Tahiti
Oceania · French Polynesia
Best Months
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Rec. Nights
8 nights
Airports
PPT (Faa'a International)
Avg. Cash
$507 - $1,068/night
Best Value
Overview
Tahiti and the islands of French Polynesia occupy a unique space in the travel imagination — turquoise lagoons, dramatic black volcanic peaks, and iconic overwater bungalows. Moorea and Bora Bora are the main draws beyond the gateway island of Tahiti itself.
The InterContinental Bora Bora (IHG), St. Regis Bora Bora (Marriott), and Conrad Bora Bora Nui (Hilton) are legendary award targets that can deliver extraordinary CPP.
Spend at least seven nights across multiple islands. Snorkeling with sharks and rays in the Bora Bora lagoon and sunset catamaran cruises are the benchmarks of an unforgettable stay. May through October is the dry season.
Cash vs Points
Hotels in Tahiti range from $507 to $1068 per night. Points redemptions offer 2.3+ cents per point value.
Points Hotel Recommendations
6 properties in Tahiti bookable with points, sorted by value
| Hotel | Program | Check-in | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Beach Resort | Accor | 41,042 | $944 | 2.3¢ | Apr 10 | |
Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort and Spa | Hilton | 95,000 | $927 | 1.0¢ | Apr 8 | |
Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort and Spa | Hilton | 95,000 | $927 | 1.0¢ | Apr 8 | |
InterContinental Resort Tahiti | IHG | 104,000 | $466 | 0.5¢ | Apr 9 | |
InterContinental Resort Tahiti | IHG | 104,000 | $466 | 0.5¢ | Apr 9 | |
Hilton Hotel Tahiti | Hilton | 261,000 | $558 | 0.2¢ | Apr 8 |
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Transfer Points Strategy
Find the best transfer path for your credit card points
If you have ALL Points:
Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Beach Resort
If you have Hilton Honors Points:
Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort and Spa
If you have IHG One Rewards Points:
InterContinental Resort Tahiti
How to Earn Points for This Trip
The best hotels in Tahiti use Accor Live Limitless (ALL), Hilton Honors, and IHG One Rewards points. Here’s how to earn them:
IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card
IHG
$99
Annual Fee
140,000 IHG One Rewards points — transfers earns IHG One Rewards points directly
- 140K bonus points — enough for 3-5 free nights at many IHG properties
- Earn 26x total at IHG properties and 5x on travel, dining, and gas
- 4th night free on IHG award stays (saves 25% on 4-night bookings)
Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card
Hilton
$150
Annual Fee
130,000 Hilton Honors points — transfers earns Hilton Honors points directly
- Automatic Hilton Honors Gold status
- Earn 12x at Hilton properties, 6x at restaurants and supermarkets
- Free weekend night reward after $15K in calendar year spending
Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card
Hilton
$550
Annual Fee
175,000 Hilton Honors points — transfers earns Hilton Honors points directly
- Automatic Hilton Honors Diamond status (top tier)
- Earn 14x at Hilton properties, 7x on travel and dining
- Free weekend night reward annually + one after $60K spend
Bilt Mastercard®
Bilt
$0
Annual Fee
earns Hilton Honors points directly, earns IHG One Rewards points directly — only card that earns points on rent — transfers 1:1 to all major hotels
- Earn 1x points on rent with no transaction fees (up to 100,000 pts/yr)
- Earn 3x on dining and 2x on travel
- Transfer 1:1 to Hyatt, Marriott, IHG, and Hilton
The Platinum Card from American Express
Amex MR
$895
Annual Fee
Up to 175,000 Membership Rewards points after $12,000 spend in 6 months — transfers earns Hilton Honors points directly
- Up to 175K MR signup bonus - one of the highest available
- Earn 5x on flights booked directly with airlines
- Transfer 1:1 to Marriott Bonvoy or 1:2 to Hilton Honors
Chase Sapphire Preferred®
Chase UR
$95
Annual Fee
75,000 Ultimate Rewards points — transfers earns IHG One Rewards points directly
- Earn 5x on travel through Chase Travel℠
- Earn 3x on dining, select streaming, and online groceries
- 1:1 transfer to Hyatt, Marriott, and IHG
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Travel Tips
Best Time to Visit
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Getting There
PPT (Faa'a International)
Visa & Entry
Check your country's requirements
Budget
From $507/night
Packing Essentials
Pack for the climate
Cultural Tips
Respect local customs
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