Le Tikehau by Pearl Resorts

We (four adults and two kids) recently took a trip to Tikehau from Los Angeles, which we booked through Costco. It was our third visit to Tikehau and our ninth trip to Tahiti. We have made great memories in Tahiti over the years. Our original travel plan was from December 27, 2024, to January 4, 2025. However, when we were departing from Tikehau airport, our local transfer flight to Papeete was canceled due to a mechanical issue, leaving us stranded at the Tikehau airport without assistance. We tried to contact Costco Travel, but the agent was unhelpful and refused to assist us. We had to reach out to Air Tahiti and Air Tahiti Nui for three days until a wonderful lady from Air Tahiti Nui helped us book new flights. Unfortunately, we had to cancel some patients in our clinics due to this chaos. Typically, this situation might lead any tourist to vow never to return to a destination. However, during this ordeal, the new manager at the Tikehau Pearl Resort, Stefon, along with the assistant manager, Raipuni Hiriga, went above and beyond to help us. They assisted us in communicating with Air Tahiti and provided support throughout the situation. Their dedication and service exceeded anything we have experienced at other luxury hotels. We genuinely appreciate their help and hope the management at the Pearl Resort acknowledges their efforts. The resort itself is stunning and otherworldly—just like the staff. Another person we must thank is a lovely and down-to-earth French lady we met during our stay. She went out of her way to help us communicate with the airline and hotel in French when our flight was canceled, even while she was stranded at the airport and needed to change her own flight. Later, we discovered that she is Antonia Desplat, a talented and famous actress. Living in Beverly Hills and with my wife being the Vice Chair of Plastic Surgery at UCLA, we have encountered many self-proclaimed actors and actresses. Antonia, however, is genuinely a real person, and we will be following her work in the future. Eric, Chia, Richard and Sandy

Just came back from a beautiful resort — the perfect getaway. The staff were so kind, the food was delicious, and the atmosphere was so relaxing. Had an unforgettable time at a beautiful resort. 美しいリゾートから戻ったばかりで、完璧な休暇です。スタッフはとても親切で、料理はおいしかったし、雰囲気はとてもリラックスできました。

Le Tikehau was a beautiful surprise. The resort is small and quaint with all the amenities you need. The restaurant is excellent and serves local fish and fresh homemade dishes. Tikehau is our new favorite island and we will be returning to Le Tikehau. We booked our trip with Pacific For Less and have had great experience with this company. They know everything about the Tahitian islands.

Our stay at LeTikehau was great. It's a smaller resort that is secluded and feels very private. The highlight of our stay was doing the private Motu and lunch. It was great having a more local experience that was both relaxing and entertaining. Chef Mania and Captain Tuhea were great and provided a delicious and laid back lunch with local cuisine on the private Motu. On the Motu we saw manta rays and sharks as well as tropical fish. It was great to be able to take our time and slow down and enjoy every part of if without feeling rushed.

A beautiful and well appointed small resort with everything you could want in a get away with gorgeous surroundings, excellent service, and super friendly staff attending to your every need or want. Arriving from the airport you are whisked across the lagoon by boat while being welcomed with flowers, song and ukelele by Raipuni Hiriga and his nephew that immediately opens your heart to upcoming experience. Raipuni, it seems to me, is the kind face and heart of the resort, always making sure you are well attended to, have everything you want, and giving you the low down on the resort, the island, and the people with wonderful stories and translations. He is an angel. We were blown away with how friendly everyone was. And even tho we did not speak Tahitian or French, their really wasn't any language barrier. As a vegetarian and non fish eater, the chef was not only accommodating but impressed me every night with a different specially made dish, on the fly, that was beautifully and tastefully presented, as was the rest of the world class menu by an amazing chef. The chef's wife was the pastry chef so the variety of homemade breads, croissants, and cakes every morning was astonishing, made fresh every day. We also connected with Olympia, who waited our table every afternoon and evening with her bubbly personality and open heart.... The experience of Swimming and snorkeling was as if you were in an aquarium with hundreds of so many varieties of fish close to shore and under the overwater bungalows. One of the best things about the experience was there were hardly any people there at all and it felt like we had our own private resort and staff who can't do enough for you!. We were looking for the kind of experience away from crowds, but never expected this. With all the You Tube travel videos that have drawn more people to great places, I'm afraid this won't last very long..... Upon leaving, another lei placed around your neck and farewell song by the staff before taking the boat back across the lagoon to the heart felt melodies of more beautiful vocals and ukelele playing by Raipuni and his nephew. We have never been treated so well and made such wonderful connections to place. We are so grateful to have had this beautiful opportuity!

The Le Tikehai By Pearl Resorts is an incredible experience! It is fascinating to stay on an atoll, and this one has tall coconut palms with pink sand. We loved being able to observe the birds flying by, snorkel right there in coral gardens with dozens of species of colorful fish, and even to watch the fishes, including sharks (harmless), from the beach and wooden walkways. The staff are warm, kind, generous, and helpful, starting with Stefan, who clearly loves his job supervising everything; all the waitstaff including delightful and welcoming Melanie; desk staff including Raupuni, who educated us about Tikehau and even repaired my husband’s delaminated Tevas; all the gardeners; and the boat captain who drove us and guided us at Motu Puarua (Bird Island). As a serious birder, I absolutely loved the nesting Noddies, Red-footed Boobies, and White Terns on Bird Island! Since the snorkeling tour was full, staff arranged for us to go on a private tour with Denis, which was fantastic. Our bungalow was on the beach, so we could sit in lounge chairs on our deck and enjoy the stunning view of the lagoon, or swim right there. Food was delicious: Breakfast included special touches like “detox” juice and coconuts with a straw to drink coconut water; Dinner often included a daily special, and desserts were excellent. I actually got tears in my eyes when the boat drove us away to go to the airport. That had never happened before.