Hiva Oa Hanakee Pearl Lodge in French Polynesia
Written by Vacation Idea.com Travel Editors.
Why Go
The Hanakee Hiva Oa Pearl Lodge is located on the Marquesas Islands in French Polynesia. The lodge faces the majestic Mount Temetiu, which towers at 3,903 feet, and offers amazing views of Traitors Bay and Bordelais canal. As you enjoy the dramatic mountain and island views from the hotel swimming pool pool, you will forget that you are not right next to the beach.
A path behind Atuona village leads to the Cavalry Cemetery, where French painter Paul Gauguin and Belgian singer Jacques Brel are buried.
Rooms & Suites
Local artists and sculptors worked to create the resort's 6 Bay View Family Suites, 6 Mountain View and 8 Premium Ocean View Bungalows, which are all perched on the hillside. All of the bungalows have an outdoor terrace, air conditioning, television, video, IDD telephone, hair dryer, mini-bar, tea and coffee making facilities and an in-room safe.
Where to Eat
The restaurant at the resort serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, all with panoramic views of the island and the ocean.
Things to Do Nearby
Explore nearby beaches, walk in the banana and papaya groves, and hike to the island's waterfalls.
How to Get to the Resort
To reach Hiva Oa Hanakee Pearl Lodge in French Polynesia, you will have to fly into Papeete Airport, Tahiti, and then transfer to Air Tahiti for a flight to Atuona Island. The hotel is 20 minutes from the airport by four wheel drive.
Plan this Vacation
Room rates start at $220 USD per night for a Mountain View Bungalow and from $350 USD for an Ocean View Bungalow.
Hiva Oa Hanakee Pearl Lodge, BP 80 Atuona, Marquises, French Polynesia, +689 50 84 54, +689 92 75 87, www.pearlresorts.com/hiva
