Verry good food but fish for appetizer and main course every day gets too fishy

Stayed in March 2024

Lights didn't work in our bungalow kitchen but we didn't prepare meals there anyway. And the dock which they call the pontoon needs to have it's repairs completed (they had a big storm a month before that damaged the dock as well as the boat hoist). Those were really minor inconveniences, overall we were very pleased with the place and its staff.

The chef, Alice prepares delicious meals for dinners if you are doing half board. She also provides you with a nice assortment of fruits and breads/pastries for breakfast along with fruit juice, good coffee, and or teas. Damien and Karine are really nice hosts and do everything to make sure that you have a great stay.

Stayed in January 2024

The facility is aging.

The snorkeling in front of the hotel. You can see manta rays, turtles, and a host of amazing tropical fishes.

Stayed in November 2023

Great location. Lovely ambiance. Friendly family and staff. Fantastic food and drink. Charming bungalows. Overall a fantastic experience. The best part was the water access. You can take out the kayaks and paddle around the island or to the motu depending on your fitness. One of the coral gardens is just across from the pension and a good half day self-guided excursion

Stayed in October 2023

No food available except for scheduled times in the restaurant. Overall the place needs some updating.

The Dinner on the night we stayed. Very good Air conditioning was great.

Stayed in September 2023

the shower, the breakfast price/food availability, the water pressure and temperature.

Very nice location, free kayak rental included in the stay, bike rent right in the office. and that’s about it. The rest is brutal: extremely expensive breakfast for what you get. yes, this is an island..but give at least a boiled egg for $17 per breakfast. we got 2 coffees that was nice. the water in the shower is cold and barely running.

Stayed in July 2023

everything is nice

the fact that we had the kitchen , really useful

Stayed in April 2023

The room was painted dark brown or black rather odd.

The upgraded room second from the waterfront had a fan & air con which was good. Damien the owner was very hospitable & likable. Breakfast & a very good 3 course dinner was available

Stayed in March 2023

Excellent stay in a great location on the Tahaa Island. Karine and Damien are very friendly and helpful. In a word super hosts. As the island is remote, there is little choice of restaurants and it is hard to go somewhere for dinner unless one has a car. Hence we elected for a full board at La Perle Tahaa. The breakfast and dinner were very good prepared by a Tahitian team. all the "limited attractions" are close by and can be reached by bikes freely available on the facilities. Karine and Damien are very well connected to get a car, or a shuttle service booked. We had a great time and will make la Perle Tahaa definitely our destination next time we go there.

Stayed in November 2022

There were no reading lamps in our bedroom, only a mood lamp with dim light and an overhead fan light. Also, only one side of the bed had a table. The entire interior is painted dark brown so light is important. We only had 1/2 Roll of toilet paper at check in and no matches to light stove. This was quickly remedied by Damien, the very kind owner at dinner time. Make sure you let the owner know if you have no hot water. They are apt to run out of gas, but can recharge as needed. Having to walk up the hill to the restaurant to use wifi ( none in room) was a bit inconvenient, but we knew this in advance.

Location was perfect for snorkeling and using kayaks to get to Coral Garden on motu nearby ( 20-30 minute paddle depending on wind) We saw manta rays twice in four days directly in front of the resort and paddled kayaks to the Coral Garden on 2 days. We are snorkeling geeks so we have high standards. The sunsets were so beautiful to watch with Bora Bora as a backdrop. Be aware that the best view is across the road from the bungalows at their private “beach@ and pier. There are 5 chaise lounges and 2 chairs and a small table there for all the bungalows. The kitchen was well equipped for cooking, but don’t expect ice cream to stay frozen.

Stayed in October 2022

Host was very nice and helpful throughout our stay.

Stayed in July 2022

The shower in the bedroom (doesn’t look like a water pressure problem. Probably just need to change the shower). Food was excellent and tasty but very expensive. Same prices as the Taha’a resort. Beer price is even more expensive then the resort.

it’s well maintained and the family that manages (specially Damien) is lovely and efficient. Food is excellent. Bike and Kayak service is definitely a plus.

Stayed in July 2022

Rooms were a little dark which made reading difficult. No tea or coffee supplied in room. An ice tray in the freezer would be appreciated and some towel racks in the bathroom. These would be enhancements not criticism’s.

Hosts were very pleasant and tried very hard to make our stay enjoyable. The meals were fantastic-excellent. Location was good and the snorkeling and swimming with manta rays superb.

Stayed in June 2022

The staff and owners of La Perle Tahaa were incredibly welcoming and friendly! Their English wasn't quite expert level (and my French is bad), but they kindly and creatively helped us figure out all of our questions, including where to dock our small boat! The room was perfectly clean and very cool, everything worked well and we loved the dark wood interior! Breakfast was lovely fresh fruit!

Stayed in May 2022

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Bungalow was clean and nice, kitchen was useful! The staff are very nice, they helped us to arrange taxis to get there and back to the airport. They are friendly and gave us necklaces when we left. Kayaks were free to use and we could kayak to the coral garden. Also, sunsets at the dock were amazing. We recommend!!

Stayed in May 2022

Horrible experience ! way too expensive for what it has to offer! way too noisy! too close to the road, too many barking dogs, extremely noisy construction all day. After talking to the owner, he did not help us in any way financially even after paying for 3 nights and we ended up fleeing the place after just one night… looking for the peaceful vacation we had in mind. we would have appreciated a free breakfast or something but he did nothing !!! would not recommend !

would have been better if the renovation of the dock, in front of our bungalow, was not happening during our stay. we had to leave after just 1 night, losing 2 expensive nights.

Stayed in June 2023

Everything

Nothing

Stayed in April 2023

These are not bad things, but things for you to know: The Internet was not very good. Very slow to download and upload and therefore to open websites and etc. But, it’s a small island, I know I cannot expect the best internet. Was good to spend less time on the mobile and more time reading. Be aware this is not a luxurious place, is kind of a mid away between a hotel and an airbnb, we loved the familiarity and etc. This was our favorite stay in the 5 islands we tried due to the proximity with the local people. You may find small animals in the room, we had a visitor a lizard. It was not at all dangerous and afraid of us, but for you to know in case you have any fobia. Other thing, if you have food restrictions speak well with the staff first before your visit to see if they can accommodate since the meals are good but you don’t have many options.

The staff was amazing - Karine and Damien (I hope I am writing right). The cleaner was also very nice. We had local food and was amazing - breakfast and dinner. You can feel very welcomed by people in this island. There is an access to the water in front of the hotel and a very nice spot for snorkeling. You can go to a small motu by canoe, but it’s not easy work - the coral garden there is amazing, but there was some current, my legs paid the price (wounds). We also made a tour booked by the staff, it was one of the best tour of my life. You can feel how people love their island and respect the tourists and the fauna and flora.

Stayed in March 2023

On arrival at the quay we were hustled into a van and charged a lot of money to be driven about 2km. The property was missing kitchen equipment. It was not kitted out for cooking a meal. The hob had to be dismantled and cleaned before it would work The internet was very intermittent and is essential for travelling in FP

We liked the bedroom The dogs and the geckos

Stayed in September 2022

Requirements of guests & choices & timing of meals was not convenient. Limited options re: access to internet and some services & amenities. Staff was sometimes indifferent to our needs even somewhat demanding or harsh at times. Information wasn’t clearly provided.

Meals where fresh & tasty but only breakfast & dinner are provided The location is a good snorkeling spot tho no beach access & pretty isolated unless u take a pricey trip to a fancy hotel for a great coral reef excursion

Stayed in November 2022

This is not a hotel, there is no cleaning service nor breakfast nor service of any kind. Kitchen in the room is not sufficiently equipped and the few utensiles were dirty. We had to keep our food closed in plastic bags because of the many ants populating the room. We received little or no information about what to do and how to do it. The pier and sunbeds were mostly broken. We left one day earlier than planned. We understand the new hosts are trying to improve the facility but we believe guests should not pay the full price while such improvements are being implemented. We felt ripped off

Location is good just in front the motu (little island) were the most famous resort of the area and a beautiful coral garden are located. Rooms on the second and third row are quiet, while those on the first row are literaly on the street and more noisy.

Stayed in August 2022

The Large Bungalow - de l'Archipel, we rented two units. The property is tired and small things throughout the bungalow were broken, worn, etc. Windows leaked rain and the seals were gone so that the windows were foggy. Bathroom floor blistered. Cabinet doors hanging from hinges. Front door locks either broken or handles missing. Bathroom door had no handle or latch. Inadequate or no towel racks. Inadequate lighting particularly around the bed. The rooms are dark. The traffic noise is quite loud early in the morning. Sun blinds not working. Broken wind chimes hanging everywhere. The restaurant is too far uphill from the rooms and is way too expensive. There is no wifi available in the rooms, only in the restaurant. Smoking was allowed in the restaurant areas. Staff was really only interested in selling us tours, which we declined. There was no offer of towel changes or room cleaning during the week. Transportation to and from the property is complicated and expensive. The similar property next door went out of business during Covid. Most of the cabins here are not air conditioned.

The Large Bungalow - de l'Archipel, we rented the two units available, were both nicely appointed but needed maintenance. The air conditioning worked well. We enjoyed having a refrigerator. We enjoyed the front porch for seating outside. The sea life near the dock is great....we saw Manta Rays, Octopus, tropical fish. Kayaks and bicycles are available without charge.

Stayed in October 2022

nothing.

The owner welcomed us warmly with coffee and fresh sweets the locations is so good, in front of the beach where you can snorkel with a lot of fish and if you are lucky even with Manta Rays! the room is great, clean, equipped kitchen we would love to come back!!

Stayed in October 2022

the owners couldn't be nicer, and same for the folks working in their restaurant. if you're lucky, one of the waitresses might sing after you eat, a real treat. be sure to have the owner's special cocktail - it's really special.

Stayed in August 2022