Tahiti & Bora Bora
French Polynesia's 118 islands spread across an ocean area the size of Europe — an overwater bungalow civilization of turquoise lagoons, black pearl atolls, and Marquesas cliffs. Bora Bora's reef-protected lagoon is the world's most beautiful; Moorea's volcanic peaks mirror from glass-calm water; and Rangiroa's famous Tiputa Pass is the greatest drift dive in the Pacific.
Budget Breakdown by Tier
All prices are estimates for one person. Double for couples (hotels are often the same price for 1–2 guests).
Budget Smart
Budget guesthouses (pensions), roulottes food trucks, public le truck bus, lagoon swim free
Business Class
Overwater bungalows, lagoon tours, snorkeling, whale swim, motu picnic
Luxury
St. Regis or Four Seasons Bora Bora, private lagoon, pearl jewelry, helicopter
Top Experiences
Where to Stay
Fare Suisse Tahiti
What guests say
“The best budget option on Tahiti — not cheap by global standards but exceptional for French Polynesia. Very helpful for organizing Moorea and Bora Bora connections.”
“Good value for an extremely expensive destination. Clean, friendly, and well-placed for the Papeete ferry terminal.”
Le Meridien Bora Bora
What guests say
“The overwater bungalow dream realized — crystal floor panels in the floor of the bedroom, Mount Otemanu above, and the clearest lagoon water I have ever seen.”
“Bora Bora is the most beautiful place I have ever visited and Le Meridien makes the experience perfect. The lagoon tour, the snorkeling, the food — all exceptional.”
The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort
What guests say
“The finest overwater resort in the world. The Royal Overwater Villa is a complete floating palace. Butlers, private pool, manta rays under the deck — perfection absolute.”
“No hotel experience on earth compares to the St. Regis Bora Bora at its best. The lagoon, the volcano, the villa — it is the pinnacle of Pacific luxury.”
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- ✓French Polynesia is expensive — book packages that include flights, transfers, and accommodation
- ✓The overwater bungalow experience requires the right island — Bora Bora is the finest lagoon
- ✓Moorea is significantly cheaper than Bora Bora and almost as beautiful — consider it as a base
- ✓The roulottes (food trucks) in Papeete Vaiete Square are the best cheap food in French Polynesia
- ✓Snorkeling is free — the lagoon life is extraordinary and you don't need SCUBA to experience it
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