The Island of Tahiti and her Capital City of Papeete have different styles of lodging available.

This page divides Tahiti's lodging choices into 2 basic categories: The first for the island of Tahiti, the second for the city of Papeete (within walking distance), then breaks those categories down by price range/ budget. Scroll down for all the details.

Depending on the kind of accomodations you desire, here you will find all the choices to suit your needs: plush lagoonside resorts, hidden guesthouses of the interior, quiet family pensions, places to stay if you're on a tight budget, or campgrounds of the island.

From here, it's easy to make your Tahiti reservations with an assortment of direct linking businesses, (or through our affiliate partners). They are eager to help you figure out your vacation itinerary, answer your many questions, and get started planning your dream vacation on Tahiti and throughout the rest of the French Polynesian islands!

Top End Tahiti: Luxury Hotels, 4 & 5 Star Resorts

The finest quality accomodations available on the island of Tahiti!

These are the places to stay when you want to be pampered, waited upon at request, live the life of luxury and basically have your every whim catered to. Although most likely memorable experiences, expect to pay "top end prices" as you take in the sun at these finest of resorts.

(Take note of this when you are figuring your tahiti vacation budget and plan accordingly.)

Le Meridien Tahiti

P.O. Box 380595, 98718 Tamanu Punaauia - Tahiti
Tel: (689) 47.07.07
Fax: (689) 47.07.08
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Situation: Lagoonside, Distance to airport: 10 km, Capacity: 150 rooms, 28 panoramic lagoon views, 25 garden view rooms, 77 "deluxe" lagoonview rooms, 12 overwater bungalows, 8 suites and a beautiful swimming pool.

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Sofitel Tahiti Maeva Beach Resort

P.O. Box 6008, 98702 Faa'a - Tahiti
Telephone- (689) 86.66.00
Fax- (689) 43.84.70 / 41.05.05
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Lagoonside Hotel- Distance to airport: 2.5 km., Distance to ferrydock: 7 km., Total Capacity: 216, Suites: 2, 106 "superior" lagoonview rooms, 108 "superior" mountainview rooms, Conference/ Banquet: 500, Theatre: 350, Cocktail: 800

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Intercontinental Tahiti Resort

B.P. 6014, 98702 Faa'a - Tahiti
Telephone- (689) 86.51.10
Fax- (689) 86.51.28
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Distance to airport: 2 km., Distance to Papeete boat harbour: 7 km., Total Capacity: 257 units: 11 overwater bungalows, 17 overwater "islet" bungalows, 18 standard rooms, 60 panoramic rooms, 74 lagoonview rooms, 1 overwater islet villa, 1 gardenview room for handicapped, 74 gardenview rooms, 1 panoramic suite.

Some features: Conference and banquet services, cocktail lounge, large swimming area and home to the Aquatica Dive Center.

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Radisson Plaza Resort Hotel

B.P. 14170, 98701 Arue - Tahiti
Telephone- (689) 48.88.88
Fax- (689) 48.88.89
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Lagoonside resort- Distance to airport: 12 km., Distance to Papeete boat harbour: 7 km., Total Capacity: 165 units: 16 standard oceanview rooms, 34 deluxe oceanview rooms, 44 oceanview rooms w/ jacuzzi, 44 oceanview suites, 27 oceanview duplexes

Some features: Conference and banquet services, cocktail lounge, swimming pool, exotic black sand bay, fabulous day spa and Hammam steam room, etc.

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Manava Suite Resort Tahiti

PK 10, Punaauia
B.P. 460, 98713 Papeete - Tahiti
Telephone- (689) 50.84.45
Fax- (689) 43.17.86
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Distance to airport: 6 km., Distance to Papeete boat harbour: 10 km., Total Capacity: 121 units: 7 apartments, 12 superior rooms,, 50 studios, 44 suites, 8 duplex suites.

This hotel is newly built and under new management as of March, 09. Some features include a private beach and swimming pool, fitness equipment, satellite TV and movies, close proximity to grocery stores and shopping mall, etc.

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Mid-Range Tahiti: 2 & 3 Star Hotels, Motels, & Family Run Pensions

These accomodations vary greatly throughout Tahiti-Polynesia. Some are quite luxurious, although slightly less so than the top of the line resorts listed above. Many are also not so luxurious, but what you'll save in dollars may end up being a worthy tradeoff.

They range from hotels and motels to what the French Polynesians call "Pensions" which are basically family run operations, often with family style service. Since the majority of places to stay on all the Tahitian islands consist of these mid-range style accomodations, you might imagine there is also a great variation in quality, service, and facilities... Explore the listings and links below for details.

NOTE: Some of these mid-range establishments fall into the same generalized categories and descriptions of the smaller budget pensions, hotels, and lodging in private homes listed in our Budget Tahiti section below. They are all marked with letter abbreviations, which describe their categories. For details about these categories, please see our pension chart (in left column).

Tahiti Sun Travel highly recommends the following 3 Pensions:

Hiti Moana Villa (FH)

PK 32, Papara -Tahiti
PO. Box 10 865, Paea- Tahiti
Telephone- (689) 57.93.93, Fax- (689) 57.94.44,
Contact: Mr. Steve Brotherson
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We Accept Mastercard and Visa

4 bungalows on lagoon side, next to golf course. Minimum stay: 2 nights, lounge, TV, private equipped kitchen, bathroom (hot water), terrace, fan, laundry service, private pontoon, swimming pool, house linens furnished.

Round trip transfers are available for a nominal fee. We are also Tahiti's surfing experts, and a favorite place to stay among surfing enthusiasts. Let us show you the hot spots to surf on Tahiti!

See our website now for all the details!

Pension Otaha (PF-G)

B.P. 380231, Tamana 98718 - Punaauia - Tahiti
Telephone- (689) 58.24.52 / Vini (cell): 71.55.54
Fax: (689) 58.22.65,
Contact: Titaua Schenk
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Accept Visa and Mastercards

The lodge is located on the west coast of Tahiti in the district of Punaauia, one of the residential place of Tahiti, at 17 km from the capital, Papeete and 12 km from the international airport of Faaa. We have 2 units by the beach and 2 units on the garden side planted with fruit trees. Long term stays are welcome! Round trip transfers available for a nominal fee.

Featuring: Property located on a white sandy beach and the lagoon, facing the sister island of Moorea. All the units have access to washing machines, kayaks with paddles and you can snorkle in the lagoon with our masks and equipment.

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Pueu Village (PF)

PK 9, 800 Pueu, B.P. 8475 Taravao ( 100 mètres from the marina) - Tahiti
Telephone/ fax : (689) 57.57.87, Vini (cell): (689) 74.71.99
Contact: Victor VAN CAM by Skype (Pseudo: pueuvillage)
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4 new and clean seaside bungalows with views of the ocean, accessible directly either by car or boat. King size beds, towels and linens at disposal, private bathrooms w/hot water, terrace, air conditioning, minibar, common dining room, and a pontoon for pleasure boats within the shelter of the dominant winds.

“We are a tahitian family. We know our island well and the ocean which surrounds us. We will be happy to accomodate you, to be useful to you and to make you visit TAHITI in simplicity and the Polynesian authenticity. Our boarding house is on the northern coast of peninsula in a small handle protected well from the winds dominant which blows in a south-eastern direction.

Our boarding house is supplied directly out of vegetables, yams, fruits in the peninsula even which is the soil of TAHITI. You will also consume fresh by tasting fish, shellfish, fished the very same day. Our pension enjoys a situation privileged to undertake all the excursions on the island of Tahiti."

Ask about our organized excursions on the Fenua Aihere, the small islands, the cave of Vaipoiri, lagoon tours, museum visits and guided tours of the heights of TAHITI. We can also arrange scuba trips!

See our website now for all the details!

...and the rest of the listings we know of:

Budget Tahiti: Pensions, Lodging in Private Homes, Camping

Listed below are refuges for those of you on a tight budget or wishing to save your hard earned money on various activities or island hopping rather than on lodging.

Amenities can be a bit stark compared to some other more expensive places to stay on the island, but just because it's budget doesn't mean it isn't a great place to stay. Backpackers, students, long term travelers, or campers (see camping details below) - love these places... Accomodations are often simple bungalows, dorm style cottages or rooms utilizing communal style bathrooms, kitchens, and showers.

In our humble opinion, many of these low or mid range choices are among the best places to stay throughout all the islands of Tahititi Polynesia, due to their "family touch." They are the easiest places to have personal contact and interact with the islanders, which most people will find extremely rewarding. Most, if not all the accomodations, are run by family members and they are often very friendly, outgoing, and interesting to meet for any traveler. Great sources of Island information, these locals also can help you organize the many island activities and sights you will be pursuing.

CATEGORY DESCRIPTION NOTE:

Many of these lower budget establishments fall into the same generalized categories and descriptions as the Mid-range accomodations above. They are all marked with letter abbreviations, which describe their categories. For details about these categories, please see our pension chart (in left column).

Camping on Tahiti

Unfortunately, camping on Tahiti is rather limited, in contrast to popular (non local) opinion and desire... but there are some interesting choices for you if you're motivated.

You basically have 2 choices: The first one is the easy way. It consists of contacting one of the pensions above and asking them if it's alright to pitch your tent on their grounds. You'll most likely be pitched right in the middle of the family's yard, not really "camping" in the true sense of the word, but you'll be able to save money this way and use the communal kitchen, bathroom facilities, and store your valuables with the management, just as if you'd be paying for a room. Campers rates are usually a little lower than a basic room- the lowest of the rock bottom pricing choices for any stay in the Tahitian islands.

The second choice is to go deep... There's limited, but wonderful camping within the island's steamy interior and on Tahiti- Iti. See our special camping section now for details!

Top End Papeete

The finest quality accomodations available on Tahiti- within walking distance (3 kilometers or less), from the special features and downtown shopping areas of Papeete and the main port and ferry quay.

These are the most luxurious of places we know of to stay on Tahiti near the urban center of Papeete.

Hilton Hotel Tahiti

Pk 2, 98702 Faa'a - Tahiti
US and Canada: 1-800-780-5733
Europe: 00-800-11-20-11-40
Use discount code: 3977
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The Sheraton Tahiti offers a modern, Polynesian experience in Tahiti's capital city of Papeete. Just two kilometers from the city center and its Municipal Market, the hotel is six-and-one-half kilometers from Faa'a International Airport.

Distance to airport: 6 km., Distance to Papeete boat harbour: 2 km., Total Capacity: 200 guestrooms, contemporarily classic, sporting garden or lagoon views. Cherry-wood floors meet marble baths and create a rich room palette.

Some features include: Fantastic views of beautiful Moorea, an infinity-edged outdoor pool and a world class spa offering aromatic baths, facial treatments and massage therapies. Also on the property are a fitness complex where aerobics classes are routinely held, a dive shop, two restaurants and a bar.

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Mid-range Papeete

Same notes as above for mid-range Tahiti, except these places are within walking distance (3 kilometers or less), from the special features and downtown shopping areas of Papeete and the main port and ferry quay.

These are hotels and motels and what the French Polynesians call "Pensions" which are basically family run operations, often with family style service.

Le Royal Tahitien

P.O. Box 5001, 98716 Pirae - Tahiti
Telephone- (689) 50.40.40
Fax- (689) 50.40.41
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Distance to airport: 8 km., Distance to boat harbour: 3 km., Total Capacity: 40, Rooms: 40, Lagoonside, features a fabulous 3 hectare tropical garden.

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Hotel Tiare Tahiti Noa Noa

627 Boulevard Pomare
B.P. 2359 - 98713 Papeete - Tahiti
Telephone- (689) 50.01.00
Fax- (689) 43.68.47
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Accept Visa, Mastercard, and AmEx.

Situated in downtown Papeete. Distance to airport: 5 km., Distance to ferrydock: 200 meters
Total Capacity: 38, (1 deluxe room, 5 panoramic, 17 ocean view, and 18 standard)

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Fare Suisse Guesthouse

Rue des Poilus Tehitiens
98713 Papeete - Tahiti
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We are located just 10 minutes away from the Faa'a Airport and less than that to the downtown boat harbor and all the shopping areas and special features of Papeete. Total of 4 rooms available w/ double beds, and 1 standard room a double bed. All rooms have access to a spacious living-area w/ terrace. (Note: All rooms have shared bathrooms.) No Ac.

Other features include: Free Pick Up And Drop Off Service.(Please contact before arrival to make arrangements.)

...and the rest of the listings we know of:

Budget Papeete

Same notes as above for budget Tahiti, except these places are within walking distance (3 kilometers or less), from the special features and downtown shopping areas of Papeete and the main port and ferry quay.

These are the cheapest places we know of to stay on Tahiti island close to Papeete city center.

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