Le Taha'a Island Resort & Spa

What a hidden gem! Le Taha’a is a secluded sanctuary in one of the most special locations in French Polynesia. Situated right beside the incredible Coral Garden, one of the highlights of our stay was being able to simply walk out and snorkel whenever we wanted. Having such an amazing underwater world right at the resort was truly unforgettable. Our arrival was seamless from start to finish. The transfer from the airport was absolutely beautiful, and it was the perfect introduction to the peaceful and remote setting of Taha’a. The resort itself is extremely well kept and beautifully laid out, with everything feeling relaxed, natural, and perfectly suited to the island. We stayed in one of the beachfront rooms, and I absolutely loved it. The room was gorgeous, incredibly spacious, and had a wonderful plunge pool. The location was perfect, we had easy access directly into the lagoon while still feeling private and secluded. The meals were also very good, with generous portions and excellent quality. Everything we had was enjoyable and the overall dining experiences we had. The atmosphere at Le Taha’a is very laid-back, making it the perfect place to slow down, disconnect, and reset and embrace the Polynesian culture. There is something incredibly peaceful about being here and simply enjoying the surroundings being able to walk out into the water surrounding the island or even walk around the entire motu. Having stayed at other Pearl Resorts throughout French Polynesia, Le Taha’a has been our favourite so far. It really is such a special hidden gem in the islands. Although Le Taha’a is a popular choice for visitors, after staying here I completely understand why. The location is incredible, the resort is beautiful, the rooms are wonderful, and the service is excellent. It manages to feel secluded and peaceful while still providing everything you could want from a luxury island resort. I would absolutely recommend Le Taha’a to anyone visiting French Polynesia, and I cannot wait to return! Thank you to the entire team at Le Taha’a for such a wonderful and relaxing stay. This is a very special place.

Probably the most relaxing place I've ever stayed at. Location Service Staff Food Room was wonderful

My wife and I stayed here as part of a 20th anniversary trip. Amazing place. Beautiful location, wonderful and friendly staff, good food. I have celiac, my wife is allergic to shell fish, neither were an issue. I ate much more gluten free bread there than I do at home. Highly recommend the "reef discovery and coral preservation" snorkeling tour with Damien of Mantaha'a Tours. He is smart, funny, cares deeply about the coral region, and very patient. He also took amazing pictures of what we saw. We stayed in an over-water bungalow, they're as great as they look, right down to the window in the floor over the water.

We stayed here a week for our 25th anniversary in an overwater bungalow. Service and lodging were excellent. Great food at the restaurants with superior service. The drift snorkel is why we picked this place - you can walk from the hotel and do it several times a day (which we did every day!) Recommend rash guards - long sleeve shirts and swim pants to avoid sun and being scratched by coral; also go at high tide (still shallow). Use water shoes (a must!) and NOT fins due to water depth. We had a little trouble getting info from the staff on when and how to do the snorkel at first - some language issues, and we were told radically different times to go. Aim for high tide, and then walk across where the bouys are in a line (keeping boats out), then walk along the path to the mouth/entry point. Watch where guides get in with groups the first time if you are concerned, but you can quickly get the hang of it. Sometimes the current is really fast and sometimes slow but we enjoyed it every day and did it for several hours a day. It's a nice luxury resort, but for us what made it special was the snorkeling. Day trips go there so it can be busy but by staying at the resort you can have it all to yourself and choose non-peak times.

We traveled through Moorea, Tahiti, Bora Bora, and finally arrived in Taha'a as the last destination of our honeymoon. Out of all four islands, Taha'a was by far the most beautiful, and despite everything that happened, it still ended up being my favorite. The scenery was breathtaking, the atmosphere was peaceful, and this resort also had the best food of our entire trip. The only downside to the dining experience was the breakfast. After four days, the menu became repetitive because it was almost identical every morning. A little more variety would make it even better. Unfortunately, our stay was overshadowed by serious maintenance and housekeeping issues. We found a cockroach immediately after check-in. Since this is a tropical, nature-oriented resort, I tried to accept it as an isolated incident. However, on the morning of our third day, I found another cockroach—crushed, dead on the bed where I had been sleeping. Finding cockroaches twice during a three-night stay at a luxury resort is simply unacceptable. The bathroom sink was clogged from the moment we checked in and was never repaired, despite being reported. The shower drain was also never cleaned unless I specifically requested it, even though the room was serviced twice daily. Considering that this was our honeymoon and that we spent over 19 hours flying with multiple layovers to reach French Polynesia, we had extremely high expectations. These are simply not the standards I would expect from a resort of this reputation and price. The resort apologized, moved us to another overwater bungalow, and provided a bottle of champagne. While I appreciate the response, I do not believe it adequately reflected the seriousness of the situation or its impact on our honeymoon. I would also like to thank the staff. Everyone we met—from housekeeping to room service and the restaurant team—was genuinely kind. My criticism is directed at the resort's maintenance and quality control, not its employees. Despite everything, Taha'a was still my favorite island. That is exactly why this experience was so disappointing. I sincerely hope the resort improves its pest control, room inspections, housekeeping standards, and breakfast variety so that the guest experience truly matches the beauty of this incredible place.