Right on the waterfront, Taaroa Lodge has the most luxe location for the price tag on this coast. The dorm is basic and the one private en-suite room downstairs is dark but comfortable. The two individual bungalows in the garden are definitely the highlight here and have lovely views of Mo’orea. There are kitchen facilities and a friendly atmosphere.
Kayaks are free, and the nearest public beach is a two-minute walk away. The lodge is owned by Ralph Stanford, a former longboard surfing champion of Tahiti and France.