The Pearl Shell is a privately owned resthouse in the village of Onomaru, Butaritari Island.
Opened in early 1997, it is constructed out of local materials and sits at the lagoon edge, making it a perfect idyllic island getaway.
Your welcomming hosts, Ioanna and Bakaati, are local school teachers, fluent in English, and purveyors of the best hospitality in the Pacific.

If you thought there aren't any paradises left in the Pacific, then visit the Pearl Shell and discover a secret hideaway in Kiribati.

FACILITIES:
up to eight people can be accomodated in three comfortable houses, each with electricity and running water. There are two shower rooms and toilets, and a seperate dining room and kitchen where fine local foods are prepared. Three main meals are provided, as well as tea, coffee and refreshments available throughout the day.

THE ISLAND:
for those in search of adventure and magic, tours can be arranged to sights such as the King's Well, the Maneaba of the Death, the Lady Stone, Tikurere islet for a night under the stars, and villages along the island. WW2 relics can also be visited. Oh, and don't forget the swimming at Uraura, a spectacular crescent shaped beach. Fishing, sailing and snorkelling can also be arranged...

Located beside the lagoon in rustic and quit surroundings. Eight double/twin ensuite rooms and 4 single ensuite rooms, including a self-contained chalet.

Includes IDD telephone and fax, internet, computer and laundry...

A nearby sea lake provides a cool breezy atmospehre and a spacious green grass park ideal for children and social functions including barbecues and small private parties.

The unspoiled outer islands enable visitors to see the real Kiribati way of life and culture.
Butaritari, the greenest island was famous for the traditional art of binekua, the calling of the whales by Kuma villagers.
Abemama (Island of Moon) was the home of Robert Louis Stevenson before Apia in Samoa.
Air Kiribati provides regular flights to all outer islands, where accommodation is available in rest houses and homestay.

Scuba Diving, snorkeling, Camping, Reef trek, Sailing and fishing.
The Gilbertese sailing canoe was regarded as the fastest traditional sailing canoe in the world. Enjoy the experience of an outrigger ride.
There are many safe and excellent snorkeling and swimming spots in Kiribati...