set up is tricky. There are limited times the bar and restaurant are open. Also, there is a Polynesian night on Wednesday and sundays in which there is no other dining option available, and you must spend the $85/person if you want to eat at the resort. And there are not many other options on the atoll. Also, if you want to get bikes you have to pay, even on these Polynesian nights. This was crazy. We didn’t eat dinner one night because of this. There are also no snacks offered at the store. So go the buffet or don’t eat…

Majority of staff is nice. There is however one older lady who works in the bar and front desk who harassed me and my family numerous times. She was disrespectful and rude upon arrival, throughout the stay, and when leaving. It seems like the staff are over worked and understaffed. Never saw any staff turnover. They all seemed exhausted.

After spending upwards of $1000/night this unacceptable

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2025

Paolo

My wife and I stayed at the Kia Ora while in Rangiroa for our honeymoon. The staff welcomed us early with complementary drinks and congratulated us, which we really appreciated. The suite was amazing, with the small swimming pool that we got to enjoy daily. The restaurant was very good, with one of the best breakfasts we have had in our trip, and the lunch/dinner options were wide. Every few days the hotel also had some shows for dinner. We also had a couple of activities via the hotel, which were very well organised and enjoyable. Will definitely come back here next time we're around!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2025

Drew

Amazing underrated hotel with fantastic snorkeling. We stayed in a villa. Snorkeled right off the beach. Booked unforgeable excursions from the hotel. We stayed in bora bora at one of the resorts on a motu prior to our visit. While we liked it rangiroa and kia ora was our favorite. Felt much more authentic. 5/5.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2025

Michael

Honeymoon visit

Lovely hotel with wonderful staff, nice and quiet, beautiful setting, was able to book Blue Lagoon, massages, and winery tour all at check in very easily. Loved our stay and would like to return one day.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2025

Rob

Of the 5 luxury resorts we have been to in French Polynesia, this is our favorite because it is very nice, very quiet and very relaxing. While is it not as luxurious as the 5 star resorts in Bora Bora - it isn't as expensive or busy. We never waited for a table for a meal and always found open loungers by the pool. The staff were all gracious and friendly. If you are looking for a quiet and relaxing place with great food.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2025

Carl

Privacy In Paradise

Super private expansive space for intimate couple time. Freshly updated

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2025

Carl

Paradise

Wonderful and attentive staff. Fabulous setting. Cocktails could’ve improved. Not first world plumbing otherwise exceptional

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2025

Susan

We enjoyed the beautiful bungalow on the beach with a hammock to use during the day. Breakfast with made to order omelette was nice. Dinner and lunch selection was great. Very kind staff. We would definitely stay here again !

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2025

Carl

Wonderful, quiet and relaxing environment.

Partner

2/10

Poor

22 Apr 2025

Verified traveler

Avoid the Beach Bungalow

Our experience at the hotel significantly impacted what was otherwise an amazing trip to Rangiroa. First and foremost, I want to acknowledge the staff, they were warm, friendly, and provided excellent service. Our issue lies not with them, but with the condition of the accommodations, which is something the property’s investor or management needs to seriously address.

We stayed in a beach bungalow, which felt extremely outdated, as if nothing had been updated in decades. The furniture, mattress, and bedding were worn and uncomfortable. The bathroom had a persistent humidity issue and an unpleasant odor, likely from years of use without renovation.

While we understand the hotel is set in a natural environment, the level of pests inside the room was unacceptable, especially for a property charging $500 per night. We encountered cockroaches, ants on countertop and sofa, and never-ending number of mosquitoes inside the room. Despite using repellents, I woke up with new bites each morning. We later heard from other guests staying in beach bungalows that they experienced similar issues.

I read the reviews after our stays and found comments from years ago mentioning the exact same problems, which makes it clear that management is aware but has chosen not to make necessary improvements. Perhaps we were unlucky to book the beach bungalow, as other room types appeared newer and better maintained.

If you must stay at this hotel, do not stay in the beach bungalows.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2025

Verified traveler

Amazing stay!

It was an amazing stay again. We were there 2 years ago and we needed to come back for more! Great service. The place is not new but they renew equipments periodically (saw some new bikes and the ac in our place was new as well)
We would love to come back hopefully soon!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Apr 2025

Brad

Beautiful area. Great diving. We really liked to resort. Food was just so so.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Nov 2024

Jennifer

Absolutely beautiful hotel!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Nov 2024

Richard

Lovely resort. We had an ocean view hut with hot tub. We enjoyed it very much. We snorkeled right off the beach. There is only one restaurant. It's lovely but pricey especially the drinks ( averaging $15-25). Other local eateries are snack places. Not bad but limited menus. Don't miss snorkeling the aquarium and drifting the pass

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2024

Amanda

Honeymoon Paradise

We had a wonderful time staying at this gorgeous hotel for our honeymoon. Stayed one night in the beachfront bungalow and two nights in the over water bungalows. Mind blowing! Staff was excellent and helpful. We also got a couples massage which was fantastic.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Nov 2024

Alexander

Great place to stay for a wonderful dive vacation

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 Aug 2024

Michelle

Beautiful property. Cant wait to return

8/10

Excellent

08 Aug 2024

AmyAnn

The view from our ocean facing room with pool was amazing. The room did not have windows however which made it hot at night but also very loud from the waves crashing during a storm. Even with ear plugs it was loud. Would love to have had some more gluten free food options and the food overall was just ok. Didn’t see abetter hotel option on the island and the diving we were able to do made the trip with the stay.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Aug 2024

Candace

10/10 Recommend! Most amazing experience!

Kia Ora was nothing short of amazing!! The property is so beautiful, the employees happy & helpful, and the food is beyond delicious. We ate every single meal on site because it was just THAT good. They shuttled us to and from the airport which made things simple and rented us a car for a few hours to explore the motu hassle-free. We 10/10 recommend and will return!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2024

Peter

The staff, food, and location are amazing! The property needs an update, however, based on the remoteness of the island I can understand!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2024

Katherine

The most beautiful resort you can imagine. Off the beaten track but well worth the extra flight, with stunning variety of marine life right next to your room (overwater bungalow). Close to world-class scuba-diving spots also. Restaurant and bar were wonderful with highlight being cocktails at sunset and the Polynesian buffet/entertainment evenings. Service was always impeccable.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

04 Jun 2024

patricia

Beautiful setting amongst groves of palm trees, with good swimming/snorkeling. Beach-front bungalow was great for lounging by the water (loved the hammocks), though wish room was better lit and had AC that worked in both rooms.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2024

teri

Perfect

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2024

Dustin

Very friendly staff, property was clean and upkept and facilities were nice. Views were great with lots of fish. Defiantly would recommend trying this place. the snorkeling all around the resort is fantastic.

Only negative i could come up with was the food was limited and taste came up short.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Feb 2024

Wolfgang

Great location, fantastic white sands beach, excellent kitchen, very friendly staff

8/10

Excellent

03 Feb 2024

Gery

This is a very remote location, so best if you really like to dive and snorkel. Not many places to go to, or other restaurants. Blue lagoon trip was great on a quiet sea day.

With the leaky wood loovered side windows, there was so much air leakage that we never got cool. AC was underpowered for that.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Dec 2023

Douglas

Incredible location with a friendly, attentive staff. Bungalows are large and well-equipped, some with beach front, others small private pools.
Activities are organized every day so you can mix it up, sun, sand and day trips. We’re having an amazing time!

10/10

Exceptional

20 Dec 2023

Peter

Stayed in overwater bungalow. It was incredible experience sharks swumming under us. Staff was happy and helpful. Food was excellent

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

21 Nov 2023

Michael

Overwater bungalow was fabulous. Very pricey so we just stayed two nights there and additional nights in a garden bungalow, reviewed elsewhere. Still cheaper than Bora Bora. This overwater experience was well worth it for once in our lives. The ten units are laid out in a long arc around a big coral garden that is great for snorkeling though not many from the garden bungalows seem to realize it’s there. Literally hundreds if not thousands of fish of all sizes and colors. Watch from the dock, watch via snorkel, take your pick. And then you get to the room with that glass window in the floor to watch the show below your unit! A giant school of foot long fish seemed to hang out all the time under our unit. Except when the black tipped shark came through. Or the gang of small (young?) dolphins came around to pick off the weakest or slowest in the herd. Nature in the raw. Jumping off the deck to swim was fun too, this old bird got to relive his childhood. Didn’t skinny dip but you could do it here. Snorkeling with the sharks, fish watching from your room, it was worth the price. The exquisite room was for me just the icing on the cake, though others might value the room more and fish watching less. Very large room with king bed and single day bed was very modern very elegant. Stylish furnishings everywhere. Real luxury. Big bathroom with bath and walk in shower. All in all a very pampered experience with that unique fish watching as well.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Nov 2023

Michael

I get tired of writing reviews for Expedia but I can’t not commend this resort. It is pricey but do you know how far it is to the nearest alternative?? This is remote Polynesia. I have visited several of Tahiti’s islands, this place stands out for quality znd complete experience in a locale that makes that hard to pull off. Rooms are very nicely appointed for a real feeling of elegance. The grounds are a former palm tree plantation so you get a feel of how the old economy worked. Restaurant is absolutely wonderful for a combination of European American and Asian styles on top of Tahitian dishes. Activity center very helpful to go on lagoon cruises dolphin watching etc. staff is very multi lingual. Everyone speaks at least English and French. We stayed in both a garden bungalow and the overwater bungalow. Both excellent but the overwater experience is really something to behold at least once in your life. And cheaper here than Bora Bora.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Nov 2023

Mike

Very good hotel on middle of no we are

8/10

Excellent

09 Nov 2023

Corene

Hotel was conveniently located close to the airport. The property was beautiful, however needs improvement as far as the rooms go. Mattresses are terrible and the bedding is most likely the original. There were stains on the comforter and it made it difficult to sleep on. It looks like they updated the bathroom area and that was nice. A/C was perfect!
There was also a lot of burning of trash and debris that brought in thick smoke everyday. It was nauseating.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Nov 2023

Jabari

Great place

The staff was excellent. I believe this is the best accommodation on Rangiroa. We stayed on the shore and overwater. Definitely preferred overwater. Less ants/mosquitoes.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2023

John

Kia Ora was absolutely fantastic in every way! The staff is the most friendly and kind staff you will find! This was our 2nd trip staying at Kia Ora and opted for the overwater bungalow this time at the recommendation of another reviewer. Definitely less bugs staying in the overwater bungalow! We missed having a hot tub this time, but it was a trade off as the views were better and as stated less bugs! The only thing that could make the property better in my opinion would be if the overwater rooms had hot tubs as well! Our stay was 10 out of 10 and we didn’t want to leave! Can’t wait to come back!!! Mauruuru!!!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2023

Cindy

Lovely resort and staff

8/10

Excellent

23 Jun 2023

Kenneth

The natural beauty of area
The well groomed landscape on property

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2023

Eric

This property is spectacular. The grounds, food and service are all outstanding. Our unit was amazing as well. If you have any doubts about committing to this place, let them go. You'll have an incredible experience here and on Rangiroa, worth every penny.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2023

Chad

Heaven on earth, fantastic property and location close to the Tuputa Pass and daily activities for all! Love this place and hope to come back someday!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2023

rhett

The location is beautiful and the hotel never seemed over burdened with too many guests. They did a good job with the food considering their access to supplies and ingredients (best, not to go into the tuomotus thinking you'll get the best meals of your life). The service was great. We even left our kindle in our room the day we left and Heidi (sp) made a point to deliver it to us (before we realized it was missing) at the airport just before we took off. We'd recommend the booking the \"aquarium\" and drift snorkel from the hotel even if you are an avid scuba diver. This was an easy, relaxing and exciting experience with lots of black top sharks, large eels, countless fish and very large spotted eagle rays with 100 feet (33 meters) of visibility.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2023

Byron

Beautiful setting with overwater bungalows with great views of sunsets and the sea.

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2023

Maria

Lovely small resort on a gorgeous turquoise lagoon

My husband and I spent 5 glorious nights in a villa with private pool and garden. The villa was huge with a traditional Polynesian style design. We had an amazing private deck with a good size plunge pool, lounge chairs and a covered seating area with table, chairs and couch. Outdoor shower and bathtub set in a completely private walled garden. Truly fabulous, I honestly was relieved to NOT be in an overwater bungalow as they did not have nearly the peace and privacy that our villa had. We could see the swaying palms during the day and the stars at night.
The staff were excellent, friendly and efficient and lots of activities to be arranged for you from the hotel. The full day Blue Lagoon tour by boat is a must, worth every penny. We enjoyed biking around the flat island (it was hot but no hills:) and exploring the small villages. Loved the Gaugin Pearl Farm tour and the wine tasting at Vin de Tahiti.
The hotel will evidently undergo a major renovation soon adding many overwater bungalows which will greatly change the unique small resort feel. Too bad, as what makes this a special place to visit is that it is relatively unspoiled, not full of huge resorts.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 May 2023

Byron

Beautiful water views. Great overwater bungalows!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2023

Christine

Beach front property. Restaurant has not much to offer for dinner. we stayed for few nights but last we decided to go out for local food which is better and cheaper. Lunch menu has more variety. snorkeling right from the shore for fun more than seeing variety of fish as other islands we stayed.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2023

Noela

We thoroughly enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere, the activities (pearl farm and the blue lagoon are absolute musts), the Polynesian nights and outstanding colors of the water.
We definitely would come back

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2023

Verified traveler

I would stay here again!

It was an AMAZING stay to say the least. Nice and quiet. A short walk to a small store and dolphin viewpoint. I was not a beach enthusiast but this place made me one.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2023

Andrew

Fantastic. Would highly recommend to anyone traveling to Rangiroa.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2023

Shane

The property was a beautiful tropical paradise. Such a quiet, relaxing, safe and calm atmosphere. I would definitely recommend anyone to go visit and make sure to stay in an Overwater Bungalow!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2023

Ishwaria

Absolutely stunning views! Crystal clear waters, full of a wide variety of fish, well-appointed rooms, hot tubs on the beach attached to the beach bungalows. Well-stocked with water equipment (snorkels, kayaks, etc.). Our entire family had a blast. Peaceful, serene environment! Staff were very helpful with arranging our tours and recommendations for places in town.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2023

Thomas

Our dream honeymoon

Rangiroa Kia Ora was incredible. From the room, to the food, to the service and the activities they offer. I had high expectations for our honeymoon and our trip met every one of them. As an LA foodie and having fairly luxury tastes and standards, I guarantee you will enjoy your stay! Make sure to work with the activities desk to plan an excursion to the blue lagoon and another to coral reef. Also have them set up a trip to the wine cellar and pearl farms. Give yourself some time to snorkel and walk the shore on your own (10 min walk up the street to Tiputa pass, you will see dolphins jumping in the waves). If you’re cocktail people like us, Taïna the bar tender is a beautiful person inside & out who goes above and beyond to make you feel at home. The hotel restaurant has something for every taste and is high quality, special shout out to the morning buffet!! If you’re looking for a sign or you’re on the fence, this is it, you will not regret your choice.

Partner

4/10

Poor

26 Feb 2023

Jimmy

N/a

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Dec 2022

Eva

Great beach, warm and clear blue water, lovely bungalow with hot tub, beach and sunset views, the best service of all the places we stayed - warm and friendly, fun Polynesian show, good food.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2022

Mary

We had the most wonderful time in Rangiroa. The resort was incredible, the staff were wonderful, and the diving exceeded everything we hoped for. My only critique is that the food options are limited and not super impressive…just okay. For such a remote island, it isn’t a complaint, just something to be aware of. We would absolutely return in the future.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

15 Oct 2022

Thibault

Feeling to be ripped off.

Very disappointed for this price range to encounter such a old and not maintained hotel.
When on all the hotels of this beautiful Island the bikes are free to hire. In this hotel you have to pay 15$ for 2h!
The pool wasn’t usable for our all stay, it was brown.
The staff is really nice but not trained properly.
The furnitures in the room and the outside furnitures, sunbeds… date from 1990.
The food wasn’t good and the prices are high.
The snack menu is limited to 3 sandwiches.
When you charge this kind of money you expect a good service and amenities. Which is really not the case here.
The diving club in the hotel is 2 times more expensive than any other club on the island.
Save your money for somewhere worthing ot.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2022

colleen

The property is beautiful and the snorkeling is really good on site. Also walkable to Tiputa pass to watch the dolphins at sunset and check out a few local restaurants and grocery stores. Staff was lovely also.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Aug 2022

Sheila

Kia Ora once again provided an exceptional experience.

Staff were friendly and over the top helpful. Beautiful, clean and super close to Tiputa Pass.

We had a fabulous time and would return in a heartbeat.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2022

Blake

We loved our stay here. We opted for the private villa over the overwater bungalow and were happy we did so. It is like a house with a fenced-in yard and mini pool. The place is beautiful and the staff is very nice and accommodating. Close to two dive shops (we used Yaka). Overall a fantastic experience. Only drawback is the food is just ok, except for the lunch chow mein which was great.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2022

Charles

Paradise on Earth!!!!

This is our 4th time at Kia Ora and it just keeps getting better and better!. Snorkeling off the back porch of our overwater bungalow...free fabulous breakfast buffet with eggs cooked to order....Fine French Cuisine for dinner.

Staff is incredibly helpful and friendly. Even the WiFi was excellent and could stream movies without lag.

This is truly a very special place to get away from it all and just swim in a natural tropical aquarium. The trip was a birthday present to ourselves and it was the BEST TRIP EVER

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2022

Steve

Beautiful

The most beautiful place in the world! We really enjoyed our stay

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2022

Tamela

Highly recommended!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2022

Tracey

Beautiful property with exceptional staff. Limited dining options nearby though, but that's somewhat expected given the island size. Restaurant food was very good. Bar prices very high.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

26 Dec 2021

Eric

Great Location & Nice Overall But Be Warned

This was our 2nd island visit during our 3 island trip; we stayed for 3 nights starting 12/15/21. Booked a Villa with pool, #20. Very dated from the 70's, ant infestation in bathroom and on bed. Then upgraded to a overwater bungalow, #47 (which we enjoyed overall). But then a adjacent local island resident started burning trash; as the bungalow is not sealed with glass, only wood slats, the room and porch were not habitable. Fortunately, they stopped at sunset, but started again mid-morning forcing us to go to the the beach area by the restaurant. Management appeared powerless to help. In general, this place was a letdown, particularly having just come from the Pearl Taha'a resort which had excellent customer service and hospitality most importantly. The management and staff attitude was lacking. The clincher was the general manager, Gerard. This sounds crazy, but we accidentally discovered our room key opens bungalow #46; we were in a hurry to grab something and accidentally went to the wrong one and went inside! Thankfully, no one was there. The doors are not as clearly marked as they could be, only on the wall leading up the ramp. Gerard seemed indifferent to our security concerns and suggested it has been this way for 10-11 years, blamed the locksmith, tried to teach us how a lock works (seriously!), then walked away from us as he had a meeting in the restaurant. Turns out, he had a romantic date. At check out, we were told he didn't want to speak to us.

Business Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2021

Stephanie

Paradise perfected!!

AMAZING!!! Our villa was gorgeous! Service was top notch from housekeeping to restaurant staff. The hotel grounds are the definition of paradise. Don’t miss the Blue Lagoon excursion and diving if you’re into that sort of thing. Food was fantastic, happy hour, room service, all perfection. Can’t wait to return someday soon!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

Very good location in Rangiroa. This hotel offered everything we needed, and helped setting up excursions so our stay was packed in discoveries. There is not much choice for food but both the lounge area and the main restaurant have a good range of options. Would need a little bit of maintenance but it’s just cosmetics, everything was available.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

Beutiful. Stayed in overwater bungalo. Calm waters. Ok snorkeling. Amazing diving. Dark skies/milky way. Food good. Loved it

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jan 2021

elizabeth

Fabulous hotel

Great hotel. Worth the time it took to get there and the area is lovely.

Business Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2021

H

Dream come true

This place was beyond my wildest dreams. Not only was the hotel itself incredible but the staff were also extremely helpful and accommodating. I highly recommend this hotel.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

29 Sep 2020

Alan

We have always wanted to stay at Kia Ora. The service and accommodations were excellent. The food was very good although we would like to see a better variety in the menu for longer staying guests. The rooms were clean and everything was to our expectation. It is nice to be able to walk to the Top Dive shop in the morning.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2020

Amy

True Paradise!

This resort is absolutely stunning. We stayed in an overwater bungalow and it was heavenly—our own deck, dock, and a very well appointed room. We also had AC, and it actually worked well (unlike other places we’ve stayed in French Polynesia). The food was excellent, the Blue Lagoon tour was incredible, and the drift snorkeling was so cool. Our *only* complaint were the beds. They were extremely soft and bouncy, and one side of ours was permanently caved in. For the price, I would have expected better.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

16 Mar 2020

asif

The food was good here.

The location is excellent.

The rooms (beach bungalow) need some updating. I would put them as 3.5 stars. Phone did not work, bathrooms functional but outdated. TV was small and old.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Good service !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 Sep 2019

Mary

What’s not to like about Deluxe Beach Bungalow with private pool! Weather kept us from a couple activities but staff is so friendly they made up for it

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Impeccable service
The whole resort appears clean
Could do some improvements about mosquito control especially Beach Bungalows , otherwise our stay was great .

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Beautiful hotel and location. Beach bungalow had private pool and amazing view.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2019

David

Excellent snorkeling off the balcony overwater bungalows. Fanrastic quick service for check in, check out, and restaurants. Very well organized. Beach and pool area could use some improvements. Overwater bungalows clean, spacious, and very comfortable.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2019

Anthony

Loved it

We were in an over-water bungalow, so very comfortable and private, and snorkeling from our deck, plus a warm shower right there on the deck upon return. Great view across the lagoon from any of the bungalows. Lots of nearby water activities, easy to access through the hotel. Manager told us owners have plans to close for up to two years for an upgrade to a full 5-star hotel. As it stands it's already pretty great... could use some repairs, etc. including more variety in restaurant; but overall it's an excellent place right now.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Apr 2019

Rose

Room interior is bit old, not enough air--condition and many mosquito!

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

08 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Really nice property and great activities if you like snorkeling or diving, but I really need some air conditioning to cool off at times and the AC in the room was very weak.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Dec 2018

Ioannis

Wonderful people

Great service, wonderful people.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Nov 2018

Angie

Great friendly staff. Great selection and excellent food at breakfast. Excellent dive center at hotel

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2018

Verified traveler

Best in Rangiroa

Spacious and well appointed villa, which had a great yard with a covered lounging area, as well as a (very small) pool. Beautifully set restaurant and bar. Food was ok - definitely upper end for Rangiroa, although not really for French Polynesia as a whole. Good range of activities, with a conveniently located (though separately run) dive shop on the property. A little nickel and dime-y with bicycle rentals, etc, although snorkeling equipment is provided free of charge. All in all, almost certainly the most luxurious option on the atoll, although will probably not blow you away relative to offerings on the Society Islands

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

Quiet resort near incredible diving

Kudos to warm staff conversant in French and English who work hard to meet your needs. Rooms are comfortable but there was abundant noise from crowing roosters and barking dogs next door.

Onsite dive company is convenient and the resort is just a five-minute boat ride from world class diving.

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

Could be so much better - Loved my villa.

Five major things I had a big problem with: 1. Food - horrible - witnessed waitress take bread from customers that left and reuse the bread for next customer, flies on bread and food buffet, 2. Gym - Horrible, 3. Bed - Old mattress where you sink in and wake up with a back ache, 4. Wifi - almost none existing especially for those that need to still do some work while on vacation or want to watch a movie online especially since the hotel does not have any english speaking tv channels except CNN !!! which leads me to 5. TV - no programming in english, no movies!!!
Who wants to watch disgusting CNN news on their vacation? Depressing.
Pools were missing tiles and had chipped and cracked concrete.

Place needs TLC, has potential.

Private villa is spacious and fantastic. Loved our fenced private garden with pool,eating area and outdoor tub. Loved the water pressure in our shower and tub. Should have free bikes but hotel rents them. Bar is really nice over the water.

8/10

Excellent

06 May 2018

Rog

Very beautiful view of the lagoon

Older clean, nicely appointed lagoon side bungalow has room to improve - stronger Air conditioner and nets to keep mosquitos out would make this place pretty perfect! Had a lovely time there for sure though. Thank you to everyone there! Keep up the good work.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Feb 2018

Peggy

Wonderful property in a dreamlike location

Had a fabulous experience all around. The only complaint I have is how the restaurant’s waiter gave me a dirty look when he thought I was only ordering the $20 “starter” salad without an entree. There are only Nescafé instant coffee packets in the room, which is shocking in a place of that caliber. Guess they want you to get your coffee only in the restaurant.

6/10

Pleasant

11 Jan 2018

Allison

Environment is beautiful. The beach and scenery is amazing. Access to beach and water was great. Hotel was not luxury but probably the better one on the island which is why they dont have to try hard. Food at the restaurant is overpriced and not great, not a single green vegetable. The buffet night was the best but it again not worth the price. Bathroom toilet stinks and sheets smell. Kinda like camping. Wifi was weak. Better food from local restaurants. Dont rent the stupid cars. Theres no where to drive to. Just walk or rent bike. Was there over a week and could only do two excursions because you need six people to sign up. So that sucked. Very few gluten free options. Not sure who owns this hotel but my suggestion for them is to modernize. But they have little competition on the island so i doubt they will.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Dec 2017

Vikki

Pure Paradise!

Beautiful property, wonderful staff! Couldn't have been better! The Blue Lagoon tour was spectacular......
Breakfast and dinner was delicious! Hope to be fortunate enough to visit Kia Ora again soon.