Pueu Holidays from NZ$2,498

Spacious room with king bed, sofa, table with 4 stools. 10 minute walk to middle of Pate'ete. Friendly helpful staff.

What a gorgeous property, and so close to the airport, without feeling the slightest bit like an “airport hotel.” The place is large and well laid-out, with a wide variety of pool and dining options, each with a totally different vibe. We spent a two-day layover here on the way to New Zealand, and without ever leaving the property, we felt like we had a lovely little Tahitian getaway! The “Lagoonarium” — a mini-lagoon with exotic fishes you could swim with! — was a childhood dream come true! I always wanted to jump into the fish ponds at resorts, and I was able to do that in this gorgeous pool with friendly fishes! They also have a sea turtle rescue program there, which was fascinating and moving. We took a scuba diving trip right from the property a few hours after arriving, and saw many fish, stingrays, eagle rays, a plane wreck and a boat wreck in the crystal-clear waters. What a low-effort way to have a spectacular experience! The food at The Lotus Restaurant was transcendent! Staff were friendly, professional, and attentive. I will recommend this hotel to everyone I know!

There was no airport shuttle. We had to take a taxi from the airport.

Our room was very nice, the reception staff was very helpful. The location of the hotel was excellent, across the cruise ships embarcation, close to shops, and restaurants on the waterfront. We would go back again…