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Tetamanu Village & Sauvage

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At Tetamanu Village & Sauvage, you can look forward to free breakfast (local cuisine), a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and a terrace. The on-site restaurant, Restaurant Tetamanu, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. Enjoy onsite activities like snorkeling, scuba diving, and fishing. WiFi in public areas (surcharge) and a bar are available to all guests.

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8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle

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  • Sea view
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Bungalow

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  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Bungalow, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Bungalow

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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A room with a bed, a small table with flowers, a mirror, and a window with a view.

Standard Bungalow

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A room with a bed, a small table with flowers, a mirror, and a window with a view.

Standard Bungalow

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A room with a bed, a small table with flowers, a mirror, and a window with a view.

Standard House

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A room with a bed, a small table with flowers, a mirror, and a window with a view.

Standard House

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Fakarava is home to Tetamanu Village & Sauvage. Local points of interest include Tetamanu Island and Marae Tahiri Vairau. Visit our Fakarava travel guide
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Tetamau, Fakarava, Tuamotu Archipelago

What's nearby

  • Tetamanu Island
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (XPF 2,000 for 12 hours)
  • WiFi in public areas has a 1-device limit

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM at scheduled times

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant Tetamanu

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:30 PM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:30 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 48 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

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: XPF 2000 (for 12 hours, 1-device limit, rates may vary)

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, mobile payments, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
There is no hot water on site
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is Tetamanu Village & Sauvage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This guest house doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Tetamanu Village & Sauvage?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Tetamanu Village & Sauvage?

Check-out is at 12:30 PM.

Does Tetamanu Village & Sauvage provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 12:30 PM–2:00 PM at scheduled times.

Where is Tetamanu Village & Sauvage located?

Situated in Fakarava, this pension is steps from Tetamanu Island.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Tetamanu Village & Sauvage Reviews

8.2

Very Good

7.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 113 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Absolute amazing site for snorkeling and very good ambiance. Services need to be improved. Very good price vs quality for an hostel (this is not an hotel). Meals are taking all together with all customers which create enjoyable atmosphere.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful setting, helpful staff, room was clean and all amenities were available.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, super easy scheduling activities, really nice staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Really friendly Staff, great location. Awesome experience
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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This location is diver and snorkelers paradise. The sharks are so amazing and right in front of your bungalow. There is so much diversity in the ocean life and coral is vibrant and healthy. The accommodations are basic, but all your needs are met. The full board made it easy for us to not have to worry about meals/grocery shopping/cooking/dishes. We were able to maximize our time in the water. We absolutely loved our stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

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Divers Kingdom - don't looking for comfort

Wonderfull place though base accomodation conditions. I spend few days after in the best on atol Havaiki Lodge but comfort in Lodge could not excid the nature experience and amazing lunches and dinner. *** Michelin for Chef.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
To get to this beautiful water based place, we have to give up luxuries. The bed is fine, no A/C. They could upgrade the unpowered shower with a bigger tube. They are in the middle of no where, and I was grateful for what I had. The dogs barking remote some management at midnight and you may benefit from earplugs- but the Pink Sands excursion and sharks are amazing. Snorkeling in crystal clear water with fish that are still thriving is amazing. Wine and beer and soft drinks available. Take some shelf stable snacks with you if you want. Unique place.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

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It was great being away from it all and being at a very remote place. Overall I had a great stay. The diving is amazing, especially the Wall of Sharks. Please note that the place is very basic. Don’t expect luxury. The food and transport was included in the room rate, that was nice. However, the food wasn’t special and also repetitive. Breakfast is mostly just pancakes with a small piece of fruit (nothing else). For lunch and dinner it was typically rice, pasta, chicken and a fresh fish. I know there are so many good Tahitian dishes, but I didn’t see much of them. I stayed on Sauvage motu. The cabins are very basic, be prepared for that, if you like camping this might be fine, if you hate camping you will hate the accommodation. Staff was friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

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I wanted to eat fish!!!! Breakfast lunch and dinner. I would could have paid extra. I saw many fish being caught by employees. Only one fish meal in 3 full days. Disappointed. I would love to come back. But need to know eating fish is available
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Tetamanu Village is a place to go if you want a one of a kind diving experience. The “wall of sharks” is spectacular! All the staff are warm and friendly. The accommodations are what I would describe as rustic. No hot water, but not uncomfortably cold water from the shower. Each bungalow has its own private deck overlooking the very shallow ocean water, that you can snorkel directly from. You won’t go hungry, the food is plentiful at breakfast, lunch, and dinner, served family style. I suggest bringing good silicone earplugs, the roosters make noise all night long.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

Disliked: Amenities
Excellent access to some of the best diving in the world. Located right on the water and Tumakahoa pass, this location is right on shark alley and some of the most beautiful coral I’ve seen. The property is rustic but over the water and right on the reef. It is a lot like camping. Cold showers, no locking doors, damp bedding when it rains and few amenities are all part of the experience. The boat ride from Fakarava north is a little more than an hour and can really only be done in the daytime. Our flight was delayed so we had to stay in Fakarava north, which was fully booked and ended up paying for tetamanu and the pension on the north side. The staff is friendly but don’t go out if their way in hospitality. We had to ask for basics like toilet paper and they couldn’t accomodate any dietary requests or snacks when it wasn’t time for a scheduled meal. You eat what they serve, which is pancakes and fish for the most part. It was all delicious though. The dive guides were very nice and showed us some of the most incredible diving I have experienced. For me it was a special experience, but not appropriate for people that need extra care or a honeymoon type of experience like on Moorea or bora bora.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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This property is nothing short of unique and special. It’s a rustic paradise placed in a very strategic corner of the world for scuba diving. Can’t get any better!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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What a great place for a little relaxing living. Great food, wonderful staff and I had a wonderful time
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This resort for divers. It’s a paradise
Stayed 8 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

We had a wonderful stay. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The food was varied and plentiful. The lodging and food package is a great deal given the cost of dining in French Polynesia. The accommodations are rustic but well kept and clean. All bungalows have great access to the sea and the incredible snorkeling in the house reef. It was well worth making the long trek to this remote paradise.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s not for those seeking a modern resort stay. Buildings are old and craftsmanship of work done on structures is only fair. Rooms have many insect and dated fixtures. No hot water and pressure is very low. This place is for diving and snorkeling. Nothing else. It’s all about the sharks. Most of the staff is great. The dive director quit after only a week. No reason given. We lost a day of diving because of that. It is an incredible dive. Worth the trip!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The reef and marine life were stunning. The accommodation was basic but comfortable and the staff were friendly and super accommodating.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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This was a truly amazing spot. As a solo woman traveler, I really appreciated having my own bungalow along the water, while also enjoying all of the meals together with the other guests on the dock. Incredible views, gorgeous excursion to the Sables Roses, and delicious food. It was such a treat to have logistics taken care of (meals, transportation) and to be so close to the dive club, diving sites, and snorkeling current. Rustic but you have everything you need to be comfortable and really relax. This experience, and the type of amazing people that are attracted to places like this, have really spoiled me for all future trips. Mauruuru, Tetamanu! You will be haunting my dreams for some time.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This simple guesthouse is very remote and basic, but I would definitely stay here again. Our fare (traditional bungalow) was modest, but comfortable and charming and set on the water's edge. Meals consisted mostly of fish, rice, chicken and pasta. The staff was wonderful and the diving spectacular.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

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It was amazing to see the sharks from your room. The room was reasonable and modest for being in the middle of no where. The Island was clean. There were boats and roosters that woke us up early. Several large groups over a few days made the buffet style dinning stressful. No snacks in between meals and the showers don't have hot or fresh water. No red wine or place to buy snacks. It was a gorgeous spot these are the issues that may be problematic.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Go only for diving!

Do NOT stay in this place except if you are going to dive the Wall of Sharks!! And Maximus 2 days if you do! The price for room is so much more than you really get. The surroundings and the reef is beautiful but the bungalows are terrible. We were prepared for a simple bungalow with no hot water but everything and espacially the sheets was wet/moisty. Bring your own sleepingbag/sheet!!! Food was what you could expect but they use rainwater for drinking and clean the bottles in saltwater. We had problems with our stomach aften out days here. The young couple who helps in the kitchen during the day is nice and serviceminded.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Struttura spartana ma location meravigliosa e personale gentilissimo e pronto ad accogliere ogni richiesta
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Si vous voulez vivre une expérience c’est le bon endroit. Oubliez votre confort du quotidien, le confort du bungalow est plus que rustique, une « douche » voire inexistante, un matelas très très fin nous avions l’impression de dormir directement sur des planches. Le gros avantage c’est la pension complète avec des bons repas et partager ce moment d’échange avec les autres vacanciers. Il est possible de plonger en fonction des disponibilités et de la présence d’un directeur de plongée ce qui n’est pas garantie. De notre côté nous avons fait les baptêmes avec miti nous avons été 100% satisfaits de moment. La passe sud est incroyable au niveau du snorkeling. Bref je recommande d’un point de vue géographique mais pas cette pension en particulier malgré que ce soit la seule. Le prix des plonges vont augmenter sachez le. Il est grand temps de faire des travaux surtout au vue du prix que l’on paie !
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I Bungalows sull'acqua sono molto "basici". Non ci sono armadi , c'è un lavandino in camera e solo una tendina che chiude (per modo didire) il bagno. Una sola presa elettrica che peraltro serve a fare andare il ventilatore. Buona la colazione e i pasti (molto pesce e pasta)
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Tutto perfetto per una vacanza
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026