Restaurant Fare Vainui

We were out looking for a place to eat and happened on Hotel Fare Vai Nui. We had a lovely delicious lunch. The presentation was exceptional. It looks like a very nice place to stay as well. The staff was very friendly. We wanted to go back a second time, but they were closed for lunch on the days we had left on the island.

We went there for lunch after a nice bicycle ride. We were amazed at the food, every dish was beautiful and delicious. The chef managed to use local products and transform them into an incredible menu. Definitely a must try on the island!

Went there for dinner. Opens 630pm. Restaurant is beside a small pontoon with 2 small fishing pens, looks possible to moor your dinghy alongside. Great sunset, west facing. Service was excellent, food was amazing and overall great experience. Would highly recommend.

So Rude ! I was in the morning at 11:25 and I just start a conversation with a local lady , and then A man come out and speak nervous … then He talk direct to me , and I ask if is open soon at 11:30, and If I can drink something. The guy ( I suppose was the owner) He speak hard and pushed with me : No no there is a restaurant not a bar ! We Re fully booked Very rude I hope police avoid this restaurant what matters!!! Is very un polite!!!

What a find. This place is like a five-star hotel with a Mom around who is a trained chef and all-around camp counselor. Want time alone to chill and be romantic? Hilda has your back. Want to be a sporty explorer? Hilda will make all the arrangements. Don’t miss her breakfast basket, nor her romantic dinners on your patio. And Olivier, who personally built all the cottages by hand, is also very handy as a host-valet. We plan to return. We were enchanted!

Great place to stay on the very peaceful island of Raiatea! Just a few stand-alone bungalows with small balconies facing directly onto the ocean. Beautifully maintained, clean, and perfect for a short stay on the island. Highly recommended, especially for those looking to be a little bit away from other tourists. Quality French food available at the small restaurant on-site.

What a special and enchanting hotel! We had a fabulous stay. Hana, her mother, stepfather, and Belle were all wonderful. The food was so good we chose to have dinner there every night. Breakfast was also excellent. Hana’s pastries and deserts and bread were so delicious! The gardens and views were spectacular! We just loved our stay and can’t wait to go back.

We stayed here 5 nights and loved it. The well-appointed bungalows are right at the beach with great air conditioning which you need in the rainy season with the high humidity. There is a small sandy beach from which you can launch kayaks to paddle out in the lagoon for good snorkelling. For us, the highlight was the restaurant, truly gourmet. The chef, who is Jean-Jacque's wife, is amazing--she makes everything herself, including the ice cream and sorbets. We worked our way through all the fish dishes which were outstanding. The breakfasts are huge, and include homemade vanilla yogurt like you're never tasted before. One suggestion I passed on to J-J was the addition of comfortable chairs in the restaurant area where you can read or use the internet (no internet in the bungalows) and he told me he's already ordered them. ||The one caveat is that you really need a car here unless you are only staying for one or two nights and don't want to explore the island. The hotel is 23 kilometres from Uturoa and it costs about $60 Cdn just for a taxi. You can rent cars in Uturoa or from J-J whose will give you a reduced rate if you rent for a few days.