Le Taha'A By Pearl Resorts - Motu Tautau
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5-star Relais & Châteaux resort on a private motu with coral garden snorkeling
Accommodations
Le Taha'a by Pearl Resorts offers overwater and beachfront villas with private decks and outdoor showers. Each villa includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a sofa seating area, and a shaded outdoor seating spot. Premium beach bungalows provide direct sand-to-water access, while overwater bungalows feature a ladder into the lagoon and views of Bora Bora.
Dining
The resort operates three restaurants, including the treehouse-style Hawaiki Nui for breakfast and dinner, the poolside Titiraina for lunch, and the gourmet Tipairua tasting menu. Breakfast includes fresh juice, pastries, tropical fruits, and made-to-order eggs. The ice cream parlor serves house-made flavors with toppings like fresh meringues.
Activities & Entertainment
Guests have complimentary use of kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and snorkeling equipment. The on-site coral garden drift snorkel is accessible from the resort's own motu, with high tide around 10am recommended for best conditions. Evening entertainment includes a Polynesian show with fire dancing and traditional dances performed by staff like Tattoo.
Spa & Wellness
Le Taha'a's day spa offers Polynesian treatments using locally sourced monoi oil and native ingredients. Guests can book full-body massages, couples massages, and spa/wellness packages in a lagoon-side setting. The outdoor infinity pool, with a swim-up bar and views of the lagoon, is open year-round.
Location & Excursions
Le Taha'a is situated on its own motu (Motu Tautau), a 7-minute boat ride from Tapuamu village on Taha'a island. Nearby attractions include vanilla plantations, pearl farms, and coral gardens accessible via guided tours. The resort offers a shuttle service to Raiatea Uturoa Airport, with a 30-minute boat transfer included in the package.
- Accommodations: Overwater & beachfront villas with outdoor showers
- Dining: 3 restaurants including gourmet tasting menu at Tipairua
- Activities: Complimentary kayaks, SUP, snorkel gear; on-site coral garden drift snorkel
- Entertainment: Polynesian fire-dance show twice weekly
- Spa: Day spa with full-body and couples massages using local monoi oil
- Location: Private motu, 7 min boat to Taha'a mainland, 30 min boat to Raiatea airport
- Green Initiative: Filtered water dispensers in rooms, reef-safe sunscreen provided
Rooms and availability
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Room size:
970 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Shower
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Coffee machine
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Room size:
970 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed and 1 Sofa bed
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Shower
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Coffee machine
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Room size:
970 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Shower
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Coffee machine
Essential information about Le Taha'A By Pearl Resorts
| 💵 Lowest room price | 3130 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 100 yd |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 1.2 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Raiatea Airport, RFP |
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