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Papeete is the capital town of French Polynesia located a few miles north of the international airport at Fa'a. The town is a bustling cosmopolitan centre with good shops and restaurants, a lively handcraft market and a picturesque harbour where fast passenger ferries depart for neighbouring Moorea Island.
Papeete Town
Papeete Town lies on the north-west coast of Tahiti on a small harbour backed by rolling hills. Papeete is a rather congested town with a population of over 100,000 people. The town has a distinct French flavour, there are exciting nightclubs, lovely cafes and the delightful nightly les roulettes takes over the waterfront car park overlooking the harbour where all types are food are cooked and served at make shift plastic tables.
There is little tourist interest in Papeete Town except for the huge market which has a good selection of handicrafts from around the islands, perfumes, oils, flowers, island style clothes as well a few small restaurants upstairs serving fresh raw tuna. It does however make a good base for exploring with good transport, several excellent tours into the mountains and the wharf for day trips to Moorea.
Hotel Tiare, Papeete Town, Tahiti Island Euro € 131 - 197 per couple
Hotel Tiare is the most picturesque of Papeete's hotels with a stunning location overlooking the picturesque waterfront of downtown Papeete. It is also one of the most affordable in its range. Hotel Tiare makes an ideal base for business people or those looking to explore Papeete's fine restaurants, shops and nightlife.
The Airport Hotels
The large beach resorts are found 8km south of Papeete Town just beyond the airport where there are several small beaches, but nothing resembling the tourist brochures.
There are however excellent views overlooking Moorea Island in the distance which is perfectly silhouetted by the setting sun. The most beautiful of these is the imposing Intercontinental Hotel set in large landscaped grounds. The hotel puts on the best Tahitian dance show and feast twice a week. On the adjacent bay is the rather less impressive but more affordable Sofitel which has a small beach with good swimming although at times the bay can become clogged with seaweed.
Tahiti Airport Motel, Tahiti Island Euro € 129 - 156 per couple
The Tahiti Airport Motel is within walking distance of the airport terminal and is the most convenient stopover for the late night and early morning flights. Featuring simple rooms, this modern and clean motel has many facilities including Internet access, drinks and food vending machines, and international telephone access.
Intercontinental Hotel, Tahiti Island Euro € 267 - 947 per couple
Intercontinental Tahiti is a delightful oceanfront resort on the west coast of Tahiti with a pretty artificial beach setting and lagoonarium. There's one huge swimming pool in front of the hotel and another smaller pool fronting the ocean. The hotel boasts one of the best Polynesian dance performances in French Polynesia.
Sofitel Hotel, Tahiti Island Euro € 159 - 266 per couple
The Sofitel Hotel offers modern comfortable rooms alongside a small beach close to the international airport. The eight storey 60's style hotel facade can be off-putting but interior finishing is a mix of contemporary art and bright Polynesia colours making this a pleasant and affordable stopover.
