Name: Vanira Lodge
Address: Pk 15 6 Taiarapu Ouest Tahiti 98723, Taiarapu-ouest, 98723, PF

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2026

Edward

This was one of the best places we have stayed anywhere in the world. Amazing views and staff. Restaurant was 5 star, make the dinner reservation. Perfect 10/10

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2026

Paul

Beautiful and unique “hobbit cabins” in far south Tahiti… two warm pools, fish ponds, amazing flowers and foliage, fantastic sunsets, great breakfast.

Be aware that the bungalows are open to the elements and there may be a short uphill walk from the parking lot. Nets are provided for the beds and we didn’t have a serious issue with bugs. There are also chickens wandering the grounds, which is fun.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2026

Angelina

Had an amazing time here! Everyone who worked here was so friendly! They view from our bungalow (Maara) was breathtaking, as was the view from the restaurant. The food and drinks were great, the ground were very nicely manicured and beautiful and the pool was clean and refreshing. Wish we could have stayed here longer! Thanks!!!!

Family

6/10

Pleasant

29 Nov 2025

Dagmar

Becarefull !! All the bungalow don't have the privacy and view excepted ! We stay in the Kava, you are just up the reception/laundry with a view of reception roof (metal tile roof) you feel more on a favela than a hotel, the bungalow do not have any curtain, the terrasse it's 80% of the bungalow all open, so you are the show of the hotel. All people see you eating, coming in/out the bathroom, going to sleep... it's 0% privacy. We feel unconfortable and leave before our check out day with no refund for the left night

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Nov 2025

Lauren

Staff was wonderful. Restaurant was excellent.

6/10

Pleasant

14 Nov 2025

Don

The grounds are beautiful and the bungalows are a fun experience but….. understand if you stay here, you will be sleeping with bugs and critters, they are open rooms. The screen around the bed helps. Also, there is no air conditioning. If you book this on Expedia, do not expect to be able to change the dates or rooms. It makes you cancel and rebook, and keep in mind, the room you originally booked will not show up. The Kava room was beautiful. The Ofai room not as much.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

27 Oct 2025

Irene

2 pools are nice, the view is spectacular, staff are friendly and helpful, dining room has excellent selections, the meka grille was great!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2025

Owen

This is a magical place. If you choose to come here, do so with an artistic attitude towards live and your visit and you will be handsomely rewarded.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

18 Jul 2025

Gary

No Wifi unless u go to dinning area. So NO TELEVISION & WI-FI. So all your time is spent in dinning area instead of your beautiful Bungolow.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2025

Michelle

We had a wonderful stay! The Ma

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2025

Deanna

We loved our stay at Vanira Lodge. The staff was very friendly and the food was amazing. We were in Vai Ora and the views were stunning. We especially enjoyed the hot tub on our terrace and having AC in the bedroom. The only thing that might be an issue for some people are the lizards and small worms that share the space. The lizards were on the terrace, but the little worms were in the bedroom. The property lets you know in advance and it didn't bother us, but it's good to be aware before you book. Overall we had a fabulous time and hope to go back!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2025

lisa

This is like a hillside garden paradise overlooking Teahupo’o and surrounding ocean. Staff is as accommodating as one can get. They are marvelous. The chef is a young man that cooks excellent meals. The bungalow was immaculately clean and one also feels living in nature. Like high quality glamping but perhaps better. The shampoo and shower gel is divine (Tiare).

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

26 Feb 2025

Laura

This is a fabulous place at the end of the road on Tahiti Iti. Our accommodation had fans and mosquito netting and was open to the elements, but no air conditioning and very limited Wi-Fi access. It offered a wonderful back-to-nature experience, but it is very hot and humid in Tahiti so anyone staying here will want to be comfortable without A/C. I believe other units in the complex do have A/C, and the two pools are lovely and cool. The views are gorgeous and dinner at the restaurant was spectacular.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2025

Christopher

The property is stunning and bungalows built by master craftsman look like they came from a Robinson Curuso movie set.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jan 2025

Lakshmikanth

Nice property with good views and privacy.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Dec 2024

Nancy

This place is very unique and cool to stay at. We stayed in a partially open plan unit, slept under mosquito nets, and the shower and kitchen were open to nature. The views were spectacular. the nature units are not for those timid with little creatures. This felt like ultra luxury glamping, loved it!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 Dec 2024

Peter

Want unique? This is the place!

Vanira is a perfect retreat for a rustic getaway - no room service, no hand and foot service.

In short- perfect for us! Excellent staff and pristine grounds to enjoy.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Nov 2024

Jean Alice

I loved the beautiful, well cared for gardens, pools and unique lodges. Quiet and relaxing place. Good food eaten while enjoying beautiful sunsets from the restaurant. Would return here. Pleasant staff too.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Oct 2024

jay

One of a kind place!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2024

Robert

Beautiful, unique resort in the jungle

Vanira Lodge was a great choice for our last night in French Polynesia after a great trip. It's about a 1 1/2 hour drive from PPT but well worth it. Great restaurant, amazing views from the hill and a gorgeous jungle setting. Each bungalow is one of a kind. If we came back with kids it would work great.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2024

Verified traveler

South Pacific Bliss

A really great place - a little rustic, but comfortable and beautiful. The restaurant is very good, and the staff is sweet. Be sure to book a cottage with air conditioning - it’s basically rainforest and there are lots mosquitoes. But sitting a private hot tub overlooking the Pacific is divine.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2024

Bruce

I loved it all. Unique bungalows overlooking the Pacific and Tahiti Nui. Quiet with beautiful flora and fauna. A very special place I hope to return to.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2024

Robin

Amazing experience in the treetops

Incredible experience at a true eco-lodge in Teahupo'o
Beautifully constructed cabins with incredible authenticity
Great layout and comfort for a family
Note: cabins are open air, almost treehouses, with no walls or air conditioning
Nice pools, although one was closed
Beautiful restaurant gazebo (also open air)
This location requires a car; there is nothing to walk to

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jan 2024

Matthew

Wonderful views and the whole site on the side of a mountain has Fairy Terns and long tailed Tropic birds flying over. We stayed for seven nights in bungalow Vai Iti - bliss.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2023

J

A really beautiful area with natural surroundings. The hut is an open air space that is made of natural wood and makes you feel like you a staying in a tree house. The grounds are gorgeous with 2 pools and a volleyball net.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2023

Tanya

Vanira lodge is wonderful, just as described and shown in photos, if not better. We stayed in Lichee. We ate both nights in the restaurant and the food was the best we had on both Tahiti and Moorea.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2023

Taylor

Beautiful property. Yep lots of bugs its like camping but very nice and unique.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2023

Nicholas

We stayed here three nights during our honeymoon and LOVED it! Beautiful views and the property was immaculate. Would definitely go back.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

28 Mar 2023

Brittany

They wouldn’t refund our stay even though we let them know a week ahead of time

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2023

SANDRA

Really fun and unique place to stay.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Dec 2022

Montserrat

The place is a paradise. Nice and very integrated with the environment. All the staff are kind and the breakfast is awesome.
The only bad thing is internet. My husband needed to send some work emails and it was impossible. The wifi is very weak.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2022

Karin

Amazing Views!

Pro- amazing views, great jungle vibes, open air cabins, two great pools, kitchenette, great for families, great service, and super clean.

Con- don't expect air conditioning, mosquitos (there are bug nets to sleep under), no wifi in cabins but there is at checkin location

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Nov 2022

Tanya

We had a magical stay at Vanira Lodge. We loved the jaw-dropping views from out perch. Some members of the family enjoyed the open-air feel of the bungalow more than others, but the pool was amazing and food at the restaurant was delicious.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Nov 2022

Roberta

I loved the hillside bungalow. It was fully open to the gorgeous views over the beautiful garden and out to the ocean. It is such a unique and memorable construction. The restaurant has good reviews but it was not open for suppers on Monday and Tuesday evening when we were there. It was no problem since we enjoyed cooking light meals for ourselves when we were there.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Nov 2022

Neil

A unique location and experience

This is a truly eclectic place. Nestled in the side of the mountain with great views over the lagoon, the various buildings are all unique, quirky constructions using local materials. The grounds are luxuriant. Be aware dining options are very limited. On the day we arrived the restaurant was closed and there was nothing else within a 20km drive. You will need a car. Things are very rustic, in keeping with the location - definitely not a luxury option. But in our view, well worth it.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2022

Anthony

Troglodyte houses in Polynesian « jungle »

Great architecture, great site. Very cool look and materials. A must see.
Breakfast could be a bit faster (the ladies do their best, maybe it would need a third person to help). Also there is no restaurant available at night in the area. And the lodge’s hotel is closed on monday and Tuesday. So plan it ;-)

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2022

Scott

Great place to stay

A lovely place to stay

Rooms are very nice natural design and quite comfortable. Dinner in the restaurant is excellent. The grounds are lovely. We only spent 1 night because of our return flight but would stay longer next time just to enjoy Vanira Lodge.

If you are going to stay in Teahupo’o this is where I recommend to stay

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Dec 2021

Celia

Great stay!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Dec 2021

Preston

What an awesome place! Totally unique and isolated....and a view that you'll never forget! Highly recommend! Only warning...some of the rooms don't have Air Conditioning. We booked without realizing that....but turned out to be fine without it.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

15 Oct 2021

Laurence

Tout était bien

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

Exceptional. The view from our room (Ofai) was spectacular. This is a special lodge. The rooms are built into the flank of a mountain. I wish we had another night there.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2021

Robert

Gorgeous

A hidden gem on the island of Tahiti! This is a wonderful place to stay on the most beautiful side of the island.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

Vanira Lodge is an oasis in the rainforest of Tahiti with an incredible view of the bay of Teahupoo. The staff are very friendly and welcoming and were willing to accommodate our needs - like working around our dietary restrictions and letting us store our bags after check out. Take full advantage of the amazing restaurant (open for breakfast and dinner) because there are few other dining options nearby. Check out the hiking trail behind the property, you’ll need to climb up ropes and have good hiking shoes but the sweeping views are worth it!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2020

Mitch&Kristen

We were delighted to begin our stay in Tahiti here! Lovely, private bungalows on a hillside with gorgeous views and beautiful foliage throughout the property. It was a special treat to relax in our own hot tub after a day of exploring. We enjoyed the creative meals with local fish & produce. The hostess also offers a challenging, fun yoga class in the gorgeous studio.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2020

Verified traveler

This place is pure magic! Recommend renting a car, it is a beautiful drive on the farthest side if the island about 1.5hrs from airport. SO WORTH IT!! Checking in was simple, and the grounds were spectacular including the pools & views.
I stayed at the Vai Iti bungalow and it was gorgeous, private & relaxing beyond your wildest dreams! Bring bug spray, its lush &

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2020

Sandy

We had a wonderful stay at the Vanira Lodge. We loved our open-air bungalow, as we felt one with the natural environment. The insects were not a problem, and the occasional iguana was charming. The sound of birds all around us was delightful!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2020

Phillip

outstanding

Exceeded Expectations. Beautiful property and very private.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Dec 2019

Ashley

The food at this hotel was amazing. The staff is very friendly and willing to help with anything you need. The room/bungalow was really nice. The grounds a property was really pretty and well kept. Just make sure you rent a car instead of taking a cab to it.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Dec 2019

Guinet

Fantastic lodge with amazing view

Fantastic lodge with an amazing view on Tahiti Island and on the lagoon. Staff was adorable, food was absolutely great (incredible sauté de boeuf) kids loved the original pool and most of all the bungalows are beautiful, half outdoor, Polynesian style with local and natural materials. Just what we love!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

It was very relaxing and everything was based on your own pace - very authentic and not commercialised.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

27 Jun 2019

Olivier

This is located on the hill facing the Tehupoo bay. Location is gorgeous, lots of flowers, trees to look at. There is a small pool and a restaurant onsite. Beware it's fairly isolated there's and you will need to drive to get to the nearest store.
Our room(the cheapest on the property I think) was humid and there are lots of mosquitoes around.
They offer excellent excursions by boat, don't miss out on these.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2019

Verified traveler

Location superb, make sure to select low gear as you come up the driveway!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2019

Bengt

Great bungalow

This was a large bungalow with kitchen and livingroom, all of high standard. It is partly open to the nature and situated high on the hill overlooking the ocean (from a distance).. Everything was great, including delicious food in the 8n-house restaurant. Highly recommended.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Mar 2019

Sherron

We loved it!

We wanted to stay in Teahapoo so my husband could surf everyday. We felt completely lucky to have found this gem. Located well above the ocean, but with incredible views, the environment is absolutely beautiful. We were thrilled to find that Vanira Lodge provides a well maintained trail complete with ropes for steadying oneself along the way in the jungle/rainforest above their facilities. The round trip hike took about 45 minutes. The views at the top are amazing. We also took part in the free yoga class that they provide in a beautiful and serene setting with open views of nature on two sides of the room. Our bungalow was adorable. Super quaint, one in a million experience. Look, this is not a luxury hotel. But it is absolutely breathtaking, unique and made for the adventurer that appreciates nature. We highly recommend it!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

Full disclosure: we had a truly excellent and very memorable stay at Vanira Lodge! But then we had a pretty good idea what to expect when we booked it. While this is an absolutely charming property, with stunning views and world class staff, it is also very quiet, pretty isolated and somewhat limited in it's amenities. The lodge is up a steep (and not very well maintained) drive-way, off a quiet road, and only has a small restaurant. The bungalows are really wonderful, clean and tidy and comfortable, if pretty basic, and, though the new pool will be an added bonus, it's a long way down to the ocean. The nearest town - which has an excellent store, pharmacy / clinic and gas stations etc. - is about a half hour drive away. There are a few restaurants there that we very much enjoyed, but no \"night life\" as such. If you plan to drive to Papeette it's about 1.5 hours during the day, and we recommend leaving *at least* 2 hours at any time close to rush hour!! The reefs are truly excellent for swimming and snorkeling, but there are no real beaches nearby - other than with coarse volcanic sand. While world famous as a surf venue, in our opinion it is really \"experts only\" with a very nasty reef break and quite a long way out, and we could not find any decent boogie boarding sites anywhere on the island. Finally note that there is a rainy / hot season and a cooler / dry season. We were there in the rainy season, which was gorgeous for swimming, but also *very* rainy on a few days!

10/10

Exceptional

04 Feb 2019

Trisha

Beautiful!

Vanira lodge is beautiful. Everyone was extremely friendly. We stayed at the Here bungalow and it was amazing with an outdoor bathroom, shower and jacuzzi. The rooms were nice and air conditioned. The grounds are beautiful and the breakfast in the morning was very good. If you drink a lot of water make sure you stop at the store and get some before you go up to the lodge. You can't drink the tap water, but they do provide some water in the fridge. We loved our stay and cant wait to go back.

Family

8/10

Excellent

29 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

Private hiking trail, magnificent views, friendly staff. The mosquitos are HUGE though so be prepared to protect yourself.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jan 2019

Elizabeth

Paradise!

Beautiful, romantic, our bungalow was crafted by an artist and gave our stay a magical quality. Good restaurant on site. Would definitely go back!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jan 2019

Marie L.

Unique, one-of-a-kind stay in paradise!

What a beautiful bungalow with custom woodwork throughout. It felt like we were sleeping in our own treehouse. Gorgeous, unobstructed view of the ocean! Afternoons got a bit hot since there's no AC in the bungalow but we cooled off with a dip in the pool. Highly recommend this beautiful property!

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

Great gardens and views, along with awesome units with private jacuzzis and unique building designs

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

26 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

This is a rustic property, with open access to mosquitos. We forgot to take our insect repellent and the coils are good enough to prevent these insects from coming in.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Nov 2018

Janet

We love this quirky accommodation. We are over stuffy hotels and this is really something different. A real treat to enjoy the fresh air in our room. It was a bit of a walk to our hut but we didn't mind the exercise. The gardens are beautiful and the Kava hut was private with great views to soak in the Teahupoo reefs, sunsets, birdlife, gardens, and butterflies. We enjoyed a dinner and breakfast at the restaurant. The staff were friendly and helpful. Wifi in the public area around the office and restaurant. If you like to try something different and can live without wifi in your room, we recommend Vanira Lodge.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2018

Verified traveler

Unique lodge

Vanira lodge is an experience never to forget. Each lodge is beautiful. The lodge we stayed in is extremely well decorated and cozy. We really enjoyed our stay and wish we could stay much longer.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2018

Verified traveler

The whole concept and execution of the facility was fantastic. Meals were delicious. Staff was greatr.

8/10

Excellent

03 Mar 2018

tal doyev

Very friendly and nice w great food

We stay four nights, very nice charming place w great view. Close to the marina, for surfers it’s great. Food is very good, no WiFi in the rooms but in the main resturant.
For the money it’s cost it’s worth it, recommend it w a smile,,

10/10

Exceptional

04 Nov 2017

bfras

Quirky accommodation in beautiful location

Very special place. Each Cabin is individual in its architecture using local materials and designed to blend with nature. Beautiful spot at the top of the hill. Driveway is steep, narrow and rough and we were very glad not to meet others going the other way. Car is a must. Restaurant also very pleasant and special.

2/10

Poor

25 Oct 2017

Verified traveler

Remote and Primitive

We only stayed an hour and a half away from Papeete because there were no other rooms and the island was 95% booked! It was very rustic, maybe a 2 star. The location is pretty, and the breakfast good, but no lunch. That's the only positive thing I can say and it was $275 / night! The shower was outside and the bathroom very primitive. - like Robinson Crusoe huts built by the owner. We arrived late at night and we were dragging our suitcases through a field trying to find our bungalow in the pitch dark! Don't go!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2017

Verified traveler

Great

Very unique stay!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Jul 2017

Arthur

Eclectic accommadtaion in quiet rainforest setting

Very quiet location with excellent view of rain forest and coast. The room I was staying in leaked badly when it rained and swamped the toilet area such that it was constantly wet. The staff and facilities were excellent and I enjoyed my stay.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Mar 2017

Karen

Beautifully constructed Fares. Unique

Greated well, restaurant on site, super clean amenities

Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jan 2017

Pedro

Great place out-of-the-beaten track.

Vanira Lodge is a great place if you want to relax and enjoy the beauty of Tahiti. The bungalows are amazing, spacious and with great architecture. Great views of the beach and mountains. And delicious meals - we had dinner and it was outstanding. I highly recommend!!!

10/10

Exceptional

19 Nov 2016

Dustin

This was an amazing location with an amazing view and the room was very unique. We loved it and wish we could have stayed longer.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2026

Florian

Hôtel très original et authentique. Au top

Partner