Tetamanu Village is located in Fakarava. Marae Tahiri Vairau is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Tuamotu Archipelago and Tetamanu Island.
Take advantage of free breakfast (local cuisine), a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and a terrace at Tetamanu Village. The on-site restaurant, Restaurant Tetamanu, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. Enjoy onsite activities like fishing, snorkeling, and scuba diving. WiFi in public areas (surcharge) and a bar are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
A TV in the lobby, smoke-free premises, and coffee/tea in the lobby
A front-desk safe and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Tetamanu Village offer amenities such as free bottled water.
Extra 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 transportation
No onsite parking available
Free roundtrip 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
Snorkeling
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 elevator
More
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels
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 available
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 staff will greet guests on arrival
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
Staffed front desk
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 elevators
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?
Check-out is at 12:30 PM.
Does Tetamanu Village provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 12:30 PM–2:00 PM at scheduled times.
Where is Tetamanu Village located?
Situated in Fakarava, this pension is steps from Tuamotu Archipelago and Tetamanu Island.
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 62 reviews" "
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Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 62 reviews" "
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Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 62 reviews" "
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5
7.4/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
6.6/10
Amenities
7.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Joseph
Traveled with family
Jan 30, 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Joseph
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
8/10 Good
Jennifer
Traveled with partner
Sep 27, 2023
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.
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.
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.
Cindy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
6/10 Okay
Mike
Oct 5, 2022
Mike
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
8/10 Good
Kristin
Traveled with partner
Sep 22, 2022
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
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.