Oa Oa Lodge

5 minutes' drive from the ferry terminal. Chalet was spacious with a decking outside. Kitchen minimalistic. Very friendly and helpful staff. Pool was very nice and you can literally snorkel from the decking. Free piclup and drop off at Vaitape ferry terminal

Ventilation was a huge issue in the bath room and toilets. The beds were solid wood, which is good but the every one bumped multiple times as they had a huge frame covered underneath the bed sheet. It is not far from downtown so thats a plus however no airconditioners in the rooms. Though its on the water l, the water is 8-10 feet deep which kept us out of it. The views were great and I guess fpr the people who served us and the views are the reason the lodge gets 2 stars.

Tom picked me up from the Air Tahiti ferry in town and I was amazed that my bungalow was actually ready upon arrival in the early morning. The property is quaint and beautiful with an on-site restaurant and infinity pool. I was in partial over-water bungalow #1 . The room and balcony are quite spacious, however basic, and could definitely use an update and some TLC. Also, there is no air conditioning in this bungalow . The ceiling fan worked fairly well and I also slept with the balcony doors open for the breeze. I definitely could have used an extra fan though. The fridge worked well for my drinks and there is a closet next to the sink in the bathroom. The staff is one of the things that makes this property special. Tom is wonderful and Lisa in the restaurant is also fabulous. The food was pretty good, too. It's about a 20 minute walk to town and a 5-10 minute walk to a couple of other restaurants. Thank you very much for the hospitality!