Manihi Pearl Beach Resort

This is the only commercial guest lodging on the atoll. As this is a five star resort, guests are encouraged to use the airport transfer. Approximately $11 USD per person, includes luggage, for a brief one-way electric cart ride. This can be slightly annoying for the budget-conscious traveler since the resort is within five minutes'' walking distance of the airstrip. The resort itself has less than 50 rooms here. Due to the lack of heavy tourism demand, the room rates here are actually cheaper than an equivalent room on a different island like Bora Bora. The resort itself is a collection of huts and bungalows located either on the beach or over the water. There are no motel rooms here, no bad room locations, no life guard, and there is plenty of room between each bungalow for privacy. Also, the resort is situated far enough from the airstrip that travelers will not be disturbed by the noise of jet engines. The resort staff run a very personalized operation. Compared to other Tahitian hotels, grounds keeping is minimal, so as to help blend in with the natural surroundings. This makes the overall experience more like a stay in a village instead of a fancy hotel. Due to the limited number of resort guests, there are very few activities and excursions offered at the resort. Most excursions are available only every other day. The village of Turipaoa is easily accessible via the resort water taxi (free). This is the only place to purchase essentials (snacks, drinks, etc) at non-resort prices.