Le Tikehau

Location: Le Tikehau by Pearl Resorts is nestled on a pink-sand motu (islet) in the Tuamotu Archipelago’s Tikehau atoll. Framed by wild coconut groves and crystalline lagoon waters, the resort is just minutes by boat from Tikehau Airport and the village of Tuherahera.

Rooms: The resort features 29 Polynesian-style bungalows and suites, all built with natural materials like bamboo, pandanus, teak, and coconut fibre. Sizes range between approximately 590 feet to 1,000 square feet, and are thoughtfully appointed with air-conditioning, smart TVs, minibars, and private decks. Over-water units offer glass-floor sections for effortless views into the lagoon.

Amenities: You’ll find the Poreho Restaurant perched beside the lagoon, which serves fine Polynesian-European fusion cuisine (open for breakfast, lunch and dinner). The Tianoa Bar, nestled between the beach, a freshwater infinity pool, and the lagoon, offers a romantic spot for cocktails. The Tavai Spa delivers traditional Polynesian treatments using natural products in a serene beachfront setting.

Activities: Guests can easily slip into the turquoise lagoon with complimentary snorkelling, kayaking, or outrigger canoeing. Excursions include manta-ray snorkelling, traditional hand-line fishing, lagoon tours with motu picnics, and diving adventures at nearby Tuheiava pass. Sports like beach volleyball, plus visits to Bird Island and local village tours enrich the experiences.

Sustainability:

Le Tikehau is part of Pearl Resorts of Tahiti’s P.R.O.T.E.C.T charter - an eco-caring initiative focusing on water and energy efficiency, biodiversity protection, sustainable sourcing, cultural and social support, and guest awareness. Actions include using natural building materials, solar power, composting, reduction of single-use plastics, reef and bird-habitat protection, and a voluntary daily environmental contribution from guests that supports local conservation effort.