Properties are selected based on real traveller reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night in French Polynesia on Hotels.com. These French Polynesia Resorts & Hotels with Spas consistently deliver on quality, location and traveller experience. Last updated on 13 November 2026.
The romantic city of Punaauia is full of attractions, such as Museum of Tahiti and the Islands and Vai'ava Beach, and is loved for its beaches and restaurants.
If you can't wait to get to the beach, you might enjoy a trip to Matira Beach, located 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from central Bora Bora. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Nui Beach, Le Meridien Beach and Moti Piti Aau Beach.
If you like the hustle and bustle of a market, you might want to head out to Papeete Market when visiting Papeete. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here?
If you want to stretch your legs and breathe in some fresh mountain air, head out to Mt. Otemanu for a bird's-eye view of Nunue. Hotels.com travellers also say the area is great for couples and that it has lots of nice beaches.
Imagine strolling along Vaitape Harbor for some great waterfront pics when in the heart of Vaitape.
Hotels.com travellers also say the area is great for couples and that it has lots of nice beaches.
If you can't wait to get to the beach, you might enjoy a trip to Le Meridien Beach, located 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from central Bora Bora. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Matira Beach, Nui Beach and Moti Piti Aau Beach.
When the beach is calling your name, you might want to head down to Tiahura Beach, located 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from central Moorea-Maiao. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Coco Beach located nearby.
If being by the water is a major draw, Maui Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from central Vaira'o. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Mitirapa Beach.
The whole resort is like living in a postcard. It's just so beautiful and the staff were all super friendly and happy especially at the beach bar and around the beach, always passing small bites of food to try and iced water to keep you hydrated. Our only negatives were one night there were a few small flying bugs enter our OWB from seemingly nowhere. But that was gone the next day so the cleaners must have noticed. Also it seemed to take forever to get served at main meal times (except at beach...
The whole resort is like living in a postcard. It's just so beautiful and the staff were all super friendly and happy especially at the beach bar and around the beach, always passing small bites of food to try and iced water to keep you hydrated. Our only negatives were one night there were a few small flying bugs enter our OWB from seemingly nowhere. But that was gone the next day so the cleaners must have noticed. Also it seemed to take forever to get served at main meal times (except at beach...
One of the best hotels you could ever stay at. Fantastic environment and amenities. Any room you pick would be fantastic. Highly recommend the half board, great food options. It can come across as quite a pretentious place but it is absolutely stunning and a once in a lifetime stay
One of the best hotels you could ever stay at. Fantastic environment and amenities. Any room you pick would be fantastic. Highly recommend the half board, great food options. It can come across as quite a pretentious place but it is absolutely stunning and a once in a lifetime stay
Marc
Reviewed September 4, 2026Reviewed September 4, 2026
This might be the best hotel in French Polynesia. It’s stunning. A beautiful location, far from the crowds and a really exceptional hotel after the recent refurb. The room was immaculate, the pool is beautiful and relaxing and there is plenty to do and explore. The food was very good and the service impeccable. Nothing too much trouble. I would recommend this to anyone as the definition of 5*. we stayed in a few places across the islands and this was the standout highlight.
This might be the best hotel in French Polynesia. It’s stunning. A beautiful location, far from the crowds and a really exceptional hotel after the recent refurb. The room was immaculate, the pool is beautiful and relaxing and there is plenty to do and explore. The food was very good and the service impeccable. Nothing too much trouble. I would recommend this to anyone as the definition of 5*. we stayed in a few places across the islands and this was the standout highlight.
Thomas
Reviewed September 4, 2025Reviewed September 4, 2025
Most staff v nice. Some seemed to be very reserved which didn’t always come over as friendly. BUT would definitely recommend. Yes it’s expensive but not silly money. We were pleasantly surprised at cost of food and drinks.
Lovely quiet and relaxing. Overwater bungalows a must. We had a few showers but they passed in a matter of minutes
Most staff v nice. Some seemed to be very reserved which didn’t always come over as friendly. BUT would definitely recommend. Yes it’s expensive but not silly money. We were pleasantly surprised at cost of food and drinks.
Lovely quiet and relaxing. Overwater bungalows a must. We had a few showers but they passed in a matter of minutes
Anonymous traveller
Reviewed November 25, 2019Reviewed November 25, 2019
AMAZING STAY!!!!
We stayed in a horizon view over water bungalow and everything about it was superb. The bed was so comfortable, a pillow menu if you're into that.
The staff are friendly and helpful (apart from one concierge who never had a name badge on but she always seemed like she couldn't be bothered)
The location is perfect, you face east so watch the sun rise. Then across the road to the main hotel entrance there is a public beach facing west so people gather for sunset.
The crystal...
AMAZING STAY!!!!
We stayed in a horizon view over water bungalow and everything about it was superb. The bed was so comfortable, a pillow menu if you're into that.
The staff are friendly and helpful (apart from one concierge who never had a name badge on but she always seemed like she couldn't be bothered)
The location is perfect, you face east so watch the sun rise. Then across the road to the main hotel entrance there is a public beach facing west so people gather for sunset.
The crystal...
An amazing location and honeymoon destination! The staff are always willing to help, be it to organise activities, advise on dinner plans or simply to arrange a lift to and from your villa in a golf cart!
The breakfast buffet is extensive and the private ocean view villa we had was very spacious...not as much of a wow factor as the overwater bungalows but bigger (and cheaper!)
Don't think you could get a better service at any of the other resorts in Bora Bora.
Only downside is that...
An amazing location and honeymoon destination! The staff are always willing to help, be it to organise activities, advise on dinner plans or simply to arrange a lift to and from your villa in a golf cart!
The breakfast buffet is extensive and the private ocean view villa we had was very spacious...not as much of a wow factor as the overwater bungalows but bigger (and cheaper!)
Don't think you could get a better service at any of the other resorts in Bora Bora.
Only downside is that...
There is nothing I did not like about this resort. It sits in the perfect location, minutes away from the airport, with a smooth sail across the ocean. I loved that the beach is private, so no bother from anyone selling products. I met a lot of friendly hotel staff who went above and beyond, Heikalani being one if them. I absolutely loved my villa. I thought it was going to be bigger but still perfect and with a pool, great touch! Mauruuru Le Bora Bora!
There is nothing I did not like about this resort. It sits in the perfect location, minutes away from the airport, with a smooth sail across the ocean. I loved that the beach is private, so no bother from anyone selling products. I met a lot of friendly hotel staff who went above and beyond, Heikalani being one if them. I absolutely loved my villa. I thought it was going to be bigger but still perfect and with a pool, great touch! Mauruuru Le Bora Bora!
Hotel/Resort stunning. Room was amazing especially view and layout/facilities. Buggy service to/from room was slow. Food prices expensive but in line with expectations. Drink prices (esp. cocktails) however were absurdly expensive especially as hotel staff did not understand wine (red wine chilled ! and often oxidised) and non fresh cocktail ingredients - no fresh orange juice in entire resort. Check out was poorly managed and hotel struggled to cope with the fact we arrived from another...
Hotel/Resort stunning. Room was amazing especially view and layout/facilities. Buggy service to/from room was slow. Food prices expensive but in line with expectations. Drink prices (esp. cocktails) however were absurdly expensive especially as hotel staff did not understand wine (red wine chilled ! and often oxidised) and non fresh cocktail ingredients - no fresh orange juice in entire resort. Check out was poorly managed and hotel struggled to cope with the fact we arrived from another...
Great resort....there are 4 major resorts in Moorea (Hilton, Sofitel, Intercontinental & Manava) and whilst being smaller than the others, Manava has an authentic charm...plus it has the best infinity pool. The overwater bungalow was great. Nice little touches to this place too with unexpected gifts from the hotel to your room. The resorts restaurant has 5 vegetarian options too which was good. Great place for water sports and to relax by the pool. Great views of the ocean and the...
Great resort....there are 4 major resorts in Moorea (Hilton, Sofitel, Intercontinental & Manava) and whilst being smaller than the others, Manava has an authentic charm...plus it has the best infinity pool. The overwater bungalow was great. Nice little touches to this place too with unexpected gifts from the hotel to your room. The resorts restaurant has 5 vegetarian options too which was good. Great place for water sports and to relax by the pool. Great views of the ocean and the...
Anonymous traveller
Reviewed January 19, 2019Reviewed January 19, 2019
We stayed here for 4 nights and loved every second of it! The staff really make this place - we have never met such kind, genuine and smiley happy people. You couldn't help but smile yourself. The room was big, with everything you need. The only thing that could be improved is slightly more privacy around the ground floor rooms. We had the buffet breakfast - this is OK but often ran out quickly. However, the evening food was excellent and we ate there every night. The beach is beautiful, to look...
We stayed here for 4 nights and loved every second of it! The staff really make this place - we have never met such kind, genuine and smiley happy people. You couldn't help but smile yourself. The room was big, with everything you need. The only thing that could be improved is slightly more privacy around the ground floor rooms. We had the buffet breakfast - this is OK but often ran out quickly. However, the evening food was excellent and we ate there every night. The beach is beautiful, to look...
Fabulous location, over the water room brilliant. Service was excellent, so friendly helpful and kind, nothing was missed from reception to bar,beach and restaurants. Mauruuru.
Special mention of Online, conceige, who handled a significant reservation matter professionally and thoughtfully to ensure we had a great stay.
Fabulous location, over the water room brilliant. Service was excellent, so friendly helpful and kind, nothing was missed from reception to bar,beach and restaurants. Mauruuru.
Special mention of Online, conceige, who handled a significant reservation matter professionally and thoughtfully to ensure we had a great stay.
P.F
Reviewed November 23, 2025Reviewed November 23, 2025