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White Sand Beach Resort

3.0 of 5
BP 19, 98763, French Polynesia
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Los Angeles, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013

Sara and I were at White Sand Beach Resort from May 11 to May 17, 2013. The hotel is understaffed at the moment and the buildings and the grounds are in need of maintenance. Upon arrival we were taken to our bungalow in the middle of the property, not close to the beach. Despite a healthy breeze, it was very... More

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WPB
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

Its really nice to escape to a remote location and really find some peace! White Sand Beach Resort is situated just a few miles from town and boasts a stunning shore lined with coconut palms and lots of shady zones for a perfect nap. Their bungalows are comfortable and offer all the amenities one might need. For me, the real... More

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Sofia, Bulgaria
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40 hotel reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
326 helpful votes 326 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2013

Writing this review was been very difficult, because of the controversy how is possible to have such a terrible hotel in one of the MOST AMAZING places in the World. Unfortunately our stay just confirmed the wave of negative reviews in tripadvisor, and I think is all about bad management LOCATION Fakarava is without a doubt one of the last... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2013

Great for scuba divers, it also offers a nice beach, spacious and clean rooms (very few with air conditioner), great service and outstanding food. Granted, the menu is not very extensive but, during our stay, we had a fantastic and incredibly varied dinner buffet served by the beach, very nice! The rooms are specially designed for you to be able... More

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Solothurn, Switzerland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2013

We came to Fakarava on our honeymoon. A friend of us recommended the hotel to us. We stayed there for 5 days and have to say : it was great ! The place is quiet with a great white sandy beach. Snorkeling just off the beach is wonderful with lots of fishes and corals. At sunset even sharks, manta rays... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2013 via mobile

We spent almost a week in the White Sand Beach Resort and enjoyed it, even though we didn’t know what to expect after having read all these reviews here on Tripadvisor. Anyway, we had a really relaxed and romantic vacation with excursions to the blue lagoon and pink sand. To me that’s how paradise looks like: palm trees, white sandy... More

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New York City, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2013

Sometimes I really feel ashamed of my co-citizens. I know myself how the Americans can be cruel if you don’t understand them fast enough (my mother tongue is Russian, but I have a US passport for 12 years now). Are you aware that – if somebody doesn’t understand your English right away – he doesn’t have to be stupid?? At... More

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San Francisco, California
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 October 2012

Opinions on this place are polarized and, according to a travel agent I talked to, getting increasingly negative. The truth is in the middle. If you don't dive, you should not come here. But if you do dive, Fakarava has some of the best diving in the world, and even with its faults and overly high pricing, White Sand is... More

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San Francisco
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 September 2012

I would not recommend this hotel to anyone, based on my recent stay. At $340 per night [for 2 people] it was the worst money invested in an otherwise great Tahitian holiday. When you add the added expense of Air Tahiti it was about $1,000 spent for two nights in a bad accommodation. The Positive Aspects: 1) Beautiful white sand... More

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Angela G, Marketing at White Sand Beach Resort, responded to this review
6 March 2013

Dear guest We always try to be fair to our guests. We want to treat them equally. Of course we offer special rates or additional features to repeaters, but other than that we have rates that are the same for everybody. We are allergic to people trying to cheat on us. But first things first: Hans the former manager has... More

Delray Beach, FL
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 July 2012

We went to White Sand Beach Resort for the last stop in FP on our honeymoon in June and absolutely loved it. The simplicity of allowing the views, beach and water become your focal point was really amazing for my husband and I. The beach bungalow looked right out into the ocean (you could see it from bed!) and we... More

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Address: BP 19, 98763, French Polynesia
Region: French Polynesia > Tuamotu Archipelago > Fakarava
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Fitness Centre Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant Wheelchair access
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Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
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