Rangiroa Accommodations

[texmaxdiver]

Hello fellow dive peoples- we have four of us heading to Rangiroa in late August of 25. Looking for advice for anyone that advice on where to stay . Outside Kia Ora, which looks WOW expensive, there doesn't seem to be many choices. Fine with basic or even expensive, but perhaps not $700 per night.

Part 2 of the question: Our group are 3 DMs and one Rescue Diver, so depth and current are not a big detractor in picking one island over the next. If someone thinks we are making a big mistake with Rangi over Fakarava, I'm totally willing to listen.

We are doing whales out of Moorea on the back half of this trip.

Gracias in advance.

 

[ACHiPo]

Rangiroa is good. We dove with TopDive and 6Passengers. I preferred 6Passengers. We stayed at Kia Ora for a couple nights and it is expensive and just ok. I can't recommend other places--I know there are some private bungalows/guest houses with meals that are more reasonable, but not sure about AC, cleanliness, etc. I have a travel agent I used for Rangiroa accommodations--she will advise for a flat fee, or you can book through her if you prefer. PM me if you want her contact info.

I have not dived Fakarava, but did dive Tikehau and preferred it to Rangiroa, although both are pretty spectacular. I just liked the CocoDive experience the best--relaxed and amazing diving. We stayed at Le Tikehau Pearl, which is expensive (liked it better than Kia Ora in Rangiroa). CocoDive has relatively inexpensive lodging and meals available, but can't vouch for it. Again, I'm sure there are other places available that are less expensive.