I have tried to book in this place 3 times... but unfortunately, it was full twice, and I had the chance to be there for 2 nights... among 4 different hostels in Tahiti island, this was the best place so far. The owner is a great surfer with an international experience, so the place has different influences from all over... More

Nice place with excellent hosts Ralph and Diane. It's a great place for the price and location. Not too far / far enough from town and swimming, snorkelling and kayaking right off the beach next to the lodge. Good place to get your bearings and plan your trip too. They will help you out and you can store some stuff... More

Really good location, far enough away from the busy-ness of Pape'ete but close enough to make traveling to/from the airport or ferry very easy. Ralph and his wife were great hosts who would help you out with many requests. Ralph was able to help me rent a car for the days I was there and gave me good advise as... More

We stayed in one of the bungalows for 5 nights. It is right at the beach and free use of kayaks and snorkeling gear. Beautiful view of Moorea and sunsets. Ralph was helpful with info for the area. Always had a fresh baguette every morning on the front table. Very chilled place, hosts leave you be and give you your... More

If you go to Tahiti Island and want to stay near Papette but next to the beach on a laid back place, this is the place to stay! I had a wonderful experience there! The hosts are a friendly and helpful couple. The dorm was clean, very spacious and had a wonderful view of the lagoon and small beach in... More

Owners, Surfer-dude Ralph and Diane, are excellent hosts. Facilities are modern, clean, and private in an area of private homes at pk18 north of Papeete. Located adjacent to the calm lagoon, protected by a reef for calm water snorkelling or use of free kayaks. No pool. Outdoor kitchen. Coffee and tea in the room and fruit from the tree. A... More

... no, really. It is almost like one other review had mentioned, though I don't have much of a problem with it. You get a small glimpse of what it would be like if you lived here. Other than getting picked up and dropped off at the airport, meals and activities are on your own. Sometimes its hard to get... More

Just stayed at Taaroa Lodge for 3 nights after being at Easter Island and en-route to Auckland. Ralph picked us up and dropped us off at the airport and was very organised in checking the flight as we were early and he was there to meet us. The breakfast baguette and refreshments were very much appreciated. We enjoyed using the... More

We are well travelled and usually stay in good hotels., we are hotel managers and expect a high quality in our accomodation. Knew tahiti was going to be expensive ,so decided to stay some where a little cheaper and use our money for experiences this time. We stayed at Taaroa lodge for 6 nights and reluctantly had to leave to... More