5 Best Hotels in The Other Islands, French Polynesia

Leo and Lolita Ariitu-Morou, who also run the property's sea turtle protection center, are the proprietors at this beautifully located hotel, which also doubles as a small yacht marina with seven moorings. Each of the seven bungalows overlook the water and can accommodate from two to 10 people, and also have two living rooms. The restaurant serves Tahitian and French fare daily and is open to the public. Grab a drink at the bar and listen to the yachties who come ashore here.

Though it's on a private island north of Tahaa, the hotel is still only about an hour from the Raiatea Airport. The bungalows are situated either on the beach or set among beautiful green gardens and the restaurant overlooks the crystal clear lagoon. Various tours and excursions are on offer from the hotel.

Marie Teakarotu keeps this pension, which is located on the edge of the lagoon a few minutes from the village. The four bungalows each have a double bed, a single bed, a terrace, and a bathroom with hot water. There's also a shared kitchen and a communal dining room.

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.