Le Tikehau by Pearl Resorts
Tikehau, French Polynesia
Le Tikehau by Pearl Resorts gives the guide a much-needed Tuamotu presence and broadens the picture beyond the Society Islands. The official Pearl Resorts collection describes it as a private motu resort set within a coconut grove and opening onto a coral-ringed lagoon, which is exactly the sort of remote-atoll experience many visitors imagine when they think of French Polynesia. It is a different proposition from Bora Bora’s high-profile glamour: quieter, more secluded and more nature-led. This hotel is ranked lower only because it serves a narrower audience and sits in a less accessible location than the big-name Society Islands resorts. But for travellers seeking remoteness, lagoon immersion and a more peaceful escape, it is one of the strongest options in the country and an important addition to a balanced guide.