Pension Kanahau
Nestled in the lush forest of Hiva Oa island, Pension Kanahau offers four wooden bungalows equipped with a ceiling fan, an electrical mosquito repellent and private bathroom. A bigger bungalow houses a diner where guests are treated to local specialties such as freshly caught fish and seasonal vegetables. Included in the nightly rate is a shuttle to and from the pension to the village of Atuona and a guided tour of its craft industry. Activities available include horseback riding, four-wheel driving to archaeological sites, deep-sea diving, fishing and pedestrian excursions to visit Tiki, petroglyphs and paepae, the Marquesan ceremonial stone platforms. Bungalow rates, as of 2009, range from $121 to $176 per night. Discounts are available for stays over four nights, and a 10-percent deposit is required upon booking. Credit cards are not accepted.
Pension Kanahau
Atuona B.P. 101, Hiva Oa
French Polynesia 98741
011 (+689) 917 131
pensionkanahau.com
Hanakee Hiva Oa Pearl Lodge Hotel
On a mountainside facing the majestic Mount Temetiu and overlooking Traitors Bay and the Bordelais canal, Hanakee Hiva Oa Pearl Lodge Hotel offers six mountain-view, six bay-view and eight ocean-view bungalows decorated with local paintings and sculptures. Amenities include a fresh-water infinity pool and a 200-degree panoramic view restaurant serving local cuisine. Numerous outdoor activities can be reached either by foot, horse or 4 by 4, including the island's lush forests, banana and papaya groves, scenic valleys and hidden waterfalls. Additionally, Hiva Oa island is home to the final resting place of painter Paul Gauguin and Belgian singer Jacques Brel in the Calvary Cemetery. As of 2009, the lodging prices range form $235 to $412 per night, and a $28 four-wheel-drive transfer to and from the airport. Children 3 to 15 years old stay free.
Hanakee Hiva Oa Pearl Lodge Hotel
Atuona BP 80, Hiva Oa
French Polynesia 98742
011 (+689) 927 587
bora-bora-resort.org
Keikahanui Nuku Hiva Pearl Lodge Hotel
The Keikahanui Nuku Hiva Pearl Lodge Hotel is situated in Taiohae, the capital city of Nuku Hiva island. With a total of 20 bungalows, this hotel overlooks a black sandy beach just 50 steps below, and it offers all the natural wonders of the Marquesas Islands with a blend of the city's dynamic everyday life.Taiohae is the administrative, educational, economic and health center of the islands, and is the largest of their cities. On Sundays, many locals play petanque, a French ball game, near the town hall. Activities available are jeep safaris, scuba-diving, excursions to ancient archaeological sites and horseback riding. Prices as of 2009 range from $294 to $412 per night, and children under 15 stay for free.
Keikahanui Nuku Hiva Pearl Lodge Hotel
Taiohae B.P. 53, Nuku Hiva
French Polynesia 98742
011 (+689) 920 710
bora-bora-resort.org
