LOCATION: Located in a manificent tropical garden, the Keikahanui Nuku Hiva Pearl Lodge overlooks the bay and village of Taiohae and the black sandy beach lying 50 steps below. Each bungalow is built with local materials and decorated by a different artist from the area.

With us, enjoy this unique atmosphere, where comfort blends with the charm and hospitality of Marquesans. Explore the Marquesas with extraordinary excursions offered to develop sharing and understanding of Nuku Hiva : take a jeep safari to discover archeological sites steeped in ancient culture, horse back ride, bicycle, hike or simply walk through awe-inspiring landscapes or scuba dive next to a hammerhead shark and manta rays.

ACCOMMODATION: The Keikahanui Nuku Hiva Pearl Lodge overlooks the bay and the village of Taiohae. Transfer from the airport to the hotel takes 2 hours by 4 wheel drive or 7 minutes by helicopter, followed by a five minute 4 wheel drive to the hotel. The hotel offers 12 deluxe and 8 premium deluxe bungalows, all with views over the bay. The bungalows are built with local materials and each of them have carvings by a different artist from the area. The bungalows mix comfort and aesthetic beauty, providing mini-bar, air conditioning, telephone, television, video and bathrooms with views over the bay and a panoramic terrace.

HOTEL FACILITIES & SERVICES: Each day there are a range of excursions offered by Marquesan guides. You can take walks, go horseback riding, cycling, take 4 wheel drive excursions, boat and helicopter trips to discover the fauna, the flora, the landscapes of the islands, the archaeology, the history, the culture, the beautiful, mysterious life of the Marquesas. The world renowned Pipapo scuba diving center staff can pick you up at the hotel and take you on diving excursions to see hammerhead sharks, manta rays, pygmy orcas, endemic fish and shellfish. The cost of scuba diving is not included in the packages. Direct payment with cash money is necessary. You can enjoy breakfast surrounded by luscious tropical foliage and candlelit dinners under the stars. The restaurant and bar open onto the terrace and the pool. It is just fifty steps down from the restaurant to the black sand beach. You can share your travel news and keep in touch with your friends and family by using the email and Internet facilities in the bar.