Lodging Description: Le Méridien Tahiti is the most modern and luxurious hotel of all the international class hotels on the island. Ideally located beside one of the island's prettiest beaches of fine sand in the community of Punaauia, the hotel is 15 km from downtown Papeete and 9 km from the Tahiti-Faaa International Airport. Le Méridien Tahiti has 138 rooms (suites included) and 12 over-water bungalow. La Plantation Restaurant offers a large variety of specialties of the French Cuisine, seafood and other delicious exotic dishes. The restaurant on the beach overlooks the lagoon and offers a varied menu of salads and grilled meats.