Tahiti Island Homes
Easy Access to Papeete, the Airport and Ferry Links
Great for those who want to base themselves on Tahiti's main island and prefer to explore destinations in their own way and at their own pace
A collection of city apartments in and around Papeete, tropical cottage-style homes and larger villas. Plenty of choices to suit all travellers.
For some travellers, Tahiti Island is all about an easy stopover before moving on to Moorea or the outer islands. For others, it is the right place to stay longer, especially when the priority is more space, proximity to the city, or a residential setting rather than a resort environment. Staying put in the one place for your entire holiday is very appealing to those with younger children – no pain of ongoing island transfers from mainland to island to mainland again. From one-bedroom apartments for two guests in central Papeete to five-bedroom villas for groups of up to 10, we can find the perfect Tahiti Island home for your travelling party.
What Types of Homes Are Available on Tahiti Island?
City apartments and convenient urban stays
Tahiti Island offers apartment-style stays ideal for short stays, stopovers, and travellers who want to unpack just once, unwind and stay close to the city.
Appartement Anavai is a one-bedroom apartment for two guests in the heart of Papeete, with air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, private parking and a quiet residence setting. It is just an eight-minute walk to Papeete Market, a 14-minute walk to the ferry terminal, and around 10 minutes by car from the airport.
Appartement Hitivai offers a similar city-based stay for two guests, also in the heart of the city, with air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, private parking and a quiet residence setting. Like Anavai, it is an eight-minute walk to Papeete Market, a 14-minute walk to the ferry terminal, and around 10 minutes by car from the airport.
Cottage-style and residential homes
For travellers wanting something more homely than an apartment, Cottage Nahe offers a different feel. Located in Papeete, it is a two-bedroom home for four guests with a tropical garden, Polynesian-style character, air-conditioned bedrooms and a calm residential setting. It is seven minutes by car from shops, restaurants and services, seven minutes from Papeete Market, four minutes from the ferry terminal, and 15 minutes from Faa’a international airport.
Family villas with pools, gardens and ocean views
Tahiti Island also has villas better suited to families and small groups. Villa Malya is a three-bedroom villa for six guests with ocean views towards Moorea, a landscaped garden, spacious outdoor areas and a swimming pool in a peaceful residential neighbourhood. It is 11 minutes by car from downtown Papeete and 10 minutes from the airport, while still close to the Carrefour supermarket and within reach of Taoroto Beach and the ferry terminal.
Larger villas for groups and shared stays
For larger families or group travel, Villa Heirama is one of the strongest options on Tahiti Island. It offers five bedrooms, four bathrooms, space for 10 guests, a swimming pool, a spacious terrace and views of Moorea. It is 30 minutes by car from downtown Papeete, 25 minutes from the airport, 35 minutes from the ferry terminal, and just four minutes from Vaiava Beach.
Villa Ta_u Here is another larger-format Tahiti Island home, combining three air-conditioned bedrooms, a mezzanine with two double beds, three bathrooms, and capacity for 10 guests. It is an architect-designed villa with a pool, a spacious deck and outdoor lounges with sea view, elegant Polynesian-inspired décor, and close access to shops and local amenities. It sits 30 minutes from Faa’a International Airport, 20 minutes from downtown Papeete, and 17 minutes from the ferry terminal.
Smaller coastal-style stays near beaches
Tahiti Island also includes smaller homes in quieter settings. White Palm is a two-bedroom home for four guests with a boho-chic atmosphere, shared access to a beach and swimming pool, and a quiet residence setting. It is 30 minutes by car from downtown Papeete, 25 minutes from the airport, 35 minutes from the ferry terminal, and four minutes from Vaiava Beach.
Villa Coco lagoon offers another coastal-style option, with three air-conditioned bedrooms, four bathrooms, and room for eight guests. It is a local-style villa with peaceful enclosed grounds, warm décor and an inviting atmosphere. It is 20 minutes by car from the airport, 25 minutes from downtown Papeete, 30 minutes from the ferry terminal, and just two minutes from Vaiava Beach.
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| Home | Type | Sleeps | Location | From Airport | From Papeete / City Centre | From Ferry Terminal | Key Home Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appartement Anavai | 1-bedroom apartment | 2 guests | Heart of the city | 10 min by car | Centrally located in the heart of the city | 14 min walk | Quiet residence, warm and inviting atmosphere and decor, 1 private parking space, Wi-Fi included |
| Appartement Hitivai | 1-bedroom apartment | 2 guests | Heart of the city | 10 min by car | Located in the heart of the city | 14 min walk | Quiet residence, warm atmosphere and tasteful decor, 1 private parking space, Wi-Fi included |
| Cottage Nahe | 2-bedroom home | 4 guests | Papeete | 15 min by car | 7 min by car from Papeete market | 4 min by car | Downtown Papeete, charming tropical garden, warm Polynesian-style home, calm residential area, high-speed Wi-Fi included |
| Villa Malya | 3-bedroom villa | 6 guests | Tahiti | 10 min by car | 11 min by car to downtown Papeete | 15 min by car | Beautiful view of the ocean and Moorea island, stunning landscaped garden, spacious outdoor areas with swimming pool, peaceful residential neighborhood, Wi-Fi included |
| Villa Heirama | 5-bedroom villa | 10 guests | Tahiti | 25 min by car | 30 min by car to downtown Papeete | 35 min by car | Warm and inviting atmosphere, breathtaking view of Moorea, swimming pool and spacious terrace, Wi-Fi included |
| White Palm | 2-bedroom home | 4 guests | Tahiti | 25 min by car | 30 min by car to downtown Papeete | 35 min by car | Boho-chic atmosphere, quiet residence, shared access to beach and swimming pool, Wi-Fi included |
| Villa Ta_u Here | 3-bedroom villa with mezzanine | 10 guests | Tahiti | 30 min by car from Faa’a International Airport | 20 min by car to downtown Papeete | 17 min by car | Architect-designed villa with pool, spacious deck and outdoor lounges with sea view, elegant Polynesian-inspired decor, close to shops and local amenities, Wi-Fi included |
| Villa Coco lagoon | 3-bedroom villa | 8 guests | Tahiti | 20 min by car | 25 min by car to downtown Papeete | 30 min by car | Local-style architecture, peaceful property with enclosed grounds, warm decor and inviting atmosphere, Wi-Fi included, 2 min drive to Vaiava Beach |
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How do I get to Tahiti Island from Australia?
Tahiti Island is reached via Faa’a International Airport (PPT) near Papeete, which is the main international gateway to French Polynesia. From Australia, flight times are generally around 8 to 9 hours from Sydney on the fastest routings, while journeys from Melbourne and Brisbane are usually around 11 to 14 hours total, depending on the connection pattern and departure schedule.
As flight schedules and routings can vary, Island Escapes can arrange the best available option as part of your Tahiti holiday booking, along with accommodation and onward island connections. Make an enquiry now.
Tahiti Island Homes FAQs
Are Tahiti Island homes good for stopovers?
Yes. Tahiti Island homes can work very well for stopovers because several are close to Papeete, Faa’a International Airport and the ferry terminal. Central apartments such as Appartement Anavai and Appartement Hitivai are around 10 minutes by car from the airport and a 14-minute walk from the ferry terminal.
What types of holiday homes are available on Tahiti Island?
Tahiti Island homes include one-bedroom Papeete apartments, two-bedroom cottage-style homes, smaller coastal stays and larger private villas with pools, gardens, terraces and views towards Moorea.
Are there Tahiti Island homes for families?
Yes. Tahiti Island has several homes suitable for families and groups, including Villa Malya for six guests, Villa Coco lagoon for eight guests, and larger villas such as Villa Heirama and Villa Ta_u Here for up to 10 guests.
Is it better to stay on Tahiti Island or Moorea?
Tahiti Island is best for travellers wanting easy access to Papeete, the airport, ferry links, shops and services. Moorea is usually better for travellers wanting a more relaxed island stay with lagoon scenery, beachfront homes and a slower pace.
Can Island Escapes book flights to Tahiti?
Yes. Island Escapes can assist with flights to Papeete, accommodation on Tahiti Island and onward island connections as part of a complete French Polynesia holiday.
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