Vanira Lodge

To a guest house with a difference ...

On Tahiti's peninsular, a headland juts out between the sea and the mountains, as though it were a huge ship sailing the ocean's waves. In times gone by, the Tahitians came here to scan the horizon in search of shoals of fish, or to guard against attacks from enemy tribes. It was also a place of worship. A place of enchantment; welcome to Vanira Lodge.

Vanira means Vanilla in Tahitian. Vanilla, as in the sweetness, harmony & tranquillity you'll find during your stay at Vanira lodge. Enter a world where everything is simply calm, relaxing & pleasurable.

Bungalows

That blend into their natural surroundings ...

Vanira Lodge has 4 bungalows, each with beautiful & expansive views over the sea & the park.

The " fare pote'e " (reception area & guest lounge) provides a place to sit & read, chat, or simply daydream while contemplating the wonderful view.

Designed as a home away from home of 50 square metres,each bungalow can sleep 3 - 5 people & comprises :
- One bedroom with a double bed (in 2 of the bungalows this is the mezzanine),
- Lounge with 2 single beds,
- Kitchenette, bathroom & toilet,
- A roofed terrace.

Three of the bungalows are built in traditional style with pandanus roof & walls of stone, bamboo & wood.

Works of art, these all-natural " fare " create a universe as magic as a child's dream.

The fourth is built of modern materials but decorated in traditional style.

- Fully equipped kitchen,
- Hot water in the kitchenette & the bathroom,
- Fan, sheets & towels, rooms cleaned every second day.
- Restaurants, take-away bars & shops close by,
- Bicycles and kayaks available.
- Check in : midday / Check out : 10 am

Activities

Activities of any kind ar your disposal for free ...
A swimming pool : facing the sea and at a distance from the bungalows to preserve quietness, it will be a pleasure to anybody : young and ... older !
Bikes : for shopping, riding to the beach and discovering peninsula's beauties.
Kayaks : at the marina, 300 m from the lodge, to venture the lagoon to sandbanks and coral reef.

Have a massage in your bungalow !

Prisca, a professional masseuse, after many years in a 4 star hotel in Moorea, is now in Tahiti iti. She comes with her massage table and masses you in your fare, facing the ocean. You can choose : tahitian massage with warm monoi, hawaian massage or with warm black river stones.

Tramping

- "Te Pari" (the name of the area after Teahupoo) has a 2 day walking track which takes you around to the east coast of the peninsular. The narrow track takes you along cliff-tops, along white sand beaches & through coconut groves.

- The track across the peninsular from Teahupoo, through valleys & up over the saddle before the descent to Tautira.

Horse Riding

At the Rauvau Ranch (walks or lessons). These take place on the Taravao plateau (18 Km away).

Going on sea and on surf spots.

Diving