The islands of Tahiti are one of the most expensive tourist destinations in the world. But that shouldn't stop you from a visit. There are some cheaper alternatives to the pricey international hotel chains, like staying in small family pensions or camping which isn't possible on many other Pacific islands.
You can also save money by booking package tours from your home country, but on the other hand it means your mobility is limited.
Most accommodations are big hotels, especially in Moorea and Bora Bora. Many of them offer overwater bungalows, which are an experience in itself but also the most expensive places to stay.
Family pensions and private home stays can be booked through Haere Mai, an association which guarantees a certain standard for rooms and meals. Some have only cold water showers, some have complete bungalows with kitchens. Since there are not many restaurants on smaller islands it is recommended to book your meals with your rooms. These meals are normally plain fare, an interesting mix between french and polynesian cuisine.
Budget/Backpacker
Midrange
Upmarket
Luxury
Tahiti
Pension Bonjouir, Tahiti Iti
Taaroa Lodge
Moorea
Camping Nelson
Moorea Camping
Huahine
Chez Guynette
La Petit Ferme
Raiatea
Koaha Nui Ranch
Pension Manava
Tuamotus
Pension Loyna. Rangiroa
Tahiti
Hotel Mandarin
Pension de la Plage
Hotel Prince Hinoi
Moorea
Club Bali Hai
Faimano Village
Le Baie de Nuarei
Les Tipaniers
Moorea Village
Pension Anahoa
Residence Linareva
Village Temanoha
Huahine
La Petite Ferme
Pension Mauarii
Pension Vanille
Villas Bougainville
Raiatea
Hotel Atiapiti
Koaha Nui Ranch
Hotel Le Tenape
Pension Manava
Pension Tepua
Sunset Beach Motel
Tahaa
Hibiscus
Bora Bora
Bora Bora Beach Lodge
Bora Bora Beach Resort
Hotel Matira
Le Maitai Polynesia
Mai Moana Island
Private Island Bora Bora
Top Dive Bora Bora
Tuamotus
Pension Havaiki, Fakarava
Tetamanu Village, Fakarava
Le Merou Bleu, Rangiroa
Raira Lagoon, Rangiroa
Marquesas
Hanakee Hiva Oa Pearl Lodge
Keikahanui Nuku Hiva Pearl Lodge
Pension Pukuee, Ua Pou
Tahiti
Tahiti Beachcomber Intercontinental Resort
Le Meridien Tahiti
Sheraton Hotel Tahiti
Moorea
Dream Island
Moorea Beachcomber Intercontinental Resort
Moorea Pearl Resort
Sheraton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa
Villa Fare Corallia
Huahine
Te Tiare Beach Resort
Raiatea/Tahaa
Raiatea Hawaiki Pearl Resort
Vahine Island
Bora Bora
Bora Bora Beachcomber Intercontinental
Bora Bora Eden Beach Resort
Club Med Bora Bora
Le Meridien Bora Bora
Tuamotus
Hotel Kia Ora Rangiroa
Les Relais de Josephine, Rangiroa
Le Maitai Dream, Fakarava
Manihi Pearl Beach Resort, Manihi
Tikehau Pearl Beach Resort, Tikehau
Bora Bora
Bora Bora Lagoon Resort
Bora Bora Nui Resort & Spa
Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort
Hotel Bora Bora
Tahaa
Le Tahaa Private Island & Spa