Must-see hotels in Rangiroa

  • Chez Cécile

    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…

  • Les Relais de Josephine

    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…

  • Le Maitai Rangiroa

    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…

  • Vahaui Paradis

    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…

  • Tevahine Dream

    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…

  • Turiroa Village – Chez Olga

    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…

  • Kia Ora Resort & Spa

    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 Plage

    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…

  • Raira Lagon

    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…

  • Va'aitemoana

    Rangiroa

    Opened in late 2015, Va'aitemoana follows the standard recipe for success: offer clean, light-filled, spacious accommodation with prim bathrooms in a…

  • Pension Bounty

    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…

  • Kia Ora Sauvage

    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…

  • Chez Loyna

    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…

  • Tamatuamai

    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…

  • Miki Miki Lodge

    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…

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