The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in French Polynesia

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to French Polynesia

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Are you looking for a hotel for your first trip to French Polynesia? With plenty of activities and sites, this is a great destination for first-time visitors. So if you're deciding where to stay on your first trip to French Polynesia, don't worry, we've got you covered. We've analyzed the hotels in French Polynesia to find out which are the best for first timers based on price, amenities, location, reviews, and guest ratings. In this guide, we'll be showcasing the best hotels for first-time visitors in French Polynesia, taking into consideration all of these important factors. Whether you're traveling solo, with family, or with friends, there's a hotel that caters to every traveler's needs to make the most of your first trip here. So, if you're visiting French Polynesia for the first time, the hotels below will be great options, as many of them have pools, breakfast, and plenty of comforts to help you relax. So, here they are, the best hotels in French Polynesia for first time visitors.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Sofitel Moorea la Ora Beach Resort

Moorea, French Polynesia
5-star Resort with prices starting at $422 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

Located at BP 28 Temae, Sofitel Moorea la Ora Beach Resort has great rooms from $422 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling. It has a terrific 8.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only a short distance from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a bar, hiking, mountain views, child care, and laundry services at this relaxing hotel. The room service is especially nice after a long day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Breakfast in the room


The St Regis Bora Bora Resort

Bora Bora, French Polynesia
5-star Resort with prices starting at $945 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in French Polynesia
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

A great place to stay is The St Regis Bora Bora Resort which has nice rooms starting at $945. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and snorkeling, it also has a great guest rating of 9.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Motu Ome'e BP 506. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, outdoor tennis, mountain views, child care, and laundry services which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Private pool
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


Conrad Bora Bora Nui

Bora Bora, French Polynesia
5-star Resort with prices starting at $908 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

We found Conrad Bora Bora Nui to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $908. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.30 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at BP 502 Vaitape. You'll also find snorkeling, a bar, outdoor tennis, hiking, and mountain views which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Kids' club


Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort & Spa

Bora Bora, French Polynesia
4-star Resort with prices starting at $572 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to French Polynesia
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

With terrific rooms from $572, Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort & Spa, at Vaitape, BP 169 provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. Its terrific guest rating is 9.20 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, and outdoor tennis. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Game room
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool


Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora

Bora Bora, French Polynesia
5-star Resort with prices starting at $1570 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora has a great guest rating of 9.40 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. The great rooms here start at $1570 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Motu Tehotu BP 547. Furthermore, it also offers snorkeling, a bar, mountain views, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care, which is nice for first time visitors. Just a short drive from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Everyone loves a good hot tub, and this one is really nice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Kids' club


InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa

Bora Bora, French Polynesia
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $982 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

The great guest rating of InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa is 9.16 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $982, and it's located at Motu Piti Aau. We also love the scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, mountain views, and child care which are great for visitors. And since it's just a quick trip from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Don't miss the pool bar which offers drinks and a fun area to unwind.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing
  • Private pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool


InterContinental Bora Bora Le Moana Resort

Bora Bora, French Polynesia
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $540 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to French Polynesia
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

A cool place is InterContinental Bora Bora Le Moana Resort because it has great rooms that start at $540. It has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and scuba diving, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Point Matira Bp 156. Only a short distance from the city center, travelers will especially love snorkeling, a bar, mountain views, child care, and laundry services at this convenient hotel.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room


Manava Beach Resort & Spa Moorea

Moorea, French Polynesia
4-star Resort with prices starting at $326 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach

Manava Beach Resort & Spa Moorea offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, snorkeling, and a bar which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $326 (before taxes). It's located at BP 3410, Tamae, Maharepa and has earned a guest rating of 8.20/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a kid-friendly buffet, hiking, mountain views, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. We always love being able to prepare simple meals in a hotel room, and the kitchenette here was teriffic. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Microwave
  • Infinity pool


Hotel Hibiscus Moorea

Moorea, French Polynesia
2-star Hotel with prices starting at $178 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in French Polynesia
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Beach

Located at BP 1009 Papetoai, Hotel Hibiscus Moorea has great rooms from $178 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling. It has a terrific 8.04 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a bar, hiking, mountain views, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. Having a kitchen in the room is a great way to make meals and save money, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Horse riding
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Tikehau Pearl Beach Resort

Tikehau, French Polynesia
4-star Resort with prices starting at $845 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Tikehau Pearl Beach Resort which has nice rooms starting at $845. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling, it also has a great guest rating of 8.81 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Bp 20. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers a bar, breakfast, child care, laundry services, and a free breakfast. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Private pool
  • Breakfast in the room


For more terrific hotel ideas in French Polynesia, make sure you also see Best Beach Hotels in French Polynesia, Best Cheap Hotels in French Polynesia, Best Luxury Hotels in French Polynesia, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in French Polynesia, Best Hotels for One Week in French Polynesia, Best Hotels for One Night in French Polynesia, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in French Polynesia, or Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in French Polynesia.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in French Polynesia?

French Polynesia Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$350

Travelers to French Polynesia will have a large number of terrific first time trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of first time trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 40 first time trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $350. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in French Polynesia.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $927
  • 4-star hotels: $465
  • 3-star hotels: $178
  • 2-star hotels: $93


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