Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 20 reviews.
Olga
Spain · Couple · October 2026
+The location is great. Close to the small shop. Few minutes walk to restaurants and the beach. You can use the kayak and get to the spots with sharks and eagle rays. There are also bikes to use. The owners live next door and are very nice. It was a very pleasent stay.
−The place is worn-out. Could use a bit of refreshment to feel more pleasent. Very little space in the kitchen to prepare food.
Travelhappy
New Zealand · Couple · July 2026
“Comfortable cottage in a good location”
+The cottage was in a good location for us as we didn't have a vehicle. We could walk to the well-stocked little supermarket in a couple of minutes, to Taoahere Beach restaurant in two minutes, Tipaniers Beach in 15 minutes (owners have a key), same to Coco Beach boat jetty and Moana Ora Sanctuary. Bikes were provided and we biked to Tiahura Public Beach in about 10 mins on a flat road with a cycle lane. Tiahura has good snorkelling (bring your own gear) more restaurants, another supermarket. Kayaks were provided and there was direct access into the canal and lagoon - we're not good kayakers but still managed to get around to the beach a few times. Arii the host was really friendly and helpful. We loved the outdoor area for evening drinks and dining, The bed was very comfy with nice linen, the aircon was cold (we hardly used it, just the fan) and in general the cottage had everything we needed for a relaxed, comfortable stay.
−As others have said, the kitchen doesn't have much bench prep space but we managed. It's pretty dated and a bit grungy around the seals in the tiles. Same in the bathroom - but the shower pressure was good. Payment was by bank transfer and the owners incurred an extremely high fee from their bank on transfers from NZ so you might want to discuss other payment methods with them.
Zoe
United Kingdom · Couple · April 2026
“Great location”
+Charming cottage and brilliant location with private access to lagoon with free kayaks (and bikes) to use for all the incredible near-by snorkelling spots. Only a few mins walk to supermarket with fresh produce. Aircon and WiFi worked very well! Owner is lovely :)
−Unfortunately had lots of very tiny ants coming out a break in the sealant around the sink, and found a mouldy cooking utensil which we binned. A few out of date pantry items. No counter top space for preparing food but a well equipped kitchen otherwise.
Görög
Hungary · Couple · September 2025
“Perfect”
+The apartment is clean and well equipped, the host is very friendly and helpful. We could use kayaks for free, and had access to a beautiful private beach.
Luca
Italy · Family · June 2025
“Excellent Cottage with access to the beach l”
+Fantastic location. You can get easily on the complimentary kayaks to the best beach (private) beach and motus of the whole island! Water access was so nice. Nice cottage with veranda. A/C works well too. Hosts are super nice!
−Nothing specifically.
Lucie
Australia · Solo · October 2024
“Superb”
+Everything you needed in the kitchen, 15min walk to a great beach, 2min walk to the supermarket. Very quiet at night. Owners lent us a canoe and a bike, very much appreciated. Good wifi
Lucy
New Zealand · Family · July 2024
“Exceptional”
+My Mother and I stayed here for 9 nights, and were extremely content with Chalet Chenal. The beds were very comfortable, all required facilities, excellent location (the bikes were a perfect bonus) and friendly and kind hosts!
Knut
Germany · Solo · August 2026
“Besonderes Ferienhaus”
+Außergewöhnliches Haus im Nordwesten Mooreas. Viel Platz auf zwei Etagen und alles was man braucht. Die Einrichtung ist zum Teil schon etwas in die Jahre gekommen und hier und da könnte etwas besser gereinigt sein. Die Gastgeber sind äußerst freundlich und hilfsbereit. Der private Zugang zur Lagune über einen angeschlossenen Kanal ist außergewöhnlich. Vielen Dank.
Laetitia
France · Family · August 2026
“Super”
+La proximité de la plage Tipanier, la proximité de la supérette, le lieu pavillonnaire, et la mise à disposition des vélos gratuitement, ainsi que des Kayak et de l’accès direct au Chenal. Ari a été également souple pour notre arrivée car il nous a permis d’accéder au logement plus tôt. Et à notre départ également
−Rien
bruno
Italy · Couple · August 2026
“Ci ha accolto Arii, persona disponibile e gentilissima!! Ci ha dato diversi consigli e ci ha spiegato le cose al meglio!”
+Posiziona eccezionale, stavamo ad un passo a piedi dove ci sono le razze e gli squali, tutte le escursioni si fanno in questa zona! La struttura è eccezionale! Una casa accogliente e dolce!