Tahiti Pearl | Island Resort on Matavai Bay
Exotic spa, delicious cuisine and an incredible view of Matavai Bay
Why we love it
The setting
Tahiti Pearl Beach Resort sits on the shore of Matavai Bay in Arue, on the north coast of Tahiti. The grounds run down to a black-sand beach, with two pools set among palms and tropical flowers. Thatched-roof pavilions house the bar and restaurant, and the water sits a few steps from the gardens. The capital, Papeete, is a short drive west, so you can reach shops and ferries quickly and still come back to a quiet stretch of coast.
What to expect
Rooms are warmly decorated in dark wood with Polynesian touches, and each one has a minibar. Days here tend to revolve around the water: the resort has a swimming pool and an outdoor pool, plus direct access to the beach on the bay. The open-sided restaurant serves dinner under thatched roofs in the evening, and there is a gym with sea views if you want to keep moving. Breakfast is not part of this rate, so add it at booking or eat out.
Things to do nearby
The resort is about 1.7 km from the centre of Arue and a manageable drive from Papeete, where you will find the market, the waterfront and ferry links to Moorea. Tahiti Faa'a Airport is 11.8 km away, which keeps arrival and departure simple. From this side of the island you can set out to explore the coast road, visit the museums near the capital, or take a boat across to neighbouring Moorea for the day.
Best for
A couple or a small family wanting a calm base on Tahiti, with pools, a beach and good views of Matavai Bay. It suits people who like to mix resort downtime with day trips to Papeete and Moorea.
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Tahiti Pearl Beach Resort
Beachfront resort on Matavai Bay with two pools, a black-sand beach and Polynesian-styled rooms.
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Arrival on Matavai Bay
Arrive at Tahiti Faa'a Airport and transfer the short distance to the resort on Matavai Bay. Settle into your room, then take a first walk along the beach as the light drops over the water.
Pools and black-sand beach
Spend the day between the two pools and the black-sand beach. In the evening, dinner is served in the open-sided restaurant under its thatched roof.
Papeete market and waterfront
Drive into Papeete to see the covered market and the waterfront, then return to the bay for an afternoon swim and a quiet evening by the pool.
Moorea day trip
Take a ferry across to Moorea for the day, with its lagoon and green peaks, before heading back to the resort for dinner.
Last morning and departure
Have a last swim and breakfast by the bay before the short drive back to Tahiti Faa'a Airport for departure.
Where you'll be
Arue, French Polynesia
FAQ
Is Tahiti Pearl Beach Resort on the beach?
Yes. The resort sits on the shore of Matavai Bay in Arue and has direct access to a black-sand beach, along with two pools set in tropical gardens.
How far is Tahiti Pearl Beach Resort from Tahiti Faa'a Airport?
The resort is about 11.8 km from Tahiti Faa'a Airport, the main international gateway to French Polynesia, which makes arrivals and departures straightforward.
Does Tahiti Pearl Beach Resort have a pool?
Yes. The resort has two pools set in tropical gardens close to the beach on Matavai Bay.
Is breakfast included at Tahiti Pearl Beach Resort?
This deal is a room-only rate, so breakfast is not included. You can add a meal plan when you book or eat at the resort's restaurant and bar.
How do I get to Moorea from the resort?
Papeete, a short drive from the resort, has regular ferries to Moorea, so a day trip across to the neighbouring island is easy to arrange.
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