By Jan Bonville
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Tahiti Island
- Fully accessible room, restaurant, garden, close to airport
- Excellent choice/idea to get a day room, for just a few hours of rest before going on the next plane- this is a good idea for an itinerary for someone with chronic health and fatigue like me, or elderly.
- Large modern hotel with an elevator and accessible reception shops restaurant and rooms. We were in a large suite which was wheelchair accessible with two bathrooms; grab bar and shower chair in the shower as well as one dedicated wheelchair accessible toilet.Le Tahiti Pearl:
- The hotel is beautiful with a view on the ocean and a black sand beach (I could not figure out the access to the beach though the gardens appeared accessible.
- The bathroom and bedroom was fully accessible with the exception of entrance to the balcony which involved a small step.
Moorea Island
Gorgeous lodge, location, charming and inclusive. Very warm staff. Genuine interest in inclusion and making you comfortable.
- Concrete smooth pathway to room
- Flat access to room
- Room for wheelchair in room
- Low bed height
- Flat showers with shower chair
- Park close to the garden as parking lot has pebbles; there is a stair to the room and dining area; not an issue if you have a companion who can push you.
- Once you are in the breakfast area, it is flat and roomy with lovely views of the lagoon.
Rangiroa Atoll
- Excellent accessibility and charming, courteous. A smaller, older hotel but completely met my needs.
- Easy concrete path from car to reception
- Ramp to room (ask for an accessible room)
- Spacious room (for wheelchair turning radius)
- Flat shower and toilet with grab bar.
- Easy access to balcony of the room
- Access to restaurant, lovely overlooking the ocean and for sunsets.
Excursions
Note: Clearly communicate to operators what your limitations and needs are and if how you’re willing to accept help. Preferable to travel with a companion who can assist you and if you are able to to make a private reservation.