Set on Motu Tautau, off the shores of Taha’a in French Polynesia, this stunning Resort looks across the lagoon toward the lush island of Taha’a and the distant silhouette of Bora Bora.
This is a place where nature leads the experience. A coral reef sits on one side of the resort, while a turquoise lagoon opens on the other. The air carries the soft scent of vanilla, and the pace is calm, warm and deeply Polynesian.
Guests can stay in overwater suites or beach villas, dine across three restaurants, unwind at Tāvai Spa, snorkel the coral garden, or simply settle into the quiet beauty of the motu.
The resort offers 59 suites and villas, including two royal villas. Accommodation is designed around the lagoon and beach, with direct access to either the water or the sand.
The overwater suites create the classic French Polynesia experience. Meanwhile, the pool beach villas offer more privacy on land, with tropical surrounds and direct beach access. For extra space, the Royal Beach Villas with Pool offer a more generous setting for families, couples travelling together or special occasions.
Le Taha’a by Pearl Resorts celebrates local culture throughout the property. The resort’s architecture, artwork and design draw on Polynesian traditions, including the role of the canoe in island life.
A traditional double-hulled canoe welcomes guests at the resort entrance. In addition, the reception area is shaped like a traditional boathouse. These details help set the tone for a stay that feels connected to place, not just positioned beside the water.
One of the most memorable experiences at Le Taha’a is the coral garden. The official resort site describes it as directly accessible from the resort, so guests can explore it at leisure.
Warm, shallow water carries snorkellers through a colourful underwater world. You may see reef fish, rays, clams, octopus, butterflyfish, clownfish and parrotfish. Guests can borrow water shoes and snorkelling equipment, while the resort team can direct you to the best places to explore.
Food is central to the Le Taha’a experience. The resort’s gastronomic style could be described as a blend of Polynesian culinary heritage, local ingredients and French savoir-faire.
Across the resort’s three restaurants, guests can enjoy everything from treetop dining with lagoon views to fine dining for intimate occasions and relaxed meals beside the beach or pool. Local seafood, tropical fruits, vegetables, herbs and Taha’a vanilla all help shape the flavour of the resort. And we must add that ‘flavour’ is indeed delicious!
Tāvai Spa sits in the resort’s garden, facing an inland lagoon where water lilies and lotus flowers float. The setting is calm, natural and deeply suited to slow island wellbeing.
Treatments include massages, body scrubs and therapeutic rituals. The official resort site highlights Polynesian massage as an art de vivre, with the Taurumi massage named for an ancestral technique focused on touch and the body’s energy lines.
Le Taha’a by Pearl Resorts is rated 4.7 out of 5 on Tripadvisor, based on more than 2,300 guest reviews, and is listed as a 2025 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best property. Guests often highlight the resort’s secluded Motu Tautau setting, spacious rooms, attentive service, beautiful Polynesian style and exceptional snorkelling near the coral garden.
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Le Taha’a by Pearl Resorts offers three restaurants and several places to drink and unwind. Dining blends Polynesian culinary heritage, local ingredients and French savoir-faire.
The resort’s dining venues include:
– Hawaiki Nui Restaurant
– Titiraina Restaurant
– Tipairua Restaurant
– Manuia Bar
– Tiki Bar
– Ice Cream Parlour
The main restaurant is set high among the treetops, with a lagoon outlook. There is also a fine dining option for special occasions and more relaxed options by the beach and pool. Drinks are served at the all-day pool bar, which includes a swim-up option, and at the Tiki Bar later into the night. Room service is also available.
Tāvai Spa is set in the resort’s garden, facing an inland lagoon with water lilies and lotus flowers. It offers massages, body scrubs and other therapeutic treatments, with a focus on Polynesian massage traditions.
The spa uses locally sourced essential oils, including monoi, coconut, tamanu and vanilla. Treatments and rituals can be arranged for one or two guests.
The resort features a refreshing outdoor pool located next to the beach and beneath coconut trees. Guests can relax on loungers, enjoy lagoon or garden views, and order drinks and light snacks from the attentive poolside team.
The pool area also includes a swim-up bar.
The air-conditioned fitness suite has floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the resort’s inland lagoon. Equipment includes cardio machines, free weights, full-length mirrors and an audio system. Chilled drinks and fresh towels are also available.
The coral garden is one of the resort’s signature natural experiences. It is directly accessible from the resort and can be explored independently by guests.
The warm, shallow water is home to reef life including fish, anemones, clams, octopus, rays, butterflyfish, clownfish and parrotfish. Guests can borrow water shoes and snorkelling equipment, and the resort team can direct them to the most abundant areas of the garden.
More adventures…
Taha’a shares a lagoon with Raiatea, so experiences across both islands are accessible by boat. Guests can explore Taha’a’s hillsides by car or bike, take hiking excursions, visit places where vanilla orchids are cultivated, or discover Raiatea’s cultural and archaeological heritage.
The concierge team can tailor experiences with private guides and arrange shuttle boat connections.
The resort has two on-site boutiques. At Tahiti Pearl Market, guests can find jewellery made with locally cultured pearls, including bracelets, earrings, pendants, rings and pieces designed for men. Bespoke pearl pieces can also be commissioned through the Pearlery Concept service.
The gift store offers Polynesian products, clothing, cosmetics and holiday essentials.
Le Taha’a by Pearl Resorts offers a naturally romantic setting for honeymoons, proposals, vow renewals and weddings. Experiences may include canoe breakfast on an overwater bungalow terrace, couples’ massages, intimate dinners and ceremonies on the sand, in the shade, at sunset or on a heart-shaped islet reached by canoe.
The resort team can help with wedding ceremonies, receptions, dinners, local Polynesian bands, photographers, flower leis and island-inspired wedding cakes.
Most guests reach Le Taha’a by flying from Tahiti to Raiatea, then taking the resort’s private shuttle boat to Motu Tautau. The boat ride takes around 35 minutes.
Guests can also reach the resort by helicopter from Faa’a International Airport on Tahiti or from Bora Bora Airport. Helicopter transfers and island tours can be arranged through the resort concierge.
The Overwater Suites are the classic Le Taha’a experience. These suites sit above the lagoon and offer direct access to the water, with views varying by category.
Relevant official categories include:
– Taha’a Overwater Suite
– Taha’a Premium Overwater Suite
– Sunset Overwater Suite
– Bora Bora Overwater Suite
– End of Pontoon Overwater Suite
This grouping is best for honeymooners, couples and travellers who want the feeling of living over the lagoon. Some categories focus on Taha’a views, while others are positioned for sunset, Bora Bora views or end-of-pontoon privacy.
The Pool Beach Villas are land-based villas close to the beach. They suit guests who want private pool-style living, tropical garden surrounds and easier access to the sand.
Relevant official categories include:
– Pool Beach Villa
– Premium Pool Beach Villa
This grouping is ideal for couples, families or guests who prefer more privacy on land rather than staying over the water.
The Royal Beach Villas with Pool are the resort’s most generous beach villa category. There are just two royal villas within its 59 suites and villas.
This accommodation suits guests wanting extra space, a premium beach setting and a more private villa-style stay. It can work well for special occasions, longer stays, families or couples travelling together.
Travelling to Le Taha’a by Pearl Resorts from Australia usually begins with an international flight to Papeete, on Tahiti Island. From there, guests take a domestic flight to Raiatea.
Once guests arrive on Raiatea, the resort’s private shuttle boat transfers them and their luggage to Motu Tautau. The crossing is a 35-minute boat ride, with Taha’a to one side, clear lagoon waters around you and Bora Bora in the distance.
For a more exclusive arrival, helicopter transfers can also be arranged from Faa’a International Airport on Tahiti or from Bora Bora Airport. Helicopter transfers can also connect Le Taha’a with nearby islands such as Bora Bora, or be arranged as scenic island tours.
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Le Taha’a by Pearl Resorts is located on Motu Tautau, off the island of Taha’a in French Polynesia. The resort has views of Taha’a and the iconic silhouette of Bora Bora.
Yes. Le Taha’a by Pearl Resorts is set on a small private islet, or motu. This gives the resort a secluded setting between coral reef, turquoise lagoon and tropical island scenery.
Travellers from Australia usually fly to Papeete, Tahiti, then connect to Raiatea. From Raiatea, the resort’s private shuttle boat transfers guests and luggage to Motu Tautau in around 35 minutes.
Most guests fly to Raiatea after connecting through Faa’a International Airport on Tahiti. From Raiatea, guests continue by private resort shuttle boat to Le Taha’a by Pearl Resorts.
The private shuttle boat from Raiatea to Le Taha’a by Pearl Resorts takes around 35 minutes, crossing calm lagoon waters with Taha’a to one side and Bora Bora in the distance.
Yes. Helicopter transfers can be arranged from Faa’a International Airport on Tahiti or from Bora Bora Airport. The resort can also arrange helicopter transfers to nearby islands such as Bora Bora.
Yes. The official resort site states that Le Taha’a by Pearl Resorts is the first Relais & Châteaux establishment in French Polynesia.
Le Taha’a by Pearl Resorts has 59 suites and villas, including two royal villas. Accommodation offers direct access to the lagoon or beach.
Yes. The resort offers several overwater suite categories, including Taha’a Overwater Suite, Taha’a Premium Overwater Suite, Sunset Overwater Suite, Bora Bora Overwater Suite and End of Pontoon Overwater Suite.
Yes. The resort offers Pool Beach Villas, Premium Pool Beach Villas and Royal Beach Villas with Pool. These categories suit guests who prefer a beachside setting and more space on land.
Accommodation can be grouped into three main styles: Overwater Suites, Pool Beach Villas and Royal Beach Villas with Pool. Exact views, layout and inclusions vary by category.
Yes. Le Taha’a by Pearl Resorts is well suited to honeymoons, with overwater suites, beach villas, canoe breakfast experiences, couples’ massages, intimate dinners and a secluded private motu setting.
Yes. The resort’s coral garden is directly accessible from the property. Guests can snorkel in warm, shallow water and see reef fish, anemones, clams, octopus, rays, butterflyfish, clownfish and parrotfish.
Yes. Guests can borrow water shoes and snorkelling equipment. The resort team can also direct guests to the most abundant areas of the coral garden.
Le Taha’a by Pearl Resorts has three restaurants. Dining blends Polynesian culinary heritage, local ingredients and a refined French touch.
Dining venues include Hawaiki Nui Restaurant, Titiraina Restaurant and Tipairua Restaurant. The resort also has Manuia Bar, Tiki Bar and an Ice Cream Parlour.
Yes. Tāvai Spa is set in the resort’s garden, facing an inland lagoon with water lilies and lotus flowers. Treatments include massages, body scrubs and therapeutic rituals inspired by Polynesian wellbeing.
Yes. The resort has an outdoor pool located next to the beach, beneath coconut trees. The pool area includes loungers, drinks and light snacks, as well as a swim-up bar.
Yes. The resort has an air-conditioned fitness suite with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the inland lagoon. Equipment includes cardio machines, free weights, mirrors and an audio system.
Guests can enjoy coral garden snorkelling, island excursions, hiking, car or bike hire, vanilla orchid experiences, Raiatea cultural visits, private guides, spa treatments, pool time and romance experiences.
Yes. Taha’a shares a lagoon with Raiatea, so activities across both islands are accessible by boat. The resort can arrange shuttle boat connections and tailored experiences.
Taha’a is known as the Vanilla Island, and the resort site highlights local vanilla as one of the island ingredients used in its cuisine and spa experience.
Le Taha’a by Pearl Resorts combines a private Motu Tautau setting, overwater suites, pool beach villas, Relais & Châteaux hospitality, three restaurants, Tāvai Spa, a directly accessible coral garden and views toward Taha’a and Bora Bora.
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