Resort Overview
Since its opening in July 2002, Le Taha'a Island Resort & Spa has gathered its share of industry honors and has been praised by several publications, including Condé Nast Traveler's GOLD LIST of "The World's Best Places to Stay" in January 2012. Part of the prestigious Relais & Châteaux collection, Le Taha'a welcomes you to a world of immaculate beauty, a timeless universe of sophistication and authenticity.
Located on the secluded Motu Tautau islet, facing the lush island of Taha'a on one side and the majestic silhouette of Bora Bora on the other side, the resort, inspired by traditional Polynesian architecture and style, hosts 57 remarkable suites and villas. Defined by the Relais & Chateaux philosophy, Le Taha'a is the promise of a total change of scenery, a way of life of its own, in harmony with its preserved environment, people and local culture.
Resort Amenities
Restaurants, Bars, & Lounges
Le Vanille Restaurant - Le Vanille, the resort's main restaurant, is open for breakfast and dinner. Set high up among the trees, one shall enjoy restful views of the Taha'a lagoon and the property's lush gardens. Le Vanille is the perfect place for a great start to the day with our selection of fresh squeezed juices, delicious danish, muffins, French "pain perdu", tropical fruits, hot and cold buffet. Breakfast is served from 7:00 am to 10:00am.
Dinner is served from 7:00pm to 9:30pm. Dinner menu offers a wide selection of local and international specialties. Vegetarian options are available.
La Plage - La Plage is open for lunch, from 12:00pm to 3:00pm. Enjoy this 'al fresco' restaurant, right on the beach and feet in the sand ! The Chef's specialties include some delicious fresh, colorful salads, tasty grilled fish or meat, sashimis and of course Tahitian's well renowned 'poisson cru', a salad of raw tuna marinated with vegetables, lime juice and freshly squeezed coconut milk.
The Beach Bar, 'Manuia Bar', takes over for light snacks once La Plage closes.
The Ohiri - The Ohiri Restaurant is the resort's gourmet and gourmands dining option. The Chef will delight you with some creative French- Polynesian fusion cuisine. And the Sommelier with the selection of varied and reputed wines from our cellar.
Manuia Bar - The Manuia Bar is open from 10:00am to 6:00pm.
Located by the La Plage restaurant, the Manuia Bar (and swim up bar) is the ideal place for a nice refreshing cocktail as you lounge by the pool or relax on the beach.
Lights snacks are served from 3:00pm.
Tehutu Bar - The Tehutu Bar, open from 6:00pm to 10:00pm.
Adjacent to the Vanille restaurant, the Tehutu Bar is the place to be for evening cocktails, with an exhaustive choice of cocktails and drinks as well as the tapas selection from the Chef !
After dinner, stay around for a little 'digestif'
Resort Amenities
- Gift shop and a Tahitian pearl jewelry shop
- 3 Restaurants and 2 Bars
- Tennis court
- Fitness center
- Open air swimming pool
- Spa
- The Taha'a IslandScuba diving services
- Helipad
- Activities and Concierge desk
- Lounge and internet center (equipped with 3 computers)
Rooms
Room Types
The Taha'a Overwater Suite - The Taha’a Overwater Suite offers the great feeling of being suspended above the crystal-clear lagoon with exquisite views of the lush Vanilla Island.
The Bora Bora Overwater Suite - With views of the silhouette of Bora Bora, the Coral Garden and chain of ‘motu’ islets, the Bora Bora Overwater Suite is without a doubt a favorite.
The Sunset Overwater Suite - As the horizon spreads before your eyes, you will enjoy wonderful views of the lagoon, reef and ocean. And of course amazing sunsets firing up the sky.
The End of Pontoon Overwater Suite - This Overwater Suite will definitely be the most private of all, facing the main island of Taha’a. Sunrise is a great moment to enjoy if you are an early bird!
The Beach Villa - The Beach Villas (and the Royal Beach Villas) could be considered our Signature accommodations! Totally blended in the islet’s environment, the Beach Villas open onto the white sand beach and the turquoise lagoon. They offer one bedroom and a separate living area with their own plunge pool, thatched roof cabana and tropical garden. There is also an outside bathtub and shower to fully enjoy the starlit skies of the Tahitian islands.
The Royal Villa - The Royal Beach Villas are amazing units boasting 2 bedrooms and en-suite bathrooms, as well as 2 outside bathtubs and showers. They also feature a plunge pool and thatched roof gazebo set in a private tropical garden to enjoy the islands' way of life at its best: the outdoors! Those villas are ideal for families or friends wishing to stay close.
Number of Rooms
45 Overwater Suites and 12 Villas