Vaianae Lodge♡

Guest review

10.0

As a solo traveler, I felt like this lodge was perfect! I felt safe and comfortable. A great sunset view from backyard. Host, Mina also made sure it was clean very day. Mina was so sweet and helped me know closet restaurants, and grocery stores, etc. Definitely enjoyed my stay.

Guest review

10.0

I came to this place because Fare Maheata which In paid until 31st made me feel uncomfortable…a very beautiful place… not tidy with a rude manager Si I left early and it was non refundable Vaianae has a very comfortable room and a great kitchen… it is very well kept and it is a great beautiful area with mountains and garden… not a good besch. It is great for those with a car and who like to cook and a quiet relaxing environment The owner snd Mother are very helpful. There is a nice supermarket near and they have bikes for the guest. I enjoyed this place. Í detested Fare Maheata… noisy no kitchen where to cook. Built by great people but now the management is bad.they knew I was upset and they cancelled me so there woud be no feedback… Great Vaiaenae Lodge Terrible Fare Maheata

Guest review

6.0

Positives: - spacious bedrooms - spacious kitchen for guest use - parking onsite - deck to sit out on Negatives: - very difficult to find. Need signage out front - photos of room during booking process a bit deceptive. Shows bathroom, leading one to think you room has a private one. It doesnt. - host not responsive pre-stay via Expedia; must WA him - host not engaging - host was to have lent me a bike so I could cycle back the 16km rom returning my rental car. I told him what time I needed to leave by, and asked if he could help load the bike into the car. Well he was a ''no-show' and instead was out shopping. Not reliable. At least he apologized. - there is no swimming beach at this location - nowhere comfortable outside to sit and enjoy the view. Only a picnic bench, which gets wets when raining - no amenities in area - description states kayaks and bikes available for loan, though he seemed a bit reluctant. Summary: okay stay, nice facilities. But I felt more like an inconvenience being there more thana valued guest. I think this really is more suited to surfers, not solo female travellers who may need a bit of guidance.

Incredible - can't recommend enough!

10.0

This place is incredible! Beautiful property with an incredible oceanside view from the elevated platform right on the water. You can snorkel around pristine coral that is just a quick swim or paddle from the Inn and see the Haapiti surf break from the platform (binoculars are helpful unless you are Tama, the owner and expert, and can judge the surf with naked eye from a distance). Tama is incredibly friendly, hospitable, and helpful and works hard to keep the property in its incredible condition. He can answer any of your questions, make recommendations on hikes, restaurants, etc., connect you with others around the island, take you surfing, and give you great local information. His English was great - some of the best I heard in Polynesia after being there for nearly three weeks. The accommodation itself is very nice. The kitchen has everything you need to cook (buy your own groceries of course), and the rooms and bathrooms are very clean and comfortable. I can't recommend this place enough - it is one of the best deals you'll find on the island!

Highly Recommend

10.0

Amazing place, amazing host, great location, can’t say enough great things about this place. I will definitely be back! Thanks for letting us stay on your families beautiful property and for everything else Tama! -Gabe

This place is the best

10.0

My fourth time here and I’ll be back. What’s there not to like. The price, the cleanliness, the knowledge, the location. The best poisson cru place is across the street. It’s quiet. There are SUPs to cruise around. There are bikes. This last time we didn’t surf but Tama took us out on his boat for a private cruise. It was like nothing you can get from a commercial big hotel.