Pension Te Aroha - Te Rai

Hotels
9.4 (23 reviews)
BP 228 , Maatea , pf

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Terrace
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Non-smoking throughout
Shuttle service (additional charge)
Outdoor furniture
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful surroundings
Excellent hosts
Comfortable accommodations
Home-cooked meals
Cons:
Difficult access to property
External sanitary facilities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.41
The external sanitary block may impact cleanliness perception.
Service
9.88
Mareva and Hubert are described as excellent hosts, very helpful and welcoming.
Location
9.42
Located in a beautiful, peaceful area, but access is noted to be challenging.
Room Quality
9.37
Rooms are comfortable and well-equipped as per guest feedback.
Amenities
8.9
Amenities include a well-equipped outdoor kitchen, though transportation should be arranged for long stays.
Value for Money
9.56
Guests feel the experience offers good value for the service and comfort provided.
Food and Beverage
9.91
Home-cooked meals from the garden received high praise.
Overall Experience
9.78
Guests enjoyed their stay highly and expressed a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-03-02 13:13

Property Description

Stunning Mountain Views
Pension Te Aroha - Te Rai offers a picturesque setting with breathtaking mountain views. The property boasts a garden and a patio, providing a serene atmosphere for guests to unwind.

Modern Amenities
This recently renovated homestay features a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, oven, and fridge. Guests can also enjoy a coffee machine and kettle, ensuring convenience and comfort during their stay. Additionally, free WiFi and private parking are available for all guests.

Outdoor Relaxation
With a sun terrace, outdoor dining area, and a picnic area, guests have ample opportunities to enjoy the fresh air and beautiful surroundings. Whether it's a leisurely meal outdoors or a day spent lounging in nature, relaxation is guaranteed at Pension Te Aroha - Te Rai.

Experience tranquility and comfort at Pension Te Aroha - Te Rai. Book now to secure your stay at this idyllic mountain retreat.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Managed by a private host

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 23 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.41
Service: 9.88
Location: 9.42
Room Quality: 9.37
Amenities: 8.9
Value for Money: 9.56
Food and Beverage: 9.91
Overall Experience: 9.78
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virginius solo_traveller fr
8
Hotes charmants dans un cadre authentique.
Pros:

Cadre verdoyant

Cons:

Bloc sanitaire à l exterieur. Accès au gite difficile par un chemin en tres mauvais état

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
solo_traveller de
10
wunderschöne Unterkunft im Grünen mit sehr netten Gastgebern
Pros:

wunderschöne Unterkunft im Grünen mit sehr netten Gastgebern

Cons:

2025-09-12 via Nuitee
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rose solo_traveller au
10
Pros:

Marevaura is a very responsive helpful host, her, her husband and home is peaceful and beautiful, tucked in the side of the most magnificent mountains. Marevaura will make you dinner and breakfast on request from their lovingly attended organic garden. It was a pleasure to have stayed there.

2025-09-12 via Nuitee
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Mélodie solo_traveller fr
10
Très bon séjour chez Hubert et Mareva
Pros:

Tout. La propriété est jolie, entourée de verdure bien entretenue. Et l'environnement est silencieux, ça fait du bien ! La cuisine extérieure est toute équipée, et la chambre dispose de tout le confort nécessaire. Hubert est adorable et très intéressant. Il a été d'une grande aide pour moi qui me suis retrouvée dans une situation d'urgence. Il est toujours prêt à aider et se montre dévoué. Un vrai plaisir de connaître une personne comme ça.

Cons:

Peut-être juste la pente pour arriver à la propriété, qui n'est pas très pratique.

2025-09-11 via Nuitee
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Marie-Laure solo_traveller us
10
Lovely-super
Pros:

Mareva and Hubert excellent welcome and breakfast. Traditional fare/pension. Sharing of local plant and food knowledge. I would love to stay again. Close to a supermarket (taking credit cards) and a couple restaurant options. a personal transportation mode to explore the rest of the island would be great for longer stays.
A recommander. Mareva et Hubert sont merveilleux et j'ai adore' mon sejour. Je reve d'y retourner. Fare/pension traditionnelle. Pour ceux qui sont pationnes de plantes et d'agriculture, ainsi que de culture locale. Merci Mareva et Hubert. Certains tours viennent vous chercher pas loin, mais pour explorer le reste de l'ile, un moyen de transport pour les sejours plus long est recommandable.

2025-09-04 via Nuitee
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GINA solo_traveller mq
8
Rencontre et découvertes agréables et enrichissantes.
Pros:

Mareva et Hubert réservent à leurs hôtes un accueil chaleureux. Chez eux, on se sent parfaitement bien. De plus, la localisation de l'hébergement permet d'être en lien direct avec la population locale, ce qui est très appréciable.

Cons:

L'obligation d'avoir un véhicule, mais c'est un peu le cas dans la majeure partie de l'île.

2025-08-17 via Nuitee
family_with_children pf
10
Pros:

La propreté du loge ainsi que la tranquillité
La bienveillance et la gentillesse des hôtes un grand merci à Mareva et Hubert
Petit Déjeuner délicieux

Cons:

Rien

2025-07-27 via Nuitee
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Donna couple au
10
Wonderful accommodation and hospitality!
Pros:

Wonderful accommodation and hospitality. We hope to be back again soon. Thank you!

2025-07-14 via Nuitee
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gaultier couple fr
10
Top
Pros:

Tout était top! Des hôtes super qui n’hésitent pas une seconde à vous mettre à l’aise et faire partager leurs savoirs et culture
Nous avons adoré passer du temps avec eux

Cons:

La pension n’est pas tout prêt des « activités phares » il faut un scooter ou voiture (voiture mieux pour monter chez eux mais se fait aussi en scooter)
Mais revenir dans la pension le soir avec les bruits de nature sont si reposant …

2025-07-06 via Nuitee
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Alex 2 Bons solo_traveller ch
10
Pros:

Super accueil, les hotes sont vraiment gentils. Logement parfait, propre et confortable.

2025-07-05 via Nuitee
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Cédric solo traveller dk
10
Authentic, resourceful, nourishing place
Pros:

I spent two amazing weeks at Mareva and Hubert's nature, organic, authentic paradise. They are incredibly warm and lovely people who would just make your Polynesian stay real, because they just love their land and know how to introduce it to others. An know how to respect privacy.
The key words there for me were simplicity and resourcing. It's not your fancy hotel, but everything was clean, comfortable, and works well, from internet to hot water, ceiling fans, freely accessible kitchen and mosquito prevention!
I loved living outside so much (kitchen and shower are open to the outdoors), eating fresh produce and eggs from the garden each day, and enjoying my little private patio on the back.
Amazing sunrise views of Tahiti from just above the house, and this side of the island is best if you want to have a more local experience (and some small nice beaches and snorkeling place 2-5 kms away).
Scooter rental just down the road.
If you want a nature yet comfortable experience, down-to-earth and away from the tourist spots, this is your place
Mauruuru 🙏♥️

Cons:

As I said, it's not your place if you look for something more luxurious or impersonally fancy.

2025-01-19 via Nuitee
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Jessica solo traveller fi
10
Perfect getaway in Moorea. I would book again the next time I am on the island
Pros:

Great place to stay and the owner, Hubert was very friendly and accommodating with anything needed.

2024-10-15 via Nuitee
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Kornelia solo traveller au
7
Nice little private pension
Pros:

Great little place to stay at. Very friendly and welcoming.

Cons:

Location is quite a ways off from the main parts of the island and without any public transport option to speak of difficult to get around unless you hire a car or scooter. The road to the property gets a bit steep and not a proper road towards the end, so may be difficult to navigate.

2024-08-28 via Nuitee
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Tim solo traveller be
9
Superb
2024-08-04 via Nuitee
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Julette review category business travellers us
5
Could be better for space and security.
Pros:

Simple, easy and healthy ❤️👏

Cons:

Need parking space

2024-07-08 via Nuitee
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Lena solo traveller de
10
Exceptional
Pros:

I really enjoyed my stay! Mareva is such a kind and loving human being and makes great breakfast with ingredients from her garden! Will definitely be back!

2024-06-01 via Nuitee
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Veny solo traveller us
10
Exceptional
2024-02-07 via Nuitee
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Veny solo traveller us
10
Nice place on beautiful island. Very friendly and helping owners.
2024-02-05 via Nuitee
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Kara review category business travellers us
8
Sweet hosts and beautiful views
Pros:

Wonderful hosts. Very welcoming and friendly. Room was as pictured. The room has a fan and windows for extra air flow. Private bathroom but it's out side the room. Would recommend a car if staying here. The home is up a hill. Not sure a scooter will make it.

Hosts have a beautiful yard and garden which makes for great views.

The wifi was good for working and there is a kitchen you have access too.

Cons:

If you are a light sleeper be sure to bring ear plugs as the roosters are very talkative. A mirror in the bedroom would be nice. No AC but is states that in the listing.

2023-10-25 via Nuitee
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Marcin solo traveller au
10
A little hidden gem with wonderful hosts
Pros:

The hosts are lovely and happy to help you in making the most of your day in Moorea. Location is great, quiet, and views are breathtaking. Possibility to rent a scooter near by so you can explore the entire island at your own pace. The place itself was extremely clean and fresh, hot water in bathrooms, good internet speeds. Breakfasts and dinners were full of local products and were really yummy.

Cons:

Nothing really, everything was beyond my expectations.

2023-10-12 via Nuitee