Set along the black-sand shores of quiet Lafayette Beach, the upscale 91-room Tahiti Pearl Beach Resort (formerly the Radisson Plaza) caters to families, honeymooners, and pre- and post-cruisers. Large rooms feature simple Polynesian decor and ocean views from private balconies but the furnishings are in need of updating. The hotel features a spa and fitness center as well as a huge infinity-edge pool and an open-air restaurant and bar, all within earshot of the crashing waves. While the hotel has undergone some sprucing up since it changed ownership, many areas are unkempt, run-down, and in need of renovation. Those seeking more modern style might consider the slightly pricier Intercontinental or the comparably priced Le Meridien Tahiti, which has overwater bungalows.
Set along the black-sand shores of quiet Lafayette Beach, the upscale 91-room Tahiti Pearl Beach Resort (formerly the Radisson Plaza) caters to families, honeymooners, and pre- and post-cruisers. Large rooms feature simple Polynesian decor and ocean views from private balconies but the furnishings are in need of updating. The hotel features a spa and fitness center as well as a huge infinity-edge pool and an open-air restaurant and bar, all within earshot of the crashing waves. While the hotel has undergone some sprucing up since it changed ownership, many areas are unkempt, run-down, and in need of renovation. Those seeking more modern style might consider the slightly pricier Intercontinental or the comparably priced Le Meridien Tahiti, which has overwater bungalows.