The Tuamotus
This family-run pension offers a divine location, on a wide sandy beach lapped by topaz waters. Ask for one of the four individual beachfront bungalows…
Must-see hotels in French Polynesia
Around Tahiti Nui
This hotel is an odd mix of a resort and serviced apartments. Units are modern with clean lines and you won't have staff fawning over you during your stay…
Around Tahiti Nui
Right on the waterfront, Taaroa Lodge has the most luxe location for the price tag on this coast. The dorm is basic and the one private en-suite room…
Bora Bora
This Sofitel strikes a good balance between luxury, seclusion, privacy (there are only 31 units) and convenience – on tiny Motu Piti Uu Uta, it’s just…
Tahiti
Rent this exquisite three-bedroom, two-bathroom house for a romantic getaway or bring up to seven other people (eight total) for a family or surfing get…
Ra'iatea & Taha'a
Yolande, a charming Ra’iatea mama, keeps this cute-as-a-button place on a white-sand beach in shipshape. Not much English is spoken but good vibes abound…
Ra'iatea & Taha'a
Set on a steep hill above Vini Beach Lodge, this pension offers some amazing views of the northern side of Faaroa Bay. There are three rooms all with…
French Polynesia
Run by Aline Kato, a retired school teacher, this place near the airstrip eases you right into the peaceful lifestyle of Rimatara. The four bungalows are…
Bora Bora
Camping in Bora Bora? Yes, it's possible, but don't hold your breath. This is a very modest place with limited amenities (cold showers, basic self…
Ra'iatea & Taha'a
Besides having one of the better beaches (plus snorkelling) on the island, you’ll get plenty of ancient Polynesian spiritual vibes here from Marae…
Around Tahiti Nui
Le Méridien has truly lovely grounds dotted with lily ponds and fronted by a natural white-sand beach that has Mo’orea views – if you want a resort where…
Mo'orea
The best part of this venture is the grounds, covered in swaying palms and expansive lawns and highlighted by a svelte ribbon of white sand. The 29…
Mo'orea
The open, well-planted garden, creative, cosy dorm bungalows and surfy/social atmosphere make this a good backpacker option on Mo’orea, but we’ve heard…
French Polynesia
Run by a French-Rurutu couple, Manotel has seven pretty bungalows with fans, good bathrooms and particularly inviting terraces; it’s across the road from…
Nuku Hiva
All eight rooms are clean, well organised (air-con, a small balcony, private facilities, hot shower, daily cleaning) and utilitarian. Rooms 1 and 2 have…
Ra'iatea & Taha'a
There's a mix here of small but bright backpacker rooms out back with shared bathrooms, a midpriced block of OK rooms in the middle, and bigger but dark…
French Polynesia
Three rustic, coconut-thatched bungalows with bathrooms sit on a skinny stretch of white sand, with fabulous lagoon views; there are also two boxy rooms…
Nuku Hiva
Peacefully reposed over sloping grounds above the marina, this pension features eight rooms in a two-storey motel-style building. They’re plain and not…
Ra'iatea & Taha'a
The haphazardly run Hibiscus gets mixed reviews, but its promo deals (stay three nights, pay for two) make it a bargain. Seven simply built bungalows of…
Ra'iatea & Taha'a
A crisp and compact waterfront abode, Opeha has a handful of very white, very clean, kitchen-equipped bungalows, lined up in a row on a tiny, immaculate…
Ra'iatea & Taha'a
You get an all-inclusive package when you stay here (minus alcohol, which you can purchase), which is convenient since Taha’a can be hard to get around on…
Nuku Hiva
Here's a family-run place that embraces you like a big, warm Marquesan hug. Rooms are simple and not very private, but they are clean, tiled and have hot…
Raiatea Pearl Resort Hawaiki Nui
Ra'iatea & Taha'a
Ra’iatea’s swankiest hotel has excellent service and stylish bungalows, but sadly its location, wedged between the road and the lagoon, isn’t exactly…
Tahiti
Reva is in a beautifully isolated place that’s only accessible by boat from Teahupoo. It takes full advantage of the waterfront property, with a long…
Ra'iatea & Taha'a
Good for independent types or families, this modernish two-bedroom cement house has a big living room, TV, hot-water bathrooms and a full kitchen…
The Marquesas
In a plum setting on a hill at the edge of Hakahetau, this mellow pension offers clean, well-swept yet impersonal rooms at a nice price. Bathrooms (hot…
The Tuamotus
This place is a great find if you're working to a tight budget – it's an all-inclusive formula, with daily excursions to the most scenic spots on the…
Ra'iatea & Taha'a
The two older, cabin-style bungalows here are isolated high up a precarious road 7km north of Marae Taputapuatea. Each has outdoor equipped mini-kitchen,…
Mo'orea
Domloc is actually a time-share vacation club, but it’s run like a hotel – a cool hotel indeed, with eight well-appointed, fully equipped villas. They’re…
Keikahanui Nuku Hiva Pearl Lodge
Nuku Hiva
Nuku Hiva’s only upmarket option, the Keikahanui occupies a wonderfully peaceful domain at the tip of Colette Bay. Digs are in Polynesian-style bungalows…
French Polynesia
Perched on a small plateau in the hills that dominate the eastern part of the island, this pension feels a bit isolated, but it’s the perfect place to…
Around Tahiti Nui
In search of an escape? Consider renting a bungalow on this tiny motu that lies just offshore. The four units are simply built but clean, spacious (they…
French Polynesia
Ataha has three options: a secluded three-room house west of the airport, a more convivial three-room house east of the airport (all rooms have shared…
Mo'orea
If stepping out of your room and digging your toes in the sand isn't a must, this venture is a great option, with five spacious wood and stone bungalows…
Ra'iatea & Taha'a
A crisp and compact place overlooking Faaroa Bay, Vini Beach offers a collection of two-storey whitewashed bungalows, a tiled pool, a posh, covered…
The Tuamotus
If you’re hoping to partake in the Tuamotuan pension experience, look no further – Raita and her husband offer local hospitality at its finest. Digs are…
Tahiti
The outwardly attractive bungalows here might be a little past their prime on the inside, but they are clean, and the location, on a quiet property…
Ra'iatea & Taha'a
This motel-like venture right in the centre of Uturoa has as much character as a newly paved footpath but it’s an acceptable fall-back. The 10 rooms feel…
Mo'orea
This upscale option offers four smartly finished bungalows built from quality materials, including local hardwoods and volcanic stones. Hint: try for the …
Mo'orea
This peaceful haven sits on a quiet strip of beach (walk five minutes to the better main beach). The four pine bungalows resemble Swiss chalets and are…
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