L'Hibiscus

This lively little pension beside Haamene Bay is the domain of Leo Morou, a bearded Frenchman who "went troppo" years ago, and his charming Tahitian wife, Lolita. I stayed here in the early 1990s when they had three simple bungalows sharing communal showers and toilets. The Morous have added four government-issued bungalows, each with its own bathroom as well as front porch. The bungalows climb a hill across the road from a 200-seat waterside restaurant and bar, a long pier, and moorings out in the bay, which attract dozens of yachties for a bit of libation and a meal. Parties, music, and Tahitian dance shows have been known to extend well into the night. The lagoon is a protected area for sea turtles, thanks to Leo's Foundation Hibiscus.

Facilities:
Restaurant; bar; free use of snorkeling gear

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