Gauguin’s Pearl Tours

Le lieu est fantastique, naturel, au milieu de l'océan et loin du tourisme de masse. Alyssone est la chef de la restauration de la pension. Elle est fantastique, tres gentille, sympathique, accueillante, douée en cuisine, en danse et pour divertir. Matua Nui, qui est le capitaine, et sa femme sont également très gentils. Nous sommes restés 3 jours, nous avions un bungalow avec vue sur la mer. Le bungalow est propre et dispose de tout le nécessaire. Sur l'île, il n'y a ni magasins, ni bars, ni restaurants, seulement cette pension et quelques maisons/cabanes abandonnées ou en construction. La pension s'occupe de tout : le transport entre l'aéroport et le Motu, les excursions, et la restauration. Lorsque nous sommes arrivés, la mer était très agitée et le trajet en petite barque n'a pas été agréable. L'excursion à la Lagune Bleue est fantastique, c'est l'endroit le plus beau que j'aie jamais vu.

The property was clean, beautiful, and well kept. The dock onsite was super helpful in not needing to meet at a different location for excursions. However…the dining set up is tricky. There are limited times the bar and restaurant are open. Also, there is a Polynesian night on Wednesday and sundays in which there is no other dining option available, and you must spend the $85/person if you want to eat at the resort. And there are not many other options on the atoll. Also, if you want to get bikes you have to pay, even on these Polynesian nights. This was crazy. We didn’t eat dinner one night because of this. There are also no snacks offered at the store. So go the buffet or don’t eat… Majority of staff is nice. There is however one older lady who works in the bar and front desk who harassed me and my family numerous times. She was disrespectful and rude upon arrival, throughout the stay, and when leaving. It seems like the staff are over worked and understaffed. Never saw any staff turnover. They all seemed exhausted. After spending upwards of $1000/night this unacceptable

Lovely setting. Well appointed units. Pool and lounge area excellent. Good food at the restaurant.