Papeete Travel Guide, Hotels & Things to Do

Where to stay

Hotels in Papeete

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City'appart

Uranie Villa Stencer | Papeete, 98713, PF

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Anavai apartment

Rue De L'évêché | Papeete, 98713, PF

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Hiiaka room - city center - swimming pool

135 Rue Philippe Bernadino Vaininiore | Papeete, 98714, PF

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Tropical cocoon with 2 bedrooms

88 Rue Marcq De Blond De Saint-hilaire | Papeete, 98714, PF

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Appartement Papeete-Airport Parking wifiACPool

Quartier Tipaerui Résidence Grand Large | Papeete, 98713, PF

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Fare Nãhina - 2 Bedrooms - City Center - Swimming Pool

135 Rue Philippe Bernadino Vaininiore | Papeete, 98714, PF

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F2 Cookoon Toata Papeete

Rue Cook | Papeete, 98702, PF

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At a glance

Climate

Tropical

Languages

French and Tahitian

Local currency

XPF (XPF)

Local time

10:49 (GMT-10)

Ideal trip length

7–14 days

Cost level

5 of 5 · our research

Suggested area to stay

Bora Bora

Tap water

Generally described as safe to drink

Tipping

Not customary

What this place is for

History

95 · Outstanding

Culture

90 · Outstanding

Food

90 · Outstanding

Family 70 · Good

Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.

Food to try

Poisson Cru Maa Tinito Fafaru Chao Mein

When to visit Papeete

How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.

Best months: July, August Busiest: May-Oct

Jan

50

Hot, humid, rainy
Feb

45

Wettest month, humid
Mar

55

Rainy, humid, warm
Apr

65

Transition, less rain
May

80

Dry season starts
Jun

90

Sunny, pleasant, dry
Jul

95

Peak dry season, cool
Aug

95

Sunny, pleasant, dry
Sept

90

Sunny, pleasant, dry
Oct

85

Dry season ends
Nov

70

Transition, more rain
Dec

60

Hot, humid, rainy

50

Jan Hot, humid, rainy

45

Feb Wettest month, humid

55

Mar Rainy, humid, warm

65

Apr Transition, less rain

80

May Dry season starts

90

Jun Sunny, pleasant, dry

95

Jul Peak dry season, cool

95

Aug Sunny, pleasant, dry

90

Sept Sunny, pleasant, dry

85

Oct Dry season ends

70

Nov Transition, more rain

60

Dec Hot, humid, rainy

Things to do in Papeete

7 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.

Best in the morning

3 places

Snorkel or Dive in the Lagoon

Bora Bora 3 hrs

Explore vibrant coral gardens and diverse marine life.

Outdoors Good for children

Shark and Ray Feeding Tour

Bora Bora 4 hrs

Interact safely with blacktip sharks and stingrays.

Outdoors Good for children

Hike Mount Otemanu

Bora Bora 5 hrs

Trek to breathtaking viewpoints of Bora Bora's lagoon.

Outdoors

Best in the afternoon

1 place

Visit a Pearl Farm

Tahiti/Bora Bora 2 hrs

Learn about black pearl cultivation and choose a souvenir.

Indoors Good for children

Best in the evening

1 place

Attend a Polynesian Dinner Show

Bora Bora 3 hrs

Enjoy traditional music, dance, and local cuisine.

Indoors Good for children

Any time of day

2 places

Stay in an Overwater Bungalow

Bora Bora 24 hrs

Indulge in iconic luxury with direct lagoon access.

Indoors Good for children

Full-Day Lagoon Excursion

Bora Bora 7 hrs

Circumnavigate the island by boat, stopping at motus.

Outdoors Good for children

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First-timer highlights

3 Days in Papeete — First-Timer Highlights

Discover the vibrant heart of French Polynesia, from bustling markets to serene black sand beaches.

This 3-day itinerary is perfect for first-time visitors eager to experience the essential sights and sounds of Papeete and its immediate surroundings. Explore rich Polynesian culture, sample local delicacies, and marvel at Tahiti's unique natural beauty, ensuring a memorable introduction to the 'Queen Island'.

3 Days 15 Stops

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