Tikehau, one of the most beautiful atolls in Polynesia, forms an almost unbroken circle 16 miles across, creating a unique ecosystem with the highest preponderance of fish of all the atolls.

This oval shaped atoll some 185 miles to the northwest of Tahiti, about 7 miles north of Rangiroa, has a large pass and a series of islets, the largest of which at the south west of the atoll, half a mile wide, is inhabited.

The charming village of Tuherahera, swathed in flowers, is situated on the south end of this large motu which also has two other villages : Tuheiava, a fishing area with many "fish parks" that supply the markets of Tahiti, and Maiaia on the other large motu on the northeast that is a traditional copra producer. This atoll offers the wonderful opportunity to discover the traditional Tuamotu way of life.

The beauty and abundance of its fauna account for the popularity of scuba diving especially in the Tuheiava pass, where the manta rays' dance alternates with the parade of barracudas, tunas, multicolored coral fish, and the ubiquitous reef sharks.

One of the most beautiful atolls in Polynesia also is home to many bird colonies that have sought refuge in the small islands scattered in the lagoon.

Since June 2001 the Tikehau Pearl Beach Resort welcomes guests to this 10 acres tropical paradise.

Upon landing at the Tikehau air strip, guests are welcomed by a cheerful representative of the Pearl Beach who will then transfer you to the boat landing for the 15 minute cruise to the resort.

Located on secluded motu with a lagoon-side sandy beach fringed with palms, the Tikehau Pearl Beach Resort offers 14 Beach Bungalows and 16 Over Water Bungalows.

Beach Bungalows - Set on an intimate stretch of sandy beach, these bungalow offer direct access to the sandy shores and lagoon. Each bungalow features a private sundeck with lounge chairs, as well as, a private partially open air bathroom and shower.

Premium Beach Bungalows - Set on the best beachfront location, located closest to the main hotel, these bungalows offer the added amenity of air-conditioning.

Overwater Bungalows - Each bungalow features a spacious sundeck, as well as, an indoor glass coffee table, allowing you to view the sea life below. Premium Overwater Bungalows -Offering unobstructed views, as well as, direct access to the lagoon below, the bungalows are well worth the upgrade.

Overwater Suite - The largest of all overwater accommodations, these suites offer the best views and locations at the resort and feature additional amenities such as a CD player, full size bathtub and air conditioning in each bungalow.

Room Features:
All bungalows, designed in true Polynesian style, are very spacious (600 sq. ft.) and are equipped with a fan, A/C, mini bar, coffee / tea making facilities, direct dial phone, safe, television and private verandah.

Each overwater bungalow has a small glass section in the floor from which you can view the underwater life of the lagoon. The bedroom opens to a spacious deck with chaise-lounges.

The bungalows with the best view are the ones facing the lagoon (Premiums or OW Suites)

The beach bungalows are located under the coconut trees along the lagoon and the fine sand beach. They have a spacious deck with chaise lounge and a view of the lagoon. There are hammocks nearby, at the edge of the water.

The bar and restaurant are located pool side and provide a lovely setting to observe the tropical scenery, while in the evening romantic candlelight dinners may take place under the stars.

Food and service is excellent and there is always a variety of meats and fish offered in the menu. Fish and shusi lovers will be in heaven.

There are no restaurants to speak of in the village, but there are a few family pensions which serve meals in a more casual ambiance. You will need to request transfer to the dock and walk to the pensions a 1/4 mile away. Of course, you will need to make arrangements to get picked-up.

Facilities and Activities:
Many excursions and activities are offered to make the best of this resort:
- snorkeling (mask and fins provided free)
- canoes and kayaks (free)
- sunset cruises,
- fishing,
- scuba diving,
- visits of the village (free) and the fish parks, etc..
- picnic cruises to nearby islands

There is an excellent Scuba operator (Blue Nui) in the resort. Daily 2-tank dives are scheduled, departing at 8 am and returning at 1 p.m. The first dive is usually a drift dive through the atoll pass, and the second dive is a wall dive outside the reef in an area teeming with fish and reef sharks (shark's hole). There are other dives available as well. Top notch equipment is provided and transfer is by fast and comfortable dive boats.
Diving is not as dramatic as it may be in Rangiroa, but well worth the experience even for seasoned divers.

There are is no other hotel or dwellings nearby, and the Tikehau Pearl Beach Resort offers the ultimate blend of exclusive hideaway, elegant informality and Polynesian hospitality.

MEALS RATES(P.P.)
Tax, Service & Tip Included
Meal Plan (Brkfst./Dinner)  $115
Buffet Breakfast: $35

Children: 1 Child under 12 free when sharing room with parents; Children under 12 - 50% of meal plan

Published Room Rates: $600 to $1100 per night for 2 people.

When you book through TahitiTravel, you always pay less than the published rate

Resort Reviews
(by TahitiTravel clients)

We just got back last night. We stayed for 3 nights and loved it. It is remote, with no night life at all. However, by the time we finished a relaxing dinner in the restaurant we were all pretty tired anyway. The food was really very good, but not a huge selection. I think we just about went through all the fish selections while there. There really are no other choices while you are there.
H.

The weather was perfect. Apparently the lack of mountains in the atolls creates some of the least amount of rain in FP. The scenery was beautiful. The water around the resort was crystal clear, and the reefs around the overwater bungalows were in pristine condition. There were tons of fish, and we even saw baby sharks swimming under our overwater bungalow. We walked by the beach bungalows, and they all looked to have nice views of the water. There was no air conditioning in the regular overwater bungalows, but there was a constant stiff breeze and lots of windows allowing for comfortable sleeping. We really enjoyed diving - we were not prepared for the gray sharks but loved it anyway. GREAT visibility. The lagoon trip was very worthwhile - stingrays, sand sharks, turtles, moray eels, eagle rays, and more all in water you could stand in. The staff was very friendly and helpful!!!
Max

My husband and I walked around the whole motu. A few of the over water bungalows face the coral, but it is just a different landscape. Quite a bit of the motu is covered with this bleached out old coral, some of it is artificially smoothed out, but it requires the hike I mentioned above to really notice it(bring sturdy shoes if this intrigues you as this coral is sharp!). Ask for different rooms in advance if this concerns you. We loved the regular overwater bungalows, even without the access to the water because the fish life was so abundant. We spent a lot of time just hanging over the railing and watching the entertainment right from our private deck. I love being in the water, and I did not miss the inability to snorkel right from our room. It almost felt like maybe this inability helped preserve the reef action somehow.

I was told the lower decks will not be installed on those units by the way, as they would be covered with water a few months out of the year and would be unsafe. I expect part of the bleached out coral would also be covered during this seasonal change.
Cindy        

..Tikehau was a beautiful laid back resort, we did manage to drink them out of corona beer. Food was very good, especially when you realize where the resort is and how everything has to be brought in by boat. Water crystal clear, sounds of the waves on the reef very relaxing. staff good and friendly. some of our party went diving, and said they never saw clearer water anywhere. this place gets my full high recommendation. just plan on relaxing, swimming and snorkeling.. not much else to do. we did go to the village for an afternoon, go and see sumo at the pension just down the beach to the left of the pier. by the way NO BUGS in the overwater bungalow's.
..wish I was back there
MARC          

Just returned from 5 days at Tikehau Pearl Beach. Location incredible, food great, service great, and diving out of this world. I feel beach bungalows better than regular OW here because OW have no direct access to water, you have to walk over to beach to wade out into the crystal clear waters, and quite a few OW look out at a rocky waste land area instead of lagoon.It is not pretty compared to facing towards the lagoon. It reminded me of the salt flats in Death Valley.  You see waves break on reef in distance but if I had one of these rooms for the same money as other side I would ask to be moved as soon as one is available on the other side. The OverWater Suites are in a different area, off the beach and have access to the water.  They are larger and better appointed. I think they are worth the extra cost. All the beach bungalows face lagoon. It is very quiet and remote so go there if you want to get away from it ALL and relax.
Marcy