Hotel Kia Ora Resort & Spa, Rangiroa, Tahiti
OVERVIEW
Largest of the Tuamotu Island atolls, Rangiroa is an hour's flight from Tahiti, with a lagoon 50 miles long by 22 wide famed worldwide for its diving. Here, amid the brilliant white beaches and turquoise lagoon waters is the setting for Hotel Kia Ora - a South Pacific island retreat offering scuba, snorkelling and fishing in idyllic conditions – canoe to other islands, look for dolphins or simply relax in your hammock! Recently renovated, this gem of a hotel has an infinity pool, charming restaurant and serene gardens - setting for the cluster of 63 traditionally-styled Garden, Beach (with private whirlpool or swimming pool on the terrace) and Overwater Bungalows - all air-conditioned and fan-cooled, with shower and mini-fridge.
HOTEL FACILITIES
- 24 hours’ reception
- Beauty Salon
- Boutique/Shop
- Gift Shop
- Laundry Service
- Library
- Room Service
- Spa
- Swimming pool
- WIFI
ACCOMMODATION DETAILS
Beach Bungalow with Jacuzzi
- The Beach Bungalows enjoy a prime location, facing the crystal clear lagoon of Rangiroa. All have a private outdoor jacuzzi surrounded by a spacious deck overlooking the lagoon. The interior of each bungalow has been designed to ensure comfort and scenery with a decorative imprint of local handicrafts. From the bedroom and living room, both open to the terrace, looking towards the lagoon with a 180° panoramic view which has the characteristics of changing color and light in every moment of the day. Each unit also has its own bathroom, decorated with coral and equipped with two sinks, shower and separate toilet.
Beach Suite with Jacuzzi
- Every morning, in one of the 25 bungalows set along the white sandy beach between the coconut trees, one can contemplate the lagoon that stretches all the way to the horizon. All is forgotten in this luxurious and comfortable paradise... It changes every hour of the day. The epicureans will appreciate..."the precious gemstone like colors that stretch to infinity, a show of rare beauty..." comfortably sitting in their jacuzzi and sipping one of the delicious cocktails offered by the hotel.
Deluxe Beach Bungalow with Pool
- The Beach Deluxe Bungalows will impress you with their sophisticated style and the many benefits available to them. In the interior, the room and the bathroom are separated by frosted glass panels and carved wood providing a feeling of space. All around the room, murals with soothing colors, representing ancestral Polynesian motifs, add a touch of warmth to the whole. The room is equipped with a king size bed, a sofa, a desk and several storage cabinets as well as a splendid terrace overlooking the beach and a private jet-steam swimming pool. Behind the bungalow, a coral wall has a flat open-air bathtub lined with tropical plants. This private garden will allow you to relax in the sun or under the stars.
Executive Suite with Pool
- The Executive Suite is the unit most spacious and most prestigious of the hotel. With two separate bedrooms, two bathrooms and a living room, all arranged around an interior patio with swimming pool, it offers the perfect setting for living an exceptional stay. Luxurious down to the smallest detail, the Suite features a decor combining harmonious elegance of modern design and warmth of natural materials. A marriage of genres that is present even in the garden, where a tub next to the slim profile of plants to tropical fragrances. Not far from comfortable chairs invite you to savor outdoor sunbathing at the pool paved with quartzite. Inside, the lounge is the perfect place to gather around a meal, unless you prefer to sit in the shade of fare pote'e, located at the other end of the central deck and and enjoy the view offered by the shutters of the sea.
Junior Suite with Pool
- Like the Villas with pool, Junior Suites are located in the coconut grove of the hotel. Designed for families or guests seeking privacy, they have a larger internal space, consisting of a separate double bedroom, a bathroom and a lounge that can accommodate a third bed. Each Junior Suite is decorated in the same spirit of refinement and comfort that the Villas of furniture with elegant lines, huge windows opening onto the terrace and private pool ... the bathroom, spacious and tastefully furnished, also opens onto the garden, where an open-air bath offers the promise of long relaxing moments. On the other side of the garden, a fare pote'e leaning against the wall provides a welcome shade during the hot hours of the day and is ideal for sharing a drink.
Overwater Bungalow
- Suspended between the sky and the sea in a setting where all the blues are combined, the Overwater Bungalows invite you to an unforgettable experience. The magic of the place operates as soon as you cross the threshold. The main room which includes a bedroom, sitting room and an desk, offers a spacious clean design. Relax on the sofa and the fish through a glass floor window. On the other side of the room, a king size bed decorated with local "Tapa" cloths faces two large windows opening onto the terrace. The bathroom is modern and spacious. It has a separate shower, two sinks and a sunken bathtub between two glass fixtures revealing the lagoon. Outside the bungalow, a solarium decorated with two padded lounge chairs and a shaded dining table allow you to apprecaite the beauty of the endless lagoon of Rangiroa. The terrace is also equipped with a staircase leading down to a platform at water level, ideal for swimming and exploring the wonders of the underwater world of the atoll.
Villa with Pool
- Located in the heart of coconut grove, the Pool Villas have all the necessary equipment to give you privacy, luxury and refinement. Each Villa expresses a contemporary style, where the room, sitting room and bathroom fit into the same space with generous volumes. The decor and furnishings, enhanced with touches of local crafts, give the whole a gentle and welcoming atmosphere. The prefect place torelax, the outdoor court has a private swimming pool, a wooden terrace extending to a "fare pote'e," scattered in a garden with an open-air bathtub. For your convenience, the terrace is equipped with padded lounge chairs and a dining table where you can enjoy a dinner alone together in the light of candles and stars.
ACTIVITIES
Entertainment
- Miki Miki Bar
The originality of this bar constructed above the water is a suitable excuse to meet up with friends for an exotic cocktail as well as to admire the extraordinary sun setting over the Rangiroa lagoon. The terrace of the bar, with its glass floorboards, allows you to gaze at the marine life during the day and even at night.
- Wild Dolphins Spectacle
A 10-minute bike ride will take you to Tipta Path, a 200-meter wide waterway created in between corals, midway between Tipta Village and Apator Village, where the hotel is located. The ocean and the lagoon intersect at this waterway, creating a complicated current, attracting various sea creatures in search of rich plankton. This makes Tipta Path one of the world's best diving spots where encounters with large sea creatures such as the manta ray, Napoleon Fish and hammerhead sharks are almost guaranteed. Another must see spectacle at Tipta Path is the wild dolphins jumping out of the water - watch them playing with the waves in the strong evening current.
- Diving
Rangiroa Island is known as one of the world's best diving points. The ocean is calm year-round; encounters with dolphins, manta rays and grey sharks await divers. For the guests' convenience, the TOP DIVE Rangiroa dive shop is inside the hotel and the boat to the diving point takes off from the hotel's dock. The dive shop holds four Fun Diving courses daily based on diving levels - divers can choose from a wide range of courses such as PADI advanced course and diving lessons for beginners.
A truly unforgettable diving experience: countless encounters with sea creatures in an underwater world with incredible clarity like no other. - Polynesian Dance
Wednesdays and Sundays are days for enjoying Polynesian Dance and BBQ buffet. Music and dance are integral part of the Tahitian people-they dance to drums, guitars and the rhythm and beat of the ukulele. Be entertained by the array of local dance and song of Rangiroa Island, the powerful Polynesian dance and song, the elegant hula dance and more.
Wellness
- Poekura Spa
Spend quality time of relaxation at the Poekura Spa - 'The Shining Pearl' in Tahitian - in the quiet bungalows standing amidst the palm trees. Choose from a variety of treatments: traditional Polynesian massage, oriental massage, hot stone massage, reflexology, or skin treatment after spending time in the sun. Starting at 30 minutes, the treatments use natural ingredients such as Polynesian oil with vanilla, coconut, mango and other natural ingredients. Choose to receive your treatments in either of the two private rooms or the open-air Farepote (gazebo) with Polynesian Rain Shower for a true tropical feel.
Restaurants
- Te Rairoa Restaurant
Aspiring to be as refined and exotic as the Chef's menu, the decoration of the restaurant must be noted. The Chef has managed to subtly marry the traditional Polynesian dishes, which are appreciated for their tropical tastes with menus that give French cuisine its reputation. Te Rairoa Restaurant features a wide variety of flavours to cater for everyone. Amongst these suggested delicacies to savour - the seafood and grilled fish specialities. Spread across a large table, an enormous variety of desserts are prepared by the Pastry Chef. Connoisseurs of fine wine will be seduced by the 'Carte des Vins'. Polynesian nights are held every Wednesday & Sunday with singing and dancing shows along with the traditional Polynesian feast.
Payment Details
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