The Vahine Private Island hotel: nine keys on a private motu in Taha’a, facing Bora Bora

Nine rooms, a royal villa and access by boat only: on its private motu in the Taha’a lagoon, Vahine Private Island offers an island almost to yourself, facing Bora Bora. Bought by Pearl Resorts of Tahiti, the hotel reopened in April 2026 after two months of works, without losing any of its tiny scale.

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1. On the Taha’a reef, facing Bora Bora
2. Pearl Resorts reopened the island in April 2026
3. Nine keys in three categories
4. The Ari’i Vahine villa, 1,177 m² for 14 guests
5. Vahine restaurant, Tohonu bar and Fare Vanira
6. How much is a night on the motu?

On the Taha’a reef, facing Bora Bora

Vahine Private Island occupies Motu Tuvahine, set on the reef that fringes Taha’a, Raiatea’s twin island. Bora Bora stands out on the horizon, while Taha’a and Huahine complete the panorama. No road leads there: the hotel can only be reached by boat, in about 35 minutes from Raiatea airport, 16 km away, depending on the weather. Raiatea itself is 220 km from Tahiti Faa’a airport.

Pearl Resorts reopened the island in April 2026

The address is not new: under the name Vahine Island, it has been a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World since 2006. What has changed is its owner. Bought by Pearl Resorts of Tahiti, the hotel closed from 1 February to 31 March 2026 for works, then reopened in April 2026. It became the group’s fifth property, alongside Le Bora Bora, Le Taha’a, Le Tikehau and Le Nuku Hiva. In July 2026, it joined the Serandipians by Traveller Made network, at the same time as Le Bora Bora and Le Tikehau.

Nine keys in three categories

The nine units are split into three categories of three. The Beach Bungalows, 50 m² for two, open onto a double kohu-wood deck with direct access to the lagoon. The Beach Suites run to 70 to 75 m² and sleep up to three, two adults and a child aged 10 or over, or a third adult; they have two terraces, one facing the lagoon and one facing the coconut grove, and a hammock. The three Overwater Bungalows, 45 m², have an outdoor shower on the deck and look out to Taha’a and Bora Bora.

The Ari’i Vahine villa, 1,177 m² for 14 guests

Set apart, the Ari’i Vahine royal villa occupies a private islet linked to Vahine island by a bridge. Its 1,177 m² bring together six suites, including two master suites, for 14 guests. It has an infinity pool, a hammam, a sauna, a gym, a media room, a billiard table, a bar and a kitchen where a chef cooks on request. The roof is thatched with pandanus; the decor draws on wood, shells and pearls.

Vahine restaurant, Tohonu bar and Fare Vanira

Meals are served at the Vahine restaurant, from breakfast to dinner, and aperitifs at the Tohonu bar. Half board is compulsory, charged on top of the room rate. For treatments, Fare Massage Vanira works with local products, monoi, coconut and aloe vera, and offers couples’ massages. The rest of the time is shared between kayaking, badminton and cultural activities such as the weaving workshop; the hotel also hosts weddings.

How much is a night on the motu?

On the official booking engine, checked on 7 October 2026, the Beach Bungalow starts at €1,223 per night excl. tax for two adults, on the Early Bird rate, for a stay from 8 to 11 February 2027. On top of that come the compulsory half board, €146.30 per person per night, making €1,515.60 excl. tax per night for two, and a tourist tax of 200 XPF per person. From 16 to 19 November 2026, only the Overwater Bungalow was still available.

For comparison, the Regent Bora Bora will open in late 2027 with 84 overwater villas on a private motu. And for a honeymoon, see our selection of the most beautiful honeymoon hotels.