Pape'ete
The c 1975 tiki-tacky decor here might be leftover but it’s so well kept that it’s become appealingly retro and refreshingly unpretentious. Rooms have…
Must-see hotels in Pape'ete
Intercontinental Resort Tahiti
Pape'ete
Hands down, this is the best luxury resort on the island. The Intercontinental is as posh as Tahiti gets. Marble bathrooms, plush canopies and Mo’orea…
Pape'ete
The only place to stay and eat is Relais de la Maroto, smack in the lush heart of the island. It has renovated but musty motel-style rooms and a few…
Pape'ete
With prices that nudge it into the midrange category, this resort is one of the better deals on the island. The ’70s-style exterior could use a facelift,…
Pape'ete
This guesthouse is in a spotless and stylish cement home in a quiet area not far from the centre of town. The tiled rooms are simple but nicely decorated…
Pape'ete
Right across from Faa’a International Airport, this would appear to be the most convenient place to stay for a quick stop-over, but there’s no shuttle so…
Pape'ete
The only budget option in town with a pool, this place is a real bargain. Rooms are big, bright and tiled and the best ones have sliding doors and small…
Pape'ete
In Pape'ete, an 800m walk from the Gare Maritime, this friendly, clean and colourful little nest is a secure spot in an otherwise unprepossessing part of…
Pape'ete
East of Pape’ete is this hotel on a stunning black-sand beach lined with almond trees and fronted with Mo’orea views. It was being refurbished when we…
Pape'ete
This clean hotel has an excellent location overlooking the water in the hub of Pape’ete, but sadly is afflicted by traffic noise. A somewhat kitschy…
Pape'ete
Despite its complete lack of beach, the Sheraton is a lovely place for a short stay. The lagoonside pool is fantastic, the hot tub (creatively placed on…
Pape'ete
Attractive primarily to business travellers, the Tahiti Nui is a modernish hotel right in the heart of Pape’ete and close to the waterfront. There’s a…
Pape'ete
This place is a little depressing and the boxy rooms are in need of a serious freshen-up, but the location is the saving grace – it’s in a quiet area not…
Pape'ete
Clean and with pretty hardwood floors and colourful Polynesian bedspreads, this is one of the city’s better midrange bets. Central to the quay and market,…
Pape'ete
Sparkling clean, tiny and friendly, Chez Myrna has simple rooms with breakfast included and there’s an on-site snack bar and laundry services. No credit…
