Fare Hau Camp

Fare Hau Camp is for you if you prefer fresh air, greenery and a proper outdoor stay to polished hotel routines. The atmosphere is deliberately close to nature, with a garden, terraces and an outdoor fireplace giving you places to sit once the day’s activities are over.

You will be understood in English and French, which makes arrivals, practical questions and arranging your days straightforward. This is camping in the uncomplicated sense: expect the occasional insect and keep the hot-water expectation at home. In return, you get a setting built around slowing down rather than filling every corner with facilities.

You are in Patio, French Polynesia, with the camp set in a green, nature-focused setting rather than a built-up resort strip. Garden and mountain views give the place its geographical character, while the terraces let you stay outside without having to turn every quiet moment into an excursion.

Raiatea Airport is 15 miles away, with Bora Bora Airport 20 miles away and Huahine–Fare Airport 29 miles away. For eating out, Tahaa Maitai is 10 miles away by road, around a 16-minute drive. The two beach bars listed nearby are much farther away, at 18 miles, so this is an address where planning the evening is wiser than wandering out in search of dinner.

Choose the Budget Double Room if you are travelling as a couple and want the simplest setup: one king-size bed, a private shower room and the camp’s outdoor feel close at hand. For two adults travelling with a child, the Deluxe Double Room has a king-size bed and a single bed, making it the more practical choice for keeping the sleeping arrangements civilised.

Family rooms come with private bathrooms, showers, terraces and either garden or mountain views. Shared bathrooms are also available, so check the arrangement attached to your chosen room before booking if a private shower matters to you. Linen is provided, and a mosquito net is part of the general room facilities.

The night here is rustic rather than resort-like. You have terraces, greenery and the sounds of nature around you, but the showers use cold water and the occasional bug is part of the surroundings. That combination will suit you if an outdoor stay is the point; it will test you if hot showers and sealed, climate-controlled rooms are part of your decompression routine.

Breakfast is served à la carte, with warm dishes, juice and fruit. That gives you something more useful than a handful of biscuits before heading out: a proper start to the morning, especially when you have spent the previous day walking, cycling or exploring elsewhere on the island.

For the gaps between meals, there is an on-site coffee shop and a snack bar, with fruit available as well. There is one shared kitchen if you prefer to organise some of your own food, plus barbecue facilities and a picnic area for an evening that does not require a restaurant booking.

The outdoor fireplace and terrace add a natural place to linger with a drink or a coffee. Tahaa Maitai, the nearest named restaurant in the surrounding information, is 10 miles away by road, so the camp’s own breakfast, snacks and shared cooking facilities are worth factoring into your daily rhythm.

When you are not eating or heading out, the camp keeps things pleasantly low-tech. Walking tours, hiking and cycling give you ways to see more of the surroundings without turning the day into a programme of scheduled entertainment. Bike tours and bicycle rental are also available if you want to cover more ground.

A tour or class about local culture adds a more structured way to understand the place, while the garden, sun terrace and outdoor furniture are there for the less ambitious hours. After a demanding day, the most sensible activity may be a chair, some shade and no timetable. There is also a shared lounge and TV area when you want company indoors.

Massage is available on site for an extra charge. The outdoor fireplace, barbecue area and picnic space suit an evening spent outside, while lockers and luggage storage help keep the practical clutter under control.

You can check in at any time of day, with private check-in and check-out available. Check-out runs from 10:00 to 11:00, so allow time to pack before that window rather than trying to squeeze in one last leisurely breakfast. Concierge service and luggage storage are useful if your arrival and departure do not line up neatly with your room.

Raiatea Airport is 15 miles away. A shuttle service is available to arrange with the camp, while free public parking is possible on site without a reservation. That combination gives you two workable arrival patterns: organise transport from the airport or bring a vehicle and keep your own timetable.

WiFi is free in the public areas, and there is a shared kitchen for simple food preparation. Laundry is available for an extra charge, while towels and sheets can also involve an extra charge. Non-smoking rooms, a designated smoking area and fire-safety equipment are part of the practical setup.