Tavaetu Guesthouse - Mataura

Tavaetu Guesthouse Mataura: Beachfront family-run pension on Tubuai

Beachfront Location

Tavaetu Guesthouse Tubuai sits directly on a private beach area with a sun terrace and garden. Guests can use free bicycles to explore the island or access the beachfront from the property's picnic area. The guesthouse is 3 miles from Tubuai - Mataura Airport and offers car hire and a shuttle service.

Amenities and Services

The Tavaetu Guesthouse property provides a washing machine, full-day security, and grocery deliveries for longer stays. Guests have access to canoeing, diving, fishing, horse riding, and water sport facilities on site. Evening entertainment and a 24-hour front desk are available, with airport shuttle service included.

Activities and Entertainment

Guests staying at Tavaetu Guesthouse Mataura can join diving trips through Thibault's dive shop, the only one in the Austral Islands. The property offers whale watching experiences during season and fishing opportunities directly from the beach. Canoeing and horse riding are also available on the island.

Family Rooms and Common Areas

Tavaetu Guesthouse Tubuai has family rooms that accommodate groups up to five people, each with a private bathroom and garden view. Common areas with a kitchen, living room, and dining space allow guests to meet fellow travelers and share tips. The host family lives on-site and assists with arranging daily plans.

Host and Local Knowledge

Thibault, who runs the property and the island's only dive center, provides guided activities and local advice. His parents help with daily operations and offer homemade jam to guests. The guesthouse is rated highly for its bicycle and host, with multiple guest reviews praising the family's helpfulness.

• Beachfront: Private beach area with sun terrace and picnic area
• Activities: Whale watching, diving, canoeing, fishing, horse riding
• Logistics: Free bicycles, car hire, airport shuttle, grocery deliveries
• Accommodation: Family rooms with private bathroom and garden view
• Host: On-site family with dive shop, homemade jam, and local knowledge

License number: 2504DTO-MT