The outdoor spaces of the motu
On the motu, life also happens outdoors. The fare poté, beach, landing and outer reef shape your days — in the shade, at the water's edge or facing the ocean.
The fare poté
A covered outdoor lounge with a timber frame and thatched roof, a few metres from the kitchen: gather here for meals, conversation and grilling. Hammocks and shaded seating complete this living space.
The lagoon beach
Loungers on the beach, pale sand and lagoon water a few steps away. It is the first horizon of your stay: swim, read, do nothing — with no other group on the island.
The landing
Arrival and departure are by the lodge boat. The landing is the threshold of the motu: you dock after the airport transfer, and leave on the last morning — always exclusively for your stay.
The outer reef
On the ocean side, the reef edges the motu. Walk there, watch the swell and coral gardens, and see the atoll differently than from the lagoon. A wild landscape, a short walk from the house.
Essentials for your stay
- Fare poté, beach, landing and reef for your group alone.
- Kayaks, paddles and snorkelling gear available.
- Full board or Fafarua experience to suit your pace.
Good to know about the outdoor spaces
Are the outdoor spaces reserved for our group alone?
Yes. During your stay, the fare poté, beach, landing and reef are exclusively yours — no other guests share the motu.
Can we enjoy the lagoon from the motu?
Yes. The beach opens straight onto the lagoon: swimming, paddle and kayak are part of everyday life. Gear is available on site.
How do arrival and departure work?
Everything goes through the lodge landing. After the airport transfer, you dock on the motu; on the last morning, you leave from the same pontoon.
Is the outer reef reachable on foot?
Yes. On the ocean side, the reef edges the motu a short walk from the house. Go there to watch the swell and coral gardens, when conditions allow.
Keep exploring
Meals prepared on site 
Mornings on the water 
Diving in Tikehau 
Honeymoon 
Tikehau 
Getting to Tikehau 
Who we are 
Ecology 
A motu for your group 
Your home on the atoll 