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…
Must-see hotels in French Polynesia
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Huahine
It’s not really a ‘motel’ at all, but a casual property with five fairly uninspiring local-style bungalows with bathrooms (hot water), mosquito screens…
Maupiti
An atmosphere of dreamlike tranquillity characterises this well-run pension with a fab lagoon frontage. Your biggest quandary here: go snorkelling (or…
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…
Hiva Oa
Tania, your chirpy host, does a superb job of keeping her place shipshape. Location-wise, this pension plays in the same league as nearby Temetiu Village,…
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…
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…
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…
Huahine
Great for families and a long-time surfer favourite. American Rande and his lovely Tahitian wife give a character-filled welcome and offer two great-value…
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…
Huahine
On a relatively isolated private beach, this artistic guesthouse gets rave reviews from travellers. The four Polynesian-style bungalows, each with a…
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…
Huahine
On a coral rock beach (not good for swimming), this place has 10 pleasant, well-kept bungalows sleeping two to four people, all with kitchens, private…
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,…
Hiva Oa
An obvious choice for thrifty travellers. In theory, the seven bungalows with bathroom (cold water) and kitchenette, next to the mairie (town hall), are…
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…
Huahine
This new place has three dark wooden bungalows that are spacious and sparsely elegant and only steps from an arc of white sand and blue lagoon. The whole…
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…
Huahine
On a tiny piece of land right across from the pearl farm, digs here are either in tiny bungalows or in one of three small mezzanine rooms reached by a…
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…
Huahine
Situated about 150m from a stunning beach with great snorkelling, and only a short stroll from Fare, the rooms here surround a convivial little dining…
