Taiohae · French Polynesia

Where to Stay in Hakaui Bay (nearby), Taiohae

A deep, lush bay a few kilometres west of Taiohae, accessible by boat or a rough road. Has a few private guesthouses and the famous waterfall trail.

✦ The vibe

Remote, verdant, and very quiet; mostly visited for the waterfall.

👤 Best for

Adventurous travellers and waterfall chasers.

🏨 Where to stay

A couple of remote pensions; mid-range and basic.

🚇 Getting around

Boat or 4x4 required – not walkable. Airport transfer via Taiohae first.

📍 Nearby

Cascade Hakaui (one of the world's tallest waterfalls); Hakaui Valley hiking.

Best hotels in Hakaui Bay (nearby)

16 hotels ranked by how close they are to Hakaui Bay (nearby)

★★★ 📍 6.8 km

Koakoa Lodge

6.8 km from Hakaui Bay (nearby)

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★★★ 📍 7.0 km

Keikahanui Pearl Lodge

7.0 km from Hakaui Bay (nearby)

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★★★ 📍 7.0 km

Hee Tei Inn

7.0 km from Hakaui Bay (nearby)

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★★★ 📍 7.0 km

Pension He'e Tai Inn

7.0 km from Hakaui Bay (nearby)

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★★★ 📍 7.1 km

Paahatea Nui Pension

7.1 km from Hakaui Bay (nearby)

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★★★ 📍 7.5 km

Noho Mai

7.5 km from Hakaui Bay (nearby)

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★★★ 📍 7.7 km

O'Kohunui City Lodge

7.7 km from Hakaui Bay (nearby)

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★★★ 📍 7.8 km

Temaeva Lodge

7.8 km from Hakaui Bay (nearby)

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★★★ 📍 7.9 km

Kakuhei house

7.9 km from Hakaui Bay (nearby)

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★★★ 📍 7.9 km

rB&B VELY LODGE

7.9 km from Hakaui Bay (nearby)

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★★★ 📍 8.2 km

Moana Nui Pension

8.2 km from Hakaui Bay (nearby)

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★★★ 📍 8.3 km

Fare Manutea

8.3 km from Hakaui Bay (nearby)

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★★★ 📍 8.4 km

Pension Koku'u

8.4 km from Hakaui Bay (nearby)

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★★★ 📍 8.7 km

Pension Mave-Mai

8.7 km from Hakaui Bay (nearby)

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★★★ 📍 8.9 km

Ti’Amaraa Lodge

8.9 km from Hakaui Bay (nearby)

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★★★ 📍 9.9 km

Équitation Sabine

9.9 km from Hakaui Bay (nearby)

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Other areas in Taiohae

Taiohae Village Centre Baie de Taiohae (the Bayfront)Vallée de Taiohae (Taiohae Valley)Rocher Vaipo (Vaipo Rock area)Anaho Bay (nearby settlement)Toovii Plateau (Taiohae hinterland)Terre Déserte (Taiohae outskirts)

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