The Hiva Oa Pearl Lodge is a luxury destination for visitors to French Polynesias Marquesas Islands. The hotel lies about seven miles from Atuona one of the island chains major towns. In Atuona guests will find a police station post office weather station shops and restaurants. Notably the famous artist Paul Gaugin is buried on this island. The property features a large infinity-edged swimming pool. With such natural and undeveloped beauty this island and its neighbors offer copious hiking trails waterfalls banana and papaya groves and small villages to explore. The hotels restaurant and bar offer scenic views and sumptuous food and beverages. Guests may also enjoy dining on the poolside terrace. For added convenience the hotel offers email access in bar. Accommodations consist of 20 bungalows decorated with charming rustic accents many of which were created by local artisans. Bay mountain and ocean view bungalows are available. Standard amenities include air-conditioning a ceiling fan hairdryer telephone minibar in-room safe satellite television tea-/coffee-making facilities and a sundeck. This Polynesian lodge for visitors to the Marquesas Islands is located on Hiva Oa about seven miles from its town Atuona. Air transportation can be arranged