7 Best Hotels in Tahaa, The Other Islands

This small property on the northern tip of the island features Tahitian-style bungalows on a private beach. The bungalows are backed by a tropical garden and have stunning views across the lagoon from the terraces. All meals can be provided on request.

Leo and Lolita Ariitu-Morou, who also run the property's sea turtle protection center, are the proprietors at this beautifully located hotel, which also doubles as a small yacht marina with seven moorings. Each of the seven bungalows overlook the water and can accommodate from two to 10 people, and also have two living rooms. The restaurant serves Tahitian and French fare daily and is open to the public. Grab a drink at the bar and listen to the yachties who come ashore here.

Though it's on a private island north of Tahaa, the hotel is still only about an hour from the Raiatea Airport. The bungalows are situated either on the beach or set among beautiful green gardens and the restaurant overlooks the crystal clear lagoon. Various tours and excursions are on offer from the hotel.

This Relais & Châteaux property is built in the traditional Polynesian style and is only 35 minutes from the Raiatea airport by boat. The public areas are built into trees, giving you a very luxurious Swiss Family Robinson feel as well as unobstructed views of the sparkling blue water all around you and Bora Bora in the distance. Beach villas have private swimming pools and overwater bungalows have direct access to the lagoon. The resort's Manea Spa offers waterside massages among other amazing services.

Situated near the southern tip of the island, this lodging has three bungalows offering clean no-frills accommodation. The owners also run a small lunch and take-away service.

Located in the island's hilly section, this is a villa with a hillside two-bedroom thatched bungalow and a overwater pontoon. The bungalow also has kitchen, two bathrooms, and plenty of deck space offering fantastic views over the lagoon and Haamene Bay. You'll fall asleep beneath the stars and wake up to fresh island fruit and French pastries delivered to your doorstep. The pontoon has a living area with daybed and bar and big deck, a bit like an overwater bungalow. Guests sun bake, swim in the lagoon (access via a ladder), fish, and enjoy other water sports such as kayaking and use of the villa's boat, driven by a boat captain. Meals can be prepared in the kitchen or ordered in from Le Taha'a Island resort's restaurant, while the Hibiscus restaurant is just across the bay and can be accessed by kayak.

Only 20 minutes by boat from Tahaa and 30 minutes by boat from the Raiatea airport, this exclusive hideaway paradise is on a 10-acre private island north of Tahaa. Spectacular far-reaching views take in the main island and extend to Raiatea, Bora Bora, and Huahine. Three units are over water, three on the beach, and three hidden among a riot of tropical flowers. The restaurant features local seafood and exotic flavors with a French touch. There's also horseback riding available. Internet has recently been added.