You can now book your clients accommodation at lesser-known guesthouses across the Islands of Tahiti thanks to a new portal launched by Tahiti Tourisme.
The portal allows you to search guesthouses across islands by location, take a peek inside the homes and set up direct contact with the property owner.
From stunning multi-family lodges to basic beach bungalows for two, the range of guesthouses creates a plenty of alternate accommodation options.
There are several reasons that Tahiti’s guesthouses – or pensions – are an excellent choice of accommodation.
Not only can they make for a very affordable holiday but they open the door to authentic Tahitian hospitality in parts of the islands that travellers may not otherwise venture to.
Staying in a small family-run guesthouse is an opportunity for total immersion in the daily life of a Polynesian family.
Hosts provide the opportunity to share, see, understand, feel and experience life in the islands as if you were a family member returning home.
Examples of shared activities include fishing in the lagoon with your hosts; discovering local products and cuisine, or hiking the mountains with the family’s children in search of waterfalls and pools to swim in.
Different styles of guesthouses can be found on almost all of the islands, and cater to the needs of tourists looking for something other than a resort.
Bed and breakfast guesthouses include furnished rooms or bungalows (four rooms at most) that are located adjacent to the family home, and come equipped with private or shared bathrooms.
The overnight stay includes breakfast served in your room or in a common area, which could be the family dining room.
Farés or “family residences” are guesthouses that include furnished bungalows (nine units at most), located near the family home and are equipped with private bathrooms and facilities for cooking and relaxing.
They have a front desk, a common area reserved to guests and, if desired, they will provide daily housekeeping.
The welcoming and spontaneous warmth of a Polynesian family is a unique and authentic experience.
Staying in a guesthouse is also a way to play a role in safeguarding and protecting local heritage and the environment.
Click here to visit the portal.
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