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…
Must-see hotels in French Polynesia
The Tuamotus
Occupying a divine stretch of sand, Hotu is a great place to enjoy the coral beach in low-key surroundings. It features five fan-cooled bungalows with…
French Polynesia
Owner Clarisse is a respected tifaifai (quilts) maker and rents four well-appointed bungalows that are perched on a hillside and offer memorable views of…
Huahine
A rustic little place overlooking a stretch of coral and sand beach which isn’t swimmable, Vaihonu offers clean six-bed dorms with tiled floors, simple…
The Tuamotus
Ludovic, who runs the dive centre Scuba Makemo, also rents out four bungalows with attached bathroom, two of which are self-contained. The bungalows are…
Around Tahiti Nui
It's only a 6km drive from Taravao to reach this remote and wild-feeling spot. The three bungalows with faux coconut thatch sit back on a large green lawn…
French Polynesia
The two bungalows are perched over the turquoise lagoon, but you’re a bit isolated at 5km from Rikitea. There’s also one clean room with shared bathroom…
Tahiti
Close to the airport and to Pape'ete, this simple, welcoming place also has great views of Mo'orea from the terrace. The Moana room is the only room with…
Ra'iatea & Taha'a
Near the sea, this pension offers two comfortable bungalow-style rooms. Each has a private bathroom, mosquito net and terrace. Breakfast is available for…
Hotel Hanakéé Hiva Oa Pearl Lodge
Hiva Oa
A secluded property on a mound overlooking Tahauku Bay, with Mt Temetiu as a backdrop, the 14 well-designed bungalows sit in a blooming tropical garden…
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…
Tahiti
Four sparkling concrete bungalows – all with mini-kitchens – nestle in a magnificent tropical garden complete with spectacular waterfall and natural…
Ra'iatea & Taha'a
Head to this family guesthouse on the southern side of Hurepiti Bay for real isolation and tranquillity. The three spotless lagoonside bungalows come with…
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…
Bora Bora
This sprawling resort is brilliant value, especially if you can score promotional rates. The over-water bungalows feature Polynesian designs but lack…
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…
Bora Bora
Of the two round-shaped bungalows, one is right on Matira Beach; the other is just behind. They’re both no-frills, the bathrooms are separated from the…
Huahine
Next to the eponymous restaurant, this place has two wonderfully rustic units that hover over the beach like almost-over-the-water bungalows. It may not…
Rangiroa
Forget about swimming and enjoying sea views – this property doesn't have lagoon access. Despite its unassuming position, Chez Loyna is a safe bet for…
Mo'orea
A three-minute boat ride from Hauru Point brings you to this superbly located, exclusive island paradise. The two houses/bungalows were built using local…
The Tuamotus
This lovely retreat on a peaceful motu has a clutch of good-looking bungalows that hover at the edge of a skinny coral and sand beach lapped by turquoise…
Mo'orea
This hilltop place is quite stylish. The gardens have a Southeast Asian flavour while the comfortable two-storey rooms have French touches. There are…
Huahine
The white cement house doesn’t contain one whit of soul or Polynesian character, but inside you’ll find big, clean rooms, a kitchen for self-catering and…
Huahine
This is an incredibly tranquil spot with three spacious villas in a flowery garden. The price includes full use of a car and a boat, which is great since…
Ra'iatea & Taha'a
Bungalows here are tidy and pleasant but you’d only want to stay at this noisy roadside spot (adjacent to the Europcar parking lot) if you’re on a serious…
Rangiroa
There's no view to speak of and the three bungalows aren't on the water's edge, but they're functional and kept spotlessly clean, and there's lagoon…
Huahine
At the intersection of the coast road and the turn-off to the airport, Chez Ella has two houses with two bedrooms each and a chalet with mezzanine. They…
The Marquesas
In the centre of Hakahau, this pension offers two simple rooms with shared bathroom (hot-water showers) in a house and two beautifully finished bungalows…
The Marquesas
At the far end of the village, this is a mixed bag. The three rooms with shared bathroom in the owners’ house have nothing to excite the senses (and might…
Nuku Hiva
Absolutely no frills here, but you’ll be bowled over by the faaabulous setting, a coconut’s throw from the seashore. It features two rooms with shared…
The Marquesas
Reliable, friendly and fabulously situated on a hillside with swooning views of Hakahau Bay, Pukuéé offers two rooms in a wooden house surrounded by…
Ra'iatea & Taha'a
Two rooms decorated with handmade bedspreads and plenty of wood have a shared bathroom and are in the owner’s beachfront home. A bungalow, planned at the…
Nuku Hiva
This place, just behind Te Pua Hinako, has very simple bungalows with no direct bay views. The beds are thin, which is a drag if you have a bad back. But…
Huahine
Tidy, local-style and functional, this place near the ocean especially appeals to families. Accommodation is in basic houses fully equipped with hot-water…
Rangiroa
On the ocean side of the atoll, this unfussy 'lodge' consists of two refurbished bungalows from hotel Kia Ora, one of which offers superb ocean views. Air…
Mo'orea
Two self-contained bungalows open onto a small patch of white sand. Both have private outside bathrooms. Nothing is fancy, but it all feels very proper…
Huahine
The four villas here are great for self-caterers and are set in well-tended tropical gardens. You're near the water (but not a beach), and the tariff…
Ra'iatea & Taha'a
Kitted out with TVs, mosquito nets and private outside bathrooms, the local-style bungalows here are just a few metres from the lagoon and are very…
Huahine
Catering almost exclusively to return customers, the owner here requires you to reserve in advance. Known for its fabulous French cooking, this place has…
The Marquesas
This property is secure and well maintained, with helpful hosts and a good location near the seafront in Vaitahu. The four rooms share two bathrooms (cold…
