Located in a manificent tropical garden, the Keikahanui Nuku Hiva Pearl Lodge overlooks the bay and village of Taiohae and the black sandy beach lying 50 steps below. Taiohae is a pleasant village bordering the sea. It is the administrative, economic, educational and health center of the Marquesas Islands. This is the place to enjoy a unique atmosphere, where comfort blends with the charm and hospitality of Marquesans. Guests can explore the Marquesas with extraordinary excursions offered to develop an understanding of Nuku Hiva. The transfer from the airport to the hotel takes 2 hours by 4 wheel drive or 7 minutes by helicopter, followed by a five minute 4 wheel drive to the hotel. The Lodge offers 12 deluxe and 8 premium deluxe bungalows, all with views over the bay. The bungalows are built with local materials and each of them have carvings by a different artist from the area. The bungalows mix comfort and aesthetic beauty, providing mini bar, air conditioning, telephone, television, video and bathrooms with views over the bay and a panoramic terrace. You can enjoy breakfast surrounded by luscious tropical foliage and candlelit dinners under the stars. The restaurant and bar open onto the terrace and the pool. It is just fifty steps down from the restaurant to the black sand beach.