Raiatea Hawaiki Nui Hotel (raiateatahaa - eastshore)
- Superior 4 *, swimming pool, dive center, overwater bungalows, internet access
- From $330 per night
Built on the fringe of the lagoon, 2 minutes from Uturoa village, the Raiatea Hawaiki Nui Hotel enjoys a magnificent view on the water and motus. It combines traditional style and modern comfort in each of the Rooms , Garden and Overwater Bungalows. Refined french and polynesian cuisine at the restaurant Nordby , overlooking the swimming pool and the lagoon. The seafood specialities and fine cuisine have led to the restaurant’s reputation as the finest on the island. The hotel’s diving site is the perfect place for wreck divers : the "Nordby" ship is located about 30 meters deep in front of the overwater bungalows. Visits to the archaeological site, day trips to Raiatea and Taha’a, scuba diving and other water activities are available to the hotel guests.
La Pirogue (raiateatahaa - northshore)
- Superior 4 *, private island, internet access
- From $360 per night
Ideally located on a private “motu”, north of Tahaa, surrounded by a white sand beach and pristine lagoon, this small and cozy hotel will charm you by its intimacy and authenticity. The 4 Beach Bungalows, 4 Garden Bungalows and Beach Suite, are each built in the local Tahitian style of bamboo, wood and thatched roofs. Discover the owner/ chef’s famous cooking and local dishes, while enjoying a beautiful view on the lagoon and Bora Bora island. Taste the delicious exotic home made cocktails for sunset at the beach bar. A private shuttle will take you for an amazing boat ride through the lagoon from the airport to the hotel. Enjoy peaceful kayaking and snorkeling in the lagoon, chasing after rays and colorful fish in the water and discovering many coral gardens.
Vahine Private Island Resort (raiateatahaa - northshore)
- Superior 4 *, private island, overwater bungalows, internet access
- From $600 per night
Facing the island of Tahaa, on a private motu in the clear untouched lagoon, a beautiful small resort, ideal for honeymooners, and those looking for tranquility and privacy... In order to preserve the intimacy and authenticity of this place, the owner has created a small scale hotel, purposely limiting the number of bungalows, using pure Polynesian traditional building materials and techniques. The accomodations include overwater, deluxe beach and beach bungalows. Taste exotic cocktails and refined cuisine prepared by the French chef. Gastronomic and romantic candlelight dinners at the restaurant. White sand beaches, a magnificent coconut grove, a coral garden full of underwater splendours, superb sunsets over Bora Bora will take your breath away and remain forever in your memories.
Le Tahaa - Private Island and Spa (raiateatahaa - eastshore)
- Luxurious 5 *, swimming pool, spa, fitness center, tennis court, dive center, overwater bungalows, internet access
- From $1200 per night
Le Taha'a Private Island and Spa, member of the prestigious Relais Chateaux association, is designed to be the most luxurious resort in French Polynesia. Superbly located on Motu Tautau on the coral reef, the resort faces Taha'a island on the lagoon side and offers an outstanding view on Bora Bora on the ocean side. This traditional Polynesian style hotel offers very large Over Water Suites and Beach Suites. Their facilities surpass all existing hotel accommodation in the whole Pacific region. Private patio and tropical gardens, private plunge pool (beach suites), spacious lounge and terrace, private deck with direct access to the lagoon (overwater bungalows). The public areas are built in the trees, providing an exquisite view on the lagoon and Taha'a Island. Three restaurants : one adjacent the pool and beach, the other two in the heart of the resort among the trees : the main one for buffet and polynesian show and the other for fine dining. Besides the wide range of activities and excursions available, the resort has its own diving center and Manea Spa. The Taha'a Pearl Beach Resort and Spa is the ultimate and exclusive hideaway of glistening beaches and sparkling waters in the South Pacific.
