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Tetamanu Village & Sauvage

2.0 star property
Crystal-clear waters invite travelers to snorkel or scuba dive among vibrant marine life, while serene ocean views create a naturally refreshing atmosphere

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Standard Bungalow, Sea View | Terrace/patio - Tetamanu Village & Sauvage (Fakarava)
Tetamanu Village captures tranquil island living. Enjoy local breakfast on the terrace, explore underwater worlds snorkeling, or take in ocean views at Restaurant Tetamanu. The bar and barbecue grills add comfort to this peaceful retreat.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Standard Bungalow, Sea View | 1 bedroom, bed sheets

Standard Bungalow, Sea View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Tetamanu Island
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles

About this property

Tetamanu Village & Sauvage

Property highlights
Take advantage of free breakfast (local cuisine), a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and a terrace at Tetamanu Village & Sauvage. The on-site restaurant, Restaurant Tetamanu, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. Enjoy onsite activities like scuba diving, fishing, and snorkeling. WiFi in public areas (surcharge) and a bar are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • A front-desk safe, a TV in the lobby, and barbecue grills
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Tetamanu Village & Sauvage offer amenities such as free bottled water.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers

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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

More

  • 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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from June 27 2026 to July 4 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

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)

Property is also known as

Tetamanu Village Motel Fakarava
Tetamanu Village Motel
Tetamanu Village Fakarava
Pension Tetamanu Village Fakarava
Fakarava Tetamanu Village Pension
Pension Tetamanu Village
Tetamanu Village Fakarava
Tetamanu Village Pension
Tetamanu Village Fakarava
Tetamanu Village Pension Fakarava

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

8.0

Very Good

7.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 94 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful setting, helpful staff, room was clean and all amenities were available.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

D

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danilo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly Staff, great location. Awesome experience
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, super easy scheduling activities, really nice staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

8/10 Good

Jacek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Mindy Gold

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristin

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Franck

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Notre pire expérience d’hébergement en Polynésie et pourtant sur un site d’une beauté incroyable ! Structures sales, non conformes aux règles de sécurité ( je suis passée au travers du plancher pourri de la terrasse du bungalow) et un personnel qui se bat avec les moyens du bord. Une rénovation totale s’impose et vite !
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Franck

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
À éviter ! Bungalow en contreplaqué, sale , vétuste , douche qui coule sur le wc , lit en bois avec une mousse avachis comme matelas et des draps pas très propres . Sous la pluie , l’humidité s’insère partout . Tout le reste est à l’avenant: bateau bricolé et inadapté…une honte ! Normes d’hygiène et sécurité douteuses ! Dommage, le site est sublime .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

LUCIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personnel très gentil. Encore merci à Alex de nous avoir fait vivre des plongées exceptionnelles. Emplacement du logement idéal pour plonger et accéder à la plage de sable rose. Par contre le lit était humide et la moustiquaire cassée. Repas des déjeuners et dîner assez variés et conséquents. Pas de manque contrairement à ce peut être dit dans d autres commentaires. Par contre sur le trajet retour nous étions 20 dans un bateau de 14 personnes normalement. Tarif de la nuit quand même très cher.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir hatten ein Zimmer im Tetamanu Sauvage. Die Zimmer sind einfach aber sehr groß. Wir waren zu 2, aber es hätten 4-5 Leute Schlafplätze gehabt. Es gab ein Mückenschutz überm Bett, welchen wir aber nicht gebraucht haben. Wir hatten eine tolle Aussicht auf einen Pass und die aufgehende Sonne. Zum Restaurant und der Tauchschule sind es etwa 10 Minuten gemütlich zu Fuß. Das Essen war vielfältig, allerdings war bei unserer Ankunft das Village komplett ausgebucht, sodass man am Büffet schnell sein musste. Wir sind immer (auch nach großem Hunger vom tauchen) satt geworden. Der Südpass sucht zum tauchen seines gleichen! Es ist einer der Besten Tauchplätze der Welt! Hier sieht man unzählige Graue Riffhaie und noch einige andere Arten. Der Nachttauchgang ist besonders empfehlenswert. Ein Taucherparadies! Wenn man auf Luxus verzichten kann: klare Empfehlung!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolute Traumlocation!! 100% Empfehlung für jeden leidenschaftlichen Taucher! Personal auch extrem nett. Hoffe das Paradies bleibt so lange erhalten, es ist etwas schade zu sehen, wie Taucher, Schnorchler oder Kajakfahrer teilweise die Korallen beschädigen. Außerdem muss man erwähnen, das hier sehr sehr unerfahrene Taucher ins Wasser und vor allem auch zu den Nachttauchgängen gelassen werden. Es wäre schön, wenn die Taucher ihrem können entsprechend in Gruppen eingeteilt werden würden. Alles in allem ist es eine einfache aber saubere Unterkunft mit einem super Tauchcenter und sehr nettem Personal. :)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Morgane

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accueil minime voir inexistant à l’arrivée. Insister pour avoir des renseignements ou indications sur ce que compte la réservation. Personnel qui essaye de faire de leur mieux mais c’est la direction qui ne suit pas. Nous n’avons pas eu le temps de faire l’excursion aux sables roses qui est apparemment ce qui vaut le plus le coup mais pêche à la traîne attendue et réclamée mais indisponible vu l’ignorance du personnel. Passons à l’hébergement qui est très sommaire, un lit avec une moustiquaire cassée et des draps d’une propreté discutable. Salle de bain précaire sans douche mais tuyau d’eau présent dont le débit est très léger. Vue sur le lagon appréciable, heureusement qu’elle était là! Les repas sont très peu variés et en quantité limitée. Bien se présenter à l’heure indiquée pour les repas qui sont signalés au tintement d’une cloche sinon vous risquez de ne rien avoir. Bémol de plus, si deux vols retours sont présents dans la journée, prenez le premier car il n’y aura qu’un seul retour en bateau dans la journée. Seul point positif : la plongée. Environnement magnifique, plongée qualitative et moniteurs très sympathiques et pédagogues même pour les débutants. Si vous ne plongez pas, le snorkelling reste intéressant mais ne suffit pas à tout rattraper. À conseiller seulement pour la plongée. Rapport qualité-prix très insatisfaisant. Merci aux autres voyageurs d’avoir été là pour nous aider à trouver nos marques.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

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

Paradisiaque - Robinson sur son île

Certes c'est un peu spartiate mais c'est une île et franchement il y a tout ce qu'il faut, et l'environnement est paradisiaque, on est vraiment coupés du monde et au bord de l'eau. Allez-y! (mais ne vous attendez pas à des bungalow sofitel)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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6/10 Okay

Federica Maria

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Il personale che ci lavora è veramente splendido: dal capitano che ci ha accompagnato nella traversata notturna per arrivare al villaggio alle carinissime signore che ci lavorano. Peccato che il fantomatico proprietario non curi di più le casette in cui si viene ospitati: la struttura è composta da due parti. La parte del village quella piu storica vicino al ristorante ed al diving center che è costituita credo da solo 6 piccoli bungalow sull’acqua e dalla parte sauvage distante 5 minuti a piedi dal village direttamente su un isolotto in mezzo ad una pass e come tale esposto molto di più al vento. Noi eravamo nell’ultima casetta della sezione village ed era comunque molto calmo anche quando accendevano il generatore. La immersioni risultano comodissime: in 2 minuti di barca si è sulla pass. La natura intorno è splendida: pesci napoleone, aquile di mare, squali e mille pesci di barriera al pontile e sotto l’uscio del bungalow. La vista dal bungalow nel patio stupenda. Venendo alle cose negative: acqua solo fredda nella doccia, insetti assortiti nel bungalow, zanzariera sul letto di fatto inutile perché tutta rotta, biancheria da letto che ha visto giorni migliori e tutto l’esiguo arredo molto molto vetusto. Peccato perché situato in un paradiso. Cibo buono ai pasti principali, colazione da migliorare.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Facilità e comodità per le immersioni ( cosmiche)magari acqua scarsa per la doccia, personale attento, simpatico e sempre disponibile, pranzi e cene soddisfacenti
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nadège

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Un très beau site, bungalow au bord de l eau devant une eau turquoise, accueil chaleureux à la polynésienne. Du rêve !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa

Le pire transfert que j’ai connu. 5 h à attendre d’être prise en charge par le bateau contrairement à ce qui avait été convenu. Le chauffeur a refusé de m’expliquer quoique ce soit et m’a dit, je cite : « Tu restes ici et tu te tais. Tu n’as rien à savoir. » Le chauffeur est un être odieux,caractériel et misogyne qui déteste les touristes. Visiblement il a choisi le mauvais travail. Malheureusement j’étais une dame seule de 55 ans. Impossible de joindre la pension. Il y a eu ce jour là de multiples départs tout au long de la journée. Le bateau a fait de nombreux aller-retour. Comme Sané , le propriétaire de la pension, m’avait oublié le chauffeur a décidé que néanmoins je prendrai le départ de 16h30. Heureusement le personnel une fois sur place a été très sympa surtout la jeune fille de l’accueil qui est une perle. Snorkeling de folie meme si je ne plonge pas. J’ai réalisé mon rêve d’aller voir où Laurent Balesta a réalisé ses magnifiques photos et l’endroit où j’ai plongé avec son équipe de manière virtuelle ( merci Microfolies) Visiblement le propriétaire Sané ne mise pas sur le logement. Les bungalows sont sommaires et la douche a fuit durant tout mon séjour. Étonnant quand on sait la rareté de l’eau. J’ai du demander une serviette de toilette et un savon car non fournis. La poubelle n’avait pas été vidée. Dommage j’ai aussi fini mon voyage avec le même chauffeur mais cette fois ci je n’étais pas seule. Sinon j’aurais refusé. Il est arrivé avec 20 min de retard au ponton,
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Yuri

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
空港からかなり遠い分、自然豊かな島暮らしを存分に楽しめました。海はもちろん、星空も大変美しかったです。
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025