Vahine Island, private island resort
Located in the heart of the of the Society Islands Archipelago, in close proximity to Tahaa, the Vanilla Island, lies Motu Tu Vahine, an authentically Polynesian island which you will have the opportunity to discover. Contrary to most over touted tourist destinations, Tahaa has managed to stay refreshingly real, unadulterated and preserved: pearl farms, traditional vanilla plantations, copra farming, and fishing constitute it's principal activities and resources. Tahaa is an island full of legends and secrets to reveal to the visitor who seeks to know more about the magic of Polynesia.
Accomodation
Vahine Island offers 3 types of lodging : 3 overwater "farés" (local style overwater bungalows) on the lagoon, 3 beach "farés," and 3 deluxe suite "farés". This Tahiti hotel resides on a heaven-like “Motu” (Tahitian for island) with a white sandy beach and a coconut grove on a manicured lawn, in the middle of the truly beautiful blue lagoon of Tahaa. Accommodations are spaced apart and blend in with the environment. The Polynesian bungalows are stylish and made of local wood and materials.
The Restaurant
The Complete Continental breakfast, enhanced with local and "house" specialties, such as Mango Marmalade, Vanilla Yogurt with locally produced vanilla, fresh tropical fruit salad, prepared by our master chef. American Breakfast is also available, including fresh fruit salad, fruit juice, fresh croissants and bread, fresh home made cakes and jams, and vanilla yogurts, omelet or any style eggs, a selection of cereals, tea and coffee.
Lunch on the beach facing the lagoon, light refreshing fare, served by our Tahitian Lovelies in traditional gay floral print dresses. Lunches include a large selection of fresh salads, grilled fish and meat, sandwiches, or fresh pasta, marinated fish or fish tartar, desserts.
In the evening, our restaurant beckons with refined and romantic candlelight dinners. The diversity of offerings and subtle art of a local and French cuisine synthesis, in addition to the excellent wine menu, has garnered our "table" an outstanding reputation. Our gastronomic dinner offering a selection of two starters, two main courses and two deserts.
We also offer a vegetarian menu on request. This request should be mentioned upon booking so we can provide you with a better selection of products.
Honeymoon: create an unforgettable memory
Vahine Island gives special attention to couples who are honeymooning and couples celebrating their wedding anniversary.
Besides the activities that Vahine Island has conceived especially to enable couples to fully enjoy their stay in this particularly romantic environment, we also propose these special packages for honeymooners and wedding anniversary celebrants.
Activities
Though the peaceful atmosphere of Vahine Island tends to invite total relaxation, our energetic staff is happy to assist you with any activity you are interested in.
Free activities
Polynesian pirogues with oars for discovery trips inside the lagoon. Windsurfing board. Lagoon Kayaks. Snorkeling equipment (snorkel, masks and fins). Fishing equipment for the reef. Beach games, board games. Fish feeding. DVD selection. Library.
Activities with a Fee
Boat transfers to Raiatea and Tahaa. Snorkeling on a Motu in a motorized pirogue. Lagoon tour and picnic on a “Motu” by motor pirogue. Pearl Farm visit. Sailing on a 14 feet Hobie Cat Catamaran. Small motor boats for private tours around the lagoon (2 to 4 persons).
You will also be offered a number of standard vacation island activities organized by outside companies such as: Jeep tour of Tahaa Island. Deep-sea fishing. Scuba diving. Helicopter flights to Bora-Bora and Huahine islands. Catamaran cruise. Discovery of Raiatea or Tahaa in a rental car. Visit of the botanical garden of Faaroa. Visit of the waterfalls in Raiatea. Horse riding in the woods in Raiatea. Visit of the Tahitian temple, a Maori historic site in Raiatea.
A "Cast Away" Picnic for the adventurer: Rent a little motor boat (no license necessary) with a picnic included and go out and explore the lagoon and its "motus" (small barrier islands). We will point out some of the most magnificent spots for snorkeling, where you can see: stingrays, leopard rays or eagle rays or maybe you will get lucky and cross paths with a sea turtle.
In order to preserve the intimacy and authenticity of this Tahiti hotel, the owner has created a small scale format, purposely limiting the number of bungalows to nine, using pure Polynesian traditional building materials and techniques. The bungalows include overwater bungalow, deluxe beach bungalow and beach bungalows.
White sand beaches, a magnificent coconut grove full of light and shadows, a coral garden full of underwater splendours, a full range of blue hues splashed across the lagoon, and a backdrop of superb sunsets over Bora Bora will take your breath away and remain forever etched in your memories of this unbelievable place.
Vahine Island is one of those exceptional spots that steps outside of time, unique and spellbinding, where calm and sensuality harmonize with charm and serenity.
