Le Taha'a by Pearl Resorts

We where here in a big trip in Polynesia, after marquesa isles. we passed in both Relays&Chateaux both in Taha'a and Bora Bora, so we can compare both. Without any doubt this relays beats low hands both in quality and service the most glamoured Bora Bora Perl Resort. - Few people, lower mess - well cared - staff cares about hosts - berch-front room is far better than at Bora Bora: more cared, more spacious and bigger beach, and really private! - no trivial bar on the beach with mess - good gourmet restaurant (even if Gourmet at Bora Bora is Better...) - it's'a real "Relays&Chateaux" as we are accustomed to in Italy

If you want to get away from it all, this is the place! We spent my 50th birthday here and it was nothing short of amazing! The resort was full but we felt like we were the only ones there. Felt very private. The food was great. We had a 10 course private dinner that was outstanding! The spa was so good, we ended up going twice while we were there! The coral gardens had plenty of sea life to explore. The staff had nice little surprises at night when we got back to our room which was a nice touch. We loved being able to open the viewing panel in the room to see/feed the fish at night. We booked our trip with Pacific For Less and they made planning this trip stress free. We have used them in the past and will continue to do so for future travel to Tahiti.

The resort was so relaxing, it never felt crowded. The ice cream shop was amazing! Tupu was the best. They took care of us several times at the restaurant and bar. The coral gardens were so beautiful. I bought a gorgeous necklace from the pearl shop. The staff was very knowledgeable and kind.

My husband and I discovered the French Polynesia islands last summer, the final leg was this hotel. We only stayed one night and the check-in and check-out timing was difficult due to flight coordination. Yet, they have transitional rooms once you check out to use for changing and showering before departure. The beautiful Polynesian style room on the water with amazing blue views met expectation. The surprise was the food. We were underwhelmed in the previous two locations for the food yet the flavor of the food was a true surprise, a chef that knows how to work with local ingredients on island is what we were told. So that was a real added value. The trek to this hotel was an adventure and we were glad to end our travels with this extra effort.

We had long planned to return to French Polynesia for our 25th anniversary, but always assumed it would be Bora Bora. Someone mentioned how much they liked Tahaa because it’s more off the beaten path, so when I saw the fairly reasonable combo deal with Bora Bora (with breakfast and dinner!) through Costco we were sold. This was absolutely the right move for us- we are frequent travelers who enjoy new experiences and authentic locations. Le Tahaa is pretty small, so fewer guests and more private. The best part was our E-bike tour of the actual island of Tahaa (the resort is on a motu just off Tahaa). We passed only farms and lush green scenery- no tourism, then had lunch and rum punch on a deserted beach. The resort itself has a coral garden that the cruise ship people pay to go to as an excursion. Really good snorkeling. The overwater bungalow was lovely with a great view. If you want a glam room and a butler, and just want to sit at the pool, this resort probably isn’t for you. But if you want to get closer to real polynesia and have fun then add a few days here.

My husband and I recently visited Le Taha'a and have told everyone we have met since then, how wonderful it truly is. Laurent and his staff have perfected the French Polynesian experience at this resort. The food, the bungalows, the grounds are amazing, but what really sets this place apart from other resorts are it's people. Jackson, Tupu, Big Love are just a few of the many people that went above and beyond to make our stay special. We cannot wait to return, the resort and it staff have our hearts and gave us memories that we will treasure forever. Laurent, thank you so much for your kindness and hospitality, we are so grateful to you for such a wonderful vacation.

To be picked up at the airport by a boat was a very good way to start our 3 night stay at Le Taha’a. Check-in went well and we were thankful for the offer of a day room as we had about 6 hours until our room would be available. THE FOOD: The first day we ate lunch and dinner at 2 different on-site restaurants and both meals were a bit disappointing. After being in and out of the airport in Tahiti we ate 3 times at the L'Aviation Restaurant. With the exception of the Le Taha’a breakfast, the airport restaurant had meals that were consistently better. THE STAFF: Everyone was friendly and as helpful as possible. If you can find the concierge, I am sure they would be capable of helping you out also? Big shout out to Sylvie on the 2.5 hour gastronomy supper. THE ACCOMMODATIONS: The Good: Our beachfront villa was very clean and spacious. We were near the end of the resort property and rarely saw anyone near our accommodation. Aside from the drone (which is frowned upon) at the next-door villa they were also rarely heard. The Bad: There was a sour (sulphur) smell coming in from outside at check-in. It wasn’t terrible but without a doubt noticeable and originating from a small amount of rotting material that had washed up on the beach. Day two brought more stuff to the beach and along with that came more odor. I managed to track down a pitchfork and out of frustration my wife and I spent about 30 minutes in the early afternoon cleaning up our section of the beach, creating piles of sea material, coconuts and trash at each end of our beach. With impeccable timing, just as we were finishing a crew of 5 guys, a tractor & a truck came and cleaned up our newly formed piles and the adjacent beaches. They were a little late but it was better than not showing up at all. Day three brought 3 or 4 times the amount of sea material and trash (Turbinaria sea plants, lumber, coconuts) creating a 7’-8’ wide line of debris by noon. Midafternoon several guys from the prior days cleanup crew stopped by and looked things over and strangely enough, they left. Later that afternoon I persuaded someone from management to stop by, they seemed surprised by the quantity of material (and smell) there on the beach? However, nothing was done at all that day regarding cleanup. On the morning of our last day, just an hour prior to our departure, several of the cleanup crew stopped by once again. And with the ocean current being just right and working in their favor they began to rake everything out into the sea to watch it slowly drift away from the island. When checking out they offered to waive our private boat transfer fees which were supposedly already included in the price we had paid upon booking. We've been to many resorts in the Caribbean and Mexico and for the price we had paid for this one, this was a disappointment.

My time at Le Taha'a by Pearl Resort was just awesome! Right from when I landed at the airport, Iotefa, our friendly "boat boy," greeted me with a biiiiiiiig smile and answer all my curiosité question about the Island along the ride. Let's talk food – it was top-notch! Whether it was chowing down at the lagoon-side restaurant, enjoying breakfast at the buffet, or digging into the Tuesday dinner buffet with its fantastic Polynesian dance show. And hey, wine lovers, they've got a killer wine list! Oh, and how can I not mention Manu, the pool boy? He not only explains snorkeling at the Coral Garden like a pro but he's also a traditional Polynesian dancer and fire performer! He invites all guests to join in the dance, so there's never a dull moment during our stay!

Amazing resort on mellow motu Tautau. Super comfortable overwater bungalows and exquisite food and lovely vibe. The lagoon was beautiful for SUP and snorkeling. Appreciated that room was ready early AM after hop from Papeete. Pick up by our catamaran for the next leg was effortless, too. Great organization of all by Venture Tahiti's John and Keith. Would do a repeat trip anytime.