Rangiroa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo provided by Tahiti Tourisme
Photo provided by Tahiti Tourisme
Photo provided by Tahiti Tourisme
Photo provided by Tahiti Tourisme
Photo provided by Tahiti Tourisme

Visit the Tuamotu archipelago to explore one of the world’s largest atolls and experience spectacular dives, shop for black pearls, taste local wine and relax. 

Consisting of hundreds of islets and sandbars, Rangiroa is the largest atoll in French Polynesia. The locals will proudly tell you that the entire island of Tahiti could fit in its massive interior lagoon.

Stay in hut built on poles and sit on the verandah to dangle your feet in the clear, warm water below. Float in a glass-bottomed boat over the Lagon Bleu or go snorkelling to catch a glimpse of the colourful underwater world. Enjoy a relaxing drift dive to see hammerhead and reef sharks, turtles, manta rays and other spectacular marine life swim by.

The huge interior lagoon, with its clear waters and prolific marine life, is a scuba diver’s dream. Some 100 reef passages give access to the wider Tuamotu archipelago and the strong currents caused by the changing tides attract bigger marine species. Book a tour and hire gear with the dive centre in Avatoru village, one of the main settlements of the atoll. On your way to the dive site, keep an eye out for dolphins playing in the wake of the boats.

At Pink Sand Beach, a 90-minute boat ride from Avatoru, watch how the angle of the sun creates lovely colours on the seabed. Visit Gauguin’s Pearl farm, built over the lagoon, to see how the stunning black pearls are created and buy some jewellery. At night, order a fresh seafood meal with a glass of wine made from grapes grown among the local coconut trees.

Regular flights from Tahiti, Bora Bora and other South Pacific islands arrive at the airport near the northern tip of the atoll. The airport is on the island of Avatoru. You’ll find accommodation and a few restaurants in the village and around Tiputa, across the reef pass to the east.

You can see many of Rangiroa’s sights in just a few days, but if you are a keen diver you may want to extend your stay to make the most of the atoll’s clear waters.

Le Maitai Rangiroa

Le Maitai Rangiroa

BP 17, Avatoru, Rangiroa, Tuamotu Archipelago
Stay at this eco-certified resort in Rangiroa. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Gauguin’s Pearl and Plage Publique ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (125 reviews)
Great hotel in Rangiroa
"Maitai was an awesome place to stay in Rangiroa! The views were amazing and the bungalow we stayed in was great! The food was tasty at the restaurant and it was more affordable than other places in French Polynesia. Also added bonus that breakfast was included. Service at the front desk was great ..."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2025

Le Maitai Rangiroa
Hotel Kia Ora Resort & Spa

Hotel Kia Ora Resort & Spa

BP 198, Avatoru, Rangiroa, Tuamotu Archipelago
The price is ₹52,986 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
₹52,986
₹62,919 total
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Rangiroa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (241 reviews)
"My wife and I stayed at the Kia Ora while in Rangiroa for our honeymoon. The staff welcomed us early with complementary drinks and congratulated us, which we really appreciated. The suite was amazing, with the small swimming pool that we got to enjoy daily. The restaurant was very good, with one ..."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

Hotel Kia Ora Resort & Spa
Aotera Guest House

Aotera Guest House

BP 143, Rangiroa
Stay at this beach guesthouse in Rangiroa. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping.
8/10 Very Good! (20 reviews)
The best kept Secret in Rangiora
"If you are looking for the ultimate secluded beach get away totally away from everything no cars roads or bikes..this is it. GILLIGANS ISLAND without the Skipper and Mary Ann! Nothing but untouched coast line and Palm trees. With that being Aotera Guest House offers very basic bungalows right on ..."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

Aotera Guest House
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Motu Fara Private Island

Motu Fara Private Island

Motu Fara Avatoru, Rangiroa
Stay at this beach villa in Rangiroa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and private pools. Popular attractions Gauguin’s Pearl and Plage Publique are located ...
Motu Fara Private Island
Rangiroa - My Eden Place

Rangiroa - My Eden Place

Rangiroa
Stay at this apartment in Rangiroa. Enjoy free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Tiputa Pass and Plage Publique are located nearby.
Rangiroa - My Eden Place
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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