Fodor's Expert Review Moorea Pearl Resort & Spa

Pearl Resorts encompass the best of French Polynesia with regular dance performances and onsite dive centers to get guests into the lagoon as quickly as possible. This little gem of a resort is a short distance from the Maharepa commercial center, near the new golf course, and a 10-minute drive from the airport. There are plenty of activities to enjoy, a gorgeous spa, and even a resident tattoo artist (Herenui Teriitehau) for those guests who want an indelible reminder of their stay. Accommodations range from rooms (located in a wing) to individual bungalows in the garden, beachfront, and overwater. Eighteen of the garden bungalows have plunge pools. Kids receive a set of beach toys, snorkel gear, life jackets, and a basket of candy. The Matiehani gourmet restaurant is considered one of the best on the island.