Title: Visit Punaauia: 2026 Travel Guide for Punaauia, Windward Islands | Expedia.com [Hotels in Punaauia](https://expedia.com/Punaauia-Hotels.d180199.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Punaauia](https://expedia.com/Punaauia-Vacation-Rentals.d180199.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Punaauia](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Punaauia.d180199.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Punaauia](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Punaauia.d180199.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Punaauia](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Punaauia.d180199.Car-Rental-Guide)[Punaauia Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Punaauia.d180199.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Punaauia ## Travel Guide ![Museum of Tahiti featuring general coastal views, swimming and tropical scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108624/c1210f92-c081-45be-8c06-df3d89eb0fda.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Museum of Tahiti showing indigenous culture and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108624/242b8e50-3834-438e-a3c4-fdd1f18b2aaa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Museum of Tahiti and the Islands featuring farmland and food](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108624/b83ab6a6-f6e3-4310-a4c5-b6af17521225.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Museum of Tahiti which includes interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108624/4ce39f06-7304-4863-ae19-985994d78743.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Museum of Tahiti which includes a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108624/54abc1fd-2234-48f5-98a1-20eb46780ea2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Punaauia Things to do #### Scuba dive next to tropical islands, visit a fascinating museum to learn about the region’s history and watch dolphins and whales breaching. Puna’auia is a tropical wonderland with a pristine beach and idyllic ocean water. Elevated huts decorate the water, while a museum informs visitors about the region’s nature and history. Chat with locals in this populous area for a glimpse into Tahitian culture. Learn about the history of the region at the [Museum of Tahiti](https://www.expedia.com/Museum-Of-Tahiti-Punaauia.d6108624.Vacation-Attraction). Browse the costumes, tools and handicrafts that belonged to early French Polynesian settlers. See engravings in the journal of explorer James Cook. In the northern part of the commune are the French Polynesia University and the Marina Taina, a lively port with many restaurants. Take advantage of the year-round warm weather at one of the area’s picturesque beaches. August is the driest month, while the region can be fairly wet from November to April. Sunbathe or have a picnic on Puna’auia’s white-sand beach. Watch the hues of the dramatic sky darken over the island of Moorea. Head south to Vai’ava Beach to watch surfers. Bring your kids to the calm water of the swimming area. Nearby is Mahana Park, a tranquil and scenic grassy area near the beach. For the best views of subaquatic creatures and the coral reef, go scuba diving with Eleuthera Plongée Tahiti. Watch for dolphins and whales, especially common between the end of July and the end of October. Embark on a sunset cruise, go snorkeling and scuba dive at different islands. Note that this commune was the home of famous French painter Paul Gauguin in the late 19th century. Here, he created his acclaimed *Where Do We Come From? What Are We? Where Are We Going?* painting. The commune stretches along a small section of land on Tahiti’s western coast. Its northern border is just south of the Faa’a International Airport, while its southern end is near [Pā’ea](https://www.expedia.com/Paea.d180200.Destination-Travel-Guides). Visit other towns in the region, such as [Papeete](https://www.expedia.com/Papeete.d2865.Destination-Travel-Guides), [Ārue](https://www.expedia.com/Arue.d6034576.Destination-Travel-Guides) and [Māhina](https://www.expedia.com/Mahina.d6142805.Destination-Travel-Guides). Explore Puna’auia, a beautiful spot for tropical relaxation, with impressive beaches and cultural institutions. - Punaauia Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Punaauia ![Tahiti Lagoon Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117230000/117225300/117225297/6fb3159c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tahiti Lagoon Resort PK15 Cote Mer Punaauia Tahiti $263 nightly $315 total Apr 4 - Apr 5 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this beach resort in Punaauia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Tamanu Shopping Center and Plage Toaroto ... 7.8/10 Good! (6 reviews) Beautiful resort and location. It just opened on March 1, 2026 so it had only been open for a couple of weeks before we arrived. They were still hiring staff so restaurants were only open part time. Staff is wonderful and in a couple of months all should be up and running and fabulous. I would definitely ... Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F4%2F2026&endDate=4%2F5%2F2026&selected=117225297&PinnedHotelID=117225297&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=180199) ![Ninamu Pearl Guest House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109420000/109412100/109412070/8682e84e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ninamu Pearl Guest House Lotissement Sage Punaauia Tahiti $135 nightly $154 total Apr 12 - Apr 13 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this guesthouse in Punaauia. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Tamanu Shopping Center and Museum of ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (66 reviews) Very clean room. Quiet, out if the way facility with an outstanding view. Very helpful staff. Beware, extremely remote and a difficult drive to get there. Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F12%2F2026&endDate=4%2F13%2F2026&selected=109412070&PinnedHotelID=109412070&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=180199) ![Pension de la Plage](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16090000/16082800/16082785/846c7f5d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pension de la Plage PK 15.4 - BP 381593 Tamanu Punaauia Tahiti $112 nightly $140 total Apr 14 - Apr 15 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this beach pension in Punaauia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (161 reviews) All was good. Things were a little dated but everything was clean an working. Really liked the setting with the little porches around the pool and all the gardens. We arrived late, cooked dinner in the kitchenette and swam in the pool with the night lighting. Very nice atmosphere. Only thing we didn't ... Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F14%2F2026&endDate=4%2F15%2F2026&selected=16082785&PinnedHotelID=16082785&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=180199) [See all 805 properties in Punaauia](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F26%2F2026&endDate=3%2F27%2F2026®ionId=180199) 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. ![Tahiti Luxury Apartment with concierge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40600000/40594300/40594251/c2cea1b0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tahiti Luxury Apartment with concierge Puna'auia Windward Islands Book a stay at this beach apartment in Punaauia. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Popular attractions Papeete Market and Port ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (53 reviews) Apartment was very clean and tidy, very handy location and stunning view for sunsets over Moorea. And our host Gaelle was awesome to communicate with. Definitely recommend Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Punaauia-Hotels-Tahiti-Luxury-Apartment-With-Concierge.h40594251.Hotel-Information) ![Beachfront Home Puna'auia Tahiti](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113400000/113391700/113391623/6856d130_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Beachfront Home Puna'auia Tahiti Punaauia Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Punaauia. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Plage Toaroto and Tamanu Shopping ... 10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews) Great place to stay. Host was welcoming with fresh fruit and lei. Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Punaauia-Hotels-White-Sand-Beachfront-Paradise-Tahiti.h113391623.Hotel-Information) ![Chalet de Tahiti - unique architecture swimming pool and lovely views](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63310000/63305000/63304910/e6154e9a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Chalet de Tahiti - unique architecture swimming pool and lovely views Puna'auia Îles du Vent Stay at this chalet in Punaauia. Enjoy daily housekeeping, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Museum of Tahiti and the Islands and Musée de Tahiti et ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews) The space was clean and we loved the ambience. 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[](https://expedia.com/Museum-Of-Tahiti-And-The-Islands-Punaauia.d6108624.Vacation-Attraction) #### Marina Taina Explore the waterfront in Punaauia with a trip to Marina Taina. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in this romantic area. [](https://expedia.com/Marina-Taina-Punaauia.d553248621526964969.Vacation-Attraction) #### Mt. Orohena Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mt. Orohena during your travels in Mahina. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in this romantic area. [](https://expedia.com/Mt-Orohena-Windward-Islands.d502981.Vacation-Attraction) #### Eleuthera Plongee Tahiti You can take time to visit Eleuthera Plongee Tahiti during your travels to Punaauia. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in this romantic area. [](https://expedia.com/Eleuthera-Plongee-Tahiti-Punaauia.d553248621532611417.Vacation-Attraction) #### Plage Toaroto Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Plage Toaroto during your trip to Punaauia? Amble around this romantic area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Plage-Toaroto-Punaauia.d553248635977470700.Vacation-Attraction) #### Tamanu Shopping Center You can enjoy retail therapy at Tamanu Shopping Center during your trip to Punaauia. Amble around this romantic area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Tamanu-Shopping-Center-Punaauia.d974582701820477440.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![4x4 Safari HEREAKIMANU Tour in the Heart of Tahiti](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50081365/3aece715-ab36-4b97-9bb8-bd94d33834dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 4x4 Safari HEREAKIMANU Tour in the Heart of Tahiti $135 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/4x4-safari-hereakimanu-tour-in-the-heart-of-tahiti.a50081365.activity-details) ![Découvrez le Mana durant la traversée de Tahiti en 4x4 Safari](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46297874/162d6863-a510-4d7f-82d0-40d04de7aa32.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tahiti Safari 4x4 Excursion Crossing the Mana Road $131 per adult **86%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/tahiti-safari-4x4-excursion-crossing-the-mana-road.a46297874.activity-details) ![Diving day](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2695624/83ff3ca2-1a5a-4ada-8667-a92a129d3626.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Diving day $221 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/diving-day.a2695624.activity-details) ![Spiner Dolphins Sighting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49158761/fe564346-25f0-4f84-8951-d58467a583d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Snorkeling picnic in 4h30 with lunch in Tahiti $206 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/snorkeling-picnic-in-4h30-with-lunch-in-tahiti.a49158761.activity-details) ![Tahiti island: 4 hours Snorkeling Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47966308/e5103228-f8e5-47d5-89bc-75c39a631a1b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tahiti island: 4 hours Snorkeling Tour $188 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/tahiti-island-4-hours-snorkeling-tour.a47966308.activity-details) ![Former Colonial Hospital](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1699425/1c194e39-d3c0-4de1-98f2-419434f7ff58.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Papeete Walking Tour - Tahiti History & Culture $58 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/papeete-walking-tour-tahiti-history-culture.a1699425.activity-details) [See all activities in Punaauia](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Punaauia.d180199.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Punaauia ![Black sand beach, Pirae, Tahiti island, French Polynesia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180198/bfba900a-96e3-48e2-957e-b4ac59cbdaa8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Pirae ![Marae Arahurahu Temple featuring hiking or walking and forest scenes as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502991/911fb4bc-38c6-4445-bca3-7e904f5ff883.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Paea ![View from the mountains of the north-west coast of Tahiti with Moorea island in background, French Polynesia, south Pacific ocean](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180208/2715fe31-0703-4ce7-ab5f-c4351aa2c5b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Faaa ![Mahina featuring a sunset and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6142805/70974061-ee00-46ff-8f67-e5cea5552177.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Mahina ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - Lodging - Packages - Cars - [Hotels near Museum of Tahiti and the Islands ](https://www.expedia.com/Museum-Of-Tahiti-And-The-Islands-Hotels.0-l6108624-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Museum of Tahiti and the Islands ](https://www.expedia.com/Museum-Of-Tahiti-And-The-Islands-Punaauia.d6108624.Vacation-Attraction) - [Musée de Tahiti et des Îles ](https://www.expedia.com/Musee-De-Tahiti-Et-Des-Iles-Windward-Islands.d553248621526964967.Vacation-Attraction) - [Car rentals near Museum of Tahiti and the Islands ](https://www.expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Museum-Of-Tahiti-And-The-Islands.d6108624.Car-Rental-Guide) - Cities near Punaauia - Places of interest [Pirae](https://expedia.com/Pirae.dx180198)[Paea](https://expedia.com/Paea.dx180200)[Faaa](https://expedia.com/Faaa.dx180208)[Mahina](https://expedia.com/Mahina.dx6142805)[Papara](https://expedia.com/Papara.dx6199406)[Hitiaa O Te Ra](https://expedia.com/Hitiaa-O-Te-Ra.dx553248635974544896) - [Marina Taina ](https://expedia.com/Marina-Taina-Punaauia.d553248621526964969.Vacation-Attraction) - [Museum of Tahiti and the Islands ](https://expedia.com/Museum-Of-Tahiti-And-The-Islands-Punaauia.d6108624.Vacation-Attraction) - [Mt. 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