LeTahaa Fact Sheet - South Seas Adventures

 FACT SHEET
2014
Welcome! Ia Orana e Maeva!
Proud Polynesian member of the Relais et Châteaux collection, Le Taha’a
Island Resort & Spa welcomes you to a world of pristine beauty, a
timeless universe of bare sophistication and authenticity.
Located on the secluded Motu Tautau, facing the island of Taha’a on one
side and amazing views of Bora Bora on the other side, the resort
inspired by Polynesian architecture and style hosts 57 stunning suites and
villas, 3 restaurants, a spa, a Fitness center, a tennis court, an open air
swimming pool, a scuba diving center and a helipad.
Le Taha’a is the promise of a complete change of scenery, a way of life
of its own, in harmony with its preserved environment, people and local
culture.
Welcome to Le Taha’a world… The bespoke sanctuary of your
dreams…
About Raiatea & Taha’a…
The island of Taha’a, formerly called Uporu, is located in the Society Islands (as are the islands of Bora
Bora, Huahine, Maupiti) and shares a same lagoon with the island of Raiatea.
Raiatea, known as the Sacred Island and the center of the Polynesian triangle, played a major role in
Polynesian migrations throughout the Pacific
Ocean keeping an important historical and
cultural aura of a still well-alive civilization
and Polynesian traditions. ‘Marae
Taputapuatea’, one of the largest ancient
stone temples in French Polynesia remains
one major attraction in Raiatea.
Taha’a is symbolically called the Vanilla
Island.
It is on these fertile lands that the Tahitian
vanilla is cultivated to become one of the
best and most fragrant ones, sought after
by the best Chefs around the world.
Tahitian pearls are also produced in Taha’a.
A few pearl farms have found their shelter in the island’s pure waters.
A sojourn in Taha’a is an experience out of the ordinary. The island is blessed with lush mountains and
valleys, turquoise lagoons, virgin “motu” islets, in one word : unspoiled ! Diverse, pristine, welcoming, are
other adjectives that would describe this so preserved island.
The Vanilla Island has kept this Polynesian flair, and its inhabitants share a way of life that has remained
truly authentic, away from busy Tahiti… Fishing, vanilla, pearl farms, agriculture and tourism are part of
their daily lives.
There is something magical and poetic about Taha’a, and it just seems like time has stopped, allowing each
and everyone to enjoy this land of beauty at their own pace.
Reaching us…
Le Taha’a Island Resort & Spa is located on a ‘motu’
islet, a 35-minute boat ride from the Raiatea Airport
(transfers operated by the resort’s boat shuttles) and
a 5-minute boat ride from the marina of Tapuamu
(free transfers from the resort) on the main island of
Taha’a.
From Tahiti and Bora Bora, there are daily flights to
the island of Raiatea (RFP) with the domestic carrier
Air Tahiti (check out flight schedule
on www.airtahiti.pf).
Please note that there is no airport in Taha’a.
Raiatea (airport code RFP) will be the closest
airport.
Upon arrival in Raiatea, one of our staff members
will greet you and escort you to the resort’s private shuttle boat. You will reach Le Taha’a after a 35minute beautiful scenic navigation.
Of course, you could treat yourself to a breathtaking10-minute helicopter flight from Bora Bora to Taha’a,
certainly the ultimate way to connect between the two islands.
The Resort’s Facilities
and Public Areas
 Our philosophy :
 You will see no club cars travelling around the property, to
respect the calm and serenity of the motu. The only club car use
is for transfers from the main building to the helipad (for guests
enjoying the helicopter service transfers to / from Bora Bora)
 The Owners’ wish was to keep the resort as green and natural as
possible. Therefore, the whole resort was built around the
existing vegetation (Le Taha’a proudly features a restaurant
nestled up in the trees, quite unique in French Polynesia)
 One will discover some beautiful old trees, and a lush
environment, thanks to the use of seaweed as fertilizers, a resort
perfectly blending into the environment
 Help us keep it as unspoiled and harmonious as it is
 Check-in and Check-out :
Check-in is from 3:00pm and check-out is until 11:00am. Please note that a pre-registration is highly
recommended for guests arriving eary morning as the resort can not guarantee an early check-in.
Major credit cards are accepted : Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB
and Diners
 Facilities :
 Tahitian pearl jewelry and local art boutique
 3 restaurants and 2 bars
 Flood-lit tennis court
 Air-conditioned fitness center
 Open air swimming pool and whirlpool
 Spa
 Scuba diving center
 Helipad and helicopter services
 Activities and concierge desk
 Business lounge (equipped with 3 computers)
 Services :
 Babysitting and butler service upon request (reservation required)
 Currency exchange available from the resort’s front desk (please note there is not ATM on site
nor on the island of Taha’a)
 Laundry service (there is no dry cleaning available)
 Secretarial services (photocopies, fax)
 Stay connected:
Wifi internet is available throughout the property. This service
is made available through an outside operator. Internet cards
can be purchased at the Front Desk for a cost of 500 XPF (4
EUR) for an hour or 2000 XPF (17 EUR) for 5 hours. (Please
note that pricing is subject to changes without notice)
Three computers are available in the Business Lounge adjacent
to the lobby area.
Dining and Entertainment
Our 3 restaurants will provide a delicate and exotic
culinary experience.
For any dietary requests, please advise us in advance so
that our Chefs may accommodate these at best. Special
arrangements for romantic dinners, private picnics or
more can be made upon request.
The Restaurants
 Le Vanille, our main restaurant, is open for breakfast
and dinner
Suspended among the trees, one shall enjoy restful views of the
Taha’a lagoon and the property’s lush gardens.
Le Vanille is the perfect place for a great start to the day with
our selection of fresh squeezed juices, delicious danish, muffins,
tropical fruits, hot and cold buffet. Make sure you try Le Taha’a
‘pain perdu’ !
Breakfast is served from 7:00 am to 10:00am
Dinner is served from 7:00pm to 9:30pm
Dinner menu offers a nice selection of local and international specialties. Vegetarian options are available.
 La Plage is open for lunch, from 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Enjoy this ‘al fresco’ restaurant, right on the beach and feet in the
sand ! The Chef’s specialties include some delicious fresh, colorful
salads, tasty grilled fish or meat, sashimis and of course Tahitian’s
well renowned ‘poisson cru’, a salad of raw tuna marinated with
vegetables, lime juice and freshly squeezed coconut milk. The Beach
Bar, ‘Manuia Bar’, takes over for light snacks once La Plage closes.
 The Ohiri restaurant is the resort’s gourmet and
gourmands dining option
The Chef will delight you with some creative French-Polynesian
fusion cuisine. Not to forget a selection of the best fine wines
available in the islands! Setting is nice and cosy, perfect for a
romantic dinner…
Reservations required.
The Ohiri can be privatized
for families or groups.
Dress code : Casual Smart (no shorts and no flip flops)
Dinner is served from 7:00pm to 9:30pm.
Please note that the Ohiri is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
 In-room dining is available from 7:00am to 10:00pm
Dine in the privacy of your suite or villa…
Try something different with the Canoe Breakfast: room service by the lagoon, to the sounds of
ukulele… Truly unique!
Delivery fees apply.
 Polynesian Evening, once a week on Tuesdays
Le Taha’a homage to Polynesian culture and traditions… A buffet featuring Tahitian delicacies and
international options, as a local trio serenades you during dinner. Music and dances and a not-to-bemissed fire dance will be the highlight of the evening.
Fire dance shows can most of the time be seen only at festivals or big events. Tavita, one of the best fire
dancers, also known as one of the most tatooed man in French Polynesia, performs at the resort each
week ! (please note that show is weather permitting)
The Bars
 Manuia Bar, open from 10:30am to 6:00pm
Located by La Plage restaurant, the Manuia Bar (swim
up bar) will be the ideal place for a nice refreshing
cocktail as you lounge by the pool or relax on the
beach.
Lights snacks are served from 3:00pm. And French-style
‘crêpes’ from 4 :00pm !
 Tehutu Bar, open from 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Adjacent to the Vanille restaurant, the Tehutu Bar is the
place to be for social gatherings before or after dinner.
You will enjoy a large choice of cocktails and drinks as
well as the daily tapas selection from the Chef !
Accommodations
Le Taha’a Island Resort & Spa comprises 57 suites and villas :
 45 Overwater Suites
 10 Beach Villas
 2 Royal Beach Villas
 Services :
 Suites and villas are serviced twice daily (morning service and turndown service)
 A butler service can be arranged upon request and at extra cost
 Guests with limited mobility
3 Overwater Suites (Taha’a category) are equipped with the following :
 Wider doors and entryway
 Adapted toilet and bathroom (shower with seat and arm rest)
 Lagoon cannot be accessed from these bungalows
Public areas :
 Cement paths or wooden decks connect the Suites to the public areas (accessible restrooms)
 An elevator in the main building allows access to the Vanille Restaurant and Tehutu Bar
Boat transfers :
 Transfers between the Raiatea airport and the resort are done by boat. Please note that the
boats are not equipped with ramps and embarkation as well as disembarkation may be
challenging
 Our staff is available to assist at all times
 Children
Ages :
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Are considered children those under the age of
13 years old
Are considered babies and infants those under
the age of 3 years old
Facilities and services :
 Baby cribs are available and shall be provided
on a complimentary basis
 Day beds are available in all our suites and villas. Should an extra bed be required,
a rollaway bed can be set up in room (extra cost). Please note that it is not possible to add a
rollaway bed in the Overwater Suites
 A baby sitting service can be arranged upon request. Early reservation is recommended
 A Kids’ Menu is available at Le Vanille and La Plage restaurants. Kids eat for free from the
Kids’ Menu (drinks not included and charged at regular rates). A 50% discount applies for
meals ordered from the regular menus as well as themed dinners or festive season dinners
 Beach toys are available on site
 Ukulele, Tahitian dance classes, weaving classes and more can be arranged upon request
Amenities :
 Special amenities will greet children in room
 Children’s slippers available
 Our Overwater Suites
• Taha’a Overwater Suites (27)
• Bora Bora Overwater Suites (8)
• Sunset Overwater Suites (6)
• End of Pontoon Overwater Suites (4)
The Overwater Suites all have the same layout and surface, the main difference being their location, the
views, and the in-room amenities. One common point for all though is the unsurpassed views of the
sparkling lagoon and its kaleidoscope of blues…
Taha’a Overwater Suites
Sunset - Bora Bora - End of Pontoon
90 sq. meters – 969 sq. ft
90 sq. meters – 969 sq. ft
Air conditioning and ceiling fan
Air conditioning and ceiling fan
1 King size bed & 1 day bed (single)
Maximum capacity : 3 AD or 2 AD + 1 CHD
1 King size bed & 1 day bed (single)
Maximum capacity : 3 AD or 2 AD + 1 CHD
In-room safe and mini bar
In-room safe and mini bar
Writing desk
Writing desk
Glass panel at the end of the bed
Glass panel at the end of the bed
Private deck with shaded sitting area, direct
access to the lagoon and shower
Private deck with shaded sitting area, direct access
to the lagoon and shower
Full shower and separate bath tub
Full shower and separate bath tub
Le Taha’a amenities and bath products
Bathrobes and slippers
Le Taha’a amenities and bath products
Bathrobes and slippers (Sunset, Bora Bora and End of
Pontoon only : linen bathrobes)
Satellite TV (French and English channels)
Satellite TV (French and English channels), DVD player
(Bora Bora and End of Pontoon only)
Coffee and tea making facilities
Coffee (Nespresso machine in Bora Bora and End of
Pontoon) and tea making facilities
iPod dock (End of Pontoon only)
Wifi internet access (via outside operator – extra cost)
Wifi internet access (via outside operator – extra cost)
Views of Taha’a, the Vanilla Island
Bora Bora : view of Bora Bora and the chain of
islets, one of the favorites !
Sunset : view on the horizon, the reef and sunset
End of Pontoon : 180° view on the island of
Taha’a, the most private ones !
 Our Beach Villas and Royal Beach Villas
The Beach Villas and the Royal Beach Villas could be considered our Signature accommodations!
Open onto the beach and the turquoise lagoon, they offer one or 2 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and
a separate living area. With their own private garden, outside bathtub and shower, plunge pool, thatched
roof gazebo, you will enjoy the island’s way of life at its best : the outdoors !
Beach Villa
Royal Beach Villa
180 sq. meters – 1937 sq. ft
260 sq. meters – 2800 sq. ft
Air conditioning (bedroom only) and ceiling fan
Fully air conditioned and ceiling fan
1 King size bed & 1 day bed (single)
Maximum capacity : 3 AD or 2 AD + 1 CHD or
3 AD + 1 CHD + 1BB
2 King size bed & 1 day bed (single)
Maximum capacity : 5 AD or 4 AD + 1 CHD or
4 AD + 1 CHD + 1 BB
In room safe and mini bar
In room safe and mini bar
Writing desk
Writing desk
Private plunge pool (pool fence available upon request)
Large private plunge pool (pool fence available upon
request)
Private enclosed garden and deck with outside
cabana providing a shaded area
Private enclosed garden and deck with outside
cabana providing a shaded area
En-suite bathroom with shower and separate
outdoor bath tub set in a tropical garden
En-suite bathroom with shower and separate
outdoor bath tub set in a tropical garden
Le Taha’a amenities and bath products
Bathrobes and slippers
Le Taha’a amenities and bath products
Linen bathrobes
Satellite TV (French and English channels)
Satellite TV (French and English channels) in each room
and living room
DVD player
Tea and coffee making facilities
Coffee (Nespresso machine) and tea making facilities
iPod dock
Wifi internet access (via outside operator – extra cost)
Wifi internet access (via outside operator – extra cost)
Direct access to the beach – Lagoon view
Direct access to the beach – Lagoon view
Suites and Villas Layout
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Activities & Excursions
 Fit all the way
 Fully equipped and air-conditioned state-of-the-art
fitness facility overlooking the resort’s interior laguna
 Flood-lit tennis court, gear available from the Front
Desk
 Kayaks, stand up paddle boards and canoes
 Enjoy power walking throughout the property or on
Taha’a
 Volleyball, pétanque available
 Water all the way
 Open air swimming pool accessible to our guests from 7:00am to 7:00pm
(no lifeguard on duty)
 Open air whirlpool accessible to our guests 24 hours (no lifeguard on duty)
 The infinite lagoon of Taha’a spreading in front the resort, amazingly crystal clear
 The incredible coral garden accessible from the resort’s beach (great drift snorkeling, shallow
waters, comfortable for all levels). Teeming with sea life, tropical fish, sea anemones and more
 Snorkeling equipment and water shoes are available from the beach ‘fare’
 Spa and wellness
 Le Spa by Le Taha’a is nestled in a beautiful exotic garden, overlooking the peaceful resort’s interior
laguna and surrounded by bamboo trees.
This little haven of peace is a true escape to a world of
color, energy and deep well-being…
A wide range of massages as well as body exfoliations and
wraps are available. Massages may as well be enjoyed
right on the lagoon as sun sets over Bora Bora or in the
privacy of our suite or villa
 Balneotherapy will be your best ally against jetlag,
superb for blood circulation, amazingly relaxing if you are
visiting on your ‘babymoon’…
Useful Tips for your voyage
to the Tahitian Islands
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The Islands of Tahiti are tropical islands and receive a lot of sunshine as well as unpredictible
rain showers. Bring a lot of sun protection !
Although most resorts do their best to act against insects and mosquitoes, tropical weather
conditions can affect the treatments done. Mosquito repellent is highly recommended when
traveling in the Islands of Tahiti in general
Waterproof cameras will be fun to take whenever you go snorkeling or paddling on the
lagoon
Please note that there is no ATM on the island of Taha’a nor on property
Awards
 Condé Nast Traveler
 Certificate of Excellence 2013 “Trip Advisor”
 January 2103 Conde Nast “Gold List 2013 of Best Places to Stay”
 Certificate of Excellence 2012 “Trip Advisor”
 January 2012 Conde Nast “Gold List 2012 of Best Places to Stay”
 October 2011 “Readers Choice Awards 2011 ranked #3 Top Resorts in Oceania”
 January 2011 Conde Nast “Gold List 2011”
 November 2010 “Reader’s choice awards ranked #3 in Oceania”
 January 2010 Conde Nast “Gold List 2010”
 Asia & Pacific Virtuoso Life
 2010 “World Best Hotel Experiences”
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