Raiatea and Tahaa Hotels

Raiatea Hawaiki Nui Hotel
Located on the water’s edge, the Raiatea Hawaiki Nui Hotel is a great casual hotel. Renovations were completed in March 2003, placing the hotel in the category of 3-stars. You will find 12 Garden Rooms, 4 Garden Bungalows, 7 Lagoon View Bungalows and 9 Overwater Bungalows. Built in local Tahitian style,the Garden Bungalows provide a comfortable sitting area, while the Overwater Bungalows have a terrace overlooking the lagoon. The hotel is considered to have the best restaurant on the island. They also have a fresh water pool, on-site dive center and now have a free shuttle service to the motu.

Le Taha'a, Island Resort & Spa
Located on Motu Tautau, Le Taha'a, Island Resort & Spa was designed to be the most luxurious hotel in French Polynesia. The resort faces the island of Tahaa on the lagoon side and offers a view of Bora Bora on the ocean side. Coral gardens surround this resort, providing the perfect combination of luxury, privacy and exquisite natural beauty. When you arrive in Raiatea, a private water taxi will be waiting at the airport to bring you directly to the hotel. Within 30 minutes, you will arrive at the resort and warmly welcomed with an ice cold drink and brought to your bungalow. For those seeking the ultimate in private transportation, helicopter service is also available from the islands of Bora Bora and Tahiti. There are 48 Overwater Suites and 12 Beach Villas. Each is built in the traditional Polynesian style with thatched roofs and local materials. The Beach Villas have a private patio and garden with private swimming pool and outdoor bath and shower, while the Overwater Bungalows also have a private deck with access to the lagoon. The public areas of the hotel are built in the trees providing wonderful views of Tahaa and her lagoon. The hotel also features three restaurants and the acclaimed Manea Spa. You will also find the on-site dive center, Blue Nui. Le Taha’a Island Resort & Spa is a member of Relais & Chateaux.

Vahine Island, Private Island Resort
Located on a private motu on the North side of Tahaa’s main island. Vahine Island represents a small slice of paradise. With just 9 bungalows -- 3 Beach Bungalows, 3 Deluxe Beach Suites and 3 Overwater -- you will find yourself surrounded by beautiful white sand beaches, coconut groves, coral gardens and crystal blue water. The bungalows are rustic in style and built with local materials. The Beach Suites (which are my favorites) all have spacious terraces with hammocks while the Overwater Bungalows have glass table tops that open for feeding the fish below. Vahine Island is perfect for those wanting a more authentic experience a bit off the beaten path. Member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

Hotel La Pirogue
Located on Motu Porou in the north of Tahaa, you will find a charming and secluded hotel called Hotel La Pirogue. Surrounded by a white sand beach and pristine lagoon, there are a total of 4 Beach Bungalows and 4 Garden Bungalows. Each is built in the local Tahitian style of bamboo, wood and thatched roofs. Whether you are in a Beach Bungalow and looking out to the picture perfect lagoon, or in a Garden Bungalow and surrounded by nature’s bounty, you will find the location of La Pirogue utterly enchanting. In addition, everyone raves about the culinary skills of the owner/chef.