Some travel ideas to customize you stay in Polynesia and discover a world going beyond its magnificent landscapes
Pension Fare Maeva enjoys an ideal location 5 minutes by bike from main village of Fare, along a major northwest-facing beach, where you will admire, in the comfort of your deck chair, magnificent sunsets behind the islands of Raiatea, Tahaa and Bora Bora. And if you are lucky, you will also be able to see dolphins and whales in season (July-October). The nice swimming pool will balance the difficult access to the lagoon in front of the guest house. With a friendly restaurant-bar-pool space faci...
Located between the island's two bays, this family-run establishment offers a pleasant lagoon-side setting, ideal for travellers on a budget. Its interior garden adds a charming touch. The guesthouse provides a full range of services and a friendly atmosphere that will appeal to everyone. Its restaurant, open to external guests, features a shaded lagoon-side terrace and offers a varied menu of international dishes. Although there is no directly accessible beach, a pontoon leads to a small c...
Loretta and Franck welcome you at Pension Tupuna, located in the crater of Bourayne Bay. The guest house features 5 real Polynesian bungalows, fully hand-built and comfortable, nestled in a lush tropical garden composed of thousands of different plants, including over 50 species of fruit trees. A real Garden of Eden along the lagoon !
No beach but an easy access to the lagoon and kayaks are available to get to a nice beach at about 30 minutes or just paddle in the bay where many sailboats ...
Nestled in the hills above Taiohae, the main village of Nuku Hiva, Pension Mave Mai offers a peaceful setting with panoramic views of the bay. Founded in 1999 by Jean-Claude and Régina TATA, the guesthouse has been managed by their daughter Kuanui since August 2024.
The guesthouse features 12 air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms, including garden-level rooms and balcony rooms, as well as a new extension called TATAMAI below the main building.
Guests can enjoy a half-bo...
The Nanihi Paradise is a private island of over one hectare, located 30 minutes by boat from the airport. Discover this intimate (only 2 bungalows!) remote corner offering countless activities: visit a pearl farm, a village, hand line or spear gun fishing by day or night, picnic on a desert island, boat tour of the lagoon, discover the reef, or go snorkelling for shells ... After a day full of memories, relax and enjoy the sunset with a delicious cocktail drink in hand. Get away from it all and ...
Opened since September 2016, Kori Kori Lodge is located in a paradisiacal and magical place, bordering a lagoon with multiple blues. Arii and his wife Turia will welcome you with warmth and will be at your disposal to make you spend the best stay in Fakarava. Breakfast and dinner are served in the common dining room facing the beautiful turquoise blue lagoon. For lunch, the pension's snack bar awaits you with hamburgers, fish or steaks. There is no beach, but it is easy to get into the wate...
Nestled in a tropical paradise along a private beach and the crystal-clear lagoon, Le Coconut Lodge invites you to a getaway that combines elegance and relaxation. Its "cool and chic" atmosphere is reflected in six bungalows and a spacious villa, where white walls and natural-toned curtains blend harmoniously with exotic wooden flooring and a romantic four-poster bed. Each space is enhanced by stunning Polynesian artworks.
Kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and bicycles are available...