Hotel Kia Ora Resort & Spa
Hotel Kia Ora Resort & Spa
Hotel Kia Ora Resort & Spa is located on Rangiroa, an island known for its outstanding clear blue waters. The island is formed from over 240 small motus (islets) in the shape of a ring. The resort is on a 6 mile long motu (islet) surrounded by two paths (waterways) called Apaturu and Tiputa. Rangiroa Island is very narrow, ranging from .2 miles to .3 miles wide, and surrounded by spectacular views: to the right is the turquoise blue lagoon and to the left spreads the ocean with the mild waves hitting the beach. The treasures of Rangiroa – the blue ocean and wildlife – are creations of its unique topography.
Come to Rangiroa – a paradise of dynamic nature surrounded by a vivid blue lagoon. Walk through palm trees at the entrance to find private guest rooms in traditional Polynesian architectural style. The view of the clear waters of the lagoon behind the rooms glistening in the island sun will take your breath away. The vivid color and the incredible clarity of the lagoon is fittingly called ‘Rangiroa Blue’ – spend an unforgettable time in this paradise of the blue lagoon.
Accommodation
Room Amenities
Bright sunshine and blue skies, and the beautiful ocean of French Polynesia, where time drifts slower than anywhere else. Guest rooms are made to fully relax – comfortable, but open and spacious with a tropical touch of traditional Polynesian-style throughout. All private cottages are surrounded by palm trees on a large lot. Each come with an outside terrace where guests can sunbathe or stargaze – a special place to relax in private.
All room categories come with:
- air conditioning
- ceiling fan
- private terrace
- refrigerator
- safety box
- telephone
- iPod station (30-pin) & radio
- TV
- coffee & tea set
- hair dryer
- iron & ironing board
- toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, body soap, body lotion, shower cap)
- slippers & bathrobes
- bath towels, face towels, pool towels
- free Wi-Fi available in all buildings including the guest rooms. (Note: Due to the geographical location of the island, connectivity varies by day and time)
Overwater Bungalows
Overwater bungalows sit above one of the most beautiful lagoons in all of French Polynesia. From your room, go through the terrace and the deck to find yourself right inside the clear lagoon. The main room that serves as the bedroom and living room is spacious and modern. Sit on the sofa and look down at the private aquarium under your bungalow – gaze at the colorful tropical fish of Rangiroa through the floor glass. Rest on your bed and look out at the beautiful lagoon of Rangiroa through the two giant windows. Relax and enjoy the color gradation of the ocean as time passes.
Room Specifications
- Lot size
- 801 square feet
- Room size
- 486 square feet
- Capacity
- 3 guests
- Room layout
- Bed & Living room
Terrace (table, chair)
The terrace has direct access to the lagoon 
Pool Villas
Villa type guest rooms are surrounded by white coral walls. The bedroom, living room and shower room are all in one area, giving the guestroom a spacious feeling during your stay. The locally made Polynesian-style decor and furniture create a gentle and comfortable atmosphere. Inside the private garden, a private pool, terrace and a gazebo called the falepote, and an open-air bathtub await.
Enjoy sunbathing on the terrace or stargazing from the bathtub – relax in Polynesian style in this villa.
Room Specifications
- Lot size
- 1980 square feet
- Room size
- 484 square feet
- Capacity
- 2 guests
- Room layout
- Bed & Living room, private pool, outdoor bathtub, Tahitian gazebo falepote (table, chair, sofa), terrace
Beach Bungalows
Private Polynesian-style bungalows are situated along the white sandy beach. This guest room uses natural styling in Polynesian taste, decorated with local arts and crafts, pearls and coral. Polynesian wooden carvings and wall paintings seen throughout the room create a tropical atmosphere. Each room comes with an outdoor Jacuzzi on the terrace overlooking the lagoon. Take in the panoramic view of the lagoon spread out over the horizon. Relax in the hammock alongside the beach for a vacation in paradise.
Room Specifications
- Lot size
- 650 square feet
- Room size
- 440 square feet
- Capacity
- 3 guests
- Room layout
- 1 bedroom, living room, terrace, private Jacuzzi
Resort Amenities
Dining
Restaurant Te Rairoa
The main dining, Te Rairoa, is situated in the middle of the resort. With high ceilings and wide-open space, typical of the tropics, the main dining has direct access to the terrace and the pool; the breeze from the lagoon draws in the tropical air to the dining area.
The restaurant is open all day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Choose from a wide range of offerings from the menu, from casual and light meals to authentic French cuisine.
Miki Miki Bar
Come relax at the water bar, suspended above the beautiful lagoon of Rangiroa. From the terrace, enjoy the view of the picturesque Rangiroa Lagoon and watch the tropical fish swimming underneath your feet. Offering the best view in the entire resort – the sun setting in the lagoon is absolutely spectacular. The sky and the ocean turn red and a mesmerizing and romantic scene spreads before your eyes. The sun setting in the lagoon is an unforgettable sight reserved for guests of Rangiroa, with a 360-degree view of the ocean.
Offerings include a variety of tropical drinks, Hinano Tahitian beer and Kia Ora original cocktails for a night to remember.
Activities
- Snorkel equipment is complimentary at the hotel.
- Drift Snorkeling’ at Tipta Path – an activity unique to Rangiroa Island – takes in the beautiful underwater world while drifting with the current, no swimming involved. Drift Snorkeling is an additional charge.
Diving
- Rangiroa Island is known as one of the world’s best diving points. The ocean is calm year-round; encounters with dolphins, manta rays and grey sharks await divers. For the guests’ convenience, the TOP DIVE Rangiroa dive shop is inside the hotel and the boat to the diving point takes off from the hotel’s dock. The dive shop holds four Fun Diving courses daily based on diving levels – divers can choose from a wide range of courses such as PADI advanced course and diving lessons for beginners.
A truly unforgettable diving experience: countless encounters with sea creatures in an underwater world with incredible clarity like no other. Diving is an additional charge.
Culture
- Apator Village, where the hotel is located, is connected by one road. This is a perfect road to rent a bike to go on a leisurely ride around the island. As you approach the center of Apator Village from the hotel, you will see restaurants, shops and churches – get a glimpse into the simple everyday life on the island. The happy and friendly people of Rangiroa are sure to greet you with a smile everywhere you go.
- Wednesdays and Sundays are days for enjoying Polynesian Dance and a BBQ buffet. Music and dance are integral part of the Tahitian people – they dance to drums, guitars and the rhythm and beat of the ukulele. Be entertained by the array of local dance and song of Rangiroa Island, the powerful Polynesian dance and song, the elegant hula dance and more.
Excursions
- Spend your day on an excursion to enjoy the expansive lagoon of Rangiroa coral in its entirety. The most popular destination is the breathtaking Blue Lagoon, a one-hour boat ride from Rangiroa Island. Motu, a small island, and its palm trees surround the shallow ocean, giving it an illusion of a small lagoon within a lagoon. Other excursion destinations include the Pink Sand Beach with salmon pink sand reef, Reef Island with coral fossils and tide pool – choose from a range of activities to get closer to the amazing nature of Rangiroa. Excursions require additional charges.
Spa
Spend quality time of relaxation at the Poekura Spa – ‘The Shining Pearl’ in Tahitian – in the quiet bungalows standing amidst the palm trees. Choose from a variety of treatments: traditional Polynesian massage, oriental massage, hot stone massage, reflexology, or skin treatment after spending time in the sun. Starting at 30 minutes, the treatments use natural ingredients such as Polynesian oil with vanilla, coconut, mango and other natural ingredients. Choose to receive your treatments in either of the two private rooms or the open-air Farepote (gazebo) with Polynesian Rain Shower for a true tropical feel.