Vahine Island Tahaa (Hôtel de Charme)

This Tahiti hotel in Tahaa is situated in a paradisiacal setting on the Motu Tu Vahine (Island of the Woman), a private little island of 23 acres, in the middle of the lagoon of Tahaa. The Vahine Island, Private Island Resort has everything to make your stay in paradise an unforgettable one.
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...

 

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.

Half Board
Half board (breakfast and dinner) is offered for 63%u20AC (7500 CFP) before taxes, per person, per day.
 

The Bar
The bar - a unique example of Polynesian artistry: an assortment of exotic woods (the floor is a mosaic of Aito, or Ironwood; coconut trunks and bamboo) volcanic stones from Tahaa- is open all day for your pleasure.
Our barman is happy to introduce you to a fine selection of original cocktails and delightful flavours mixed from local fresh fruit juices and Polynesian spirits.

 

FREE ACTIVITIES

• Polynesian pirogues with oars to discover the lagoon
• Windsurfing board
• Lagoon Kayaks
• Sailing on a 14 feet Hobie Cat Catamaran
• Snorkeling equipment (snorkel, masks and fins)
• Snorkeling in our 2 private coral gardens
• Shell discovery
• Tour of the reef
• Fishing equipment for the reef
• Naturalist tour of the our 23-acre isle
• Coconut show
• Pareo demonstration
• Watching the rays : 1 hour outrigger ride
• Learning to weave coconut leaves
• Beach games, board games
• Fish feeding
• DVD selection
• Library

Beach Boy for Entertaining our Clients
Starting after breakfast, there are two or three activities per day, including snorkeling, a tour of the reef, coconut show. Our Beach Boy is fully available to make sure our clients are happy, busy and safe in the water.

ACTIVITIES WITH A FEE
Activities Managed by Vahine Island

Our staff has organized special activities which will allow you to discover the wonder of the island of Tahaa, by land or by sea:

• 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
• Small motor boats for private tours around the lagoon (2 to 4 persons)
• MASSAGE Every afternoon (2-5:30 pm) Aches, stress, relaxation or simple pleasure %u2013 Monoï or Tamanu oils massages. On the deck of your bungalow, in the coconut grove, or on the beach - it's up to you.
• MOTOR BOAT RENTAL (without permit %u2013 4.5 CC)
• LAGOON BOAT FISHING (all types : angle, reef, early morning)
• CORAL GARDEN SNORKELING in a remote coral garden, motorized pirogue transportation
• VANILLA PLANTATION VISIT: Do you enjoy the flavor and scent of vanilla? Tahaa produces 70-80% of all French Polynesia's vanilla. Because of the pervasive aroma of vanilla and its green scenery, Tahaa is known as the "Vanilla Island".
• PEARL OYSTER FARM VISIT: Are you interested in pearls? Tahaa lagoon pearls are of exceptional quality. Discover a real farm with grafter, workers, on a lagoon pontoon giving you the secrets of the famous Tahitian black pearl.
• ROBINSON CRUSOE / PICNIC on a MOTU: Depart on a motorized pirogue (11am-3pm) to a remote island, on the coral reef for picnic lunch, close to a natural coral garden.
   

External Providers

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
   

"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.

Helicopter Between Vahine Island & Bora Bora
Take a private helicopter between Bora Bora and Vahine Island with Polynesia Helicopters. Prices upon request.

Internet Access
VAHINE ISLAND offers a WI-FI connection in the bar, restaurant and on the beach. You can find at the reception a free laptop at disposal. No access code requested. Every room is equipped with free Ethernet cable (RJ45).
Please note that Polynesia has a slower internet connection than you may be used to - maximum speed 15 Ko.


 

Special offers

• Honeymoon

  Available all year and applicable in the 12 months following the wedding date, and for a minimum stay of 3 nights in this Resort. A copy of the certificate must be presented for the booking and upon arrival at the hotel. Benefit from a bottle of champagne OFFERED.

• Stay 4 / Pay 3

  Available in Low Season only. For a stay of 3 nights minimum in this hotel, benefit froma 5th FREE night OFFERED.

• Stay 7 / Pay 6

  Special valid in HIGH Season only. For a minimum stay of 6 consecutive nights in this Resort, benefit from a 7th night OFFERED.

Rates (in $USD)

High season 2010 :   Jun 01st, 2010 - Oct 31st, 2010
Low season 2010 :   Nov 01st, 2010 - Dec 31st, 2010
Low Season 2011 :   Jan 01st, 2011 - Mar 31st, 2011       Jan 01st, 2011 - May 31st, 2011       Nov 01st, 2011 - Dec 31st, 2011
High Season 2011 :   Jun 01st, 2011 - Oct 31st, 2011

All rates shown in green indicate the lowest prices available but may not have free amenities includes, such as free breakfast. Certain conditions may be applied.

Regular price

Honeymoon

Stay 4 / Pay 3

Stay 7 / Pay 6