Motu Matatahi is a small island (located in Rangiroa Atoll ) of 1.80 acres (7284m2), length / width 120m by 85m, and is located about 5km southeast of the famous Blue Lagoon. Along Matatahi are two islands, up to 50m away by Hoa easy passage, and these are the easternmost islands of the Blue Lagoon. The next island is about 7.5 km away, except for some sandy deposits without vegetation. The islet is about 34,3kms southwest of airport and Tiputa.
Motu Matatahi is almost whole covered in vegetation. There are some coconut palms and other trees mixed creating good shade inside, as well as some bush and grass mostly at the end of the island facing the ocean. There is beautiful white sandy beach over 70 meters long facing lagoon, and shallow waters, creating beautiful scenery. The other islands surrounding Blue Lagoon can be seen from Matatahi. Also, just shortly north of the island there is deeper water in the lagoon, with corals and marine life.
Motu Matatahi is known for being cheap for sale (about $ 250,000, now withdrawn) until the end of 2019, so many online newspapers wrote about it, among other similar islands in the world, islands at the price of an apartment in the metropolis. As I wrote once, girls from Club Fortuna created crowdfunding to collectively purchase island to be saved, as good example https://tropicalislands.net/motu-matatahi-association/ and I used talk with their ex member, Julia Rublow. We visited her during out stay in Vienna back in 2019. and talked about that island.
And now in early 2026, I remember after those years Motu Matatahi promotion worldwide ,,surrounded by lagoon…. with crystalline waters…. beautiful sandy beaches…. and palm trees…..”. It was in many news magazines and places for sale, since it was adorable and cheap. ,,Motu Matatahi Association” were collecting fundraising money to buy this islet. Now it is all history, but memories are still here. Tropical Islands blog is perhaps the only place that mentions the name of this island, once solid popular. Everything else seems inactive or archived, nobody seems to mentions this island anymore.
Motu Matatahi was the first island that I had in folder in early 2018. It all started from that islet (before this blog existed) as I have seen it somewhere accidentally in some news article alongside few other islands. Then it interested me, and started to read more and more… then I saw more sites selling it, then Matatahi Association and crowfunding… eventually it all lead to this now, strong and big blog!
But lets not forget a iconic real estate agent that offered this iconic island. While few places offered it, only Jacques Menahem from French Polynesia Sotherby’s International Realty was locally in charge for selling that island. An elite real estate agent that still operates today.
I had an honor to talk with famous Jacques Menahem. I also recommended him in this post https://tropicalislands.net/recommendation-for-some-real-estate-agents-and-owners-selling-their-properties/ and here is his profile with listings https://fpsir.com/en/agent/jacques-menahem/
POST UPDATED 29. JUNE 2026 – And Motu Matatahi is back on the market! At least plot of it. Seems only under Jacques Menahem plot of this island is on the market as of some time ago. It says about plot of the island in Rangiroa, and all pictures are from Motu Matatahi. Here is quote from the listing:
Treat yourself to a piece of paradise with this parcel of land for sale on a private island in Rangiroa, one of the largest and most beautiful atolls in French Polynesia.
Property Details :
Location : Rangiroa, a private island
Access : 45 minutes by boat from the airport
Key Benefits :
Exclusivity: Enjoy the peace and serenity of a private island.
Unspoilt nature: Surrounded by the natural beauty of turquoise lagoons and white sandy beaches.
Development Potential: Ideal for a private residence or tourism development.
This parcel of land offers a unique opportunity to own property in one of French Polynesia’s most spectacular and sought-after destinations. An idyllic setting to realise your dreams of island living. Don’t miss this chance to invest in an exceptional location.
Thats great news to see this island again rolling, just like 10 years ago, and we are the first to reveal that. Here is an link for this listing https://fpsir.com/en/property/me4-1748-tuamotu-rangiroa-plot-of-land-on-private-island/ and contact Jacques there for more detail (for interested buyers) as we write from an educational and commentary points and are not involved with sale of islands.
HERE IS OUR MOTU MATATAHI GALLERY
And here is the video!
