Va'a i te Moana

Va'a i te Moana is a wonderful pension situated in a perfect spot on the main motu of Rangiroa, close to the airport, but it also feels like you are at a quiet private location. The staff were so accommodating and kind when we had to stay the night unexpectedly in Rangiroa and they had room. Manava is so sweet and generous and was very helpful with getting us settled in and telling us about all of the amenities and some local spots to get some food. The property is large and wonderful with a variety of accommodations (bungalows, dorms style room, or tents, but large comfortable and cute tents that have fans and a double size bed). My friend and I opted for one of the two large spacious tents which is set up on a raised deck platform and has cute and functional furniture. There's a large open dining area and a lounge spot with chairs and books and a foosball table. The property also has a playset for kids and lots of bikes. We only stayed for a breakfast which was delicious and lovely. The property is clearly still growing, but it is very comfortable and clean and is nicely located on the side of the motu closest to the Tiputa pass where you can see dolphins jumping. The property sits back from the main road but faces the open-ocean side of the atoll, which means it has good breezes that come through the property. It is about a 7 minute bike ride to the main dock near where a lot of dive shops depart from. I would certainly stay here again, a very charming pension that has a staff that truly puts 110% effort into everything they are doing for the guests. Mauruuru roa Manava!!!