Arii Moana sits over the lagoon, its tables looking out across the water towards Mount Otemanu in the distance. The setting is elegant rather than casual, suited to a dinner that runs long over dessert and wine. The menu blends Polynesian and French traditions, built around fresh seafood and meats cooked simply enough to let the produce speak. A wine list, chosen with care, is offered alongside. At night, with the water dark and the mountain a silhouette, the restaurant becomes one of the resort's quieter, more romantic corners.