Maitai Rangiroa

MaiTia is a beautiful bungalow resort looking out over the ocean. We were given a welcome drink and flower lei upon arrival. We had an ocean front bungalow and enjoyed the amazing view and sound of the waves from our room. The bed was comfortable and the room was clean. The air conditioning kept the room cool. We enjoyed hanging out at the small pool overlooking the ocean. We had the half board package with our stay which included breakfast and dinner. I would probably skip the dinner part since I don’t eat much fish and many menu options were fish dishes. Note that food is relatively expensive but that’s everywhere in French Polynesia. I would definitely stay here again.

Great location. The hotel staff is freindly, spoke good enough English and very accomodating. the room was cleaned daily, the premises were maintained to perfection. We included the breakfast, which was fantastic, it offered hot meal and cold cuts. coffee and tea in the room. We were right at the lagoon, so the views were always with us. The swimming was from the pier, but it is a 1 minute walk to it. The water was perfect, clean and lots and lots of fish. Even saw an eel living under a coral. Occasionally saw a nurse shark passing by and dolphines. Great experience all the way around .Majority of visitors are in their mid 50-60s. Not too many young people as it is mostly for diving and snokerling. Two small shops near by, 2 minutes and 15 minutes where you can fin water, etc. Masquitors are everywhere, especially in the evening. There is a cute little restaurant across the street with great local food Recommend. Professional photographer Bernard Beaussier! Don't forget to bring charges and converters for Euoprean outlets and for both - cell and laptop. You will go through hell shopping for one. There is a Pearl Factory and a Pearl Store nearby. Forget the factory, the store owner is great and will desctibe everyhing you are buying. Great trip, great experience. Great hotel DIVING! we went diving with Y'AKA. Small but very passionate dive shop. Excellent experience. Will write in detail under diving. Great travels! Cheers

The room was OK, clean albeit with small ants everywhere. The hotel seems very understaffed, particularly for the restaurant. The workers seemed overwhelmed and unhelpful most of the time. The breakfast is terrible (not worth the very hefty price at all), but the lunch/dinner food is decent. The pool is nice but there are not many lounge chairs. The wifi does not work unless you are in the reception room, but that seems typical of Rangiroa.