Tahiti

Travel Guide

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Tahiti which includes kayaking or canoeing, general coastal views and a sunset
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Tahiti featuring general coastal views and boating as well as an individual female

As the main island of French Polynesia, Tahiti is famous for its stunning beauty, with mountains, jungles and reefs, and a lively but chic island culture.

Sunny Tahiti is called the Queen of the Pacific because it's the main island of French Polynesia and the largest of its 118 archipelagos in the South Pacific. Its main city, Papeete, is the beating heart of the island and also the capital of French Polynesia, which is an overseas territory of France.

Tahiti Nui is the populated northwestern region of the island. Many visitors get around this region by taking a ride from a friendly local, but it’s also easy to rent a car and travel the coastal freeway. The southeastern section of the island is called Tahiti Iti and is only accessible by boat or on foot.

Learn about the history of the famous South Pacific black pearls at the Pearl Museum in Papeete, or go jewelry shopping at Quartier du Commerce. Find tropical fruits and handicrafts at Marché Municipal.

Tahitian cuisine mixes flavors from France and the South Pacific. Nothing comes cheap on the island, but downtown you’ll find some of the best local dishes at roulottes, the food trucks, for a few francs. Try the poisson cru, fish cured in lime juice and coconut milk, and then visit waterfront bars or attend the Les Ateliers “Te Oro” dance workshops.

See more of Tahiti’s natural charm with a hike through tropical forests to Mont Aorai, or join a jeep safari  to Mont Marau. Watch waterfalls in the Faarumai Valley. Go to Paea to visit Marae Arahurahu, an ancient Polynesian temple, which hosts the Heiva I Tahiti festival in July.  

In Punaauia, about 10 miles (16 kilometers) west of Papeete, visit the Museum of Tahiti and Her Islands to learn about the local history and see views of Moorea Island. Mataiea, 32 miles (51 kilometers) west of Papeete, is home to the Botanical Gardens with tropical plants from all over the world.

Go scuba diving or snorkeling in the clear waters around Punaauia and Papeete. If you want to stay dry while seeing the local marine life, visit the Lagoonarium. Surf is up at Teahupo’o, home to a world-famous reef break and whales from July to October.

Visitors can arrive in Tahiti via Papeete's International Airport, 4.5 miles (7 kilometers) to the southwest of the city. Flying to Tahiti requires you to first fly to Los Angeles, Honolulu or a major hub in Europe, New Zealand, South America or Northern Asia.

Hilton Hotel Tahiti

Hilton Hotel Tahiti

4 out of 5
Auae Faaa, Faaa, Windward Islands
The price is CA $519 per night from Aug 13 to Aug 14
CA $519
CA $618 total
Aug 13 - Aug 14
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Faaa. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (849 reviews)
"Beautiful property, clean room, comfortable stay, good drinks. Poolside bar had a bee problem, need to invest in a bee catcher (*tried to sting patrons + staff). Italian restaurant overpriced and mediocre quality. Service somewhat slow; otherwise, nice stay."

Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2025

Hilton Hotel Tahiti
InterContinental Resort Tahiti by IHG

InterContinental Resort Tahiti by IHG

4 out of 5
Pointe Tata A, Faaa, Tahiti
The price is CA $509 per night from Aug 13 to Aug 14
CA $509
CA $602 total
Aug 13 - Aug 14
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Faaa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"We stayed at this hotel for just one night. Unfortunately, I couldn’t sleep because the air conditioner kept turning off every hour, and I had to get up repeatedly to turn it back on. It seems like this might be due to energy-saving settings, which made the night quite uncomfortable. On a positive ..."

Reviewed on Aug. 4, 2025

InterContinental Resort Tahiti by IHG
Hotel Sarah Nui

Hotel Sarah Nui

Bp 4354 Fare Tony, Papeete, Windward Islands
The price is CA $166 per night from Aug 13 to Aug 14
CA $166
CA $200 total
Aug 13 - Aug 14
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Papeete. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
Très bonne expérience.
"Personnel très agréable et très accueillant, mon séjour fut très agréable même si cela ne fut que pour une seule nuit."

Reviewed on Aug. 7, 2025

Hotel Sarah Nui
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
KIRAHU

KIRAHU

365 Bd de la Reine Pomare IV, Appartement 8 3ème Etage, Papeete, Îles du Vent
Stay at this apartment in Papeete. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and in-room massages. Popular attractions Port de Papeete and Papeete Market are located ...
KIRAHU
Tahiti, quiet air-conditioned tropical villa, marvelous lagoon and mountain view

Tahiti, quiet air-conditioned tropical villa, marvelous lagoon and mountain view

Punauuauia
Stay at this vacation home in Punaauia. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Papeete Market and Port de Papeete are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (29 reviews)
Heaven on Earth!
"Incredible views & lovely, peaceful setting! We would love to stay here again on our next trip to French Polynesia!"

Reviewed on Jul. 8, 2025

Tahiti, quiet air-conditioned tropical villa, marvelous lagoon and mountain view
House with private pool

House with private pool

Puna'auia
Stay at this vacation home in Punaauia. Enjoy private pools, laundry facilities, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Museum of Tahiti and the Islands and ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (30 reviews)
"What a perfect way to decompress from our cruise! This house is so comfortable and peaceful! The view are unmatched. Our hostess, Vanessa, was friendly and helpful! Any requests we had were addressed quickly. Thank you for such wondering memories!!!"

Reviewed on Jul. 26, 2025

House with private pool
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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