Mitirapa Villa

Top choice in 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 green waters backed by steep, high mountains. The Balinese-style masterpieces are some of the best value lodging on the island. Each unit has two bedrooms, kitchen, living space, private gardens and a dipping pool.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Tahiti attractions

1. Musée Gauguin

2.24 MILES

This museum has been closed for years but hopefully it will reopen during the life of this book. The airy site surrounded by lush foliage is lovely, and…

2. Jardins Botaniques

2.57 MILES

The 137-hectare Jardins Botaniques has walking paths that wind their way through the garden past ponds, palms, a massive banyan tree and a superb mape…

3. Maui Beach

3.57 MILES

A picturesque strip of white sand, Maui Beach gets packed and noisy on weekends, but is peaceful during the week. It’s right on the road but has shallow…

5. Marae Nuutere

4.59 MILES

A signposted turn-off at PK9.5 leads a short distance inland to the rarely visited remains of Marae Nuutere, restored in 1994. There are three paved yards…

6. Taravao Lookout

5.42 MILES

View over the bucolic plateaus of Taravao to the blue coastlines and towering Tahiti Nui.

7. Mataiea

5.97 MILES

Between 1891 and 1893, Paul Gauguin lived in Mataiea where he produced works including Two Women on the Beach, Woman with a Mango and Ia Orana Maria –…

8. Marae Anapua

9.05 MILES

Another beautifully restored archaeological site, Marae Anapua is worth a gander.