Ra'iatea & Taha'a
The location (on an expansive coconut plantation fronting the lagoon) alone would make this one of Ra’iatea’s best options, but the 22 bungalows – which…
Must-see hotels in French Polynesia
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Ra'iatea & Taha'a
This option offers lots of comfort and a beautiful, quiet, white-sand-beach setting with tons of individual attention and a low-key atmosphere. Bungalows…
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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…
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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,…
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Bora Bora
Although the location, on the northern outskirts of Vaitape, about 8km away from Matira Beach, doesn't exactly scream 'vacation', this is a real find if…
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Ra'iatea & Taha'a
This small resort with a boutique feel is one of Ra’iatea’s top hotels, and it’s easy to understand why. An effortless tropical charm pervades the…
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Tahiti
Our favourite pension in Tahiti, this place is up a steep driveway on a miniplateau with vast views of the lagoon, surf, village and myriad island colours…
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Intercontinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa
Bora Bora
The Intercontinental has one of the best resort reputations on the island, and the accolades are well deserved. Seen from above, the layout of the 80…
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Mo'orea
Résidence Linareva has a great reputation and features a cluster of well-furnished, self-contained bungalows in a lush garden by the lagoon. What's…
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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…
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Tahiti
Five mini-villas are spread over two waterfront locations: the first on the lagoon, with views over aqua water; and the second on Phaeton Bay with its…
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Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa
Mo'orea
Magnificently laid out with real style and class, the Hilton is one of Mo’orea’s best resorts. Of the 103 guest units, 54 are built over the water and…
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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…
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Ra'iatea & Taha'a
Near the end of the road north of Poutoru, this delightfully secluded retreat has three bungalows spread out on grassy grounds surrounded by blooming…
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Ra'iatea & Taha'a
Hooray for motu digs without the hefty price tag. This warm, family-run Polynesian retreat on Motu Toahotu has five clean, comfortable and large tiled en…
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Mo'orea
One of Mo’orea’s few midprice accommodation options, Club Bali Hai has a range of anonymous rooms in a two-storey, motel-like building as well as an…
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Mo'orea
This modest place is an acceptable standby for unfussy travellers. The five bungalows are tightly packed together on a small property overlooking the…
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Bora Bora
Simple hedonists will be hard-pressed to find a mellower spot to maroon themselves for a languid holiday. On Motu Ome, two well-proportioned bungalows are…
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Bora Bora
While lavish, the Méridien offers affordable luxury in its 98 units, including 14 beach villas and 82 overwater bungalows. The motu is a stunner, with a…
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Intercontinental Bora Bora Le Moana Resort
Bora Bora
If you're looking to do Bora Bora in style but don't want to feel cut off from the island, the Moana is your answer. It spreads along the eastern side of…
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Vahine Island Private Island Resort
Ra'iatea & Taha'a
The setting here, on a white-beach-clad motu with a stretch of manicured coconut palms and views of blue in all directions, can't be matched. This…
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The Marquesas
Basking in familial warmth, this pension at the far end of Omoa has an air of Little House on the Prairie. Lionel, who is from Normandy and who is a mine…
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Sofitel Bora Bora Private Island
Bora Bora
One of Bora Bora's most popular honeymoon spots, this Sofitel strikes a perfect balance between luxury, seclusion, privacy (there are only 31 units) and…
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Ra'iatea & Taha'a
Recently relocated to a small and very private motu, the handful of massive bungalows here built from polished wood and thatch all have steps that lead…
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Nuku Hiva
Hee Tai Inn has the eight tidiest rooms in town, all in a plain but comfortable motel-like building at the back of a garden teeming with endemic plants…
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Tahiti
Bonjouir is a nature-lover’s paradise – it’s surrounded by walks to waterfalls, swimming holes and caves and fronted by the clear lagoon – but it’s far…
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Bora Bora
This wonderful place is unique among the Polynesian resorts, and since its opening in 2008, it has consistently impressed. Indeed, this is one of the few…
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Mo'orea
On the eastern shore of Opunohu Bay, Faire Vaihere consists of four bungalows resting in a leafy plot. They're nothing special (and for the price, you’d…
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Bora Bora
This top-notch resort is a real treat for honeymooners or couples looking for a perfect high-style escape. Its super-stylish public areas and gorgeous…
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Mo'orea
A long-time budget favourite – an easy distinction given the lack of competitors – Camping Nelson boasts a spiffing lagoon frontage (but no shade to speak…
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Bora Bora
This upscale venture is a more intimate alternative to a resort, with three all-wood, fully equipped bungalows cocooned in exotic gardens on the…
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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…
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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…
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Ra'iatea & Taha'a
Oviri Lodge offers guests the chance to escape and unplug in two hand-crafted treehouse-style villas positioned in the velvety emerald hills above Hotopu…
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Mo'orea
This family-run abode is a bit isolated, but that's part of its appeal. Three bungalows are ideally positioned on a skinny stretch of white sand and offer…
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Ra'iatea & Taha'a
This mellow B&B is just a 10-minute drive from Uturoa, but feels a million miles away. In the owner’s waterfront home, it has three guest rooms in total –…
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Intercontinental Moorea Resort & Spa
Mo'orea
Spread over more than 10 hectares along the seashore, Mo’orea’s biggest resort boasts 147 units and features a host of facilities and amenities, including…
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Mo'orea
Depending on your perspective, you’ll find Tipaniers Iti either quiet or isolated. Looking out over spectacular Opunohu Bay, it consists of a handful of…
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Ra'iatea & Taha'a
It's well worth the short but steep drive up to these spotless, modern and comfortable kitchen-equipped bungalows with magnificent views over the…
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The Marquesas
This pension has five very ramshackle but spacious bungalows on a little knoll in Hokatu, with sweeping views of Hokatu Bay and Motu Hane. Try to book the…
