Le Tahiti by Pearl Resorts, also known as Tahiti Pearl Beach Resort, is a four-star beachfront hotel at Lafayette Beach, kilometre 7 on the coast at Arue, a short drive east of Papeete. Rooms are spacious, ranging from deluxe and premium ocean-view rooms to one-bedroom suites, signature oceanfront rooms with hot tubs and a royal suite with a private pool. Facilities include an outdoor pool with loungers and a hot tub, a spa, a 24-hour gym with yoga and Pilates classes, and a restaurant, Hiti Mahana, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a poolside bar. Free self-parking and free Wi-Fi are included, car rental is on site and there is a garden and a library. Papeete's market and port are about eleven minutes away by car, and the James Norman Hall home is nearby. It suits travelers who want a resort feel on Tahiti itself, with more space than the city hotels.
Location and getting around
The hotel faces the sea at Arue, about eleven minutes by car from Papeete Market and the port, and around twenty-five minutes from Faa'a airport in normal traffic. Taxis are available but cost more than in the city, and a shuttle service is offered, so check times if you rely on it. Hiring a car, available on site, gives freedom to reach Point Venus, the east-coast waterfalls and the museum on the west coast. Plage Lafayette is about eight minutes on foot.
The rooms and the experience
The rooms are large, with balconies, desks and ocean views, and many have a kitchen or a hot tub, making this a good option for families and longer stays. Signature suites add space and oceanfront locations, while the royal suite is a private-pool villa-style option. The beach is calmer and less dramatic than the lagoon resorts of Moorea or Bora Bora, so treat it as a base for exploring Tahiti rather than a beach holiday. The pool and spa add relaxation, and the restaurant covers meals without a drive.
Good to know
Check-in is from 2 p.m. and check-out is at 11 a.m. The pool is open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., and buffet breakfast and babysitting carry surcharges. Only service animals are allowed. The hotel suits those combining Tahiti sightseeing with the Moorea ferry, but be aware of the drive to the ferry terminal in Papeete. For a night before an early flight, a closer airport hotel may be easier, but for a comfortable multi-night stay on Tahiti with sea views, this is a strong, well-rated choice.
Why stay here
- ✓Beachfront on Lafayette Beach
- ✓Ocean-view rooms and suites
- ✓Outdoor pool and hot tub
- ✓Spa treatments
- ✓24-hour gym with yoga
- ✓Restaurant Hiti Mahana
- ✓Free parking and Wi-Fi
- ✓On-site car rental
Good questions
Where is Le Tahiti by Pearl Resorts?+
It is at Lafayette Beach, kilometre 7 on the coast at Arue, east of Papeete. Papeete Market is about eleven minutes by car and the airport about twenty-five.
Does it have a pool and restaurant?+
Yes, there is an outdoor pool with a hot tub, a spa, a gym and the Hiti Mahana restaurant for all meals, with a poolside bar. Free parking and Wi-Fi are included.
Is there an airport shuttle?+
The hotel offers a shuttle service, and taxis are available at a higher cost. Confirm shuttle times with the hotel before you arrive.
