Raiatea
Hawaiki
Nui Hotel
Situated on the fringe
of a magnificent lagoon in Tepua Bay, the Hawaiki Nui Hotel is
a cozy, intimate hideaway with only 32 rooms. Guests will appreciate the
accommodations; with choices of 9 overwater bungalows, 3 lagoonfront bungalows,
12 garden bungalows and 8 gardenside lanai rooms. The hotel is just one
mile from the principal city of Uturoa. The restaurant, reputed to be
the finest on the island, overlooks the swimming pool, which fronts the
lagoon. A diver's paradise, more than 50 dive sights are nearby including
a 57-ton schooner that sank in 1900 directly in front of the resort. Activities
available include snorkeling, outrigger canoe excursions, horseback riding,
marae excursions and jeep safaris. For the more adventurous, try an escorted
hike to the top of Mt. Temehani to discover the Tiare Apetahi, a flower
that grows nowhere else on earth.
Published Room Rates*:
$365 to $530 per night
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Taha'a
LeTaha'a Private
Island & Spa
A
new Pearl in the Pacific superbly 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 of Bora Bora on the ocean side. This traditional Polynesian
style hotel is 5 minutes by private boat from the main island of Taha'a
and offers 48 Overwater Suites and 12 Beach Suite. Private patio and tropical
garden, 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 making facilities, mini bar, hair dryer,
safety deposit box, television, telephone, DVD & CD player. The public
areas are in locations providing exquisite views to the lagoon and Taha'a
Island. 3 restaurants, one adjacent to the pool and beach, the other 2
in the heart of the resort among the trees. There are two ways to reach
the hotel - 30 minute boat transfer from the airport on Raiatea or a 15
minute helicopter flight directly from the Bora Bora Airport to the hotel's
helipad. The Taha'a Pearl Beach Resort & Spa is the ultimate, exclusive
hideaway.
Published Room Rates*:
$1089 to $2030 per night
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Vahine
Island Resort Remote
Polynesian Hideaway
Located
on a private, 10-acre island in the Tahaa lagoon, the Vahine Island Resort
is in an indescribably romantic and secluded setting with panoramic views
of the nearby islands of Tahaa, Raiatea, Bora Bora and Huahine. This resort
caters to a small number of discriminating guests looking for the ultimate
escape. This special hotel has only 3 overwater bungalows and 6 beachfront
bungalows hidden among the coco palms. The beachfront restaurant and lounge
offer a fine mix of local seafood fare and French cuisine. Windsurfing,
snorkeling and outrigger canoes are complimentary. Or you can rent the
hotel's jet ski or a small dingy with an outboard and pack a picnic lunch
and explore a nearby deserted motu. The hotel is reached by a 35-minute
boat ride from the airport on Raiatea.
Published Room Rates*:
$630 to $880 per night
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