Vaianae Lodge

I stayed here on my own in February as a female solo traveller, and I think about it often since leaving.
This place is perfect; It's quiet, and beautiful and feels like you're staying with friends. Tama and his family were so kind and respectful — even giving me the table by the water on my own to watch the sunset in peace.
If you're looking for something truly peaceful and relaxed then this is the place to be. Super chill.
And a plus! The cats and pup are very friendly. And the crabs — so funny watching them scurry into their burrows. I enjoyed saying hello to them each morning and evening. :) )
I hope one day I can return.

Not really sure what the latest review before mine is talking about, maybe they stayed someone else or expected a 5* hotel! 🤣 this place is GREAT! Value for money, comfortable, Tama and his family are wonderful — helpful, kind and personable, have free bikes, SUPs, Kayaks to use and explore with, it is near hiking trails and generally is a great base to explore the more wilder southern side of Moorea, amazing sunsets and stars at night too! Highly recommend trying it out! And yes there are 2 lovely cats, a dog and lots of ducks roaming around the gardens and outdoor space!

This place is horrible! Stayed s day for a local vibe — just dont! No hot water, rusted kitchen, fridge, beds, bugs everywhere, owners cats, dogs roaming everywhere. There is no beach view nor access. The pictures on the site are old and misleading, broken stairs tied up with string, open water pipe in overgrown yard. Disgusting.

Tama is a great innkeeper — personable, helpful, and a wealth of information. If you need recommendations / help just ask him.
This place is a great value on the quiet, local (rural even) side of the island. If you're looking for a touristy, resort experience this is not it (head to the north side for that). If you want a quiet, authentic experience of life on Mo'orea, with direct access to the water, a limited guest count, stunning sunsets (the stars at night are incredible too! ), and a great value, I'd recommend this spot.
— notes: recommend renting a scooter (20-30 minutes from ferry landing)
— little market 2 kilometers west.
— check out "Snack DJ (pizza Daniel) " 7 kilometers west! Great hand-made, wood fired pizza made right in front of you for only 1500xpf! Great take-out option to bring back to the Inn and watch the sunsets.

The cleanliness and comfort of the room and washroom were not up to a satisfactory standards for vacation. Not hot water and nothing in the room. People were friendly though.

This place is incredible! Beautiful property with an incredible oceanside view from the elevated platform right on the water. You can snorkel around pristine coral that is just a quick swim or paddle from the Inn and see the Haapiti surf break from the platform (binoculars are helpful unless you are Tama, the owner and expert, and can judge the surf with naked eye from a distance).
Tama is incredibly friendly, hospitable, and helpful and works hard to keep the property in its incredible condition. He can answer any of your questions, make recommendations on hikes, restaurants, etc. Connect you with others around the island, take you surfing, and give you great local information. His English was great — some of the best I heard in Polynesia after being there for nearly three weeks.
The accommodation itself is very nice. The kitchen has everything you need to cook (buy your own groceries of course), and the rooms and bathrooms are very clean and comfortable.
I can't recommend this place enough — it is one of the best deals you'll find on the island!

I west to Moorea to surf and thought "how great! Moorea surf inn sounds perfect! " I reached out and paid IN ADVANCE and asked if Tama was surfing the day I paid. He said no but that the waves looked good for the day I was arriving. When I got there, he said he wasn't surfing that day and the place was not very nice with tiny hard beds the size for children, shared bathroom and no hot water, so we left. I asked for a refund and would not refund my money $92. DO NOT PAY IN ADVANCE! you will not like this place!

My fourth time here and I’ll be back. What’s there not to like. The price, the cleanliness, the knowledge, the location. The best poisson cru place is across the street. It’s quiet. There are SUPs to cruise around. There are bikes. This last time we didn’t surf but Tama took us out on his boat for a private cruise. It was like nothing you can get from a commercial big hotel.

My group did a surfing expedition with Tama. He provided an excellent experience hosting us out to the reef, keeping us safe in the break, and hosting us for lunch upon our return. Highly recommend him specifically for these services. The B&B itself looked good if you are looking for a place to crash near the surf.