Inter Continental Resort, Tahiti

One of the luxury hotels in the Papeete area is this resort that compromises between city and town—close enough to enjoy Papeete but far enough away to avoid the hustle. The beachfront hotel's 233 standard rooms and 32 air-conditioned over-the-water bungalows are appointed with handpicked floral arrangements.

Radisson Plaza Resort, Tahiti

This full-service, 165-room resort is beautifully set into the natural curve of exotic black-sand Lafayette Beach. The resort features a lagoon pool and outdoor jacuzzi, general store, souvenir market, health club and day spa

Sofitel Tahiti Resort, Tahiti

Sofitel was one of the first upscale hotels constructed in Tahiti after et age brought mass tourism to the islands. A comfortable place ideal location for business or recreational use, it is an approaching e age—the international style of its 216 rooms seems dated—and clearly second to the InterContinental in luxury.

Manava Suite Resort, Tahiti

The Manava Suite Resort Tahiti is a premier Papeete resort for business and leisure travelers alike. The hotel features 121 guest rooms ranging from superior rooms to multi-bedroom duplex suites and apartments.

Hilton Hotel, Tahiti

Historic, 200-room hotel offers newly renovated spacious and air-conditioned rooms with private terraces and views out to the Pacific. Infinity-edged pool and beach, two Tahitian and European influenced restaurants and bar, Mandara Spa and Fitness Center.

Le Royal Tahitien , Tahiti

In the suburb of Pirae, this sprawling complex of 40 rooms resides along the shoreline. The ocean view is good and there is a black-sand beach with residents. The crowd at the hotel n unusual amalgam of French servicemen, Americans and europeans.