Best Hotels in Tahiti: Guesthouses, Resorts and Overwater Bungalows for Every Budget

Hotels in Tahiti and its islands range from family-run guesthouses with a handful of rooms to some of the most expensive resorts on earth. The good news is that the best experiences are not all at the top end: a pension with a pool and a host who tells you where to snorkel can be the highlight of a trip.

Below are the six hotels we would look at first, across every budget and across Tahiti, Moorea and Bora Bora. The picks are based on location, facilities and Booking.com reviews.

Our 6 best hotels in Tahiti

These are the six places we would book first, ordered from budget to premium, with two family-run guesthouses, a city hotel, two resorts with overwater bungalows and a jungle lodge near Teahupo'o.

Budget pickGuesthouse · Papetoai, Moorea

Fare Temanea

A traditional Polynesian-style fare in a quiet residential corner of Moorea, with a pool, an open-air kitchen, free kayaks and free parking. The host gets some of the warmest reviews we have seen, and Tipaniers beach is close by. The best-value stay on our list.

• Pool, open-air kitchen and free kayaks
• Staff rated 9.8 and value for money 9.7 by guests
• Best for couples and remote workers on a budget

9.6on Booking.com
from 104 guest reviews

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Mid-range pickGuesthouse · Arue, near Papeete

Maison Taina

A family-run guesthouse in a large, comfortable house in Arue, just east of Papeete, with a pool, hot tub, shared kitchen, terrace and free parking, and sea views through the trees. Guests praise the hosts for their local tips, and the WiFi scores a perfect 10.

• Pool, hot tub and sea views through the trees
• Comfort rated 9.8 and WiFi 10 by guests
• Best for families and remote workers who want a homely base near the capital

9.4on Booking.com
from 64 guest reviews

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Mid-range pickHotel · Papeete

Hotel Reva Tahiti

A modern, spotlessly clean hotel in the centre of Papeete, close to the ferry terminal, with spacious rooms, work desks, a lounge and a well-rated buffet breakfast. The city is easy to explore on foot and the airport is about 4 kilometres away.

• Central, close to the Moorea ferry and the market
• Work desks, WiFi rated 9.5 and a buffet breakfast
• Best for stopovers and remote workers using Papeete as a base

8.7on Booking.com
from 233 guest reviews

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Premium pickResort · Punaauia

Tahiti Lagoon Resort

A beachfront resort on Tahiti's west coast with a private beach, a lagoon-style pool, a restaurant and beach bar, and overwater and garden bungalows looking across to Moorea. Snorkelling, canoeing and diving are on site, and the airport is about 10 kilometres away.

• Overwater bungalows facing Moorea
• Private beach, lagoon pool and water sports on site
• Best for an easy resort stay at the start or end of a trip

8.1on Booking.com
from 186 guest reviews

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Premium pickBeach resort · Matira Point, Bora Bora

Maitai Bora Bora

A beachfront resort on Matira Point with a private beach, a restaurant that hosts Polynesian shows, and a choice of rooms, beach bungalows and overwater villas. Kayaks, snorkelling and fishing gear are free to use, and Matira Beach, the best public beach on the island, is right there.

• Overwater villas without ultra-luxury prices
• Free kayaks, snorkelling and fishing gear
• Best for couples who want Bora Bora on a sensible budget

8.5on Booking.com
from 1,024 guest reviews

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Premium pickLodge · Teahupo'o, Tahiti Iti

Vanira Lodge

A characterful Polynesian-style lodge in lush jungle gardens on Tahiti Iti, with private bungalows, two pools, hot tubs, a restaurant and a bar. Guests love the views, the atmosphere and how private the bungalows feel, and the Teahupo'o surf is close by.

• Private bungalows in jungle gardens with sea views
• Two pools, hot tubs and a very good breakfast
• Best for couples and nature lovers who want peace near Teahupo'o

9.2on Booking.com
from 242 guest reviews

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Choosing where to stay in Tahiti

Most trips combine a night or two on Tahiti with a few nights on Moorea or Bora Bora. Stay on Tahiti's west coast or in Papeete around your international flights, then head to Moorea by ferry or Bora Bora by plane for the lagoon. If you surf or want somewhere wild and quiet, add a few nights on Tahiti Iti.

Our guide to where to stay in Tahiti explains each area and island in more detail, with more places for every budget.

Getting to and around Tahiti

International flights land at Faa'a airport, a few kilometres west of Papeete, with direct services from Paris, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Auckland and Tokyo among others. Papeete and Punaauia are both 10 to 15 minutes from the airport by taxi.

On Tahiti a hire car is the easiest way to get around, as buses are infrequent. Moorea is 30 to 40 minutes from central Papeete by ferry, and Bora Bora and the other islands are reached on Air Tahiti flights from Faa'a. Bora Bora's airport sits on an islet, so resorts collect guests by boat.

Staying connected is worth planning, because data is pricey here. Our guides to the best eSIMs for Tahiti and the best eSIMs for French Polynesia cover the options, and if you are already on the road without cover, see our guide to buying travel insurance when you are already abroad.