ROOMS & SUITES: 60

Le Tahaa Private Island & Spa is a Luxury Resort and a member of Relais & Chateaux with 60 Suites. this is one of the most luxurious resorts in French Polynesia.

Located on Motu Tautau on the coral reef, the resort faces the island of Taha'a on the lagoon side and offers an unsurpassed view on Bora Bora island on the ocean side. This traditional Polynesian style hotel is 5 minutes by boat from main island of Taha'a and 35 minutes by boat from Raiatea Island. The resort offers 48 Overwater Bungalows & 12 Beach Suites more than a hundred square meters in size.

The public areas are built among the trees, providing an exquisite view on the lagoon and Taha'a Island. There are three restaurants; one adjacent to the pool and beach, and two amidst the trees.

The resort features a diving center and a Spa, swimming pool, tropical gardens and a private deck with direct lagoon access.

Taha'a is "The Vanilla Island" and the rich aroma lingers in the air. In the fertile valleys of the island, local farmers also grow watermelon and copra. Visit Vanilla plantations, black pearl farms, or enjoy a private motu picnic.

AFFILIATIONS

Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts
Relais & Chateaux

WOW FACTORS

• Stunning views of Taha'a, on the lagoon side, and Bora Bora on the ocean side.
• Private picnics served on a remote motu.
• There is a plexiglass opening at the foot of your bed so you can feed the fish.
• This intimate resort has one of the most elaborate spas in the South Pacific.

ACCOMMODATIONS

48 over-water bungalows
12 beach suites

LEISURE

Complimentary activities: Fresh water swimming pool overlooking the lagoon, Beach volleyball, Kayaks, Outrigger Canoes, Pedalo, Ping Pong, Snorkeling Equipment, 1 Tennis court night lighted, Windsurfing. No visitor should miss snorkeling in the coral garden in the pass beside the motu (pictured left). The water gushes into the lagoon when low tide changes to high tide through a narrow pass, and you are carried at a fantastic rate, flying over eels, scorpion fish, anemones, and very diverse corals.

Activities at an additional charge: Manea Spa; Cruises; Shark feeding; Sunset cruise; Taha'a jeep safari tours; Taha'a lagoon cruise; Visit Raiatea island; Jet ski; Water ski; Helicopter Tours; Vanilla plantation; Black pearl farms; motu picnic.

EXPLORE

Tahaa (pronounced "Tah-ah-ah") is a lovely island, with a few very small villages sitting deep in bays that cut into its hills. Other than sailors, few visitors see it, and most of those who do see it on day tours from Raiatea. Ocean beach, Lagoon beach, Snorkeling, Diving, Boating. Nearest islands: Taha'a (Vanilla plantation, black pearl farms, motu picnic), Raiatea, Bora Bora.

AIRPORT

Raiatea Airport (RFP)

HIGH SEASON

Year-round destination

GETTING THERE

There are two different ways to get to the hotel; a 35 minute boat transfer from the airport on Raiatea, or a 15 minute helicopter transfer (enables VIP clientele to fly directly from Bora Bora Airport to the hotel's helipad).