I stayed here on the way from the USA to New Zealand, and again on the way back. Fare Suisse is spotlessly clean, very comfortable, and convenient. Full kitchen facilities, and a supermarket a block away make it easy to dine in if you prefer, but everything in Papeete is within easy walking distance, too. Far enough off the main street to be quiet and peaceful, but close enough to be able to stroll to everything. Beni is a delightful host who will meet your arriving plane, and return you to the airport for departure. Whether you are staying for a day or a week, this is an excellent and affordable choice. I'll definitely return any time I'm in Papeete in the future. Jack Harwood, Sarasota, Florida

Fare Suisse was the perfect bed and breakfast for us in Papeete. The location was beautiful and the room was comfortable, large and clean. We had a great breakfast on the terrace overlooking the ocean and Morea. We took a wonderful walk into town to enjoy the fantastic public market. Best of all, Beni picked us up at the airport, even though our plane was late and we didn't arrive until almost midnight. This is the perfect place to stay if you need to spend a night in Papeete on route to another island. It would also be a great base for exploring this island. Great price, great room and great location - hard to beat that.

Mike and Karen Weddle
Salem, Oregon, USA

Fare Suisse and Beni are just great. The free airport pickup and delivery is unbelievable. Beni also took us to the wharf to catch our cruise and was waiting there again when we got back. And the price of the accommodation can not be beaten. French Polynesia is VERY expensive but Fare Suisse is good value. Try finding anything else for this amount, and if you do remember to add on the horrific taxi charges. And, yes, there are rosters but this is just something you get on pacific islands. To avoid them go to a sterile resort out of town and pay three times as much. And, yes, it is a bit dark around Papeete - but completely safe ..... you aren't in Kansas now Dorothy!

For a short stay in Papeete, Fare Suisse represents an excellent alternative to the expensive resort type hotels which are a long way out of town.

We stayed in the room with a kitchen and studio for a night prior to a Paul Gauguin cruise and for two nights post cruise. This room is on the ground floor and we were able to park our little rent-a-car just outside. This room also has a small outside patio with table and chairs where you enjoy an evening shandy.

The plusses are:

1. You can walk into town.
2. Price is reasonable for expensive Tahiti.
3. Friendly host who will pick you up and drop you off at the airport (he also dropped us off and picked us up from the cruise).
4. Supermarket just down the road if you wish to prepare your own breakfast or picnic lunch.
5. Very clean and well run.
6. Security gate for the small community that live in that area.

The minuses are:

1. Not air conditioned (but has ceiling fans).
2. Need windows open and there is some local noise such as cockerels crowing. However I slept soundly both nights (third night had to leave at 2300 hrs to catch plane so did not need to sleep).
3. Locality is not plush beach resort but is more local community just out of town. The short side road off the main road to the B and B is also a bit rough looking and full of pot holes. If you are driving yourself beware the drain as you leave the main road as you will bottom out the suspension on the car. However once in the B and B you have somewhat of a view and you could not call the area unpleasant.

The roulottes down at the dockside are an excellent place to eat (10 – 15 minutes walk). Also v good Pizza restaurant close by - go down to promenade and turn right (5 minutes). Overall excellent value and would stay there again.