LE NUKU HIVA BY PEARL RESORTS
Taiohae Village, Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia 

Our Thoughts on Le Nuku Hiva by Pearl Resorts
Built on a hillside, with stunning panoramic view of the bay and Taiohae Village, Le Nuku Hiva By Pearl Resorts is the only hotel on Nuku Hiva Island. Nestled amongst lush tropical gardens, its 20 bungalows blend perfectly into the natural surroundings and overlooks the bay and village of Taiohae and the black sandy beach lying 50 steps below.  Local craft and art is displayed throughout the property giving a distinctive Marquesan atmosphere. Each bungalow are built with local materials and each of them have carvings by a different artist from the Marquesas Islands. The Reception, restaurant and bar are at the end of the drive into the resort and there is a beautiful little swimming pool out front from which there are stunning views of the bay. The manager and staff offer “country friendliness” which goes with a concern to ensure all guests never leave without having had the best possible holiday on Nuku Hiva. Make sure you visit The Cathedral of Notre Dame of the Marquesas Islands in Taiohae, the village below the resort, the Vaipo Waterfall which is 350 metres high, the many interesting archaeological sites with amazing history and the haunting Taipivai Valley to name but a few of the sights.  Enjoy the easy interaction with local people as you hike or cycle (bicycles are available at the property for guests to use) the various trails (horse riding is the main form of transportation on this island) – all is readily accessible with assistance of the staff.
Beaches are not a particular strength of Nuku Hiva, although there are many black-sand bays. However, there is one spectacular white-sand beach at Hakatea which can only be reached by foot or by boat and it’s certainly worth the effort taken to get there.
There is history galore on Nuku Hiva, a superb unspoiled environment, amazing scenic beauty and wonderful friendly people.

The Marquesas, or Henua Enata meaning "Land of Men", are a group of ‘high islands’, known for their spire-like green peaks rising from the deep indigo Pacific ocean.   Just 1500 km from Tahiti, Nuku Hiva is a mystic island where natural wonders abound such as 1000-foot waterfalls cascade down sheer volcanic cliffs, or towering mountains disappearing mysteriously in the clouds. Nuku Hiva is the largest island in the Marquesas archipelago with 330 sq. km. (127 sq. miles) of surface area. Its beauty from the sea or in the air high above the island is truly breathtaking. The 2,500 inhabitants live in Taiohae and seven other smaller villages where they work for the government, the community, the Catholic church or school system or for themselves chopping copra high in the mountains, fishing, raising cattle and other livestock or sculpting bowls, platters, Marquesan ceremonial clubs, "tikis" and “ukuleles”. Sundays and holidays are just as busy as any other day. Villagers drive back and forth along the seafront road in their 4-wheel drive vehicles, calling out to their friends possibly stopping to join the on going game of petanque, a French ball game like bacci, played under a flowering flamboyant tree in front of the town hall. Nearby the women sit under a shelter and win money playing bingo.

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Your Accommodation Options
The 20 Bungalows at Le Nuku Hiva by Pearl Resorts stretch along the low beach cliff off one side of the central facility and all have a view of the bay from their veranda.  The Premium Bay View Bungalows have uninterrupted views over the bay from their positions high up above the trees and the other bungalows.  Guests in the 13 Bay View Bungalows also enjoy great views of the bay which may be framed a little by palms and the 3 Garden Bungalows offer filtered views of the bay through the tropical gardens.

All accommodation units are the same size with the same facilities although each one differs slightly from its neighbours in the detail of its Marquesan décor. Each has a partially covered, furnished veranda and a modern bathroom with spacious shower and separate toilet.

Room Categories
 Garden Bungalows:
 Bay View Bungalows:
 Premium Bay View Bungalows:
All are air-conditioned and have a ceiling fan, flow-through ventilation, high-pitched ceiling, wooden plank floor, flat-screen TV and good-sized partially-covered, furnished deck.
Maximum Occupancy: 3 Adults or 2 Adults and 1 Child
Existing Bedding: 1 King Bed
Additional Bedding: 1 Single Rollaway Bed/cot can be added for a child aged under 12 years.

Getting To and From Le Nuku Hiva by Pearl Resorts
Air Tahiti services Nuku Hiva Airport with daily flights on modern ATR aircraft to and from Papeete.  Flight time is 3 hours and 15 minutes.
Le Nuku Hiva by Pearl Resorts is located on the hillside, near to Taiohae Village, a 1 hour and 15 minutes drive from the Nuku Hiva Airport (transfers operated by the resort’s 4WD vehicle and/or shuttle bus).
Le Nuku Hiva by Pearl Resorts is located on a rise overlooking a black-sand bay.  There are approximately 50 steps involved in getting down to the water.  It is an easy walk into the village but In the heat of the day you may prefer to take the complimentary resort shuttle and another alternative to get around is on bicycles whch are available at Le Nuku Hiva for guests to use. 

Guests with Limited Mobility
Two Bay View Bungalows are equipped for guests with limited mobility.
Caution: hotel is situated on the hillside; slopes can be consequently steep. The bungalows are located on a flat area.
Transfers between the Nuku Hiva airport and the resort and excursions are done by 4WD vehicle and/or shuttle bus. Please note that it may be challenging. Staff are available to assist at all times.

Check-in/Check-out
Check in time is 2:00pm
Check out time is 11:00am
Late check-out to 6:00pm when available, is charged at XPF 6000 (booked and payable direct to the Property)

The information on this page is correct as at 14 January 2025 and is based on our supplier contracts which are valid for stays to 31 March 2025.  All information shown is subject to change without notice.