Fodor's Expert Review Pension Havaiki Fakarava Pearl Guest House

Fakarava, Tuamotu-Gambier Islands, French Polynesia

This all-in-one pension and pearl farm is a great place to stay. Owner Joachim Dariel conducts free visits of the farm and there are free bikes to explore the town of Rotoava. There are five beach bungalows and three two-bedroom garden bungalows with fans, bathrooms with cold water, and lovely Polynesian touches like shell wind chimes and oval bathroom mirrors set in shell frames.

PROS

  • There's a pearl farm on the premises
  • a variety of meals are offered
  • There's a pearl farm on the premises

CONS

  • No a/c
  • no hot water

QUICK FACTS

HOTEL INFO

Phones: -93–40–15

HOTEL DETAILS

8 bungalows
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, Some meals