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Raiatea Hawaiki Nui Hotel

3.0 star property
Mountain resort in Papeete with safari and outdoor pool

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Escape to Raiatea Hawaiki Nui Hotel, where ocean views and international cuisine meet relaxation. Snorkel in the crystal-clear waters, enjoy a Pilates session or try your hand at fishing. With a playground for kids and activities like volleyball and boat tours, this resort is perfect for families.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Childcare
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Free breakfast

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Babysitting
  • Airport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Babysitting services
  • Playground on site
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area

Room options

Room, Garden Area

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Rollaway/extra beds
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 3

Bungalow, Garden Area (Air Conditioning)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Rollaway/extra beds
Sofa bed
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 3

Bungalow, Sea Facing

  • Sleeps 3

Bungalow, Overwater

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

Map
Po Box 43, Raiatea, Raiatea, 98735

What's nearby

  • Papeete Market - 9 min drive
  • Papeete Town Hall - 9 min drive
  • Port de Papeete - 10 min drive
  • Robert Wan Pearl Museum - 10 min drive
  • Jardins de Paofai - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Tahiti Faaa Intl. Airport (PPT) - 21 min drive
  • Moorea (MOZ-Temae) - 15.1 miles/24.3 km
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪L'oasis - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Urban Café - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Brasserie Des Remparts - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pescadou - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Raiatea Hawaiki Nui Hotel

Raiatea Hawaiki Nui Hotel puts you within a 10-minute drive of Papeete Market and Port de Papeete. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at NORDBY, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A poolside bar and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include sofa beds and refrigerators.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 28 units
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 1 PM
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
    • Babysitting
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • WiFi in rooms*
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Playground
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)

What to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Pilates classes
  • Volleyball
  • Safari
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Boat tours
  • Snorkeling
  • Fishing
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby

Working away

  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Beach towels

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • An outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Single sofa bed
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Day bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed available

What to enjoy

  • Patio
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • WiFi (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Dining

NORDBY - This poolside restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Happy hour is offered.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in guestrooms for an extra charge
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge

Also known as

Hawaiki Nui
Hawaiki Nui Hotel
Hawaiki Nui Raiatea Hotel
Hotel Hawaiki Nui Raiatea
Raiatea Hawaiki
Raiatea Hawaiki Nui
Raiatea Hawaiki Nui Hotel
Raiatea Hawaiki Nui Raiatea
Raiatea Hawaiki Nui Hotel Resort
Raiatea Hawaiki Nui Hotel Raiatea
Raiatea Hawaiki Nui Hotel Resort Raiatea

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Raiatea Hawaiki Nui Hotel?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Raiatea Hawaiki Nui Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Raiatea Hawaiki Nui Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Raiatea Hawaiki Nui Hotel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Raiatea Hawaiki Nui Hotel?

You can check in starting at 1 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at Raiatea Hawaiki Nui Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like fishing, snorkeling, and boat tours. Additional recreation onsite includes fitness classes, Pilates, and volleyball. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the resort's other amenities, which include a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Raiatea Hawaiki Nui Hotel?

Yes, NORDBY offers international cuisine, ocean views, and poolside dining.

Does Raiatea Hawaiki Nui Hotel have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a patio.

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Raiatea Hawaiki Nui Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

ロケーション重視ならあり。
街中というロケーションではこれにかなう宿はありません。マルシェ、港の屋台、レストランなどパペーテの街は徒歩で10分以内でどこでも行けて便利。ベランダ付きで港とメインの通りが見渡せます。2重ガラスの窓でも騒音は少しはあります。箱型テレビも暗いシャワーもパン・ジュース・果物スライスの朝ごはんも許せます、このロケーションなら。新婚旅行で選んだら顔が立ちませんが、今回はほとんど宿にいないので大丈夫でした。
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

upgraded to overwater bungalow
Arrived and were treated to a drink and told we were being upgraded from an on land bungalow to overwater. This hotel is the original with the over water bungalow concept, so the units look dated and in need of some sprucing up. Our stay was comfortable, you dive off your balcony into deep water, the view is out to one of the lagoon passes.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Fair

Great location, Tired accomodation
Staff is great and friendly. The location is great. The hotel however is very run down and in major need of an update.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Only one night but....
A nice overwater hotel. A quiet hotel with swimming and snorkeling right from your deck. Not a "new" hotel but comfortable. We were only there one night in preparation for our sailing charter but a nice place to "start" our Tahiti vacation.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

Amazing Food and Friendly Service
Food at this hotel is outstanding. Some of the best food we had in our 14 day 4 islands visited in French Polynesia and better than the 4 & 5 star hotels we stayed at during this trip. The continental breakfast was much more than coffee and a croissant -- lots of fruit, yogurt, meat, cheese, etc. If you are a foodie this is a great place to stay at. Also a place that the locals go to for lunch/dinner. This is not updated hotel. Basic, clean rooms. Bedding is clean. We observed that all rooms were cleaned daily even the ones not used the night before. Stayed 3 nights. Snorkeling right off of the dock was also fantastic.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Bon sejour
Bon séjour de 4 jours dans cet hotel: Joli cadre, Chambre confortable, Personnel tres aimable. A 15 minutes a pied de la ville. Petit dejeuner bon et copieux ( buffet). Dommage pour l'absence de wifi gratuit!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Hôtel très sympathique
Hôtel très sympathique. Chambres un peu défraîchies mais plutôt agréables. Activités de plongée sous-marine variées. Restaurant décevant avec des aliments dont la fraîcheur semble douteuse. On mange bien mieux dans les restaurants environnants.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Fair

décevant à un tarif aussi élevé
Notre bungalow sur pilotis : - carrelage de la salle de bain d'origine et bien abîmé - pas de barre pour sécher les serviettes - un placard (grand) dont les portes sont dégradées et sorties de leur rail - un coffre fort inutilisable (ne ferme pas) - une terrasse dont une partie des lames ne tient plus très bien, et qui mériterait d'être remplacée - des algues et une anémone ont élu domicile sur l'échelle de bains dont la peinture ... a disparu - l'un des bains de soleil était cassé, et n'a pas été remplacé, malgré ce que l'on nous a dit - les poutres sont attaquées par des termites qui font tomber des poussières sur le lit ... - lit composé de deux lits simples (c'est classique) sauf qu'il restait un creux de quelques centimètres entre les matelas - à l'issue de la première nuit, le lit a été refait en laissant toutes les poussières de termites à l'intérieur ! - des lampes de chevet en partie noircies par un mauvais choix d'ampoule - des portes fenêtres qui ferment mal - des rideaux sales et troués - des tâches sur les taies d'oreiller En plus : l'un des soirs, l'hôtel a privatisé le restaurant pour un mariage, avec à la clé la fiesta jusqu'à 2h du matin ... en Polynésie tout est ouvert et aéré : nous avons donc été associés à la musique, même si nous ne le souhaitions pas. Pourtant le prix est élevé : on s'attendait donc à un qualité bien meilleure.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Fair

No maintenance, too expensive
It is a pity that there is no maintenance and it is too near to the main street so the garden bungalows must be very noisy. For that what it offers it is too expensive.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent
These were the first over water bungalows built in French Polynesia and despite being a bit older than others, they are great. They do show some signs of age but that's part of their charm. We stayed at the fancier Sofitel in Bora Bora and we much preferred the Hawaiki Nui in terms of location, staff, views, amenities, and price. Wonderful location and lots of fish in the water. The snorkeling right off the deck is good unless the water is choppy (sometimes it gets windy) but the water drops off substantially just past the bungalows so it's best closer in. It's a short trip to a private motu by boat and everything you might need is a 15 minute walk away in Uturoa (watch out for dogs along the way). Make sure to take the tour over to Taha'a that the hotel offers. The hotel restaurant is also excellent. My wife and I are both vegetarian and they made special dishes for us. Prices were reasonable as well. The staff is nice, genuine, and very friendly. We went to 7 different islands in FP and Raiatea was one of our favorites. Next time we visit, we will definitely be coming back to the Hawaiki Nui.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Best Place on Raitea
We stayed 2 nights prior to my captaining a Moorings catamaran for 10 days. The staff is very helpful except for one older waitress that seemed to be having a bad night and never even offered desert. The housekeeping staff showed up at 9:00 AM to clean our room and despite our "Do Not Disturb" sign and my yelling 3 times to go away they started to open the door with my wife and I naked in bed. I had to jump out of bed to bar the door. They never came back that day to clean or change the towels. Our room was next to the road so it was not quiet. The good part was the food was very good, the property is in a great location, the air conditioning worked, and the thatched hut bungalows and grounds right on the water are very appealing and the place is clean. Try to avoid a bungalow by the roadside. This is the best place to stay on Raitea. Just make a reservation and stop worrying. PS- be careful ordering a martini. If they ask you "Red or White" they may give you straight "Martini & Rossi" vermouth. Yeech!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Fair

Hotel à ne pas recommender.
Nous avions reservé un bungalow sur pilotis. Déception en arrivant...les portes patio donnant sur le balcon ne fermaient pas complètement, la salle de bain était crasseuse, on nous a dit que si on sortait sur le balcon, il ne fallait pas fermer les portes car on ne pouvait rentrer à l'intérieur. Les moustiques étant present partout, on faisait rentrer les moustiques. On ne pouvait utiliser le coffre-fort, pas de telephone dans la chambre, les prestations offertes par l'hôtel étaient toujours complètes. Donc pas de service efficace. Nous avons demandé de changer de chambre pour une chambre vue sur jardin moins cher mais aucun remboursement par l'hôtel car nous avions reserve avec Expedia. Sur 5 îles en Polynésie avec autant d'hôtel, c'est l'hôtel que je ne recommande à personne.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

Pleasant place to stay in tropical setting
Hotel staff make every effort to make your experience a happy and memorable one. They are beautiful friendly people who try to accommodate your every wish. The Friday night show is not to be missed as its absolutely fabulous with traditional music song and dance
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Fair

Vieillissant
Propreté douteuse. l’hôtel a besoin besoin d'être rénové.Fforte odeur d'humidité dans la chambre
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Pre-sail Stay
Stayed in this hotel prior to picking up our charter boat on Rai'atea. It was clean and nice but a little outdated. The location was perfect and the staff was very nice. Two semi-big negatives...We had a dinner that had some "not so good" items but the manager took them off our bill. We unknowingly asked the hotel to arrange our airport transfer via email as we were nit sure what to expect which ended up costing 3 times the normal rate as the hotel took a large cut off the top. Would book again but would eat elsewhere and make our own travel arrangements.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel in Paradise
Staff was exceptionally friendly and informative. Food was very good, rooms air conditioned for we wimpy Americans. There was a lively and authentic show on Friday night which was great fun. Would certainly stay again if we went back to the Islands.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful surprise
Beautiful resort. We got leis and colorful lemonade drink on arrival. Flowers everywhere inside the room. Great food and show in the evening.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

NO AIR CON.
THE Hotel is a little tired, needs upgrade. Room nice over the water room. No A/C in the room. SErvice was great, nice food.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

A voir absolument
Chambre propre, emplacement idéal pour PMT, plongée sur épave et passe. Point de vue magnifique sur deux motus. Personnel très agréable, à disposition. Activités annexes organisées sur place intéressantes (location de voiture, kayak, sorties baleines). Jolis jardin et piscine. Idéal pour les amateurs de levers de soleil
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Nice location in Raiatea
This hotel is in a very nice location on the water. The staff was fantastic and very friendly - we were greeted with a fruit drink and leis when we arrived; check in was quick and our bags delivered to our over-water bungalow before we walked through the gardens to get to the bungalow. The property is one of the oldest over-water bungalow hotels in the islands but it has aged well. The bed was comfortable and the room was very clean. We did not use the marina, sports center or the swimming pool but the snorkeling around the bungalows was great; you jump right into the ocean from your deck. Beach towels were provided in each room, and there was a table and chairs for morning coffee or afternoon cocktails, and two lounge chairs for catching some sun. We ate at the hotel for all meals; breakfast buffet wasn't all that great but the dinners were al la carte and everything we ate was very good. The free Polynesian show on Friday nights can't be missed - a five star experience! Overall rating for the hotel is excellent but don't expect fancy. It's a small resort that has been carefully cared for over the years. Pick it for the friendly staff and cleanliness and you won't be disappointed. We would definitely stay at Hawaiki Nui Hotel should we visit Raiatea again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

VERY HAPPY WIH OUR OVERWATER BUNGALOW
INCLUDED A FRIDAY NITE POLYNESIAN SHOW THAT WAS GREAT. HOTEL IS A BARGIN WITH GOOD FOOD AS WELL.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Visit to Raiatea
Although not cheap, it is probably one of the cheapest overwater bungalows you'll find in French Polynesia. It does require some maintenance such as the glass floor in the room should be replace with a cleaner one and the deck boards can use a replacing, but still I enjoyed my stay there and would go back. I read reviews where people complained about the noise, and although it is loud, its the ocean waves crashing into the wall and for me, I enjoyed it and found it relaxing. I like being able to jump off the balcony into the ocean and the snorkeling was amazing. The staff was extremely friendly and enjoyed talking stories. The free Polynesian show was awesome and the dancers were Gorgeous. The town was about a 10-15 minute walk, so a car wasn't even needed. I just rented a scooter for 4 hours to circle the island. I recommend this hotel if you're in Raiatea!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

hotel tres sympathique ainsi que le personnel
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Relaxing
Great relaxing no worries no hassel place to stay - really enjoyed it and the staff.