5 Best Hotels in The Other Islands, French Polynesia

Located on the mountainside at the base of Mt. Duff, this pension has panoramic views of Aukena Bay and is about a half mile from the dock. The three rooms are located in a two-story house and share a communal bathroom with hot water and have access to a lounge room with TV and telephone. All meals are available and are taken around a communal table. Tours of Mangareva, as well as the three other main islands can be arranged together with fishing and motu picnics. If your stay is less than three nights, full board is compulsory. Half board costs 18,040 CFP and full board is 24,400 CFP per person.

Marie-France Aunoa keeps this pension situated on the mountainside overlooking the valley.

This pension is located in the village of Omoa. You'll stay in one of two rooms in the home of Mrs. Albertine Tetuanui.

The most luxurious and largest hotel on the island, the units have all modern conveniences and the overwater units even have a fish-viewing panel. Regular feeding sessions from the pier bring in shoals of tropical fish and there is an outdoor terrace overlooking the ocean and the pool. The restaurant has a very good name with seafood a popular choice and a friendly staff and music in the bar can bring in the locals on a Friday and Saturday night.

This is a charming colonial-style building with teak furnishings that stands in more than 2 acres of grounds. A large swimming pool is surrounded by gardens with an abundance of rare plants. All rooms have air-conditioning, television, safe, and private terrace. The hotel also has a fine restaurant (noted not just for its food but also for beautiful sunsets), with French and Tahitian cuisine served nightly and a good selection of wine.