Lonely Planet™ · Thorn Tree Forum · 2020

Budget places in Raiatea, Bora Bora and Tikehau

Country forums / Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea / Tahiti & French Polynesia

Hello... just checking if people knew of any budget places in Raiatea, Bora Bora and Tikehau which are open now. I called a couple and looks like they haven't opened yet. Thanks.

Unfortunately I can't help with French Polynesia, but it would almost certainly help other posters give you good advice if you noted what price range you consider "budget".
To some people this means 10-20 USD, to others 100! ;-)

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the cheapest you can get is 2500 fxp, this means something like 20 euro, its always dorm, or you have your own tent,
cheapest rooms are at least 5500 fxp
sometimes there will be some extra tax added on to that...
you will not find anything cheaper than that,
i was there a month ago, and a few places have closed down, due to leasearrangements and the goverment or the landlords want a lot more money now for some spots,
a good website is www.tahitiguide.com, there are some places listed and you can call or email

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When you arrive into Tahiti head over to Moorea (about 20mins boat) and head to the other side of the island to Camp Nelson.

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On Raiatea I stayed in the dorm at Pension Tepua, nice place, nice owners. If it was full, it would be pretty crowded.
Bora Bora: Chez Maeva Masson. Chez Nono looked good, but it was booked when I was there.

buy Jan Prince's Tahiti Guide

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