Enclosed within the same barrier reef as Raiatea is the small island of Tahaa, located across the lagoon and only two miles north of Uturoa. Tahaa has no airport and is only accessible by boat. It is a round island with fjord-like inlets.
| Tahaa is often called the Vanilla Island for its numerous plantations of this black gold. The rich and puissant aroma of vanilla perfumes the breeze as you drive around the 42 mile coastal road, through small villages and up into the hills for panoramic views of the deeply indented bays all around the island. Tahaa produces about 80% of all vanilla in French Polynesia. While fishing and farming are its main livelihoods, what seduces visitors are its pretty beaches, coral gardens, and the sandy motus which pepper the lagoon it shares with Raiatea. Tahaa is slowly awakening to tourism, yet still maintains an authentic flavor of Polynesia. |
The beautiful deep bays and small deserted motus make Tahaa an ideal island to escape the 20th century. Stay in a small bungalow-style hotel or make Tahaa an unforgettable day trip.
Le Tahaa Private Island & Spa is a magnificent resort designed to be the most luxurious hotel in French Polynesia. Superbly located on Motu Tautau, the resort faces the island of Taha'a on the lagoon side and offers a lovely view of Bora Bora island on the ocean side.
This traditional Polynesian style hotel is 5 minutes by private boat from main island of Taha'a and 15 minutes by boat from Raiatea. The hotel offers 48 Over Water Suites & 14 Beach Suites more than a hundred square meters each.
| Many consider the Le Tahaa facilities to surpass all existing hotel accommodation in French Polynesia. Private patio & tropical gardens, private swimming pool (beach suites), spacious lounge and terrace, private deck with direct access to the lagoon (overwater bungalows), ceiling fan, air-conditioning, coffee/tea facilities, mini bar, hair dryer, safety box, television, DVD & CD player and IDD telephone. The public areas are built in the trees, providing an exquisite view on the lagoon and Taha'a Island. |
There are three restaurants at the Le Tahaa: one adjacent the pool and beach, the other two in the heart of the resort among the trees: the main one for breakfast and dinners and the other a fine dining gourmet restaurant. The food at the hotel is excellent, and the chef enjoys creating new dishes by combining the best in local ingredients with Continental favorites.
Le Tahaa offers a wide range of activities & excursions available in Raiatea & Taha'a and the resort has its own diving center and spa.
The Le Tahaa Private Island & Spa is the ultimate and exclusive hideaway of glistening beaches and sparkling waters in the South Pacific.
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