Punatea Village overlooks Motu Nono, offering a peaceful retreat with an outdoor pool, children's pool, and sun loungers. Guests enjoy the sunny terrace, garden, free WiFi, laundry facilities, and bicycle rentals. Maui Beach is just a short distance away.
Located in Taiarapu-Est, Punatea Village is in a rural area and on a private beach. Jardins Botaniques is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Motu Nono and Maui Beach. The Water Gardens of Vaipahi and Bain de Vaima & Vaipahi Spring Gardens are two other places to visit that come recommended. Scuba diving and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and horse riding nearby. Visit our Afaahiti travel guide
Located close to Maui Beach, Punatea Village provides an adjacent golf course, a terrace, and a garden. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling at this guesthouse. Free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers
Free self parking
Free bicycle rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and smoke-free premises
Barbecue grills, meeting rooms, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as separate dining areas, in addition to amenities like WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
Decks/patios, wardrobes/closets, and separate dining areas
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Free self parking on site
Things to do
18-hole adjacent golf course
Children's pool
Free bicycle rentals
Outdoor pool
Family friendly
Children's pool
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Separate in-room dining area
Conveniences
Guidebooks
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Garden
On a private beach
Picnic area
Pool loungers
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator (single-level property)
Stair-free path to entrance
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Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Towels provided
Food and drink
Separate dining area
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Ceiling fan
Individual furnishings
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for in-room wireless internet: XPF 600 per hour (rates may vary)
Airport shuttle fee: XPF 7000.00 per person (roundtrip)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
Punatea Village House Afaahiti
Punatea Village House
Punatea Village Afaahiti
Punatea Village Guesthouse Taiarapu-Est
Punatea Village Guesthouse
Punatea Village Taiarapu-Est
Punatea Village Guesthouse
Punatea Village Taiarapu-Est
Punatea Village Guesthouse Taiarapu-Est
Frequently asked questions
Does Punatea Village have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Punatea Village?
As of 2026/3/11, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Punatea Village on 2026/3/12 start from NT$1,806, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Punatea Village pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Punatea Village?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Punatea Village?
Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Does Punatea Village provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of XPF 7000.00 per person applies.
Where is Punatea Village located?
Located in Taiarapu-Est, this beachfront guesthouse is next to a golf course, 1 mi (1.6 km) from Motu Nono, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Maui Beach and Jardins Botaniques. The Water Gardens of Vaipahi and Bain de Vaima & Vaipahi Spring Gardens are also within 12 mi (20 km).
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Reviews
Punatea Village Reviews
7.4
Good
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Our room is right on the beach, great bed with bug net over it. Rustic charm with ants and lizards inside so bring repellent
No coffee/ milk etc so bring all your own provisions -communal kitchen available .
It’s a bit run down. Not super clean, no soaps etc provided. The beach was great as is the property itself. Just hasn’t had much up keep in years. If they invested a bit it could be really nice.
The bungalow was very nice. The grounds are very nice. A separate communal fully equipped kitchen and dining area but nothing provided. Lovely swimming pool. There is a fridge, but no tea making facilities in unit. The best pizza just down the road we have ever tasted. Pity we did not have more days. This is a great place to chill out and relax.
Paradise! We stayed twice for 3 days each time (we rebooked after our first stay).
We had an ocean view bungalow for each stay - we even had whale sightings on a couple of occasions!! The bungalow was perfectly rustic in tropical conditions - those expecting bug free, A/C perfectly clean rooms beware.
The bungalow was very comfortable with a ceiling fan - that with the open door/windows with ocean breeze we slept well! Location is remote/residential so we felt safe. Bedding and bed was comfortable. Friendly dogs at the property but at night they and the neighbourhood dogs could start their barking concerts - but we found that everywhere in FP with so many dogs. But no roosters around crowing in AM at least!
There was a small fridge in the bungalow, everything else kitchen related was in a communal kitchen. We made our coffee and cooked meals there (small place so we never had to wait).
There was a nice stony beach in front we explored - water shoes would have been safer than our flip flops! There is a sheltered spot in front for swimming/snorkeling. It was small but there was some nice fish and some coral - even an octopus!
Beautiful sunset and sunrise views!
Clean bungalow, many surfaces of the room had Tiari flowers on them. Room smelled like a dream.
Mosquito net had some holes would be my only complaint. Room and grounds were as pictured and staff was friendly.
Kirsten
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mark
2023/10/11
Private, beach front, simply amazing
Simply amazing, we had an Ocean View Bungalow for just the one night (if we had the time we would have loved to have stayed longer).
Private beach, swimming pool, comfortable bed and so private, we felt like we had the entire place to ourselves.
Highly recommend for couples or people like us who have spent weeks at sea and instead of staying overnight in Papeete on our Cruise Ship opted to rent a car and see the the real Tahiti. Loved it.
Mark
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
8/10 Good
Cynthia
2025/7/5
Coming from the US just needed locks on windows. Property is beautiful. I enjoyed myself. The area is beautiful!
We had to cancel our reservation less than 24 hours after booking and the property would not reimburse even one night of a 3 week booking. Not helpful at all.
The grounds look amazing and well kept, but the rooms look nothing like the pictures. The sheets are piling and mismatched/thin, the ceiling has mold, the fans are broken. Staff not friendly. Best part: coconuts
Chambre remplie de bête, poussière partout, matelas humide, la toile au dessus de vous ? Même pas nettoyé avec des toiles d’araignées et cela dans tous les logements. Dans le toit ? Il y a des troues. Les draps ? Remplis de crotte et d’animaux. Sous le lit ? La poussière et cela je penses depuis bien 3/4 ans minimum. Les fenêtres ? Elles se ferment pas. Le canapé ? Caché par un plaid pour éviter de montrer les taches et animaux. La salle de bain ? Remplie de fourmis et de mite, avec juste la vasque qui reste propre mais un robinet qui fonctionne 1 fois sur 10.
Le jardin ? Il est pas vert comme mis sur les photos. La piscine ? On ne voit même pas le fond, il y a des feuilles partout des nôtres arriver. La cuisine ? La gaziniere qui fonctionne une fois sur 4 (quand elle veut apparement indiquer sur une feuille). Les couteaux ? Remplie de moisissures et choses que je ne peux identifié.
Si je peux vous donnez un conseil c’est de ne pas y séjourné, vous pouvez trouver des logements bien mieux niveau qualité prix comme le vanira lodge de l’autre coter. Ou alors sur Tahiti vous pouvez trouver de bonne maison en hauteur comme « villa Ireina magnificent sea view ». Vous n’aurais pas meilleur pour une famille ! Bon courage à tous ! Le site ne veux pas mettre les photos que je souhaites vous montrez. Mais bon
Vraiment mal entre tenu
Ventilateur crasseux
Pas de lumière extérieure
Oreilles literie sale
Chambre très étroite
Salle de bain commune , pas d’eau chaude
Plein de bestioles
Une nuit sur place. Tout s'est très bien passé. Bungalow donnant sur la plage très agréable. Petit bémol sur la baie vitrée qui ne fermait pas pleinement, ce qui n'aurait pas été gênant s'il n'y avait pas eu beaucoup de vent cette nuit-là. La nuit a été fraîche et le drap du lit était un peu insuffisant. Le bungalow est propre, on voit que la.proximité de la mer abîmé un peu le mobilier et les murs. Pour la cuisine, un espace commun est disponible. Je trouve le tarif un peu cher pour la prestation. Mais j'avais un bungalow pour moi seule.
I spent 8 nights at Punatea Village and I greatly enjoyed my stay. The owner was very kind and accommodating. He upgraded me to a bungalow for 6 of my 8 nights at no extra cost. The kitchen is very clean and comes with all the utensils you need for cooking. It has a communal refrigerator. The lounge eating area is covered. The grounds is well maintained , with numerous beautiful tropical plants and trees. There is a nice swimming area which is protected from the surf by a wall of boulders. There is a small, well-maintained swimming pool. The rooms are pleasant, without refrigerators, and with a well -maintained shared bathroom. The bungalows are very nice equipped with a refrigerator, ceiling fan, and a mosquito net, which you really don’t need. There are very few mosquitoes!
Husband and wife couple chose this place because we were winging it without confirmed plans. Yikes. However this place was one of the only affordable places left and we booked it.
We were so happy with the little resort. It's rustic, cozy, relaxed, Beach side, free onsite water toys like kayaks. A real easy experience. The host was super chill and helpful. Free communical kitchen for wine openers, morning coffee, appliances worked, decor was very local. If you like small hidden gems, this is it!
We would certainly book it again.
The property is right on the beach, 100m away from a Magasin (dairy) and only 4km away from the small town of Taravao. Kitchen facilities and complimentary tea and coffee are great. Very clean and the fan in my room was great for keeping the temperature down. Hands down the best value for money on my ten day trip.
Note:- The welcoming dog is a bit loud but he's on a chain and it is completely safe. He calms down after a few times walking past.
Une soirée dans un cadre magnifique , un jardin et une petite plage très agréable , dans un bungalow simple mais très propre ,,il manquerait peut-être un petit déjeuner mais je pense que le propriétaire ( fort sympathique ) l envisage
Punatea Village is nicely located at the ocean. Unfortunately the bungalows are very outdated and in need of repair. The bungalows only have a fridge but no kitchen. There is a communal kitchen which makes the whole place feel like a hostel. We were very unlucky with torrential rain for the full two days that we stayed here in late April 2019. The owner is very friendly and speaks a little English.
The property is remote which is nice if you like that kind of thing. Very pleasant stay and low key. It is a distance from the airport and not much to eat around. If staying longer, they have a nice kitchen to prepare meals, which I would have done if staying longer The property does show some wear and tear, but the overall atmosphere and experience were very enjoyable. You can't beat the location right on the shore with windows open to hear the surf.
My wife and I enjoyed our stay at Punatea Village. Our cabin was close to the beach, so we had the sound of the surf to put us to sleep at night. The hotel is on the windward side of Tahiti iti, which gave us active surf and a cool breeze all day and evening. The best part of our stay was that it is far from the expense and crush of the "tourist" destinations. The only major drawback was the lack of restaurants in the area, so we made do cooking ourselves
The people are friendly and helpful, but it helps to speak a little French,though we managed without it. If you wish to be pampered, this it not a location you would like, but if you are coming to mingle with the locals and enjoy quiet and relaxation, Punatea Village is a good place to spend a week or two. You can always drive back to Papeete if you want a more active (expensive) experience, but know that the traffic on Tahiti is a challenge.
Verified traveler
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2017
4/10 Poor
Veronica
2017/8/22
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Totally misleading
Booking was deceiving because it claimed "airport shuttle" and did not mention it wasn't free. Upon pickup I was shocked to discover "a surcharge" and they were so rude about it and would not negotiate splitting the HIDDEN fee. Since I had nowhere else to go, I bit my tongue and covered the charge but also reported it to my bank for a full refund. While the property IS beautiful and authentic Tahitian, and the room comfortable, it was SHABBY and the staff could not be more discourteous and the website also neglected to mention that the BATHROOM IS SHARED with everyone pretty much. Ugh.