Pension Cécile
Discover Rangiroa
Avatoru, Rangiroa
Pension Cécile
+689 40 93 12 65
An unforgettable stay
In an idyllic, relaxing setting, Cécile and Alban offer you a warm, authentic welcome. The guesthouse is close to the airport and the village, and over 100 m from the road.
Accommodations include seven lagoon-side bungalows, two garden-side bungalows, a small beach, a marina and two relaxation areas.
On the program: lazing around, motu excursions, fishing and discovering all Rangiroa has to offer.
You’ll be in the company of Cécile , Alban, Alexandra et Taurama.
A glimpse of Rangiroa
In Tahitian, Rangiroa is also called Ra’i roa, meaning “immense sky”.
Any visitor to this gigantic atoll will understand the meaning of this appellation, for in Rangiroa, nothing high or imposing catches the eye, apart from the coconut palms that soar above the fragile coral strip.
More about Rangiroa
Located in the Tuamotu archipelago some 350 km northeast of the island of Tahiti, Rangiroa is not only the largest atoll in French Polynesia, but also one of the four largest in the world, at 280 km in circumference. This lagoon, a veritable inland sea some 30 km wide and 80 km long, could house the island of Tahiti and its peninsula. Like all atolls, Rangiroa is the remnant of a formidable volcano that gradually sank into the waves. Originally, millions of years ago, the flanks of this volcano were surrounded by coral reefs. Now that the volcano has disappeared, only this fragile reef crown remains, varying in width from a few meters to half a kilometer.
The atoll is made up of five hundred islets and motu, interspersed with hoa, shallow channels linking ocean and lagoon, as well as two passes: Tiputa and Avatoru. The vast majority of the island’s 2,000 inhabitants live between these two passes, around 12 km apart, along with the main infrastructure such as the airport, wharves and hotel facilities. The village of Avatoru, on the edge of the pass of the same name, is home to shops, banks and administrative offices.
Although Rangiroa was “discovered” in 1616 by the Dutch navigators Le Maire and Schoutter, the atoll was inhabited by Polynesians as early as the fifth century AD. Traces of this settlement and of the civilization that flourished on this fragile atoll are still present in the form of marae remains. Much later, the first Europeans to settle permanently were the Catholic missionaries, around 1860. Today, tourism, copra harvesting and fishing are the main activities on this atoll, renowned for its rich underwater flora and fauna.
Its diving sites are world-renowned. The famous Captain Cousteau ranked Rangiroa as one of the most beautiful and richest underwater sites on the planet. Diver Yves Lefèvre was one of the pioneers of diving on Rangiroa, contributing greatly to the growth of this activity on the island.
Accommodation
Rates include airport transfer, breakfast, dinner and tourist tax per night.
Rates are quoted in Pacific francs and include all taxes (VAT + services).
Rates are subject to change without notice.
Our payment methods: Cash, Cheque, Credit cards (Visa, Master, etc. except American Express)
Lagoon view
Tiny bungalows
(1 double bed)
14 050 TTC / night / person
28 100 TTC / 2 persons / night
kid from 3 to 11 yo: 5 000 xpf / night
Lagoon view
Large family bungalows
(2 side-by-side double beds)
16 050 TTC / night / person
32 100 TTC / 2 persons / night
36 150 TTC / 3 persons / night
44 200 TTC / 4 persons / night
kid from 3 to 11 yo: 4 000 xpf / night
Garden view
Tiny bungalows
(1 double bed)
12 550 TTC / night / person
25 100 TTC / 2 persons / night
kid from 3 to 11 yo: 5 000 xpf / night
Amenities
This establishment is classified as a guesthouse, not to be confused with the requirements of a hotel. Nevertheless, you’ll find all the comforts you need for a pleasant stay in Rangiroa.
You’ll be accommodated like royalty!
Queen & King size
Storage
Mosquito net
Fan
Private bathroom
Private terrace
Wifi
Sea access
Rest areas
Two relaxation areas and over 70 metres of seafront
- A landscaped beach
- A marina
Restaurant
Half-board includes breakfast and dinner.
Enjoy a large restaurant/kitchen in an exceptional, friendly and functional setting.
Hot and cold drinking water, coffee, chocolate and various teas are available free of charge.
Activities
Wifi & library
Snorkeling
Bikes
Scubadiving
Excursions
Fishing
