Ninamu Resort

Magical Paradise…. Ninamu is that place. Leave your work, laptops, devices and shoes behind and emerge yourself in true Tahitian storybook island life. This magical piece of Tikehau will release you from it all, if you let it. Our 2nd time here and 10 days is still too short for us. We cannot get enough of the hospitality, staff and of course Mr. Coleman the fuzzy island director of activities. Already missing our lazy days in the cabana, paddle boarding out to the reef and snorkeling in the lagoon. This staff really feels more like family to us. Chris, Manoa, Keone, Moon, Chef, Ava Colman and The Mayor are incredible ❤️. They go out of their way to help wherever they can, however we witnessed so many guests that were impossible to please and made the trip uncomfortable for themselves, the staff and other guests. All the guest who make things difficult are the ones that do not read about the island and what is offered and what is not offered. Understand what you are booking instead of arriving at this magical place and ruining it for everyone else because you failed to read (Allen). We cherished every moment of our trip and can’t wait to do it again next year. ❤️

My husband and I had a lovely 4-day visit to Ninamu Resort. It is out in the middle of nowhere, with all the comforts of a 5-Star resort and none of the riff-raff...just a few other guests, superlative food and service, and peace and quiet. . We had a bit of confusion around our pre-payment of the reservation, but otherwise everything was perfect. They chef was sensitive to our dietary restrictions (mostly GF issues) and the excursion guides were skilled and knowledgeable. A bonus for us... they even did a basket full of bulk laundry for a very reasonable cost. The manager checked on our outgoing flight to Papeete before sending us on our way on the last day. My only caution would be that the snorkeling gear was well-used and I had difficulty getting it to fit properly. Next time, I will take my own!

Incredible beautiful island with 6-7 bungalows that are beautifully designed. The only down side is no ac in most of the cabins, which can get quite hot. The staff are amazing and go out of their way to make sure every portion of our stay was great. The sunsets on the beach were amazing and there are 7 cabanas on beach where you can read when your ready to get out of the sun. We went on two great excursions snorkeling and to the blue lagoon. Met some great folks and enjoyed this piece of paradise.

The first thing that struck me about this remote property was the small, dimly lit bungalow I was initially shown—along with the comment, "If you pay more, I can show you a better one." I paid more to get a "rustic, primitive" bungalow facing the lagoon, which had no A/C ("just leave the door open for the breeze, I was told") and only a few electrical bulbs and outlets. Be aware that while Ninamu is advertised as an "All-Inclusive Resort," they charged for every drink except water. As for the meals, the first dinner was an excellent BBQ—but only because they had VIP guests that night. Once the VIPs left, the next meal consisted of chicken, noodles, and a half-grilled banana for dessert. The stay there was a major disappointment.

This was our favorite place in FP and one of our best vacations ever. I have been trying to get here with my family for several years because I had heard amazing things from friends of mine that had gone before, but things kept on getting in the way- we were finally able to pull it off and will be back for sure. The team working there from the manager and chef (Cheffy) to the island staff (especially the bar/restaurant team) and boat guys were super friendly, accommodating, helpful and fun to be around. Re a lack of communication mentioned in other reviews I am not sure what that is about...we booked directly through the resort. Chris was super helpful answering all of our questions prior to the trip and I had a ton of them. They were there waiting for us at the airport as expected and I don't think I even sent them my flight info until the day before. We went during the "rainy" season. Like most tropical destinations this meant maybe a quick downpour in the afternoon a couple of days which was actually refreshing despite the forecast looking like it was going to rain all day everyday. The weather was tropical hot, but overall great- just spend a ton of time in the water. Would recommend the cabana's with the A/C if available. I don't care as much, but for the rest of my family that was very enjoyable- the units are quiet and get the room very cold when they wanted a break and at night. The cabanas over all were nice- comfortable beds and furniture, very spacious compared to a hotel room or overwater cabana we stayed in at other resorts- we stayed in Teahupoo which we really liked- mainly because of the back deck. Kids were in Vini which was perfect for them. The "hot tub/wading pool" wasn't working, but that didn't bother us at all- the calm ocean was right off the back of our deck and we would not have used it anyway. There are also black tip reef sharks (friendly) right off the beach which was cool. The motu is beautiful- turquoise blue water immediately off our cabana. Checking out the Cocoanut crabs cruising around at night was fun. We did all the excursions and enjoyed them all as well as some private ones we arranged through Cheffy and Keon (boat guide and awesome guy). It is quiet and peaceful, but we were able to find a nice balance of activities and also just unplugging and chilling out. The pool table is terrible (haha), but my son and I had some great games at night...no way anyone is stopping a pool table from warping in that weather so we didn't expect anything more- it was just a nice diversion and the bar space area is cool. They also have a nice book library - we took a couple and left a couple behind. The food was amazing- almost exclusively fish except for a couple of meals and breakfasts, but you are in the middle of the ocean so it's super fresh and we never got tired of it. My son needed more food than was coming with the meals because he's a teenager and an athlete and Cheffy was super nice and made him extra for each

Everything about this resort is exceptional. We were warmly greeted and given a tour on arrival by Cheffy who made us feel immediately relaxed and at home. Our bungalow was absolutely charming and just steps to the beach. We loved the open air sleeping area on the top floor - the sea breezes and sounds of the surf were magical. The food was fantastic - every meal fresh, full of flavor and beautifully presented. Cheffy is an incredibly talented chef as well as a wonderful host. The food was so good that every meal we had after leaving there was met with a disappointed sigh and a wish that we were back at Ninamu. The lovely Hieva was a terrific waitress and always had a warm welcome and smile. We enjoyed great snorkeling and kayaking with all equipment provided as well. We left completely relaxed and rejuvenated filled with fond memories of this little slice of paradise.