Bar· Nuku Hiva· French Polynesia: Tuamotus, Marquesas, Gambier & Australs

Mokai Bar Happy Hour (Le Nuku Hiva by Pearl Resorts)

8° 55.1′ S · 140° 6.5′ W

The poolside bar of the island's hotel, with cocktails over the infinity pool and Taiohae Bay; the classic splurge sundowner for crews in town.

Practical

Coordinate is the OpenStreetMap outline of the hotel. Hotel website (2026): open 10am-9:30pm; happy hour on a selection of cocktails Monday, Wednesday and Friday 4pm-5:30pm. Earlier cruiser reports (Kandu 2016; compendium 2020) describe a Friday 6pm-8pm half-price happy hour; times have changed, so check. Reception +689 40 92 07 10. Walk from the quay past the cathedral along the bay road to the west side.

Best for

Sunset cocktails above the anchorage