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Tetamanu Village

2.5 star property
Pension in Fakarava with free breakfast and free airport shuttle

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Standard Bungalow, Sea View | Terrace/patio
Exterior
Front of property
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Breakfast included
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Standard Bungalow, Sea View

Standard Bungalow, Sea View

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 22 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
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About the area

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Tetamau, Fakarava, Tuamotu Archipelago

What's nearby

  • Tetamanu Island - 1 min walk

About this property

Tetamanu Village

Property highlights
Take advantage of free breakfast (local cuisine), a free return airport shuttle and a terrace at Tetamanu Village. The on-site restaurant, Restaurant Tetamanu, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and ocean views. Enjoy on-site activities, such as snorkelling, scuba diving and fishing. WiFi in public areas (surcharge) and a bar are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • Coffee/tea in reception, smoke-free property and barbecues
  • A TV in reception and a front desk safe
Room features
All guest rooms at Tetamanu Village have amenities, such as free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (XPF 500 for 12 hours)
  • WiFi in public areas has a 1-device limit

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Free return airport shuttle from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM at scheduled times

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant Tetamanu

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:30 PM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: XPF 500 (for 12 hours, 1-device limit, rates may vary)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
There is no hot water on site
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Tetamanu Village Motel Fakarava
Tetamanu Village Motel
Tetamanu Village Fakarava
Pension Tetamanu Village Fakarava
Fakarava Tetamanu Village Pension
Pension Tetamanu Village
Tetamanu Village Fakarava
Tetamanu Village Pension
Tetamanu Village Fakarava
Tetamanu Village Pension Fakarava

Frequently asked questions

Is Tetamanu Village pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tetamanu Village?

This guest house doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Tetamanu Village?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Tetamanu Village?

Checkout is at 12:30 PM.

Does Tetamanu Village provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM at scheduled times.

Where is Tetamanu Village located?

Situated in Fakarava, this pension is steps away from Tuamotu Archipelago and Tetamanu Island.

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Tetamanu Village Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 69 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

The reef and marine life were stunning. The accommodation was basic but comfortable and the staff were friendly and super accommodating.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

This simple guesthouse is very remote and basic, but I would definitely stay here again. Our fare (traditional bungalow) was modest, but comfortable and charming and set on the water's edge. Meals consisted mostly of fish, rice, chicken and pasta. The staff was wonderful and the diving spectacular.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Mindy Gold

Tetamanu Village is a place to go if you want a one of a kind diving experience. The “wall of sharks” is spectacular! All the staff are warm and friendly. The accommodations are what I would describe as rustic. No hot water, but not uncomfortably cold water from the shower. Each bungalow has its own private deck overlooking the very shallow ocean water, that you can snorkel directly from. You won’t go hungry, the food is plentiful at breakfast, lunch, and dinner, served family style. I suggest bringing good silicone earplugs, the roosters make noise all night long.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Kristin

It was amazing to see the sharks from your room. The room was reasonable and modest for being in the middle of no where. The Island was clean. There were boats and roosters that woke us up early. Several large groups over a few days made the buffet style dinning stressful. No snacks in between meals and the showers don't have hot or fresh water. No red wine or place to buy snacks. It was a gorgeous spot these are the issues that may be problematic.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Go only for diving!
Do NOT stay in this place except if you are going to dive the Wall of Sharks!! And Maximus 2 days if you do! The price for room is so much more than you really get. The surroundings and the reef is beautiful but the bungalows are terrible. We were prepared for a simple bungalow with no hot water but everything and espacially the sheets was wet/moisty. Bring your own sleepingbag/sheet!!! Food was what you could expect but they use rainwater for drinking and clean the bottles in saltwater. We had problems with our stomach aften out days here. The young couple who helps in the kitchen during the day is nice and serviceminded.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Disliked: Amenities
Excellent access to some of the best diving in the world. Located right on the water and Tumakahoa pass, this location is right on shark alley and some of the most beautiful coral I’ve seen. The property is rustic but over the water and right on the reef. It is a lot like camping. Cold showers, no locking doors, damp bedding when it rains and few amenities are all part of the experience. The boat ride from Fakarava north is a little more than an hour and can really only be done in the daytime. Our flight was delayed so we had to stay in Fakarava north, which was fully booked and ended up paying for tetamanu and the pension on the north side. The staff is friendly but don’t go out if their way in hospitality. We had to ask for basics like toilet paper and they couldn’t accomodate any dietary requests or snacks when it wasn’t time for a scheduled meal. You eat what they serve, which is pancakes and fish for the most part. It was all delicious though. The dive guides were very nice and showed us some of the most incredible diving I have experienced. For me it was a special experience, but not appropriate for people that need extra care or a honeymoon type of experience like on Moorea or bora bora.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Antoine

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Guillaume

Bon séjour dans l'ensemble mais quelques problèmes qui ne devraient pas exister pour le prix payé. Travaux tout les jours a partir de 6h du matin donc pas de grâce matinée ni de calme. Et les toilettes communes catastrophiques. Sinon le staff est sympa et le lieu incroyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Willi

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
De bungalows van Tetamanu village hebben een duidelijk achterstallig onderhoud. Er waren 3 bunglows met vernieuwde daken maar die van ons was nog in de oude staat. Het douchewater was "koud" (maar dat was vooraf bekend) en zonder druk zodat je op de grond moest zitten om wat meer water uit de douchekop te krijgen. Het bed was ok maar het moskitonet had kleine gaten. Gelukkig hadden wij geen last van muggen tijdens ons 6 daags verblijf. Het eten was lekker maar raakte binnen heel korte tijd op - er werd niets nagekookt! Het personeel was heel vriendelijk en behulpzaam. Ondanks dat wij geen gebruik hebben gemaakt van de duikschool, maakte deze een georganiseerde indruk. De toestand van de "bunglows" in Tetamanu Sauvage is heel slecht - en voor zover ons bekend- wordt dit gedeelte momenteel niet gebruikt. Onze bungalow werd tijdens ons verblijf niet schoon gemaakt. Het interieur is minimaal = basic. De onderwaterwereld daar is spectakulair. Zelfs tijdens het snorkelen kom je ontzettend veel vissoorten (inkl. haaien) tegen. De dagelijkse gratis boottocht naar "Le sable rose" is zeker een aanrader. Ondanks de bovenstaande feiten hebben wij een hele mooie tijd op dit uitzonderlijk plekje aarde beleefd.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Corinne

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
bugalow gleich am meer, fischbeobachtung von Terrasse aus möglich - schlechter informationsfluss - kalte, kaputte Dusche - Essen oft kalt - preis leistungsverhältniss überteuert
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Kari

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Franck

Idéal plongeurs
Idéal pour les plongeurs Très sympathique Établissement vieillissant Ensemble convivial la pension complète est très bien
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jean

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

2/10 Terrible

michel

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Le personnel est sympa c’est le seul attrait et c’est beau sous le soleil mais le reste horrible —un seul transfert bateau par JOUR ! Nous avons atterri à 7 h et nous sommes parti pour tetamanu à 18h après l’arrivé du dernier vol. Traversée en pleine nuit pendant 3h avec des conditions de mer désastreuse sans moyen de navigation .. sauf la boussole d’un iPhone d’un client … Le repas midi : seul le plat principal est servi Prenez une autre pension
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Svenja

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Horror Hostel ohne Würde
Die Unterkunft sollte sofort zugesperrt werden. Ich habe noch immer Albträume von der Nacht, die ich dort verbringen musste. Das Bett, wenn man es so bezeichnen mag - war eine alte Matratze, die man nicht mal mit Handschuhen anfassen möchte. Die Kissen und der Bezug waren klamm und es war alles voller Krabbeltierkot. Das Moskitonetz hatte riesig Löcher und konnte seinen eigentlich Zweck nicht erfüllen. Das „Badezimmer“ waren zwei Wände, die mit einem Vorhang als Tür vom restlichen Raum abgetrennt waren. Die Dusche ist ein ekliges Rohr das aus einer Ecke kommt. Man möchte dort nichts berühren, weil alles dreckig und ranzig ist. Der Boden hing an einer Stelle durch und man hatte Angst, dass man durchbricht. In der Nacht konnte man kein Auge zubekommen, weil man Tiere knabbern hören konnte und Angst hatte, dass die Ratten ins Zimmer kommen. Die ganze Insel ist zugemüllt. Das Frühstück war altes gefrorenes Baguette, was man nicht einmal schneiden konnte, da es so hart war. Das Abendessen bestand aus Nudeln und Hackfleisch, aber keinem frischen Fisch. Wir wollten die Insel eher verlassen, aber die Besitzer wollten uns keinen Transfer von der Insel organisieren. Im allgemeinen sind die Betreiber nicht an dem Wohl der Gäste Interessiert. Wir saßen in der Hölle fest. Das Wlan ist nur tagsüber gegen eine Gebühr nutzbar. Ich würde meinen größten Feind dort nicht hinschicken.
Kot von Bettwanzen
„Dusche“
Das Bett
Verdreckte Insel
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Annette

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Die Mitarbeiter*innen waren alle ausnehmend freundlich. Das Essen erinnert an Jugendherbergsaufenthalte: zwar frisch zubereitet aber wenig abwechslungsreich und vorallem nicht ausreichend - wenn man nicht pünktlich zum Essen in der Schlange stand, riskiert man ausser Reis/ Nudeln nichts mehr zu bekommen. Mein Zimmer/ mein Bungalow wurde in den 6 Tagen, die ich da war nicht ein einziges Mal gereinigt/ gefegt, der Papierkorb nicht ausgewechselt und ein frisches Handtuch bekam ich erst nach 4 Tagen, als ich angefragt habe. Aber viel schlimmer waren die Ratten: Nachts tobten sie sich mit dem Inhalt des Mülleimers aus (ich hatte KEIN Essen im Bungalow) - zum Glück hatte ich alle meine Sachen in den verschlossenen Reisesachen gelassen - nagten meine FlipFlops an und in einer Nacht wurde ich davon geweckt, dass zumindest eine Ratte in meinem Bett auf meinem Kopf rumkletterte. Was für ein Alptraum. Leider war die Reaktion des Besitzers nicht sonderlich überrascht oder geschockt. Mir scheint auch nicht, dass der Eigentümer besondere Massnahmen in die Wegeleiten wird, um diese unschönen Zustände zu verbessern. Ich persönlich würde einen Aufenthalt in Süd Fakarava (Tetamanu Village) nicht weiter empfehlen.

10/10 Excellent

helene

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

fernando

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

yves

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très médiocre et décevant
Hotel sur un site merveilleux mais malheureusement rien n'est fait pour procurer un minimum de confort. Il semble que le proprietaire veut gagner le maximum d'argent sans investir, c'est bien dommage. Nous avions reservé vue mer dans le village nous nous sommes retrouvés sur l'ile sauvage au meme prix dans des bungalows déplorables. Une nourriture très médiocre (pates riz poulet et quelquefois un peu de poisson), un dessert industriel le soir. Quantités sont limites et donc tt le monde se jette sur le petit buffet, pas très beau à voir. Heureusement que le site est unique et que les plongées somt magnifiques avec ses centaines de requins (ns avons plongé avec un autre dive center que celui de l'hotel).
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Cadre incroyable ! Accueil très convivial du début à la fin. Sortie au sable rose magnifique, snorkeling très riche en poissons et requins, pêche au fusil .... Mais le plus incroyable le baptême de plongée avec Jean qui a rendu notre séjour inoubliable ! Vraiment merci pour ces souvenirs pleins la tête !

6/10 Okay

Mike

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Lily

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Nice Bathroom & Location Safety
Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
12:30 PM
Star Rating
2.5