Pension Fare Maheata

French Polynesia , Moorea
MOOREA, Moorea Papetoai Hilton Road, Pihaena, pk 14.300
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50 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jan 2026

Chloë

This was such a beautiful and unique experience I would highly recommend for anyone who is looking to get away from the city and see the beauty of the island

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

28 Oct 2025

Sandrine

L'emplacement au bord de la plage est superbe. Les pieds dans l'eau pour le couché de soleil, le bonheur.
L'accueil est agréable.
Petit bémol au niveau du ménage.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2025

Paul

Great place to spend a few nights. Restaurant on the beach front serving fresh fish and a good menu selection. Friendly staff and breakfast included !

Self

2/10

Poor

18 Aug 2025

Tracie

Where do I start. We went to check in. He told us it’s unsafe for us as it’s form style living. No AC
In the ad said we had our own room and AC, don’t trust this place

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

09 Aug 2025

John

There are electrical problems in this apartment. The power will constantly shut down when you turn on the water heater, and you will have to go downstairs to flip the circuit breaker when it happens. I did it so many time and it's very frustrating. The air conditioner on the dinning room has water leaking when it's on. The towls are horrible. The only thing I like is the location and parking. I would rather spend more and stay in a hotel next time.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2025

Renate

Great Homestay. Rental car available upon request, the snokling at the beach front is devine.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2025

OLIVIER

Wonderful location, super quiet and very nice staff. Direct access to the lagoon with kayaks and Sups available. Breakfast included, on the beach with your feet in the water. That's where I'll go again next time. Mauruuru Roa.

4/10

Poor

02 Jun 2025

Graciela

They have a beautiful beach
Originally those who built the place did a beautiful job
In at least the last 15 years it has not been well kept
Untidy… not cared for security details
The Manager was rude to me

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

18 Oct 2024

Verified traveler

You get what you pay for. But the star-ranking is not comparable with accommodations in the USA. This is not a 2 1/2 star hotell. Cleanliness in the shared bathrooms and shared dormitory is way bellow a standard I am willing to accept. The bungalows are ok. The staff is very nice, they play great music. They have good food to order. The beach is fine. Kayaks are available and that was great.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

10 Jun 2024

samar

This is my second visit to this idyllic spot in Moorea. A family run group of budget rustic cottages on the lagoon next door to the Hilton. The onsite restaurant serves very high quality food and a simple breakfast is included. The hotel sits oceanfront on a beautiful area of the lagoon with rays, sharks and fish cruising by all day. Air conditioned rooms which is rare in Tahiti and kayaks included, good for family on a budget.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2024

Will

The host was awesome and the location was perfect. It was quite and close to the ocean.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

03 Jan 2024

Steve Duong

Charged too much tax for this property.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

25 Oct 2023

Stephanie

Great beachfront! Free kayak! Laundry service was awesome. Friendly workers! Price is just accurate. They offered us their French Polynesian dishes. The fishes and white rice with coconut milk were very delicious! We would love to come back. Until next time! ❤️

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

01 Oct 2023

john

Great small quiet beach and covered area overlooking ocean. Rustic bungalows that are commensurate with the price. Good for budget conscious families. Our bungalow (closest to road) had a queen sized bed, set of bunk beds, and an upstairs loft that could also sleep 2 additional people. Functional kitchenette with fridge/freezer. Place had lots of open closets and storage shelves. Due to us checking in on day restaurant was closed, absolute minimum interaction with staff. Tip: the Thai take-away restaurant close by is great and best meal deals on Moorea

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Sep 2023

Ludwig

Helpful employees

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

17 Aug 2023

Donald

Was nice to see the bananas vegation and being on the ocean shore.
Was not prepared to not have hand soap washcloths ect,the hot water was very tempormential all in all the staywas enjoyable

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Jul 2023

Deanne

This is a family run pension with friendly staff, set on a picturesque private beach. The fish swim right up to the shore, there are comfortable chairs and tables on the beach and a stunning view of the sunset each night. The accomodation is basic but clean. The restaurant has wonderful platters/tapas and an excellent drink selection. You need a vehicle to access the supermarket and ATM. We would return again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2023

Beth

Location, location, location! Fare Maheata has the best snorkeling from their beach. See tons of fish, stingrays, and even reef sharks. Also enjoy a stunning sunset right from their beach.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2023

Gladys

Amazing View!! The staff is incredible..
Good breakfast.
Tehu was super helpful. Ask for Sophie is you need hotel transfer she was super knowledgeable about the island and helpful. The room is basic but super clean, the bed is comfy.

I can not wait to be back.

Merci

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2023

Samuel

Loved every second of it. The property itself is so serene and beautiful…right on the beach. The coral right in front of the restaurant was some of the best we saw in all of Moorea, with sharks and rays and colorful reef fish just off shore. The restaurant is exceptional. The rooms are simple but clean and include a kitchen that helps to save money on meals (French Polynesia can be expensive). All of the staff were helpful and welcoming, especially the maintenance guy who helped us with all our needs. We definitely plan to return.

4/10

Poor

09 Apr 2023

Verified traveler

Do not stay in a shared dormitory

Only stay here if you are truly on a budget and want to share everything with other guests. The shared dormitory is full with mosquitoes, has no air conditioning. Their bookings are non refundable for a reason. The property had a nice view though.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2023

ELIZABETH

Great little spot

Amazing location and very comfortable bed. I suggest you bring your own pillow. Very, very basic place. Minimal breakfast but still nice. Best to have a car if you stay here. Staff was very friendly and nice.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Feb 2023

Kelly

At Fare Maheata my kids and I felt so safe. The kids were epic the water all the time. Breakfast was simple but so appreciated. We had issues with ants in our bungalow but learned to live with them. I limited my ability to eat and cook there though. We felt like part of the community. Would return for sure.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

10 Feb 2023

Anna

The host family is amazing, especially Tutehau! So hospitable, kind and welcoming! We loved our stay.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

02 Jan 2023

Tatyana A

Nice location, beautiful beach. We were frustrated that we got 1 bedroom bungalow instead 2 bedroom we were paying for. Also, the were too many mosquitoes inside the house and we had to buy mosquito killer devices which I believe property should have provided.

Otherwise amazing location and beach with great snorkeling.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

23 Oct 2022

Wessel

I loved the location. A rental car was offered at a very reasonable rate. The view from the beach is mind-blowing. Having lunch with your feet in the water and fish swimming around is an unforgettable experience. Our annoyance was that the bungalow was sold as 2-bedroom, when it is essentially one large room with beds for 5 in it. Other than that, we loved our stay.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2022

Arlee

The property was right on a beautiful lagoon filled with coral, fish, rays and a few small sharks. The restaurant is facing the water and is really cute and the food is great. Only a short walk away is the Moorea Hilton which has the best crepes. Kayaks and paddle boards were included in the nightly fee which was really nice.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2022

xiaofan

Great onsite restaurant, very helpful host. He even went extra length to find us electrical plug adaptor and snorkeling equipment when the airline misplaced our luggage.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2022

Shaun

Great property and beach. not many eateries close by, really need a bike or scooter which Maheata do provide

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2022

jean michel

The location,the service and the amenities

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2022

Rosemary

Fare Maheata is a great place run by a local family, all of whom are friendly and helpful. It provides simple comfortable accomodation with fans & aircon, full kitchen and bathroom, and everything you need for a great stay. The best part is the beautiful white sand beach on which it is located, where you eat lunch with your feet in the water (if you wish). Rays and fish swim by as you eat breakfast. It has a restaurant, open 5 days a week, and provides a simple breakfast if you want it. A great place at a very affordable price.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

04 Jul 2022

Joele

Dining in the Lagoon was amazing. The site is beautiful and every body is nice and helpful.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

03 Jul 2022

Sophie

We are a family of 6. 4 kids and 2 adults. We travel a lot and are happy with places that are more like a home than a resort. The location here is beautiful. The restaurant is right on a little beach with beautiful water and kayaks to use and explore. We saw a bunch of rays. The rooms were fine. The downside was the staff/owners. One brother was very sweet but there was another brother who was just plain rude. Our reservation stated 2 adults and 4 kids. I even called the hotel directly to confirm that we could sleep all 6 of us. I paid a fee to add the 2 younger children. When we got there they only had beds for 5. I asked for the 6th bed and they told me that i had only put 4 on the reservation which i told them I called to add the other 2 and that there were 6. He said yes we know thats why we put a 5th bed but we dont have a 6th. He was very rude about it. I told them not to worry about it and our youngest would just sleep with us. The older brother came about 30min later with a matress and was much more respectful and helpful. The only way to light the stove is with a match which is fine but there were no matches. When we asked for some it was a rude response about how the last guest took them so basically oh well. Then the day we left they tried to collect another 9k francs for breakfast for the 2 littles. They claimed we didnt pay for them. Not true and myself and older son didnt even eat breakfast. One son nice other very rude. Property is nice, rooms are fine.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

07 Feb 2022

John

Super friendly state, lovely beach in front, great dinners at restaurant… decent room and breakfast.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2021

Paul

This place is amazing! The sons that run the place have a wealth of knowledge about the island, culture and where to go. The unit that we stayed in had bunk beds and a loft. It was great for my kids. My son would get up early, walk 30 meters right to the beach and go snorkeling. I will be staying there next time we go to Moorea. I think it is important to note that I rented a vehicle to use while I was there with my family. I made a mistake and rented the vehicle for Tahiti. I did not realize that until we arrived in Moorea in the ferry. I called the guys at Fare Maheata and they arranged for a taxi to pick us up and they even had vehicles available for rent on the property. They made our vacation on Moorea a pleasant stay. Thank you!

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

06 Feb 2021

Meghan P.

Amazing getaway!

My mom and I stayed here for a week and had an amazing time! John and his family are great hosts and there to help you with anything you need. The food is fabulous as well! We will be back again for sure!

2/10

Poor

24 Oct 2020

Verified traveler

Horrible Stay

BEWARE. The manager Jean arrogantly charged me again for my two night stay even after i had showed him the receipt that the room has been paid for. He did NOT listen to what i am saying and now the double charge is still in dispute. Now he claims he cannot return the charge back and asking for another credit card and some RIB or IBAN account number. I travel quite a bit and this is the most unsatisfactory place i have stayed. No hot water when he claims there was, i got bitten from possible bed bugs (i have photos), and one of the sons Maha kept on saying he works for tips. I know the hotel industry is hurting at the moment. However, do yourselves a favor! DO NOT stay here.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2020

Kenneth

The hotel staff are great. Very friendly and helpful. The beach area was great for relaxing and snorkeling. The room was clean andcomfortable

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

11 Sep 2020

Raymond

Nice owner and restaurant on site

The property is by the water. The owner and his sons are very nice. They have a restaurant on side and also provide local transportation service with reasonable price. The food is good and the breakfast is included in the bill. But the property is a little bit old and some kind of clean up.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

Awesome place for cheap in Moorea. They had a great beach and really good food for cheaper than a lot of restaurants on Moorea. Also, the family that runs this place is the best, they were super helpful in planning my time there and had everything you need! Also a really cool hike up the mountains, only accessible by their property. The only downside was that the shared room was very hot at night, even with fans, but honestly if that bothers you then you shouldnt be on a tropical island in the pacific!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

This place was fabulous! Jean (sp?) and his sons were so kind and welcoming and the property was excellent. The location right next to the Hilton was very convenient and the beach right in front offers some of the best snorkeling I have ever encountered anywhere (I’ve snorkeled off of four continents at this point)!

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2019

Cynthia

Well worth the stay

Quiet, family run pension with the same amazing views and same swim/snorkeling experience as the Hilton just a 7 minute walk away but a fraction of the cost. The owner, Jean, picked us up from the airport with our bicycles and bags, cooked us delicious meals and told us about life as a local growing up in French Polynesia.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Dec 2018

Nabeel K.

Great location, friendly atmosphere

The location has around 5 or 6 buildings that host travelers, there are single bedroom and flat spaces available with a kitchen and fully furnished.
The main lounge area is very large and a great place to relax and sit when not on the beach.
The beach is amazing, it is located about 4 houses from the Hilton and is a great location for snorkeling, kayaking and paddle boarding. The location provides canoes to use and paddle board for rent, he also has some masks and snorkel equipment.
The water is no more than waist high and the coral is right infront.

Our host was very helpful and very friendly, he was available when needed.
Its a quiet place, more like a bed and breakfast.

8/10

Excellent

03 Jan 2018

Verified traveler

Great overall, but no breakfast

OVERALL. Our stay met or surpassed our expectations, with one exception - see below. The snorkeling is spectacular, the best we have ever experienced: coral with fish and other marine life right off the beach, calm and warm waters, and not too shallow and not too deep. Highly recommended.
BREAKFAST. During check-in the manager insisted that breakfast was not included in spite of the fact that our rental agreement with hotels.com specifically stated that it was included. He claimed that he was not informed about this rental contract. The extra cost for the breakfast is $10 per person, $20 for 2 persons per day.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Oct 2017

Verified traveler

Very comfortable the staff was excellent and vert accommodating

10/10

Exceptional

20 Mar 2017

Karin

Fare Maheate is a great place to relax, do some swimming or snorkeling. Excursions with a separate outfit are available. Jean is offering rides to the supermarket, if needed, but meals can be ordered at the pension.
The beach leads gradually into deeper water, which appeals to some swimmers. Just a great place to relax.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Nov 2025

Priscilla

Alles

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2025

Audrey

Le staff est vraiment gentil

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2025

Nathalie

Chambres propres beaux extérieurs

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

23 Sep 2025

Charles

décevant

Très déçu. J'étais venu dans cet établissement il y a quelques années, j'avais été enchanté malgré la simplicité de l'hébergement.
Cette fois c'était n'importe quoi, le deuxième jour j'ai été prié de dormir au dortoir car ma chambre était louée à une personne qui allait rester une semaine (oui on fait du surbooking en accusant les centrales de réservation et en émettant même des doutes sur la véracité de ma réservation! J'ai dû fournir les preuves au propriétaire que j'ai eu au téléphone et me suis senti maltraité par ses doutes, ce monsieur ne sait sans doute pas gérer les réservations sur les différentes centrales... )
L'établissement est mal tenu également, il y a beaucoup de laisser-aller et pas d'effort pour satisfaire ses clients. Je ne détaillerais pas pour ne pas être désagréable pour les personnes sur place qui sont malgré tout gentils, mais cet établissement a beaucoup perdu!
La cuisine est bonne mais il manque la moitié des plats à la carte, on le découvre une fois qu'on a passé commande.
Il faut vous reprendre en mains, vous avez de l'or dans les mains et vous ne faites aucun effort pour l'exploiter correctement.
Bref, je ne reviendrai pas de si tôt.

Self