Hotel Kia Ora Resort & Spa

Kia Ora is just a short walk or bike ride from the famous Tiputa Pass for amazing drift snorkeling
There is an onsite dive center at the resort for convenient underwater adventures
Rangiroa is even home to a local winery!

Hotel Kia Ora Resort & Spa is located on the northwest part of the atoll of Rangiroa, between the passes of Tiputa and Avatoru. Nestled in the heart of a magnificent coconut plantation, bordered by a white sand beach and a turquoise lagoon, the hotel boasts an elegant and refined architecture in perfect harmony with its environment. The Hotel Kia Ora Resort & Spa includes 60 villas and bungalows with exceptional style, scattered throughout the coconut grove, on the beach an overlooking the lagoon. A spa with a rain shower and a fitness room completes the hotel facilities. On the waterfront, a restaurant and a bar on stilts surround a swimming pool with jacuzzi.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Kia Ora offers a variety of bungalow categories with refreshed Polynesian style
Most of the bungalows have their own private jacuzzi or plunge pool
An American buffet breakfast is included daily with your stay
Check-in is at 2pm/Check-out at 11pm – Late checkout (Day Room) or Early check-in available upon request for an additional fee, subject to availability
Changing rooms with showers are available so you can freshen up before flight back to Papeete

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Room Types, Amenities & Inclusions

There are a total of 60 bungalows at the Kia Ora – 10 Overwater Bungalows and 50 Beachfront/Garden bungalows (most with pool or jacuzzi)

Beach Bungalow with Jacuzzi
Beach Duplex Bungalow with Jacuzzi
Deluxe Beach Bungalow with Pool
Villa with Pool
Junior Suite with Pool
Overwater Bungalow
Executive Suite with Pool

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 deck overlooking the lagoon so you can take in the panoramic view spread out over the horizon. Rock in the hammock alongside the beach for a holiday in paradise. The interior has been refreshed and retains the original Polynesian style of the hotel (wood furniture, local handicrafts). There is a spacious living room and a separate bedroom, both open to the terrace on lagoon side, and to the bathroom on the garden side. The bathroom features a very large shower.

Beach Duplex Bungalow with Jacuzzi

This bungalow is just like a regular Beach Bungalow with Jacuzzi. There is an additional bedroom on a second floor with a king-size bed and breathtaking views of the sea. This bungalow is a great option for families.

Deluxe Beach Bungalow with Pool

This category faces the lagoon and combines Polynesian influences with sophisticated, modern style. Our favorite feature is a nice infinity private pool on the terrace that overlooks the beach and the lagoon. Inside, the bed is the focal point of the room as it faces toward the deck with great views. There is a small sitting are as well. All around the room, murals with soothing colors, representing ancestral Polynesian motifs, add a touch of warmth. The bathroom is separated by frosted glass panels and carved wood providing a feeling of space. Behind the bungalow, a coral wall has an open-air bathtub lined with tropical plants.

Villa with Pool

These are our favorite bungalows with a private pool & garden surrounded by walls of white coral. This very pleasant & intimate room category has been totally redecorated in a modern style. In your garden, you will find a long plunge pool and a “fare pote’e” for outside dinner. Inside, the main room has a king size bed and a sitting area. The room and the bathroom are both very spacious and luminous. There is a walk-in shower inside as well as an outdoor bathtub surrounded by plants.

Junior Suite with Pool

These villas are very similar to the interior and feel of the Villa with Pool. They feature an additional living room space separated from the bedroom that has access to the deck, pool and garden.

Overwater Bungalow

The Overwater bungalows are the best place to enjoy the Rangiroa lagoon. They feature a large terrace and sundeck for excellent outdoor living. There are stairs from the deck down to a private swim platform for easy access to the lagoon. Inside, the main room serves as the bedroom and living room. There is a glass floor panel in the seating area allowing you to see the marine life below. The spacious bathroom has a bathtub with separate shower.

Executive Suite with Pool

These are the largest unit at the resort and would be great for a family to share. They have the bedroom and bathroom of a Villa with Pool, the extra living space of a Junior Suite. In addition, they have another separate bedroom with bathroom. They also have an extended deck around the pool. Lots of space for up to 5 people!

STANDARD AMENITIES

Standard room amenities include:

Air Conditioning
Daily Bottle of Mineral Water
Instant Coffee/Tea Facilities
Bathrobe & Slippers
IPod Docking Station (30pin)
Mini fridge, Minibar filled on request
Free WIFI Internet access throughout the whole property: bungalows and public areas
Private Bathroom/WC
Hair Dryer
Cable TV & Radio
Telephone
Ceiling Fan
In Room Safety Box
Outdoor smoking only in designated areas

VENTURE TAHITI INCLUSIONS

American buffet breakfast daily
Welcome with fruit juice and a refreshing towel
Shell lei upon departure
Complimentary water sports equipment (non-motorized) including snorkeling, kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddle boards, etc.
Complimentary scheduling of activities, excursions and spa treatments (in advance)
Complimentary scheduling of activities, excursions and spa treatments (in advance)
Venture Tahiti gift pack or travel wallet
Venture Tahiti Resort and Activities Guides

FOOD & DRINK

Kia Ora offers one main restaurant and a bar serving snacks. They offer a beautiful blend of Tahitian and French cuisine with local fresh catch and ingredients in the likes of coconuts, fruits, vanilla, Rangiroa honey. There are a few small local restaurants and snack shops located in the nearby village of Avatoru as well as a grocery store when you can stock up on drinks and snacks for your room.

Room service is available for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner during restaurant opening hours.

TE RAIROA RESTAURANT

International & Polynesian fine cuisine.
Specialties of seafood and fresh fish from the lagoon.
Buffet Breakfast from 7am to 10am
A la carte Lunch from 12pm to 2pm
A la carte Dinner from 6:30pm to 9pm

Polynesian Evenings

Enjoy a barbecue buffet featuring Tahitian delicacies and International options followed by a Polynesian Dance Show. Barbecue buffet with Polynesian show on Wednesday & Sunday (according to occupancy rate)

MIKI MIKI

Overwater Bar
Open daily from 9am to 11pm. Snacks are served between 11am and 5pm
Located over the lagoon, this bar is the ideal place for a nice refreshing cocktail as you lounge by the pool or relax on the beach.

Activities & Spa

ACTIVITIES & SPA

The Kia Ora’s main appeal is the amazing diving on the island of Rangiroa. The island features exciting lagoon activities and adventures including shark and ray feeding tours, wild dolphin watching, snorkeling the famous Tiputa Pass, deep sea fishing, and diving. There is an onsite dive center at the resort for convenient underwater outings. You will also find some great snorkeling just in from of the resort. There are also activities at the resort like canoes, kayaks ad more.

INCLUDED ACTIVITES

Some of our favorite complimentary activities include:

Infinity Pool with a jacuzzi
Hammocks on the beach
Snorkeling equipment for your use
Kayaking
Canoes
Stand-up Paddle Boards
Fitness Center
Bicycles & Scooters for rent
Billiards, Library, Parlour Games, Petanque and more!

Poekura Spa

The resort’s Poekura Spa (‘The Shining Pearl’ in Tahitian) offers a range of massages & treatments (massages, face & body treatments, manicure, pedicure, etc.). Located in a tranquil garden setting, they have 2 double massage cabins and a vichy shower. They are open daily from 10:30am to 7:00pm. YOU can make spa arrangements with the concierge during your stay.