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  Seriously this place could be renamed Eden!!! Unbelievably beautiful from all perspectives: the sea, the coral, the pink beach, the small houses made with so much taste, but that's not... read more it. It is not a typical western hotel in Polynesia, it is a truly Polynesian experience, extremely authentic. You are in the middle of nowhere with only 20 people around you, you eat all together, become friends with the staff and with the other tourists. The kitchen is divine based on the catch of the day and the creations of an amazing French Chef who could be a star on his own. All of this without mentioning the amazing excursions you can do every day. The warmest hello to the whole Motu by Dalia & Alex, thanks again. More

  We were on the first international flight to land in Tahiti since the Covid19 lockdown began. I can honestly say, before we left the U.S., we were initially very worried... read more about our decision to travel. However, our fears were eased the moment we boarded the immaculate plane (Air Tahiti Nui) in LAX. We were incredibly impressed with the care and accommodations taken by the Tahitian Government, the Airlines and Resorts to adjust to traveling during this challenging time. To begin, we were required to complete a Covid Test at the urgent care adjacent to LAX prior to leaving the U.S. which was uploaded electronically to our tickets. This was a painless process and honestly, very reassuring to know that everyone on the completely sanitized plane was also required to submit a negative test result as a condition to board. As well, we were required to fill out our complete itinerary electronically to ensure traceability while we travelled inner island. Upon boarding the aircraft, we were provided with masks, wipes and hand sanitizer in a tidy little package. Masks were required throughout the entirety of the flight. The crew was completely meticulous with their cleanliness. This was the most pristine plane I have ever flown on...it was brand new. And from my understanding, Air Tahiti Nui has completely upgraded their air filtration systems as well. Upon landing, as we went through customs, we were each provided with a discreet little envelope... We were on the first international flight to land in Tahiti since the Covid19 lockdown began. I can honestly say, before we left the U.S., we were initially very worried about our decision to travel. However, our fears were eased the moment we boarded the immaculate plane (Air Tahiti Nui) in LAX. We were incredibly impressed with the care and accommodations taken by the Tahitian Government, the Airlines and Resorts to adjust to traveling during this challenging time.

To begin, we were required to complete a Covid Test at the urgent care adjacent to LAX prior to leaving the U.S. which was uploaded electronically to our tickets. This was a painless process and honestly, very reassuring to know that everyone on the completely sanitized plane was also required to submit a negative test result as a condition to board. As well, we were required to fill out our complete itinerary electronically to ensure traceability while we travelled inner island.
Upon boarding the aircraft, we were provided with masks, wipes and hand sanitizer in a tidy little package. Masks were required throughout the entirety of the flight. The crew was completely meticulous with their cleanliness. This was the most pristine plane I have ever flown on...it was brand new. And from my understanding, Air Tahiti Nui has completely upgraded their air filtration systems as well.

Upon landing, as we went through customs, we were each provided with a discreet little envelope containing another Covid Test Kit which we were instructed to self-perform 4 days into our trip. The instructions were clear, concise and the test was very easy to perform on ourselves. Even our children performed their own tests easily. We provided the sealed samples to our hotel on day four of our stay as instructed.

The airport was also immaculate. We watched every single surface being repeatedly cleaned as travelers moved on. Hand Sanitizer stations were plentiful and placed everywhere you looked. On our inner island flight to Tikehau, we were all, again, given sanitizer and masks were required throughout.

Upon arrival at our final destination , Ninamu Resort, we were greeted by a masked and extremely friendly staff. And this is where the trip became completely worth all of the extra hoops. IT WAS INCREDIBLE!!

Chris, Greta, Melanie, Cheffy and the ENTIRE staff at Ninamu Resort helped us COMPLETELY FORGET ABOUT COVID for 6 whole days. It was exactly the break we needed to be able to recharge, regroup and re-center.

The food was incredible......every single calorie was divine. Fish does not get any more fresh. The service was impeccable. Melanie made us feel like we were guests in her home. I have been in the service industry for 30 years and can assure, it does not get better than this.

The excursions were out of this world. Chris went out of his way to make sure all of our wishes were granted. We swam with Manta Rays, among the one of a kind Coral Garden, and snorkeled among every single electric color of tropical fish you can imagine. It was sublime to say the least. We went fishing and caught more than our share of fresh fish. We saw more stars than one could comprehend. We walked, kayaked and paddle boarded around the island. We relaxed in the cabanas while napping to the sound of lapping waves while the kids played games in the billiard room. The blues and greens of the water are almost impossible to describe with words.

But the absolute best part of our trip was this...........this was supposed to be our honeymoon. Unfortunately, our wedding in the U.S was cancelled due to Covid restrictions. When Chris and his staff heard this...they went completely above and beyond to surprise us and provided a wedding beyond our wildest dreams. They took us to the most beautiful blue lagoon I have ever seen. As a Captain, Chris is able to legally perform weddings, and he gave us the gift of a ceremony we will never forget.
They prepared a barbeque on the beach and set the most beautiful tropical island table. The feast was divine. We felt like royalty and our gratitude overflows.

My husband (I get to say that now!) and I have both travelled A LOT. We can hands down say, that this was our best trip ever.

Travelling during a pandemic is understandably nerve-wracking; however, we felt completely safe, both for our family, and more importantly, for the people of French Polynesia with our choice to join them as they reopen. We are bringing our freshly charged batteries back to the U.S. and are counting down the days until we can go back.

Mauruuru and La Orana!
Shannon, Jason, Ruth and Sara More

  We have just returned from a two-week trip to French Polynesia (Tahiti, Moorea, Bora Bora, Tikehau) and the four nights in Ninamu were undoubtedly the highlight. With three kids age... read more 10, 8 and 5 the motu was perfect as they had the freedom to run around and make the place their home. The bungalows and wooden boardwalks through the little jungle are so well-built and fun, great for little imaginations to run wild. The staff were so kind to the children, taking time to show them how to open coconuts, chatting with them during trips and organising an impromptu fishing session which they loved. As adults we loved the laid-back atmosphere, reminding us of our young traveller days! and the chance to talk to and eat with the other guests. We’ve made friends for life during these four days. The food was simply beautiful and the trips - snorkelling, Eden Island, Bird Island, fishing more than met our expectations. I hope we will have the chance to return one day. As mentioned in other reviews, bring mozzie spray and reef shoes. More

  We loved everything at out stay on Ninamu! The Cabanas and the snorkeling just in front was a blast! The Staff was always friendly and the kitchen was exquisit. They... read more have always good free activities everyday(all the gear you need is available and free of charge) whether its snorkeling, visiting the village or fishing out in the atoll.
The best was that its not that crowded like other „fancy“ resorts out here.
We can recommend this Resort to everyone who is looking for an unique experience in French Polynesia!
Thank you for having us and greetings to Cheffy, Melanie, the 2 dogs and everyone of the Staff at Ninamu

  I wanted an authentic Tahitian Experience and choice this resort as our second place to stay. It was so amazing - even though when we were there we had... read more torrential downpour! I loved our bungalow - it was the last one - had AC and...More

  We just returned from a five night visit to Ninamu and had a wonderful experience. We did a buy-out of the property for a birthday celebration and it was truly... read more the perfect choice. Chris and Greta are the consummate hosts...and the service from the staff...More

  My wife and I really enjoyed our stay at Ninamu. As our experiences in FP go, this one really stood out as very special! Though it is explained as an... read more all inclusive island resort, it is actually far more (and in our opinion better) than that! It is definitely not your run of the mill overwater bungalow private island like in Bora Bora or Maldives. The whole experience is more like a window into a tranquil and natural island world, where you can disconnect from whatever reality you are coming from can connect to this completely different and beautiful reality that you may now access. It's quite hard to put into words, because just describing the services and all that doesn't really do it justice.

The staff is super super friendly and the owners are always around and try to help out and make your stay comfortable. The food is amazing and the best we had in FP. Never repetitive, always delicious!

The activites on offer are also super interesting and the more outdoor stuff you like to do, the better it is

Amenities are very nice, however you should keep in mind that this is an eco resort and thus for example mosquitoes may be present, there are coconut crabs on the island, there are two dogs etc. If you are squeamish about this sort of thing, you might not like it so much. We love nature and animals so for us it was not a nuisance at all but rather another building block to an amazing experience.

Definitely recommend going!

  Ninamu is on a lovely little island and we stayed in a cool treehouse style room. It is great if you are trying to get away from the modern world.... read more However, if you need modern conveniences like air con, then Ninamu is not for you....More

  Ninamu, although expensive like a 5 star hotel in Bora Bora, does not provide the same level of services but it gives you so much more that you will... read more never want to go back to the "water villa metropolis" as most resorts in Polinesia essentially are. The following aspects of the Ninamu merit 6 stars: - The atmosphere of the restaurant and bar, that especially in the evening brings the few guests together drinking a Mohito while knowing each other, commenting the day and planning for tomorrow escusrions - Chris, the owner and soul of the resort, having a strong Australian character - The daily excursions, included in the price of the room, when Chris takes you with passion and knowledge on its boat around Tikehau . - The beach on front of the restaurant for the colors of the water - The beach bungalows that guests can use to repair themselves from the sun while continuing to enjoy the view of the sea under the shadow with a good nook in hand The following other aspects are in line with expectations: - The food is very good, healty and simple. However someone may found the quantities of food not enough or could desire more choices. - The availability, at no extra costs, of paddles and canoas as well of palms and mask There are aspects that could be improved as: - The confort of the bungalows it is not... Ninamu, although expensive like a 5 star hotel in Bora Bora, does not provide the same level of services but it gives you so much more that you will never want to go back to the "water villa metropolis" as most resorts in Polinesia essentially are.
The following aspects of the Ninamu merit 6 stars:
- The atmosphere of the restaurant and bar, that especially in the evening brings the few guests together drinking a Mohito while knowing each other, commenting the day and planning for tomorrow escusrions
- Chris, the owner and soul of the resort, having a strong Australian character
- The daily excursions, included in the price of the room, when Chris takes you with passion and knowledge on its boat around Tikehau .
- The beach on front of the restaurant for the colors of the water
- The beach bungalows that guests can use to repair themselves from the sun while continuing to enjoy the view of the sea under the shadow with a good nook in hand

The following other aspects are in line with expectations:
- The food is very good, healty and simple. However someone may found the quantities of food not enough or could desire more choices.
- The availability, at no extra costs, of paddles and canoas as well of palms and mask

There are aspects that could be improved as:
- The confort of the bungalows it is not at top and varies depending thet bangalows.
- A more frequent treatment against mosquitos would be recommended
- The room services is basic, with room keeping once per day

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  We had a lovely time at the Ninamu resort in Tikehau. The staff were so nice. The food was incredible and we loved our bungalow! Happy hour was a lot... read more of fun. Wish we could of stayed longer, but such good memories. We will be...More