Hotels in French Polynesia Raiatea
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HOTEL DESCRIPTION
Raiatea
is the capital of the Leeward Islands, located 20km northwest of
Tahiti. Raiatea, the sacred island, was considered to be the very
cradle of Polynesian civilization (Havai'i) by her ancestors; the
geographical heart of the ma'ohi culture (forming Hawaii-New Zealand-Easter
island); and the birthplace of the god Oro (god of fertility and
of war). It was Oro who was attempting to overthrow Ta'aroa (god
of creation) when the Europeans first arrived in this pacific triangle.
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ROOM FEATURES
There
are 28 rooms, including 8 garden bungalows and 9 overwater
bungalows, combining traditional style with modern comforts
to host both local and international guests. Each room is
equipped with a mini-bar, television, ceiling fan, telephone
and safety deposit box. The garden bungalows offer a lounge
area, while the over water bungalows have a lovely veranda
overlooking the lagoon.
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HOTEL FACILITIES AND AMENITIES
The hotel is host to a number of excursions, each of which
is more tempting than the next. The two sister islands: Raiatea
and Taha'a are unique in that they are two high islands trapped
in an immense lagoon and protected by a common barrier reef.
They offer 259 square kms of land to be explored on foot,
on horseback or by jeep.
Raiatea
boasts the only navigable river in French Polynesia . . .
the Apoo Ma'u in the Bay of Faaroa. Sacred Raiatea and Taha'a,
the island of vanilla, are choice destinations for both snorkeling
and scuba diving. There are more than 50 catalogued sites
for both beginner and experienced divers alike.
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