This architecturally stunning resort on a flat, coconut-studded motu (islet) is off the west coast of rugged Tahaa, which shares a lagoon with Raiatea.
This Relais and Chateau property is one of the finest in French Polynesia. It resides beside a white-sand beach on the lagoon side of the islet facing Tahaa.
For those willing to brave a horde of mosquitoes, the undeveloped ocean side commands a marvelous view of Bora Bora.
Guests who choose to arrive by 30-minute boat transfer from the Raiatea airport rather than 15-minute helicopter flight from Bora Bora are greeted at an overwater pavilion and ushered to reception on the ground level of the two-story central building.
Stairs wind up a tree trunk to a comfortable bar and an exquisite international
restaurant with seating both under its thatch roof and outside on the surrounding terrace. Romantic couples can dine on private protrusions from the terrace or reserve an intimate, air-conditioned dining room for more gourmet fare.
Most activities take place at the northern end of the motu, removed from the accommodations and beside a shallow pass, across which guests can wade to another uninhabited islet.
Here guests congregate at the palm-fringed pool, a charming, sand-floor restaurant under a thatch roof supported by tree limbs, a beach bar and an air-conditioned gym and a full-service spa, both overlooking a small lake. Tahitians use the pool's sundeck as a stage for weekly dance shows.
Snorkeling gear, outrigger canoes, kayaks, windsurfers, pedal boats and tennis are free; diving, shark feeding trips, lagoon cruises, fishing, sailing, Jet Skiing, picnics and excursions to 
Tahaa extract fees.
Meeting space is limited to one air-conditioned room which sees triple duty as TV lounge and business center with Internet access.
Showing bright natural woods, the Polynesian-accented accommodations are among the most charming in French Polynesia. All but a dozen sit out over the hip-deep lagoon, the choice units being those ogling both Tahaa and Bora Bora through the pass between the islets.
Although not as large as the overwater suites at the Bora Bora Nui, these spacious, thatch-roof units are notable for glass luggage platforms at the foot of their king beds, through which guests can spy fish in the lagoon.
The large decks have dining areas to one side behind privacy screens. Famous folk find near-total privacy in the 12 large beachside 
villas, which have plunge pools in courtyards completely surrounded by high rock walls.
Among these landlocked units are two Royal Villas, among the largest such bungalows in French Polynesia; they have two bedrooms, one in its own bungalow within the walled grounds. Air conditioners, TVs, CD players, data-port phones, stocked refrigerators and safes are common in all units.
Baths are fitted with hair dryers, two sinks and both showers and tubs. Service is highly personalized, although room service is limited to restaurant hours.
One of the top resorts in French Polynesia, this also is the most remote property in the Society Islands. As with Te Tiare Beach, many couples choose to end their honeymoons quietly here rather than on fast-paced Bora Bora.
