TAHITI, EXPLORING its beautiful capital PAPEETE, what to see, top sites to visit
SUBSCRIBE: - Let's go for a walk around Papeete, the capital of French Polynesia, an overseas country of France in the Pacific Ocean. The commune (municipality) of Papeete is located on the island of Tahiti and it is the primary center of Tahitian and French Polynesian public and private governmental, commercial, industrial and financial services, the hub of French Polynesian tourism and a commonly used port of call. Vic Stefanu, vstefanu@yahoo.com
Top20 Recommended Luxury Hotels in French Polynesia (Bora Bora, Tahiti, Papetoai, Avatoru, Huahine)
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Top20 Recommended Luxury Hotels in French Polynesia, South Pacific (Bora Bora Island, Tahiti, Tahaa, Raiatea, Papetoai, Avatoru, Huahine) sorted by Tripadvisor's Ranking
1. Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora *****
Bora Bora, 98730 Motu Tofari, French Polynesia
2. Opoa Beach Hotel ***
PK 37, 98735 Opoa, French Polynesia
3. Hôtel Raiatea Lodge ***
PK 9, 5 Quartier Tenape, 98735 Uturoa, French Polynesia
4. InterContinental Bora Bora & Thalasso Spa *****
Motu Piti Aau, 98730 Motu Tape, French Polynesia
5. Le Taha'a Island Resort & Spa *****
Motu Tautau, 98733 Motu Tautau, French Polynesia
6. The St Regis Bora Bora Resort *****
Vaitape, Bora Bora, 98730 Motu Tape, French Polynesia
7. InterContinental Bora Bora Le Moana Resort ****
Matira Point, BP 156 Vaitape, 98730 Vaitape, French Polynesia
8. Sofitel Bora Bora Private Island *****
Motu Tape, 98 730 Vaitape, French Polynesia
9. Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort and Spa *****
BP 1005, Papetoai, 98728 Papetoai, French Polynesia
10. Hotel Kia Ora Resort & Spa ****
B.P. 198, Avatoru, Rangiroa, French Polynesia, 98775 Avatoru, French Polynesia
11. Relais Mahana ***
Parea, 98731 Parea, French Polynesia
12. Hilton Bora Bora Nui Resort and Spa *****
BP 502, Vaitape, 98730 Vaitape, French Polynesia
13. Maitai Lapita Village Huahine ***
Fare, 98731 Fare, French Polynesia
14. Sofitel Moorea la Ora Beach Resort *****
BP 28, Maharepa, 98728 Maharepa, French Polynesia
15. Le Meridien Bora Bora *****
Motu Ome BP 190, 98730 Motu Tape, French Polynesia
16. Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort & Spa ****
Bp 169 Vaitape, 98730 Motu Tevairoa, French Polynesia
17. InterContinental Moorea Resort & Spa ****
PO Box 1019, Tiahura, 98729 Papetoai, French Polynesia
18. The Brando *****
Teti’aroa Private Island, Arue, P.O. Box 6014 Faa’a, 98702 Tetiaroa, French Polynesia
19. Tikehau Pearl Beach Resort ****
Bp 20 Tuherahea, 98778 Tikehau, French Polynesia
20. InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa ****
Pointe Tahiti, Faaa, 98702 Faaa, French Polynesia
Description:
1. Overlooking the magnificent turquoise waters of a private beach, the Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora features luxurious over-water bungalows and beachfront villas with views of Mount Otemanu. After an invigorating workout in the open-air fitness center, you can enjoy an afternoon of pampering at the waterfront day spa.
2. Opoa Beach Hotel is a 10-minute drive from Marae Taputapuatea, and a 20-minute drive from Faaroa Bay, the deepest bay in Polynesia. Offering great views of the lagoon and the coral reef, this luxurious accommodation offers an outdoor pool, free parking on site and free Wi-Fi in public areas.
3. Hôtel Raiatea Lodge offers air-conditioned rooms, each with a large terrace overlooking the lagoon. The bar and restaurant look out onto the swimming pool and serves Tahitian and international cuisine.
4. On Motu Piti Aau and featuring an exclusive private beach, this 5-star resort and day spa offers private villas located over the water. Each has a large shaded terrace with stunning views of Bora Bora.
5. On Motu Tautau, Le Taha'a Island Resort & Spa includes 3 restaurants, 2 bars, a swimming pool and a fitness center. All accommodations feature a patio or balcony offering ocean, beach, or mountain views.
6. On the tropical island of Bora Bora, the beachfront St Regis Resort offers 2 swimming pools, 2 bars, 4 restaurants and a luxurious day spa. All accommodations boast a balcony offering panoramic views of the lagoon or surrounding islands.
7. Featuring a private white sand beach which is exclusive to guests, this luxury resort has beachfront accommodations on Matira Point. Guests can stay in unique bungalows positioned over the water.
8. This exclusive island has accommodations set over lovely blue lagoon waters or alongside the white sandy beaches. Guests enjoy free Wi-Fi, free airport transportation and a free minibar which is refilled daily. You also have access to free snorkeling equipment and kayaks.
9. This luxury resort features bungalows located among exotic flowers or suspended above a turquoise lagoon. Guests can enjoy a swimming pool, a fitness center, a tennis court, 3 restaurants and 3 bars. Free Wi-Fi access is available at the Eimeo bar and at Arii Vahine restaurant.