Title: Visit Arue: 2026 Travel Guide for Arue, Windward Islands | Expedia.com [Hotels in Arue](https://expedia.com/Arue-Hotels.d6034576.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Arue](https://expedia.com/Arue-Vacation-Rentals.d6034576.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Arue](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Arue.d6034576.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Arue](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Arue.d6034576.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Arue](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Arue.d6034576.Car-Rental-Guide)[Arue Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Arue.d6034576.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Arue ## Travel Guide ![James Norman Hall Home featuring signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6322936/5125331a-b4ab-47c5-86bc-44adcdd75c0b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![James Norman Hall Home featuring signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6322936/5125331a-b4ab-47c5-86bc-44adcdd75c0b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![James Norman Hall Home which includes interior views and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6322936/fb740f9a-4ae9-43b5-9cb9-d1d7d9ae6fec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![James Norman Hall Home which includes interior views and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6322936/74e66675-6404-4b26-9ad8-80ee3338b2ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![James Norman Hall Home featuring interior views and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6322936/496d918b-2234-4712-9da8-6ea812715a1b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Arue Things to do Reviews #### Hear the fascinating tale of the Pomare royals, capture photos of a panoramic view and swim beside a tall waterfall. Ārue is a serene commune known for its royal history and scenic features. Much of the region overlooks the ocean, where you will find Tetiaroa, the coral reef ring belonging to the family of actor Marlon Brando. Wander through this intriguing region for a sense of its tranquility and impressive scenery. Among the area’s highlights is the iconic [Tomb of King Pomare V](https://www.expedia.com/Tomb-Of-King-Pomare-V-Arue.d6322988.Vacation-Attraction) that stands on a headland overlooking the ocean. Note that this is the final resting place of the last king of Tahiti, who removed his mother’s remains from the memorial to make room for his own. Visit the nearby Royal Pomare Cemetery for the graves of the king’s mother and the ancestral rulers from their family. Inspect the intricate array of rocks surrounding the elegant stony patches of the tombs. At the [James Norman Hall House](https://www.expedia.com/James-Norman-Hall-Home-Arue.d6322936.Vacation-Attraction), learn about a former inhabitant of the island, who fought for three distinct national militaries and authored important works. Examine the period furniture and imagine daily life here for him, his wife and his family in the 1930s. Admire the yellow façade of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church across the street from the house museum. Enjoy a quick meal at one of the fast-food options nearby. Drive northeast for a few minutes to reach the Col du Tahara’a, which offers a spectacular view of Matavai Bay. Venture inland to the Fautaua Waterfall. Hike from the parking lot through a tropical forest to get here and dive into the fresh water basin to cool down. Find the small town of Ārue a little east of [Papeete](https://www.expedia.com/Papeete.d2865.Destination-Travel-Guides) on the northern coast of Tahiti. Fly to Tahiti International Airport and rent a car to drive east for around 30 minutes to get here. Farther east are the towns of [Māhina](https://www.expedia.com/Mahina.d6142805.Destination-Travel-Guides) and Papeno’o. Enjoy both intriguing cultural sights and spectacular ocean views in Ārue. - Arue Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Arue ![Le Tahiti by Pearl Resorts](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9690000/9685900/9685822/dd364cf5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Le Tahiti by Pearl Resorts Lafayette Beach PK7 Arue Tahiti $396 nightly $459 total Feb 8 - Feb 9 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this beach hotel in Arue. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews) The staff was friendly and the grounds were beautiful. Our room was very nice and was exactly as pictured. Very clean with nice views. Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F8%2F2026&endDate=2%2F9%2F2026&selected=9685822&PinnedHotelID=9685822&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6034576) ![The Brando, Tetiaroa Private Island](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76860000/76857700/76857645/3f2202f0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Brando, Tetiaroa Private Island Tetiaroa Arue $4,837 nightly $5,561 total Feb 16 - Feb 17 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Arue. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and private pools. [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F16%2F2026&endDate=2%2F17%2F2026&selected=76857645&PinnedHotelID=76857645&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6034576) ![Maison Taina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93070000/93063200/93063181/a36ab03e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Maison Taina 4 Rue Heirai Vaipoopoo F Arue Windward Islands Stay at this guesthouse in Arue. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Papeete ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (91 reviews) The accomadations were fabulous. The host and hostess kind and welcoming. The pool was relaxing. I am giving it a 4 stars only because you could not walk anywhere. Every trip away was $40.00+ taxi fee, which adds up daily. I expected the accomadations to be more convenient and walkable. 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Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a garden. Popular attractions Papeete Market and James Norman Hall Home ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (36 reviews) Convenience of booking van with house was awesome. Along with pick up and drop off at airport. Hosts were friendly, helpful and accommodated to all pur 20 questions and booked our trip to Moorea which was the highlight of our trip. Was raining most of the time for our trip but didn't stop us sight ... Reviewed on Oct 25, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Arue-Hotels-Tahiti-Beach-House.h31549683.Hotel-Information) ![Villa Ta'u Here by Tahiti Homes, incredible architect-designed villa: pool and view ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111260000/111256200/111256162/8681d460_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Villa Ta'u Here by Tahiti Homes, incredible architect-designed villa: pool and view Arue Stay at this villa in Arue. Enjoy private pools, a garden, and laundry facilities. 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