Tuamotu Archipelago Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Tourist walking on jetty, Tikehau atoll, Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia, Oceania

The blue blue water of the South Pacific in the middle of the Rangiroa atoll, Tuamotu Islands, French Polynesia.

The cruise ship M/S Paul Gauguin is one of few cruise lines to visit Rangiroa, a remote atoll in the Tuamotu Islands of French Polynesia. The atoll is a huge "O", formed by the edge of a narrow volcanic ring that just breaks the surface of the ocean. This image shows the where the ship just passed through a narrow opening in the ring toward an anchorage in the middle of the "O". The inside of the O is so big that you can barely see the surrounding atoll on all sides of you when you're in the middle.

The reef off this small sandbar "island" in the middle of the huge lagoon of the Rangiroa Atoll is a great place for scuba diving. And that's just what we did, off the marina on the aft of the cruise ship M/S Paul Gauguin. The clouds camp up and smited our ship with a torrential downpour that caused our captain to leave the Tuamotus early, after a surprise typoon-like storm hit the ship the day before in Fakarava. #blue #SouthPacific #adventure

Visit Tuamotu Archipelago

Things to do

Hotel Kia Ora Resort & Spa

BP 198 Rangiroa Tuamotu Archipelago

₹41,333

₹47,978 total

10 Mar - 11 Mar

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this beach resort in Rangiroa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (269 reviews)

Lovely location (beautiful views!) with amazing staff (shout out to Ghislaine!). It is a bit expensive and things like the bike and scooter rentals are add-ons as well, but this is what I'd expect in an isolated area like this. Do recommend!

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

Le Tikehau by Pearl Resorts

Motu Tiano Tikehau

₹59,086

₹70,046 total

10 Mar - 11 Mar

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this beach resort in Tikehau. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Tikehau Dock and Tikehau Port are located ...

9.8/10 Exceptional! (32 reviews)

The location, facility, amenities and service are outstanding! This is our second visit and we’ll be back!

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Le Maitai Rangiroa

BP 17 Rangiroa Tuamotu Archipelago

Stay at this business-friendly resort in Rangiroa. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Gauguin’s Pearl and Plage ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (145 reviews)

Le Maitai was a great place to stay. The room was amazing and the staff was very friendly and responsive. I also enjoyed the food at the restaurant. I wholeheartedly recommend this resort to anyone planning a trip to Rangiroa.

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Get rates

See all 85 properties in Tuamotu Archipelago

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 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 ...

Rangiroa - My Eden Place

Rangiroa Rangiroa

Stay at this apartment in Rangiroa. Enjoy free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Tiputa Pass and Plage Publique are located nearby.

See all properties in Tuamotu Archipelago

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.