The Tuamotus
Anchored on a private white- and pink-sand motu a 10-minute boat ride from the village, this Australian-run venture is the kind of haven stressed-out city…
Must-see hotels in The Tuamotus
The Tuamotus
This place is one of the best deals in the Tuamotus. Rates include daily activities and excursions (flower-garland making, picnics on a secluded islet,…
Fakarava
Travellers in search of romance enthuse about this Crusoe-chic and very isolated spot with only nine units: five rustic but tastefully decorated…
Fakarava
At the southern end of Rotoava, this petite resort-style venue is the fanciest option in the north of the atoll, with 10 small but immaculate bungalows…
Rangiroa
This solid-value option is run by a charming Paumotu family who will go the extra mile to help travellers. It features nine spacious wood bungalows in a…
The Tuamotus
You can’t argue with the location. It’s right on the beach, so your biggest worry is tracking sand into your bungalow. Beautiful views are augmented by…
The Tuamotus
This haven of peace is set in a coconut plantation facing the lagoon and a lovely hoa (small channel). The six bungalows are made with local materials and…
Rangiroa
The setting of this very French interpretation of the Polynesian pension, right on the mythical Tiputa Pass, is arguably the prettiest on the atoll. The…
Fakarava
This place is a real heartbreaker. It sits on a paradisiacal motu overlooking the stunning Tumakohua Pass, with exceptionally healthy coral reefs just…
Rangiroa
Privacy is not Le Maitai's forte – the 34 few-frills, functional bungalows are tightly packed on a small property – but otherwise this low-key resort is…
Rangiroa
Hats off to the owners: they dared build this venture directly on the ocean side of the atoll – a rarity in the Tuamotus. Pros: crashing waves, exposed…
Rangiroa
Tevahine Dream gets rave reviews from honeymooners who want something more personal and intimate than a hotel. Five rustic chic bungalows, three of which…
Rangiroa
Chez Olga may not have the Polynesian character of some of the other pensions, but it's a freakishly good deal for the Tuamotus, with three types of…
The Tuamotus
This upscale pension sits on a secluded motu about a 20-minute walk across some shallow waterways from the village. The property is lapped by a glassy…
The Tuamotus
This is the only pension in the village. You have two options here. The four bungalows won't knock your socks off but are in good nick. For solo…
Rangiroa
Welcome to one of the swankiest options in French Polynesia, with 50 plush bungalows, including 10 enormous overwater units on a perfect turquoise lagoon…
Rangiroa
The 'Plage' (beach) bit is a gross misnomer, but this no-frills backpackers housed in a ramshackle building in Avatoru village has a spiffing lagoonside…
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)…
Fakarava
This comfortable pension is run by Flora, who spends her days fine-tuning the garden and making sure there’s not a speck of dust in any of the four well…
Fakarava
On the ocean side of Rotoava (no beach), this backpackerlike option is a great deal for solo travellers; eight no-frills, teeny but practical bungalows in…
Fakarava
What an exquisite spot! Imagine a small, sandy bay fringed with coconut palms and lapped by turquoise waters. Choose between two family-sized semi…
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…
Fakarava
This pension offers four rustic bungalows made from natural materials in a delightful location on the lagoon. They maintain a fair level of comfort but…
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…
Rangiroa
A cross between a family-run place and a hotel, this is a reassuring choice with no surprises (good or bad) up its sleeves. It features 10 bungalows that…
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…
Fakarava
The motu is really nothing special (and there’s not even a beach), but the owners have built such beautiful coconut-thatch structures and planted enough…
Fakarava
Each of the four bungalows here is crafted from a variety of local materials. Although they're packed rather closely together, they enjoy a splendid…
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…
Rangiroa
Opened in late 2015, Va'aitemoana follows the standard recipe for success: offer clean, light-filled, spacious accommodation with prim bathrooms in a…
Rangiroa
Lodging here is in four identical adjoining rooms. They’re bland and slightly claustrophobic, but they have kitchenettes and the whole place is kept…
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…
Rangiroa
This is Hotel Kia Ora’s ‘savage’ annex, on Motu Avearahi, about an hour away by boat. The beach setting is stunning and there’s a maximum of 10 guests at…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
