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If you want to snorkel on your own, this resort is ideal. You can rent a kayak directly from the front desk and take it out all day long, getting out anywhere you want in the shallow lagoon to snorkel. I recommend you bring your own snorkel equipment (which I always do when I travel). Use toothpaste to keep your mask defogged, and enjoy this great location! All of the snorkel tours come to the area of this hotel, so most people pay to snorkel there with a guide.|Also, yes, the island has a lot of mosquitos, and there are a lot of mosquitos at this resort. I use natural essential oil spray that works great and keep it in my purse literally everywhere I go. Do this, and you can keep the bites down to a minimum. As an alternative, most shops in Tahiti and Moorea carry their own natural mosquito repellant using a specific plant oil that the mosquitos hate. So if you don't bring your own I recommend buying it.||Also, this resort is close enough to food and a small market for supplies. Casa Vinzeno definitely has (by far) the best food in the area; make a reservation online the day before. Also, Holy Steak House is nearby, and it has a nice ambiance and food.||Lastly, I loved the beautiful and homey decor at this place. From the pond, to the plant canopies, to the outdoor kitchen, to the shared living area full of seating and lounge spots- it was all so great!

If you are looking for the closest thing to over the water bungalow without paying the premium price, this place is for you. Our room, Princess Lokelani, has its own private patio and outdoor eating area. The water is so clear and calm that you can see school of fishes without going into the lagoon. A lot of tour companies pick-up from this location. Staffs are very friendly. There is a small market about 15 minutes walking from the bungalow. You can see sun rise and sun set from the patio. Very peaceful and relaxing location. Bring insect repellant, even though the bedroom is fully enclosed, but the kitchen area has bamboo wall and plants. The privacy is there but, there is small gaps for mosquitos to get in. I will definitely stay there again.

Das Hotel hat "nur" 8 Zimmer und bietet Entspannung und Ruhe pur. Es liegt in einer romatisch angelegten Gartenanlage direkt am Meer. Der Sevice war super. Die Zimmer einwandfrei. Es gibt kein Restaurant im Hotel, aber man kann das Frühstück und auch thailändisches Mittag- oder Abendessen aufs Zimmer liefern lassen und es auf der Terrasse geniessen. Es gibt 2 Restaurants, die ihre Gäste im Hotel abholen und zurückbringen! Die Managerin Aileen hilft beim Buchen vom Mietauto und von Ausflügen. Den ganztägigen Schnorchel-Ausflug "Magic Day" (Seasafari) können wir sehr empfehlen! Es war toll!! Wir können es sehr weiter empfehlen! Danke für die wunderschönen Tage!

We found this tropical paradise by chance and have to admit that booking it for just one night in the presidential suit for my family of four was nothing short of magical and memorable. Upon our arrival, we were greeted warmly with garland and welcome cocktails and were shown the property which is strikingly beautiful and tastefully decorated. We felt at home away from home and watched sharks and string rays and variety of colorful fish swim by the deck .We enjoyed watching the sunset and captured some stunning pictures. The breakfast was fresh and delicious..We were booked in Sofitel for the following days and my children missed this enchanting property inspite of being in the beautiful overwater bungalow in Sofitel. We definitely would like to visit this property another time and stay for longer duration to really soak in it’s unfiltered beauty and mesmerizing environment. Ms. Eileen, the property owner has done a wonderful job decorating and making this place an absolute wonderland.

Amazing peace of heaven