LE TAHA'A BY PEARL RESORTS
Our Resort Report

Our Thoughts on Le Taha’a Island Resort & Spa, Motu Tautau, Taha'a, French Polynesia
Le Taha’a really is a haven of relaxation and awesome views and unobtrusive service.  There is a great view from every accommodation type, the Hawaiki Nui Restaurant which opens for breakfast and dinner is perched on a platform up above the ground amongst the palm trees and the view from the terrace through the palms to the lagoon and islands is very special.  Titiraina Restaurant, open for lunch, is right on the beach with views over the lagoon, the Manuia swim-up Bar in the resort’s horizon pool provides special views and the Spa and the Fitness Centre offer a perfectly relaxing view over the private interior lagoon lake. The underwater views are -no less special.  There is something very relaxing about spending hours in the lagoon, snorkelling or just drifting with the current over the coral gardens.

Motu Tautau is a real gem of an island.  Not only is it a private haven for Le Taha’a guests, (and that’s special in itself), but the island has many outstanding features to enjoy.  The natural white-sand beaches are dotted all around the island and there are tiny islets within wading distance of the shore to venture out to and enjoy a hammock strung between a couple of palm trees virtually surrounded by the lagoon waters. There is a track over to the outer edge of Motu Tautau where you can sit on a rocky shore and watch the Pacific Ocean washing against the fringing reef.  Then there is the internal lake just behind the main hotel buildings where the Spa and the Fitness Centre buildings encroach on the lake from the land.

The 3 restaurant venues mean there is plenty of variety of dining options and an excellent Polynesian Night with feasting and entertainment every Tuesday, but if you have a wish to venture off the resort for a local experience you can do no better than Chez Louise Restaurant over on Taha’a proper. There are many “Romantic Rendez-vous” available at Le Taha’a – in-room “Milky Way Dinner”, a private dinner on the beach, a dinner on a private motu to name a few!

We recommend at least 2 local-experience tours on Taha’a; the Vanilla Farms and Pearl Farm Tours.  It’s also quite feasible to rent a car on Taha’a mainland and take a drive around the natural landmarks as well as the villages with their pretty churches and the houses where the locals live.

Taha’a pairs very well with Bora Bora for those people seeking a two-island experience.  Bora Bora is not quite as laid-back as Taha’a, so a few days at Le Taha’a followed by a few days on Bora Bora works really well and of course, both are exceptionally beautiful.  It is easy to fly between the 2 islands and the scheduled flight takes only 15 minutes.  However, there are two spectacular options available and that is either a 20-minute helicopter flight from the Le Taha’a heliport to Bora Bora enjoying the simply amazing scenery around Taha’a, Raiatea and Bora Bora. If you choose to stay at a resort on Bora Bora which has its own heliport, you can transfer direct resort to resort and totally avoid airports at both ends.

For those who prefer to stay put in the one resort but would like to experience the Bora Bora Lagoon, there is a day tour option from Le Taha’a to Bora Bora by boat.  Departing Le Taha’a at 8:00am and returning at around 5:00pm this magnificent day trip will take approximately an hour by boat to reach Bora Bora’s Lagoon with the spectacular craggy peak of Mt Otemanu gradually increasing in size as you approach.  The transfer launch will drop you at Vaitape Wharf and you have the day to explore Bora Bora starting with a tour of the lagoon by boat. 

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What Le Tahaá Resort & Spa Say About Themselves:
“Welcome! Ia Orana e Maeva!

Part of the prestigious Relais et Chateaux collection, Le Taha’a Island Resort and Spa welcomes you to a world of pristine beauty, a timeless universe of sophistication and authenticity.

Located on the secluded Motu Tautau, facing the island of Taha’a on one side and the most perfect view of Bora Bora on the other side, the resort inspired by Polynesian architecture and style hosts 57 stunning suites and villas, 3 restaurants, a spa and well-being haven, a Fitness center, a tennis court, an open air swimming pool, and a helipad.

Defined by the Relais et Chateaux philosophy, Le Taha’a is the promise of a complete change of scenery, a way of life of its own, in harmony with its preserved environment, people and local culture.

Welcome to Le Taha’a world… The ultimate Tahitian hideaway.”

Our Specials:
 American Breakfast Included:
● Daily breakfast at Vanille Restaurant is included in tariff.
 -   Full American Breakfast is included for up to 2 guests in
     Overwater Suites (all categories) and Beach Villas. 
 -   Breakfast is included for up to 4 guests 
     staying in Royal Beach Villas.

 Complimentary internet access 
     Complimentary internet access is now included at the
      reception lobby and the "Tiki Bar".

Your Accommodation Options
Le Taha’a Island Resort has an accommodation option to suit almost every need. Their signature accommodation is probably the Beach Villas and the Royal Beach Villas, but ALL the accommodation, both the land-based Villas and the Overwater Suites at this superb resort are true 5 Star quality. Décor is a pleasing fusion of contemporary and traditional Polynesian styles with light painted walls, natural polished timber floor and high woven cathedral ceilings under the naturally thatched roofs. The fittings are all top-notch.

The Villas here are special because, unlike the majority of land-based Villas at island resorts, which generally have a garden view or face inward to a private pool or courtyard, the Villas at Le Taha’a feature not only private courtyards and a private plunge pool, but a superb absolute beach-front location as well as wonderful lagoon views.  All the Villas are strategically placed along the south and south-east facing beaches on to the lagoon and catch the cooling south-easterly breezes.  Beach Villas, (as distinct from Royal Beach Villas), have one separate air-conditioned bedroom which has an ensuite bathroom which opens to a private outdoor courtyard featuring a lovely outdoor bath.  For those guests who prefer to bathe in a more conventional setting the interior part of the big ensuite bathroom includes a shower.

The bedroom and separate living area opens directly on to a private deck which faces the beach.  Off deck from the living area, there is a private plunge pool and a private garden.  At one side of the deck there is a high-roofed cabana for comfortable shaded lounging - there are open-air sun loungers on the central deck.

The two Royal Villas are simply magnificent with 2 air-conditioned bedrooms, each with a private indoor/outdoor bathroom.  The Royal Villas are ideal for 2 couples or for families. Bedroom 1, which opens to the separate air-conditioned Living Area, includes a large deck facing the beach and Bedroom 2 opens to a private garden with a good-sized plunge pool. 

The Overwater Suites are huge!  One big open-plan room opens to decks on 3 sides.  The main deck includes a thatched-roof cabana for guests to take in the view from a shaded spot and steps lead down to a lower deck close to the lagoon.  The room itself is magnificent.  The bed is not hard up against a back wall but stands out from the wide-opening doors to the bathroom making a desk space behind the bed from which guests can look up and directly out over the bed to the outside view. That makes working at the desk quite a challenge as the view continually beckons! The bathroom doors between the bedroom and the bathroom can be opened right up if you wish and this combines the whole internal area of the suite resulting in an amazing combined space.  The bathroom features a separate bath, a separate shower and 2 vanities.  At the foot of the bed there is a glass-topped table which moulds to the contour of the foot of the bed and coincides with a glass panel in the floor of the suite giving a view of the sea-life under the suite.  It is soo pleasant relaxing on the bed and watching the marine world beneath. Outside the suite the decks are placed to afford privacy from the adjacent Suites.

Overwater Suites are all the same design and layout and are grouped into 3 tariff categories depending on their outlook and position on the 4 strings of overwater pontoons.  There are two distinct groups of Overwater Suites; one group is accessed off the south-facing lagoon beach, the second off the east-facing beach.  The Overwater Suites off the south-facing beach which face west are designated “Sunset Overwater Suites” and these provide guests with spectacular sunset views and a view down the lagoon towards Raiatea.  Of the second group of Overwater Suites accessed off the east-facing beach, there is one row of Suites facing north up the lagoon towards Bora Bora and these are aptly named “Bora Bora Overwater Suites”.  The majority of Overwater Suites face over the lagoon towards the Taha’a mainland and are designated “Taha’a Premium Overwater Suites”.  Four of the Suites on the end of the pontoons are designated “End of Pontoon Overwater Suites” and guests in these suites enjoy a feeling of solitude with uninterrupted views to the north, south and east, up and down the lagoon.

Room Categories (in ascending order of tariff)
 Pool Beach Villas:
180m²
Air-conditioned bedroom plus ceiling fan, In-room safe, Writing desk, En-suite bathroom with shower and separate outside bath in a private tropical garden, Satellite TV (French & English channels), Tea/coffee making facility, Bathroom amenities and bath products, Bathrobes and slippers.
Maximum Occupancy: 4 guests including at least 1 Child.  Either 2 Adults & 2 Children aged under 13, 3 Adults and 1 Child aged under 13 or 2 Adults and 1 Child aged under 13 plus a baby in a cot.
Existing Bedding: 1 King Bed in the bedroom and 1 Single Day Bed in the lounge.  Please note, the lounge is not air-conditioned.
Additional Bedding: 1 Rollaway Bed for a child or a cot for a baby may be added subject to maximum occupancy policy.

Premium Pool Beach Villas:
180m²
All the facilities of the Pool Beach Villas, the Premium Pool Beach Villas are located end of the beach area offering more privacy and a better view on the lagoon of Taha’a.
Maximum Occupancy: 4 guests including at least 1 Child.  Either 2 Adults & 2 Children aged under 13, 3 Adults and 1 Child aged under 13 or 2 Adults and 1 Child aged under 13 plus a baby in a cot.
Existing Bedding: 1 King Bed in the bedroom and 1 Single Day Bed in the lounge.  Please note, the lounge is not air-conditioned.
Additional Bedding: 1 Rollaway Bed for a child or a cot for a baby may be added subject to maximum occupancy policy.

 Taha’a Overwater Suites:
90m²
Air-conditioned plus ceiling fan, in-room safe, Writing desk, Full shower and separate bath, Bathroom amenities and bath products, bathrobes and slippers, Satellite TV (French & English channels), tea/coffee making facility.
Maximum Occupancy: 3 Adults or 2 Adults and 1 Child aged under 13 years.
Existing Bedding: 1 King Bed and 1 single Divan Bed
Additional Bedding: A cot for a baby is the only additional bedding permitted.

 Taha’a Premium Overwater Suites:
90m²
All the facilities of the Taha'a Overwater Suites with unobstructed view of the lagoon with the islands of Taha’a at the back.
Maximum Occupancy: 3 Adults or 2 Adults and 1 Child aged under 13 years.
Existing Bedding: 1 King Bed and 1 single Divan Bed
Additional Bedding: A cot for a baby is the only additional bedding permitted.

 Sunset Overwater Suites:
 Bora Bora Overwater Suites:
90m²
All the facilities of the Taha’a Overwater Suites with the addition of Nespresso coffee machine and iPod dock.
Maximum Occupancy: 3 Adults or 2 Adults and 1 Child aged under 13 years.
Existing Bedding: 1 King Bed and 1 single Divan Bed
Additional Bedding: A cot for a baby is the only additional bedding permitted.

 End of Pontoon Overwater Suites:
90m²
All the facilities of Sunset Overwater Suites & Bora Bora Overwater Suites with the addition of linen bathrobes and reef shoes.
Maximum Occupancy: 3 Adults or 2 Adults and 1 Child aged under 13 years.
Existing Bedding: 1 King Bed and 1 single Divan Bed
Additional Bedding: A cot for a baby is the only additional bedding permitted.

 Royal Pool Beach Villas:
260m²
All the general facilities of the Beach Villas with the following extras – Linen bathrobes, Beach Bag, TV in both bedrooms and living room, Nespresso coffee machine, iPod dock.
Maximum Occupancy: 5 Adults plus a baby in a cot or 4 Adults plus 1 Child aged under 13 years and a baby in a cot.
Existing Bedding: 2 King Beds and 1 Single Day Bed + Rollaway
Additional Bedding: A cot for a baby is the only additional bedding permitted.

Getting To and From Le Taha’a Island Resort & Spa
Air Tahiti fly regular services between Tahiti and Raiatea Airport.  Direct flights take 45 minutes. Inter-island connections are also available between Bora Bora and Raiatea (15-minute flight) and Huahine and Raiatea (20-minute flight).  Raiatea Airport is located on the northern coast of Raiatea and it is only a short 35-minute transit from the airport by resort boat through the scenic, sheltered lagoon (which connects Raiatea Island and Taha’a Island), to Le Taha’a Resort. Guests staying at Le Taha’a Island Resort & Spa enjoy a complimentary resort boat shuttle to and from Tapuamu Village 5 minutes away on the Taha’a mainland.

Helicopter:
For guests wishing to connect direct between Bora Bora and Le Taha’a Resort, there is a 15/20-minute scenic helicopter option. 

Families and Kids
 Kids Stay Free
● Children aged under 13 years stay free (including
     breakfast) when sharing a room with parents &
     utilising existing bedding.
● A complimentary-use cot is provided for infants aged
     under 3 years.

Special Facilities for Children
● Boat transfers are free for guests aged under 3 years.
● Babysitting (charged) is available on request.  Guests
     are recommended to book babysitting in advance.

Check-in/Check Out
Standard check-in and check-out times:
Check-In Time: 3:00pm
Check-Out Time: 11:00am
To guarantee room occupancy for guests arriving before 3:00pm accommodation will need to be reserved from the night previous to arrival date.
Late check-out to 6:00pm 
For stays 01-30 April, 01-20 December and 04 January to 31 March guests are charged 50% of the nightly accommodation rate booked.
For stays 01 May to 30 November and 21 December to 03 January; in order to guarantee a late check-out, accommodation will need to be booked for an additional night.
Transit Rooms
For guests departing after they have checked out of their accommodation, may request the use of a Transit Room to freshen up before departing the resort. Transit Rooms can only be booked on-site.

The information on this page is correct as at 10 May 2023 and is based on our supplier contracts which are valid for stays to 31 March 2025.  All information shown is subject to change without notice.