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MAITAI RANGIROA
Tuamotu Islands, French Polynesia.
Our Thoughts on Maitai Rangiroa
Maitai Rangiroa may be a boutique resort with only 38 units, but it provides a full range of resort facilities and services. Rangiroa is made up of an exceptionally large number of narrow motu islands which surround an enormous lagoon; in fact, when you face the lagoon at Maitai Rangiroa you get the distinct impression that you are looking at the open sea, that’s how big the lagoon is.
As you enter the resort you note that the resort gardens are beautifully maintained and that none of the garden bungalows which are spread throughout the grounds amongst the coconut palms is very far away from the water. The Resort restaurant and the separate bar are located beside the beach and both have a terrace deck facing the lagoon and the Pier out into the lagoon with its thatched hut at the end. The Pier is a great spot to enter the water for swimming and some of the best snorkelling in the South Pacific. The Pier is also a great spot for private romantic dinners.
Rangiroa is volcanic in origin, making it very rocky. It has very few sand beaches, but because of this, the water in the lagoon is really clear and that’s what makes snorkelling and diving so good here. On the lagoon front outside the Maitai Rangiroa, a couple of low rock terraces have been built up and filled in behind with a mixture of sand and small pieces of white coral to form the beach, so take some light footwear to use when walking on the beach.
The Resort restaurant is very good and for variety there are 2 local restaurants within a short walk and there is a food market (very reasonable Hinano Beer prices) just across the road.
The airport is only a five minute drive away.
Your Accommodation Options
All accommodation is air-conditioned. There are 6 Lagoon Bungalows which are located right on the foreshore. The 10 Vini Bungalows are immediately behind the Lagoon Bungalows and offer a sea view between the bungalows in front. The 22 Tapa Bungalows are next in line behind and many have a peep of the lagoon. Some of the Tapa Bungalows are interconnecting which makes them very suitable for families.
Room Categories
 Tapa Bungalows
Bungalows are 25 square metres in size and each has a 6 square metre private terrace patio.
Maximum Occupancy: 2 Adults or 2 Adults
Bedding Configuration: 1 King or 2 Single beds
Additional Bedding: 1 Sofa bed
Vini Bungalows
Vini Bungalows are slightly bigger at 28 square metres, they also have a 6 square metre terrace patio.
Maximum Occupancy: 2 Adults or 2 Adults & 1 Child
Bedding Configuration: 1 King or 2 Single beds
Additional Bedding: 1 Sofa bed
Lagoon Bungalows
Lagoon Bungalows are 28 square metres in size and they also have a 6 square metre terrace patio.
Maximum Occupancy: 2 Adults or 2 Adults & 1 Child
Bedding Configuration: 1 King or 2 Single beds
Additional Bedding: 1 Sofa bed
Getting to and from Maitai Rangiroa
The hotel provides transfers to and from Rangiroa Airport by resort transfer vehicle.
Kids Policy
Kids aged under 15 stay free when sharing accommodation with parents (subject to stated room maximums).
Kids aged under 15 eat free from the special kids menu at selected restaurants (Xmas Eve and New Year’s Eve excluded).
Check-in/Check Out
The hotel will make every effort to ensure your rooms are available at time of check-in; however, the Hotel standard times and rates are as follows:
Check-In Time: 2.00pm
Check Out Time: 11.00am
Cancellation Policy:
All cancellations must be made in writing.
If cancellations are effected within 7 days of scheduled arrival, a cancellation fee equal to one night’s accommodation including taxes will be levied.
No-shows: A penalty of three nights accommodation charge per room will apply.
Early checkouts: A penalty of all nights accommodation charge per room will apply.
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