The Marquesas
This pension has five very ramshackle but spacious bungalows on a little knoll in Hokatu, with sweeping views of Hokatu Bay and Motu Hane. Try to book the…
Must-see hotels in French Polynesia
Bora Bora
You've got two options here: a comfy, spacious and kitchen-equipped bungalow with a terrace right on the water's edge and a rather cramped room with…
Bora Bora
This place is a heartbreaker. Right at the tip of Matira Point, it enjoys a sensational setting, with unobstructed views of the turquoise lagoon, and it's…
Bora Bora
Be warned: this friendly pension is in splendid isolation at the northern tip of the island, far from the main tourist highlights at Matira Point. That…
Mo'orea
Deservedly popular and occupying a thin but picturesque stretch of sand (with a small motu as a backdrop), Fare Miti has only eight functional bungalows…
Around Tahiti Nui
Run by a young, friendly French couple, this fun place has a low-key backpacker vibe and is deservedly popular with budgeteers. It’s on the mountain side…
Bora Bora
This midrange resort prides itself on offering the cheapest overwater bungalows in French Polynesia. While much less exclusive and glam than the ones…
Mo'orea
It’s a bustling hub of activity on this lovely knuckle of beach jutting out towards a coral-laden stretch of lagoon. Scattered amid a flowery garden, the…
Mo'orea
Popular with English-speaking visitors (the owner is from New Zealand), this few-frills complex on the eastern shore of Cook's Bay has been around for…
Around Tahiti Nui
This surfer haven occupies a colorful, breezy building amid gorgeous tropical gardens. Location is ace – Plage de Taharuu is just across the road. The…
Mo'orea
On the mountain side of the road, these four sea-view units are a home away from home, with lovingly finished interiors, wooden decks, vast beds and…
French Polynesia
Ataha has a spacious room in the owner’s house (with its own private entrance) as well as seven adjoining rooms in a separate building; they're small and…
Mo'orea
More a guesthouse than a B&B, this venture is popular with unfussy travellers and surfers lured by the proximity of the Haapiti surf break. Owner Tama…
The Marquesas
These four clean and brightly coloured bungalows on stilts are perched on the side of a flowery hill. There are beautiful views over the valley from the…
Ra'iatea & Taha'a
A social and pretty spot, this is one of the best budget options in the Society Islands. The owner speaks five languages, including perfect English, and…
The Tuamotus
This pension has a welcoming local-style atmosphere and is a great place to decompress. The six bungalows are spacious (they can sleep up to four people)…
Ra'iatea & Taha'a
This mellow beachside spot has a beautiful but remote location next to Marae Taputapuatea and has a great pontoon to jump off for snorkelling (a manta ray…
Ra'iatea & Taha'a
A row of small yet very comfortable and polished wooden bungalows line a gorgeous stretch of blue water with Bora Bora in the distance. Even though the…
Mo'orea
The infinity pool here is the island’s best. There's a wide range of accommodation options, including duplex units for families as well as less expensive…
Bora Bora
The name is misleading: there’s nothing vaguely ‘eco’ or ‘lodge’ in this modest pension featuring six self-contained bungalows in Anau village. You won't…
Mo'orea
The vast, lush garden and creative, smartly finished bungalows – it helps that the American owner is a carpenter – make this a good option on Mo’orea, but…
Mo'orea
This relaxing cocoon with a boutique feel offers all the luxuries of the fancy resorts, but with enough intimacy and local flavour to remind you that you…
Ra'iatea & Taha'a
Raiatea Lodge pays elegant homage to colonial architecture, with a two-storey plantation-style building sitting quietly at the back of a coconut…
Ra'iatea & Taha'a
A good base for budget travellers. The four rooms are bare and the partition walls are thin, but they’re clean and colourfully decorated, the shared…
Sofitel Bora Bora Marara Beach Resort
Bora Bora
Perhaps the least self-conscious resort on Bora Bora, laid-back Sofitel Marara is sandwiched between the coastal road and the lagoon, which doesn’t…
Bora Bora
This splendid resort extends along a ravishing stretch of porcelain sand, on a hilly motu. With 120 units, including 84 overwater bungalows and hillside…
French Polynesia
A more congenial place you'll be hard-pressed to find. Viriamu is from Rurutu, his wife Elin is Welsh, and you'll get the best of both worlds. There are…
Le Taha’a Private Island & Spa
Ra'iatea & Taha'a
One of the country's most exclusive resorts, the exceptional Motu Tau Tau setting has views of Taha'a on one side and Bora Bora on the other (a short walk…
Bora Bora
Right on Matira Beach, this is surely one of the most divinely situated hotels in Bora Bora, especially if you score one of the dearer bungalows (nos 1…
French Polynesia
This well-run pension has five bungalows that were built in late 2015. They’re modern, comfortable and well equipped, and the garden setting is very…
French Polynesia
Mangareva’s best option lies in a super-quiet property edging a lovely bay on the opposite side of the island from Rikitea. There are four immaculate…
The Tuamotus
A hot favourite with honeymooners, this intimate resort (there are only 38 units) boasts a stunning position between endless swaths of white- and pink…
Ra'iatea & Taha'a
There’s only one ultraprivate hillside bungalow here, so if it’s privacy you’re after, this place may fit the bill. Plenty of deck space lets you lounge…
The Tuamotus
Jean-Louis, your friendly host, rents out two compact yet colourful and neat rooms in his modest house. For more privacy, opt for the snug bungalow (with…
Mo'orea
Concealed behind a rather dull wall is this welcoming place run by a French-Tahitian couple. The two rooms in the owners’ house are immaculate; try for…
Bora Bora
This longstanding institution is starting to show its age, especially the tired bathrooms. But overall it's not bad value given the irresistible location…
Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort & Spa
Bora Bora
Of all Bora Bora’s top-end options, the Pearl has the strongest Polynesian feel. The 50 overwater bungalows are lovely, but the 20 garden suites, which…
Ra'iatea & Taha'a
Laid-back Les 3 Cascades has four spartan but clean rooms opening onto an airy communal area with a guest kitchen. The three free-standing bungalows offer…
Mo'orea
After something extra-special? Make a beeline for this tropical cocoon with spiffing water frontage. Here you’ll go giddy over the exuberant, slightly…
Sofitel Ia Ora Moorea Beach Resort
Mo'orea
No, you're not hallucinating, the lagoon here is that turquoise. This excellent, modern Polynesian resort sports 114 units, including 39 opulent overwater…
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