50 Best beaches in French Polynesia
Ultimate guide (November 2024)
Four Seasons is a hotel with best beaches in Bora Bora. The hotel is expensive, but definitely worth the money. We recommend children's beac… / read more » /
Onetahi is a private islet in Tetiaroa atoll, French Polynesia. This is an almost perfect tropical paradise - with white sand, palms an… / read more » /
Teahupoo is a superb surfer beach in the south of Tahiti island, French Polynesia. The wave is good, but very dangerous, thus suitable f… / read more » /
Hilton - hotel in Bora Bora. Mount Otemanu is not visible from the hotel's motu. Moreover water bungalows run along the beach spoiling… / read more » /
Rimatuu-Tahuna is the only motu (islet) in Tetiaroa atoll (French Polynesia), where independent boat tours from Tahiti are possible. So you wo… / read more » /
Motu Tautau is a private island resort located to the west of the main island of Tahaa in French Polynesia. There are also four other small… / read more » /
Nao Nao is a private islet (motu) near the island of Raiatea in French Polynesia. Many years ago it was an abandoned runway used during… / read more » /
Kia Ora Sauvage is a small island in Rangiroa atoll, French Polynesia. This is a perfect Robinson hideaway with palms, white sand and sandspits… / read more » /
Temae is the best public beach on the island of Moorea in French Polynesia. The beach is long, with palms and white sand, as well as … / read more » /
Pearl Beach is a private island in Bora Bora atoll. The beach is excellent - with palms, white sand, good entry into the water and good vie… / read more » /
Motu Tuanai is the minor island of Maupiti atoll, where Maupiti Airport is located. Surprise, but the best beach can be found right near th… / read more » /
Motu Tikehau is the main island of Tikehau Atoll in French Polynesia. The best beaches are located on the northern coast - especially near t… / read more » /
Blue Lagoon is a group of islands in the west of Rangiroa atoll, making a small lagoon. This is a beautiful and unusual place on the edge o… / read more » /
Le Meridien - hotel in Bora Bora with best view of Mount Otemanu. Keep in mind that hotel's inner lagoon is not quite comfortable for swimm… / read more » /
Motu Auira is the largest (western) islet of Maupiti atoll in French Polynesia. It's incredibly beautiful both on the island, as well as i… / read more » /
InterContinental Thalasso is an upscale resort on a remote motu in the atoll of Bora Bora. The best swimming beach is located in the southern mini-lagoon… / read more » /
Motu Tiapaa is a small islet in the south of Maupiti atoll, French Polynesia. By the way, the place is quite inhabited. There are also dogs… / read more » /
Avea Bay is a beach in the southwest of Huahine island in French Polynesia. There are many scenic trees and palms ashore. While the snor… / read more » /
Motu Iriru is a small islet (motu) near the east coast of Raiatea island, French Polynesia. This is rather unique place. In fact, it's a p… / read more » /
Vahine is a motu (three small islets in fact) located to the northeast of Tahaa Island, French Polynesia. This is a great place - laid… / read more » /
Kia Ora is a private beach near Rangiroa Airport in French Polynesia. The scenery is beautiful - with palms and white sand. However, th… / read more » /
Eden Beach is a low key beach resort with superb location on Motu Piti Aau in the island of Bora Bora. There are no overwater bungalows wi… / read more » /
Punua et Moana is a beach to the west of Rangiroa airport in French Polynesia. The hotel's beach is very good, but the key feature is about th… / read more » /
Terei'a is the only real beach on the central island of Maupiti atoll, French Polynesia. It's so good, that there's no need to visit re… / read more » /
Eden Point is a private islet (motu) in the east of Tikehau Atoll, French Polynesia. The place is beautiful - with palms and clear azure w… / read more » /
Sofitel is a resort beach on the island of Moorea in French Polynesia. On the shore, there are many trees and some occasional palms. Wh… / read more » /
Motu Tavararo is a private island in the south of Tikehau atoll, French Polynesia. The island is beautiful and with good snorkeling. The hote… / read more » /
Vai'ava is the best beach on Tahiti island in French Polynesia. It is better known as KP18, as the distance from Papeete is 18 km. In a… / read more » /
Motu Pitiahe is the southern islet (so-called motu) in Maupiti atoll, French Polynesia. In fact, there are two small islands, where our isle… / read more » /
Taahiamanu is a public beach in the north of Moorea island, French Polynesia. There are many trees near the water, as well as some palms. … / read more » /
Tikehau Pearl is a private islet in the south of Tikehau Atoll, French Polynesia. Sea bottom is mostly rocky, thus being good for snorkeling,… / read more » /
Motu Murimaora is a private islet located to the southeast of Huahine main island, French Polynesia. The island is relatively large, but mostl… / read more » /
Sofitel Heiva is a beach of the abandoned Sofitel resort in the northeast of Huahine island, French Polynesia. As for now, all bungalows were… / read more » /
Fafarua is a private island in the southeast of Tikehau atoll, French Polynesia. In fact, these are three neighboring motus. All of the… / read more » /
Hana Iti is a small beach located on the west coast of Huahine island, French Polynesia. The place is beautiful and secluded. Many years… / read more » /
La Plage de Maui is the only beach with white sand on the island of Tahiti. There are also palms hanging over the water. Entry into the water is… / read more » /
Intercontinental is a hotel on the island of Moorea, French Polynesia. The beaches are pretty good, especially area near the main pool. Unfortun… / read more » /
Hilton is a beach resort on Moorea island in French Polynesia. The beach has just a few palms, and disappointing view to the water due… / read more » /
Marae Taputapuatea is a beach in the east of Raiatea island, French Polynesia. Actually, this is not a beach at all. While sunbathing is good enou… / read more » /
Motu Mahare is a private islet in the northeast of Huahine island in French Polynesia. The beach is beautiful, but not quite comfortable. T… / read more » /
Manava is the most affordable of upscale resorts in Moorea island, French Polynesia. Several small beaches are cozy - with palms and w… / read more » /
Relais Tikehau is a private motu (island) in the very south of Tikehau atoll, French Polynesia. It is located near the airport. This is a clas… / read more » /
Motu Paeao is a tiny islet (motu) in the north of Maupiti atoll, French Polynesia. There is only one small hotel. So it's always quiet - w… / read more » /
Hakamanu is an islet (motu) in the southeast of Tikehau Atoll, French Polynesia. To be honest, the place is not quite beautiful. There a… / read more » /
Sunset beach is a resort beach in the north-west of Raiatea island, French Polynesia. The place is beautiful, but swimming from the shore is… / read more » /
Sofitel is an island resort in Bora Bora, French Polynesia. To be honest, it has no beach at all. Both the island and entry into the wa… / read more » /
Pointe Venus is a beach in the north of Tahiti island, famous for Captain James Cook visited it in 1769 to make important astronomical resea… / read more » /
Toaroto is a nice beach in the north-west of Tahiti island. Unfortunately, the seabed is rocky and completely unsuitable for swimming, … / read more » /
Taharuu is a black sand beach on the south coast of Tahiti island. The place is beautiful - with many palms and trees. Most of the time… / read more » /