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Tetamanu Village & Sauvage

2.0 star property

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Front of property
Standard Bungalow, Sea View | Terrace/patio
Buffet
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Tetamau, Fakarava, Tuamotu Archipelago
  • Place, Tetamanu Island
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ancien Phare de Topaka
  • Place, Marae Tahiri Vairau

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
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Fakarava

Tetamanu Village & Sauvage places you next to Tetamanu Island. This 16-room pension welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, a restaurant, and a free airport shuttle.
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What's nearby

  • Tetamanu Island - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles

About this property

Tetamanu Village & Sauvage

Tetamanu Village & Sauvage features WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and a terrace. Airport transportation is made easy with a free airport shuttle at scheduled times. Front-desk staff can help secure valuables, and provide local restaurant recommendations. Additional amenities include barbecue grills and a TV in a common area.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-8:00 PM
  • Check-out: 12:30 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the free airport shuttle (available during limited hours).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There is no hot water on site.
  • There are no elevators.
  • 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

Are free cancellation options available at Tetamanu Village & Sauvage?

Tetamanu Village & Sauvage offers free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see within easy reach of Tetamanu Village & Sauvage?

This pension is located in Fakarava, just steps from Tetamanu Island.

Will I be able to park at this pension?

No, this pension doesn't offer parking.

Does Tetamanu Village & Sauvage include a casino?

No, Tetamanu Village & Sauvage doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Tetamanu Village & Sauvage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this pension.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Tetamanu Village & Sauvage?

Couples staying at this pension will appreciate amenities like a turndown service as well as an ocean-view restaurant and a restaurant bar.

Does Tetamanu Village & Sauvage have a hot tub?

No, this pension doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Tetamanu Village & Sauvage have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Tetamanu Village & Sauvage serves free breakfast (local cuisine) at Restaurant Tetamanu each morning.

Does Tetamanu Village & Sauvage allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Tetamanu Village & Sauvage.

Does this pension have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this pension.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Tetamanu Village & Sauvage?

No, you won't find accommodations with balconies at Tetamanu Village & Sauvage.

Tetamanu Village & Sauvage Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 91 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather, Gaffney

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

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

6/10 Okay

Jaak

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Antoine

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Mindy Gold

Traveled with partner
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

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

6/10 Okay

Mike

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Kristin

Traveled with partner
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

2/10 Terrible

Lily

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, Loveland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you like putting your mask underwater and exploring an amazing coral reef in a completely untouristy location with such a wondeful and friendly staff then you have come to the right place. We will definitely return to Tetamanu village. This is not a grandiose 5 star resort- but rather a unique immersion into a simplifeid lifestyle of exploring underwater or a desolate motu with coral sand, community dining and sleeping in simple bungalows on the beach. Clean but rustic, no hot water for showers but you will not miss them. This is the "real" Polynesia
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

4/10 Poor

Nina

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great diving and snorkeling at your bungalow steps

Bungalows right on the water and right on the pass with awesome diving and snorkeling at your bungalow steps. Great camp-like communal experience.
At the Dive Dock
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Troy

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

Great place to visit

Tetamanu Village feels like a summer camp for adults and ocean lovers. Located right next to Tetamanu Pass, it contains its own diving center and scheduled dives and is a great place to arrange dives and rest in between. It is not just for divers, though. The surrounding area is also good for snorkeling and hiking the small island can also fill a morning. I spent 3 nights at Tetamanu and could have easily spent 2 more. The area is nice and picturesque, all meals are provided at the reception center (you can feed sharks your leftovers), and transport to and from the center is included in the package. It really, really helps if you speak french. My only complaints are (1) there are not locks on the bungalow doors or screens on the bungalow windows (I didn't have anything stolen but I am old fashioned when it comes to security) and (2) they don't have nitrox available for their dives. To do a nitrox dive you'll have to schedule your dive with Topdive. Overall I enjoyed my time at Tetamanu and may go back someday.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On y va pour la plongée, les requins et la déconnection. Confort simple mais confortable et propre (pas d'eau chaude!). Reseau 4g aléatoire mais ce n'est pas l'important.Transferts depuis l'aéroport inclus (1h30) ainsi que la pension (bonne) complète (hors boissons) et les sorties journalières vers le moti sables roses. Une équipe au top !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bit of a rip off

Not worth the huge price. The location is amazing, although a little warning of the 65 minute rough and uncomfortable boat ride would have been welcome... Room very basic without most of the facilities advertised (no ceiling fan, no rain shower - shower is a mere trickle!) but comfortable. Management showed no interest in solving problems or compensating us for false advertising. Food delicious. All other staff lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is right at the south pass and REALLY perfect for divers! The water is crystal clear and you can see the colorful corals, fish ans sharks even without diving/snorkeling. The food was also great and tasty. Nevertheless, we could feel some tension between the staff. Clearly, the majority of guests from all around the world come for diving and some couldn't dive as much as they wanted because they lacked some staff (sick, not their fault). And once it was cancelled last minute because the captain refused to cooperate. It's a pity and it would have been wishful to anticipate this. Apart from this incident, we enjoyed our stay very much. It's really a magnificent location and perfect for disconnecting and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

2/10 Terrible

Franck

Traveled with family
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

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

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