Your stay — Résidence Vaikea
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Église adventiste (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
- Church: Église de J-C des St des derniers jours (1.7 km · ~22 min walk)
- Place of worship: Temple Te Rau Olive (1.8 km · ~23 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
C.C. — 2.2 km · ~28 min walk
Musée de la perle Robert Wan — 2.1 km · ~27 min walk
Grand Théâtre de la Maison de la culture — 2.3 km · ~29 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Banque Socredo — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
Pharmacie Maeva — 1.9 km · ~23 min walk
Gare routière de Tipaerui — 2.4 km · ~30 min walk
Emergency Contacts
FaaaFrom a mobile, dial 112 for all emergencies. For non-urgent police in Papeete, call 40 46 10 10. Faaa is near the airport; the main hospital is Centre Hospitalier de la Polynésie Française (CHPF) on Rue Paul Gauguin in Papeete, 40 46 10 00.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Faaa, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Résidence Vaikea
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Banque Socredo — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacie Maeva — 1.9 km · ~23 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Faa'a International Airport (PPT) → TP.SCI TAIRANI hotel
💡 Contact the hotel at least 24 hours ahead. They may offer a discounted rate compared to airport taxis. Ask about airport meet-and-greet – helpful if you arrive on a late flight.
Faaa Airport (main road stop) → TP.SCI TAIRANI hotel, Faaa
💡 Lines 1 and 2 run along the coast road through Faaa. Get off at 'Arue-Faaa' roundabout stop, then it’s a 5-minute walk to the hotel. Pay the driver as you board.
Faa'a International Airport (PPT) → TP.SCI TAIRANI hotel, Faaa
💡 Taxis line up outside arrivals. Agree on the fare before you get in; most drivers will quote a flat rate. Cash only.
Faaa Airport stop (Route de l'Aéroport) → TP.SCI TAIRANI hotel, Faaa
💡 Le Truck is a shared pickup truck with bench seats – a real local experience. Wave it down anywhere along the route. Exact change helps, but drivers can make change for small notes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Résidence Vaikea?
Check-in at Résidence Vaikea is from null. Check-out is by null.
Top Attractions in Faaa
💡 Go early, about 6am, for the best selection of breadfruit and taro. Vendors pack up by 10am.
💡 Weekday mornings are quietest. No shade, so bring an umbrella. The water is shallow for 100 metres out.
💡 Free wifi at the adjacent library. Pick up a baguette and cheese from the corner bakery before noon.
💡 Come at sunset when the light hits Moorea's peaks. No facilities, bring water.
💡 Bring insect repellent and wear shoes with grip. The trail gets muddy after rain.