Te Nunoa Bungalow Moorea, French Polynesia
This isn’t any ordinary resort. Actually, it’s not a resort at all. This is your own private guesthouse run by Laurel and James Samuela on Moorea Island. You’ll still get all the little mod cons – a barbecue, fully equipped kitchen, iPod dock and the internet – but in a truly local environment. Te Nunoa is Tahitian for ‘red sky’ and that’s exactly what you’ll see every evening from your bungalow, which sleeps up to three adults and two children.
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The bungalow is surrounded by a lush garden and just across the road from a gorgeous beach. There are bikes to go exploring, and that's completely possible on Moorea, one of the bigger islands in French Polynesia. The Samuelas also run a tour company so can organise excursions, including ATV tours, 4WD safaris to the island's volcanic crater or a snorkel trip where you get to interact with Moorea's friendly stingrays.
Flights and ferries run from the main island, Tahiti, to Moorea.
- Free internet
- Free parking
- Kitchenette
From US$240 for two adults per night.
Te Nunoa Bungalow
mooreabungalow.com