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Hotel Kia Ora Resort & Spa

Secluded Polynesian Atoll Sanctuary in Rangiroa with Pristine Overwater Bungalows, Private Pool Villas, Poekura Spa & Tiputa Pass Diving

Rangiroa • Tuamotu Atolls
4.5-Star Coral Atoll Sanctuary
Signature Travel Network Privileges

👑 Signature Travel Network Exclusive VIP Privileges

Complimentary with every reservation booked via Vincent Vacations

  • Full American Breakfast for up to two guests daily at Te Rairoa
  • USD $100 Resort Credit per room, per stay (Dining, Bar, or Spa)
  • Personalized In-Room VIP Welcome Amenity Upon Arrival
  • Priority Room Upgrade (Subject to Availability)
  • Flexible Early Check-In and Late Check-Out Privileges
  • Complimentary Snorkeling Equipment & Airport Transfers

The Resort Experience

Tucked along the crystal-clear lagoon of Rangiroa—the second-largest coral atoll in the world—Hotel Kia Ora Resort & Spa is an enchanting Polynesian retreat nestled amid lush coconut groves and white coral sand beaches. Located near the world-renowned Tiputa Pass, legendary for dolphin watching and exhilarating drift diving with manta rays and sharks, the resort features 60 authentic thatched-roof accommodations ranging from traditional Beach Bungalows with private outdoor hot tubs to secluded Beach Deluxe Villas with private plunge pools, and breathtaking Overwater Bungalows perched above translucent coral gardens.

Guests enjoy rejuvenating island wellness at Poekura Spa, panoramic French-Polynesian gastronomy at Te Rairoa Restaurant, and sunset libations at Miki Miki Bar—an open-air overwater pavilion with glass floor panels where guests can gaze at reef fish swimming below. Reserving through Vincent Vacations provides exclusive Signature Travel Network preferred privileges including daily American breakfast for two, a USD $100 Resort Credit per room per stay, room upgrades, and flexible check-in privileges.

Polynesian Bungalows & Private Pool Villas

Beach Bungalow with Jacuzzi

Beach Bungalow with Jacuzzi

📐 656 sq. ft. 👥 Up to 3 Guests 🛏️ 1 King Bed 🏖️ Beachfront & Coral Sands

Spanning 656 sq. ft. directly on the coral sand beach, this traditional Polynesian bungalow features woven pandanus walls, private covered terrace, personal outdoor hot tub jacuzzi, king bed, and open-air tropical bathroom.

Private Outdoor Jacuzzi • Direct Beach Access • Covered Sun Terrace • Nespresso Machine
Beach Deluxe Bungalow with Pool

Beach Deluxe Bungalow with Pool

📐 807 sq. ft. 👥 Up to 3 Guests 🛏️ 1 King Bed 🌊 Turquoise Lagoon

Generous 807 sq. ft. beachfront retreat offering a combined bedroom and salon, large private furnished sun deck, personal freshwater plunge pool, and unobstructed panoramas across Rangiroa's turquoise lagoon.

Private Plunge Pool • Furnished Sun Deck • Coral Beach Vistas • Rainfall Shower
Beach Duplex Bungalow with Jacuzzi

Beach Duplex Bungalow with Jacuzzi

📐 785 sq. ft. 👥 Up to 4 Guests 🛏️ 1 King & 2 Twins 🌴 Beach & Coconut Grove

Spacious 785 sq. ft. two-story loft bungalow ideal for families. Features two twin beds downstairs, a king-sized master bedroom upstairs with a balcony, an outdoor private jacuzzi, and two bathrooms.

Two-Story Loft Design • Private Outdoor Jacuzzi • 2 Bathrooms • Balcony
Villa with Private Pool

Villa with Private Pool

📐 1,980 sq. ft. 👥 Up to 3 Guests 🛏️ 1 King Bed 🌿 Walled Garden Seclusion

Opulent 1,980 sq. ft. walled sanctuary nestled in a coconut grove. Offers maximum seclusion with a private tropical garden, expansive swimming pool, shaded outdoor fare pote'e gazebo, outdoor stone bathtub, and master bedroom suite.

Private Swimming Pool • Shaded Fare Pote'e Gazebo • Outdoor Stone Tub • Walled Garden
Junior Suite with Private Pool

Junior Suite with Private Pool

📐 2,088 sq. ft. 👥 Up to 4 Guests 🛏️ 1 King & 1 Daybed 🌿 Private Garden & Pool

Spanning 2,088 sq. ft. of indoor-outdoor luxury, this generous suite features a separate living salon, private swimming pool framed by sun loungers, outdoor garden bathroom, and dedicated dressing room.

Separate Living Salon • Private Swimming Pool • Sun Loungers • Dressing Room
Overwater Bungalow

Overwater Bungalow

📐 753 sq. ft. 👥 Up to 3 Guests 🛏️ 1 King Bed 🐠 Coral Reef & Lagoon

Iconic 753 sq. ft. overwater bungalow perched above translucent shallow waters. Features glass floor viewing panels into the coral reef below, private sun deck with lower swim platform and direct lagoon ladder, and claw-foot soaking tub.

Glass Floor Viewing Panel • Direct Lagoon Swim Ladder • Sun Deck Loungers • Soaking Tub

Culinary Experiences

Te Rairoa Restaurant

Te Rairoa Restaurant

French & Polynesian Gastronomy • All Meals

The resort's main open-air dining pavilion overlooking the turquoise lagoon. Offers expansive buffet breakfasts, light lunches, and romantic dinners highlighting local lagoon fish, French beef tenderloin, Tuamotu vanilla reductions, and twice-weekly Polynesian buffet shows with authentic dance performances.

Miki Miki Overwater Bar

Miki Miki Overwater Bar

Overwater Bar & Tapas • Afternoon & Evening

Suspended directly over the lagoon on wooden stilts, Miki Miki Bar features glass floor apertures to observe marine life below while sipping island rum concoctions, Domaine Dominique Auroy Rangiroa coral wines, and watching unforgettable atoll sunsets.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Signature Travel Network exclusive perks are included when booking Hotel Kia Ora Resort & Spa through Vincent Vacations?

Guests booking through Vincent Vacations receive complimentary full American breakfast for two daily at Te Rairoa Restaurant, a USD $100 Resort Credit per room per stay (valid for dining, bar, or Poekura Spa treatments), personalized VIP welcome amenity, room upgrade upon arrival (subject to availability), and flexible early check-in and late check-out privileges.

Where is Hotel Kia Ora Resort & Spa located and how do guests reach Rangiroa?

Hotel Kia Ora Resort & Spa is located on Rangiroa atoll in the Tuamotu archipelago of French Polynesia, situated near Avatoru. Guests take a 55-minute domestic Air Tahiti flight from Tahiti (PPT) or Bora Bora (BOB) to Rangiroa Airport (RGI), followed by a complimentary 10-minute resort shuttle transfer directly to the hotel.

What makes diving and snorkeling around Rangiroa and Tiputa Pass legendary?

Rangiroa is celebrated as one of the top scuba diving destinations on earth. The nearby Tiputa Pass offers world-class drift diving with schools of wild bottlenose dolphins, hammerhead sharks, grey reef sharks, manta rays, and green sea turtles. Snorkelers can also visit The Aquarium, a protected shallow coral reef brimming with hundreds of colorful tropical fish species.

What wine is produced locally on Rangiroa atoll?

Rangiroa is home to the world's only coral atoll vineyard, Domaine Dominique Auroy (Vin de Tahiti), where grapevines grow in coral limestone soil on a secluded motu. Guests can sample these unique Blanc de Corail and Rosé d'Ambre wines at Miki Miki Bar and Te Rairoa Restaurant.

What wellness treatments are offered at Poekura Spa?

Poekura Spa is nestled in the resort's coconut grove and features outdoor rain showers and open treatment rooms. Therapies incorporate traditional Polynesian Taurumi massages, warm volcanic basalt stones, natural monoi oils infused with tiare blossoms, and gentle coconut body exfoliations.