Must-see hotels in Tahiti

  • Vanira Lodge

    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…

  • Mitirapa Villa

    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…

  • Pension Bonjouir

    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…

  • Pension Te Miti

    Around Tahiti Nui

    Run by a young, friendly French couple, this fun place has a low-key backpacker vibe and is deservedly popular with budgeteers. It’s on the mountain side…

  • Taharuu Lodge

    Around Tahiti Nui

    This surfer haven occupies a colorful, breezy building amid gorgeous tropical gardens. Location is ace – Plage de Taharuu is just across the road. The…

  • Manava Suite Resort Tahiti

    Around Tahiti Nui

    This hotel is an odd mix of a resort and serviced apartments. Units are modern with clean lines and you won't have staff fawning over you during your stay…

  • Taaroa Lodge

    Around Tahiti Nui

    Right on the waterfront, Taaroa Lodge has the most luxe location for the price tag on this coast. The dorm is basic and the one private en-suite room…

  • Green Room Villa

    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…

  • Le Méridien Tahiti

    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…

  • Reva

    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…

  • Motu Martin

    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…

  • La Vague Bleue

    Tahiti

    The outwardly attractive bungalows here might be a little past their prime on the inside, but they are clean, and the location, on a quiet property…

  • Hiti Moana Villa

    Around Tahiti Nui

    Eight bungalows, including four with kitchenettes, set around a well-tended garden make this lagoonside complex in Papara a lovely option, despite the…

  • Le Relais Fenua

    Around Tahiti Nui

    A great, super-friendly option in Pa’ea, with seven immaculate, spacious and bright studios with TVs set around a little swimming pool. Each little unit…

  • Pension de la Plage

    Around Tahiti Nui

    Just across the road from Plage de Toaroto, this impeccably maintained place offers comfortable motel-style rooms in several gardenside buildings around a…

  • Punatea Village

    Tahiti

    Four stand-alone bungalows and five tiny rooms in their own building sit in a lovely, verdant property opening onto the lagoon and black-sand beach. The…

  • Fare Arearea

    Around Tahiti Nui

    It's only a 6km drive from Taravao to reach this remote and wild-feeling spot. The three bungalows with faux coconut thatch sit back on a large green lawn…

  • Fare Hau

    Tahiti

    Close to the airport and to Pape'ete, this simple, welcoming place also has great views of Mo'orea from the terrace. The Moana room is the only room with…

  • Pension Chayan

    Tahiti

    Four sparkling concrete bungalows – all with mini-kitchens – nestle in a magnificent tropical garden complete with spectacular waterfall and natural…

  • The Brando

    Tahiti

    The Brando has made a valiant attempt in sustainability via usage of renewable energy, a cooling system that uses sea water and use of only solar or human…

  • Chez Maïté

    Tahiti

    Accommodation here consists of two rooms on the ground floor of the owner’s house. One room has air-conditioning, the other is a bit dank. Great for…

  • Pueu Village

    Tahiti

    Very Tahitian Ma and Pa–style place with good bungalows.

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