The Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in French Polynesia

Where to Stay for Scuba Diving and Snorkeling in French Polynesia

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If you're a scuba diver, the waters around French Polynesia are a great place to explore. And what better way to enjoy a scuba trip than by staying in a hotel that caters to divers like you? We've analyzed all the dive resorts and scuba hotels in French Polynesia to give you the best options for your dive vacation. Whether you're looking for luxury hotels or cheap hotels, there's a scuba diving hotel in the area for you. From 4-star hotels to 5-star hotels, we've got you covered. You'll have plenty of opportunities to explore the stunning underwater world in the area by staying in one of these great hotels and resorts. So, which hotel is best for scuba divers in French Polynesia? We've looked at the amenities and scuba packages offered by each hotel to bring you the top dive resorts and scuba hotels in French Polynesia. Book your scuba vacation at one of these dive hotels and get ready for an unforgettable adventure.

This is an exceptional destination for scuba diving, with clear, warm waters teeming with marine life and vibrant coral reefs. The islands of Rangiroa and Fakarava offer some of the best diving spots, where divers can encounter sharks, manta rays, and a kaleidoscope of tropical fish. Explorations of underwater caves and coral gardens provide unforgettable diving experiences. Diving conditions cater to various levels of expertise, and many dive centers on the islands offer courses and equipment rental. For enthusiasts, it's a scuba diving paradise showcasing the vivid underwater world of the Pacific Ocean.

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

Le Tikehau by Pearl Resorts

Tikehau, French Polynesia
4-star Resort with prices starting at $1289 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Where to Stay For a Scuba Trip to French Polynesia
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool

Located at Motu Tiano, Le Tikehau by Pearl Resorts has great rooms from $1289 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 9.70 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only a short distance from the city center, scuba divers will especially love snorkeling, a bar, child care, laundry services, and a spa at this terrific hotel. The room service is especially nice after a long day.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Spa
  • Private pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


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Intercontinental Hotels Resort Tahiti by IHG

Faaa, French Polynesia
4-star Resort with prices starting at $435 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Stay For a Dive Trip in French Polynesia
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool

A great place to stay is Intercontinental Hotels Resort Tahiti by IHG which has nice rooms starting at $435. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Point Tahiti, Po Box 6014. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, hiking, 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. It's also less than the average price for scuba diving hotels, so it's a great value.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Fenua Mata I Oa

Papetoai, French Polynesia
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $383 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for a Dive Trip with Friends
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.

We found Fenua Mata I Oa to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $383. We loved that is has room service, a water park, a fitness center, scuba diving, and snorkeling, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Village Tiahura. You'll also find a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub which divers will love. And this convenient hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. Having a water park here is a terrific addition, too. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for scuba diving hotels.

Amenities
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Ninamu Resort

Tikehau, French Polynesia
3-star Resort with prices starting at $498 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Hotel Near the Water

With terrific rooms from $498, Ninamu Resort, at Tikehau provides a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, and a game room. Its terrific guest rating is 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers a pool table, an indoor play area, laundry facilities, a free airport shuttle, and family rooms. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food.

Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Game room
  • Family rooms


Bungalow Premium Tahiti

Punaauia, French Polynesia
Guest house with prices starting at $122 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Easy access to Scuba Diving in French Polynesia
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool

Bungalow Premium Tahiti has a great guest rating of 9.60 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, scuba diving, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes. The great rooms here start at $122 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 117 Avenue des Flamboyants Taina III. Furthermore, it also offers pet-friendly rooms, free parking, laundry facilities, a free airport shuttle, and family rooms, which is nice for scuba divers. Just a short drive from the city center, this comfortable hotel is a terrific choice. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for scuba diving hotels.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Hiking
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


Moorea Beach Lodge

Papetoai, French Polynesia
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $329 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for Scuba Divers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

The great guest rating of Moorea Beach Lodge is 9.10 out of 10. This place has scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, hiking, and rooms with kitchens. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $329, and it's located at Pk 27.5 Cote Mer Hauru Haapiti Moorea. We also love the a game room, free parking, horse riding, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental which are great for visitors. And since it's just a quick trip from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road. The price of this hotel is less than average for scuba diving hotels, which makes it a great value.

Amenities
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchen
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


Location ' la Pirogue ' Maison d'Hôtes à Moorea

Papetoai, French Polynesia
Guest house with prices starting at $172 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Place to Stay for Diving and Snorkeling
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

A cool place is Location ' la Pirogue ' Maison d'Hôtes à Moorea because it has great rooms that start at $172. It has scuba diving, snorkeling, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Chez Michèle Grivollat - PK 24,4 Côté Montagne - Tiahura BP 1692 Papetoai. Only a short distance from the city center, divers will especially love a hot tub, free parking, horse riding, bicycle rental, and family rooms at this fun hotel. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge. It's also less than the average price for scuba diving hotels, so it's a great value.

Amenities
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hiking
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


For more terrific hotel ideas in French Polynesia, make sure you also see Best Luxury Hotels in French Polynesia, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors 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 Business Hotels in French Polynesia.


How much do scuba diving hotels and resorts cost in French Polynesia?

French Polynesia Average Scuba Diving Hotel Price
$461

Travelers to French Polynesia will have a large number of terrific scuba diving accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of scuba diving hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 7 scuba diving hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $461. 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 scuba diving hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $609
  • 3-star hotels: $264


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