Le Taha'a Island Resort & Spa Hotel Review & Room Tour!

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Le Tahaa by Pearl Resorts is a truly unique and down to earth destination. We had the chance to experience this Polynesian gem on our recent trip to French Polynesia and the spectacular setting took our breath away. While just 20 minutes from Bora Bora, it feels a world away from the more commercialized heart of French Polynesian tourism.
In the review, we’ll tell you everything you need to know:
00:00 - Le Taha'a Intro
00:35 - Le Taha'a Location
02:14 - Le Taha'a Lobby & Check in
02:59 - Le Taha'a Rooms
06:20 - Le Taha'a Service
07:54 - Le Taha'a Dining
10:27 - Le Taha'a Facilities
11:58 - Le Taha'a Style
Located approximately 45 minutes by air from the main island of Tahiti, Le Tahaa sits next to Raiatea. Guests looking to book this property should expect to fly into RFP (Raiatea Airport), which is typically a stop along the way to Bora Bora on Air Tahiti. The hotel is not located on a private island, however, it has a large property that sits right next to the famous Coral Garden, one of the most incredible snorkel experiences in the area.
Guests are greeted at the airport in Raiatea by representatives from Le Tahaa and quickly escorted to the waiting boat. The entire process of deplaning to getting to the boat was about 10 minutes and once we picked up our luggage we didn’t see it again until we were in the room. The boat ride is approximately 20 minutes and we were offered water as well as some music by the hotel representative who played the ukulele for us. The boat ride was magical, with beautiful scenery and gorgeous music.
Le Tahaa offers a few options when it comes to lodging. They are currently renovating a number of beach villas, so for this review, we will focus on the overwater options. There are standard overwater bungalows that primarily face the beach or into the U-shape with other bungalows. These are a fantastic option if you’re looking to just get into that room category. All the interiors of the bungalows are the same, it’s just the view you are upgrading. If you are looking at upgrading, you are looking at either Sunset view or Bora Bora view.
When you come to French Polynesia, you’ll typically find genuine, authentic and kind hospitality for the most part. Most employees are just genuinely happy to see you and talk to you. Some of the nicest people we have ever met have been in French Polynesia and Le Tahaa staff really makes you feel at home. The dining staff and bellmen, in particular, are true gems and assets to the property. They remember who you are, what your drink preferences are and really do their best to serve you.
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@madmoneymob 2 жыл бұрын

Great review!! Thanks guys!

@VoyagerGuru 2 жыл бұрын

That you so much!! Means a lot - we appreciate it!! Safe travels to you ❤️

@laikynhadaway8255 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this review! We are going for our honeymoon in September and as a type a, I’m grateful for people like you who can give me “early access” to where we will be staying!!

@VoyagerGuru 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Laikyn! Thanks so much for your comment!! I'm so glad you found the video helpful :). I'm certain you'll have an amazing time!!

@WatchmodZA Жыл бұрын

Thanks guys, great job as always.

@VoyagerGuru Жыл бұрын

Thanks Marius!! ☺

@lindzPT 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this detailed review! We are ecstatic to be staying here in a couple weeks for our 15th anniversary!! We'll be headed to the Intercontinental Thalasso Resort & Spa for the 2nd half of our long awaited vacation.

@VoyagerGuru 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Lindsay! Thank you so much for your comment!! I’m so glad you found the video helpful - I’m certain you’ll have an amazing time! We’ve heard wonderful things about thalasso too! You can’t go wrong with any of the hotels when it comes to beauty and views 😍😍😍😍 enjoy!!!! Safe travels to you guys and congratulations!! - maren

@delilapipoly 2 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@VoyagerGuru 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@senorG35 2 жыл бұрын

So it looks like Maldives might have to wait a few this might be number 1 now

@VoyagerGuru 2 жыл бұрын

🙌🏼🙌🏼 it really is spectacular!!! We highly recommend a trip here :). Thanks as always for your support ❤️

@kristineh3172 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for these videos! What do you think about intercontinental bora bora vs this resort. Having a hard time deciding as they are very different resorts but that coral garden looks so fantastic.

@VoyagerGuru Жыл бұрын

Hi Kristine! That’s a tough choice!! Both bora bora and le tahaa are beautiful. They’re a bit different, though. Le Tahaa is incredibly stunning and honestly the lagoon is just the most beautiful lagoon I think we’ve ever seen. There is really nothing else around other than the local island which is nice for a day trip. The views of mount otemanu are fantastic. The hotel is very rustic-luxury with sizeable rooms and direct access to the lagoon. Of course the coral garden is a huuuuge draw- so much fun. Bora bora will be more active, there is some shopping, activities and boat traffic around. If you’re considering the intercon Moana you’ll have access to the main island and it’s good for those looking for easy access to activities and restaurants. The thalasso property is on the outer ring so views of otemanu, very high end hotel. Food was way better at Tahaa than anywhere we went on bora bora. You could always do a split stay between BB and Tahaa, but if you just pick one, I would say Tahaa for pure relaxation and laid back luxury or intercon for activities, more “liveliness” and access to shopping and adventure

@dianareardon7333 2 жыл бұрын

I love this hotel with all its traditional wood carvings and what I imagine so representative of the ‘real’ Tahiti . The water is literally scrumptious so with all that …do they have monthly rates ?

@VoyagerGuru 2 жыл бұрын

You’re absolutely right- it’s such an authentic feel and it’s hard not to fall in love ❤️. They may offer month long rates on a case by case basis! I would recommend calling or emailing the property to ask :)

@tinawimberley5035 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the wonderful review! I'm doing my dream bucketlist trip next year, going here, Bora Bora, Tahiti & Moorea... I can't WAIT to experience PARADISE!! What room # were you in please?

@VoyagerGuru 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Tina! Thank you so much for your comment - wow what a dream trip!! You’ll have the best time. We were in room 001- it’s not super private. If you’re booking the bora bora view, try to get 004, 005, or 006 for the absolute BEST view and most privacy. Let us know any questions you have!

@tinawimberley5035 2 жыл бұрын

@@VoyagerGuru awesome, thanks!

@VoyagerGuru 2 жыл бұрын

No problem :) happy to help!

@lobosolo2 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for posting. Do you know if there are any Credit Card points/miles programs that apply to any of the Pearl resorts?

@VoyagerGuru Жыл бұрын

Hi there! thanks for your comment :). There are not any specific Relais & Chateaux credit cards or Pearl Resorts, however, there are a few ways to maximize your experience. Visa Signature credit cards do have some benefits like room upgrades and property credits. If you want to use points, I would recommend looking at the Chase Sapphire Reserve since the points rate is 1.5x so you can get a good deal. I hope this helps!

@mastertherion2920 Жыл бұрын

@VoyagerGuru .. Great content as always! In terms of location, natural beauty and the water , which one would you comeback to? Le Bora Bora Pearl or Le Taha? Thank you

@VoyagerGuru Жыл бұрын

Hey there!! Thank you so much!! Ooo good question. For location, natural beauty and water I have to say le tahaa. It was STUNNING. The coral garden is unlike anything else in the world that we have seen and the lagoon is just an exceptional place to swim and hang out. It’s really unbeatable. The view of bora bora is tremendous as well so for that reason, I’d say le tahaa is the winner

@kristineh1552 10 ай бұрын

Love your videos! Would you say this resort has the best snorkeling compared to bora bora as well? Trying to decide whether to split the time between Taha'a and bora bora or if we should just do this resort as we love to snorkel. Thanks so much!

@VoyagerGuru 10 ай бұрын

Hey Kristine! Thanks for reaching out! Definitely the coral garden being basically on the Tahaa property is a HUGE benefit for snorkel lovers. You can walk up to the entry point and float down over and over again for days and see something different every time! The food overall was better at Le Tahaa than Le Bora Bora so that's also a huge plus. Bora Bora is a fantastic place to see with the views of the mountain and it's an incredibly unique place, but depending on how long your trip is, it may not be worth the added cost. If you want some additional guidance or have any questions, feel free to DM us on instagram or email us team@voyagerguru.com - happy to connect!

@MountAthosandAquinas 4 күн бұрын

Looks like you both had a beautiful experience. My wife and I are relaying heavily on videos like yours to help us narrow down between staying in Bora Bora or Tahaa for 5-7 nights. Island hopping would be fun, but we decided to pass on that and keep it simple. Could you tell me rather the Le Taha’a property offers jet skis for an additional charge?

@VoyagerGuru 4 күн бұрын

Hey! Thanks so much for your comment :) that means a lot to us! Tahaa does offer jet skis and jet ski tours, as does bora bora. I’d say ultimately it comes down to what you want to do on vacation - tahaa is much more laid back, very quiet and relaxing and not much traffic around on the water- that snorkeling is unreal. It’s a bit more “low key”. Bora bora will be more active, there’s lots of hotels and access to the mainland shopping and restaurants. It’s a bit more touristy and we found the show to not be as good as it was at tahaa. They’re both excellent for different reasons, but I think it ultimately is about deciding whether you want to have a low key, no shoes vibe or a more active, accessible vacation. Happy to help if you need anything or have any other questions :)

@MountAthosandAquinas 4 күн бұрын

@@VoyagerGuru Thanks for taking the time to lay out your experiences at both and help us make a better informed decision. Based off what you have written, our vibe about the two locations seems to be confirmed. We are really leaning the Tahaa route but that could change. Both Le Bora Bora and Le Tahaa look stunning. Just to confirm, the property resort of Le Tahaa has jet skis on property? We aren’t sure if we want to do a guided tour or just our own adventure. Also, you might not know the answer to this, but my wife and I attend Mass every Sunday. We would love to do so in Tahaa. Does the resort assist with transportation to and from the nearest Church? Obviously there are none on the tiny motu. Any insight would be great.

@VoyagerGuru 4 күн бұрын

@MountAthosandAquinas anytime! Happy to help :). So they did have jet skis when we were there - I would confirm they still exist though pre booking via their concierge. You never know- they could have died and not been replaced so definitely I recommend asking. For church services - there are a few churches on Raiatea and the hotel does have scheduled transfers to the mainland so they should definitely be able to help you with getting over there :) while you’re there you can also check out the vanilla and pearl factories!

@MountAthosandAquinas 4 күн бұрын

@@VoyagerGuru Yes! The pearl/vanilla farming are definitely on our to do list. Looking at ATV rides that stop by those locations. The resort is so beautiful (and that coral garden) that our reasons to leave the motu will be very few (ATV, Vanilla farm, pearl extracting experience, Mass, and maybe Jet ski). Thank you for answering my questions and I will reach out to the resort to confirm about the jet skis. Your reviews are excellent. Thanks again

@MountAthosandAquinas 4 күн бұрын

@@VoyagerGuru Oh! I almost forgot…does the resort offer anything approximating a cooking class? Would be really cool to learn how to make Tahitian cuisine.

@travellover9939 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! Which month did you visit tahaa ? The water is so clear . I went in june and wasn't like this. Wow !

@VoyagerGuru 2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow that’s really interesting to hear!! We were there in February - it was windy but stunning. I wonder if it’s seasonal? How was the weather when you were there?

@travellover9939 2 жыл бұрын

@@VoyagerGuru the wheater was nice . Only some days were ugly. But also i have a friend who went in september/october and the colours were very different from june or july or august . Maybe because was winter time.. strange but true:)

@VoyagerGuru 2 жыл бұрын

Wow how interesting!! I guess with currents and weather the water changes

@laikynhadaway8255 2 жыл бұрын

Oh also, did you check out the pool beach villas at all? We are splitting our stay there with the bungalows.

@VoyagerGuru 2 жыл бұрын

Hello again! Actually, the pool beach villas were getting totally renovated so we didn't see them on this trip, but they look gorgeous. If you can, request a villa towards the end of the island to get the best views and best beach. The villas closer to the main lobby area have less beachfront (and are less private).

@laikynhadaway8255 2 жыл бұрын

@@VoyagerGuru oh great to know! Thank you!!

@VoyagerGuru 2 жыл бұрын

Anytime :)

@rajun1231 2 жыл бұрын

We hope to be there next April 2023 for 5 nights.

@VoyagerGuru 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Larry! That sounds awesome!! It's an incredible destination- you'll never regret it! I truly feel like it's what Bora Bora was like 30 years ago

@dawnmackey4182 2 жыл бұрын

Can you swim from your room directly to the coral garden? Thanks

@VoyagerGuru 2 жыл бұрын

Hey dawn! Thanks for your comment. You coullddd… but it’s pretty far. The easiest thing to do is to walk to the edge of the property (after the spa) and then swim across and walk up. Bring water shoes!! The rocks are very sharp

@fluttershy77x Жыл бұрын

Given you are giving some 4/5 stars, which sounds not perfect to me, I'm wondering: Which places would you absolutely recommend in this region? We're going to visit the region for three weeks from Germany, which is going to be a long trip, so we are looking for a perfect stay.

@VoyagerGuru Жыл бұрын

Hi there! Thanks for your comment! Every hotel has compromises to a certain extent. There’s truly no perfect hotel, but in terms of this location, this is the best property. French Polynesia in general doesn’t really have any perfect hotels - it comes down to more what you’re willing to compromise on. Le Tahaa is in a stunning location and the access to the coral garden is spectacular. While the service is not as refined as it could be, it’s overall a great experience thanks to the location, views, lagoon and cuisine. If there’s something specifically you’re looking for, let us know and we can provide some other suggestions :)

@taniac3669 Жыл бұрын

Hello Voyager Guru , i’m in love with coral garden in Taha’a . We were on the cruise and day trip excursion to Taha’a That’s why I love to come back. And thx so much for your video . Yes we ll stay at Le Taha’a next year . You think November weather still ok? they called shoulder months. Should we buy the dinner package? My husband is not picky but he never wants to try strange authentic food. And how do you go to Coral garden from Le Taha’a. Last time we went with the tour from Raiatea , he dropped us off one one side of Coral garden , we floated with the current and picked us up the other side . The coral garden pulled me back to Taha’a again😊 Thanks so much , I definitely take your advices to prepare for the trip

@VoyagerGuru Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Tania! What an amazing cruise it sounds like!! November is typically good, it’s the start of a slower season the weather is usually bad in Jan or feb :). The half board package is usually a GREAT deal so worth thinking about because you get 3 courses at dinner and the price is usually much higher if you pay for the meal outside the meal plan. The coral garden is pretty easy to get to from the hotel beach - you basically just cross over through the shallow water, walk up along the beach (wear water shoes!!!) and then drop in and float down. Many people do it over and over again all day every day!!

@taniac3669 Жыл бұрын

@@VoyagerGuru thank you sooo much for your reply . we were on Windstar cruise around all islands of French Polynesia, it was a great introduction so you can pick where you like and come back Yea , will drop the dinner package and don’t need any tour to the Coral garden Last time we were there toward the end of Oct and weather was perfect . So hope won’t change much in November but hotel price little cheaper 😊 Love to travel especially where with warm water , best snorkel spots and direct flights I subscribed and follow you , hope will learn something. Cheers !

@VoyagerGuru Жыл бұрын

@@taniac3669 Thank you so much, Tania!!! We appreciate your support. And I hope you have a WONDERFUL time at Tahaa- it really is amazing to stay there longer than a few hours on a tour! Definitely check out that dinner package to see what the price difference is as it may be worth it :)! Safe travels!!

@taniac3669 9 ай бұрын

Hello Max and Maren , is gettttting close , I just watched your video again . I found a little note at beginning of video that you would not recommend insta 360? I had 360 X3, bought the dive case to protect in water for the trip but now you said wouldn’t use it? why ? It crossed my mind also how we video us , myself and my husband when we float. Yea We were there before, the current pushed us , sometimes having hard time to stay away not get bumped and scratched by corals. I saw on your list that gopro and gopro dome will work . That what we had before. But shouldn’t use 360 ? just make sure with you cuz didn’t have 360 before. Plz , I m waiting for your advices . Greatly appreciate Max and Maren

@VoyagerGuru 9 ай бұрын

Hey!!! Nice to hear from you!!! So you can totally use the Insta360 but the quality underwater isn’t super 360. The water can’t be stitched together very well so I would recommend using it in the standard view for the best quality :). However it’s totally fine to use, we just didn’t love the look of the 360 underwater! The best action cam right now is the DJI one :)

@tonistinson9261 Жыл бұрын

Hi!! I have reserved Le Bora Bora and Le Taha'a for the same time (just to keep the prices) and we need to decide one for our honeymoon. Wich one would you recomend me, Le Bora Bora (garden) or Le Taha'a (overwater) at the same price? Also we want to marry there!

@VoyagerGuru Жыл бұрын

Hi Toni! Thank you for your comment!! That was a great move. So I think it’ll come down to two questions: 1. Do you want to be over water or do you perhaps prioritize other things over your room type? If you want the overwater experience, it’s worth it to with le tahaa on that alone. #2. What kind of vacation are you looking for? If you want a laid back luxury focused on privacy, doing everything on your own time and have a low key vacation, le tahaa is definitely for you. Le bora bora is a bit more touristy and there’s more to do, so if you want an active vacation that’s a great option. Personally, I loved the quiet, relaxing experience at tahaa. The food was also way better than at le bora bora and bora bora in general. I hope this helps!!!

@tonistinson9261 Жыл бұрын

@@VoyagerGuru finally we are going for le taha'a! :) Yes, the overwater is an important thing for us, and its for the same price as le bora bora garden. Also we want to marry there... We thought we could go one day to bora bora in helicópter maybe or by boat. Also good food is important for us. And we are still going to moorea 5 nights, Huahine 3 nights and Tahití 2 nights so I think we have plenty of time for activities :) Thanks a lot!!

@VoyagerGuru Жыл бұрын

@@tonistinson9261 hi Toni! I think that’s a great choice!! It’s a FANTASTIC wedding location!! Your trip sounds amazing - definitely helicopter is a good idea to see bora bora. They run tours from right behind le tahaa so that could work!

@tonistinson9261 Жыл бұрын

@@VoyagerGuru do you know how much is a helicópter trip to bora bora? And if it's expensive to eat at le'taha by selecting dishes? (Not all inclusive) we have the price blocked at 3877€ for 4 nights on an overwater with breakfast, its a good price?

@VoyagerGuru Жыл бұрын

The helicopter is somewhere around $1500 I believe but you can check with the hotel concierge they may be able to provide you with the most up to date pricing (also check viator if they have some deals). And the price you got is good for overwater - breakfast is excellent and the prices are pretty reasonable. Wine is around 7 dollars on the low end, apps 10-20, entrees 25-60. They also have a buy one get one free happy hour every day!

@raybueno1901 2 жыл бұрын

my dreams Vacation is tahiti

@VoyagerGuru 2 жыл бұрын

Hi ray! Thanks for your comment. We totally agree- it’s such a dream destination!! We hope you get to go soon!

@684BerrySt 10 ай бұрын

How were the mosquitoes? Sorry to ask but going here for our Honeymoon on 10/22.

@VoyagerGuru 10 ай бұрын

Hey! Thanks for your comment! When we were there in February it was so/so. I would definitely bring bug spray. They have some natural stuff in the room but I usually bring my own. Water bungalows have the distinct advantage over beach villas as there are no bugs out there so if you have concerns, make sure to book overwater :). Let us know any other questions you have!

@684BerrySt 10 ай бұрын

@@VoyagerGuru Thanks for the quick reply! We are actually staying 5 days in a beach villa and 5 days in the overwater bungalow. I love your videos they are really well done.

@VoyagerGuru 10 ай бұрын

@684BerrySt thank you so much! Wow what a trip!! Enjoy!!!! And ok great so definitely bring some bug spray for the beach villa days. It’s pretty ok just keep in mind sunset is when they come out and then they go away at dark again

@rituskingdom5880 2 жыл бұрын

Yes le taha is more peaceful than le Bora Bora.

@VoyagerGuru 2 жыл бұрын

Hey there! We totally agree- Le Tahaa is SO quiet, peaceful and what I imagine Bora Bora was like many many years ago. We loved how relaxing the island, hotel and lagoon was

@KatarzynaGorminska Жыл бұрын

Nice film but you speak too much and too quickly - it made me tired quickly,. otherwise a great and valuable video

@VoyagerGuru Жыл бұрын

Hi Katarzyna, thank you for your comment! We are glad you found the video valuable and sorry that we speak too fast! There is an option on a youtube video to set the playback speed a little bit slower, if that helps! Under the settings gear icon on the video, click playback speed and you can slow it down a bit there. Hopefully that helps!

@KatarzynaGorminska Жыл бұрын

@@VoyagerGuru Perhaps for native speakers is more digestible :) Thank you for this tip, I will try to re-play it. Kindest regards!