Resorts in the Pacific Islands
Pacific Islands · 16 accommodation · Updated Sep 25, 2026

Resorts in the Pacific Islands

Resorts in the Pacific Islands offer beautiful locations, exceptional service, and unforgettable stays, from beachfront retreats to world-class luxury escapes.

Below, you’ll find our best resort picks in the Pacific Islands, selected for their setting, comfort, and overall island experience. Use the filters to narrow down your options by island, resort style, or the type of stay that fits your trip best.

Looking for a romantic escape, a beachfront retreat, or a standout luxury stay? Use the filters to compare locations and travel styles more easily. You can also check our Wander in Paradise badges, where Paradise Elite highlights exceptional high-end resorts in the Pacific Islands.

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The Brando
Tetiaroa

The Brando

An ultra-luxury private island resort with secluded villas, pristine beaches, and one of French Polynesia's most exclusive escapes.

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Resorts in the Pacific Islands are part of what makes travel here feel so special. They combine beautiful island settings with comfort, service, and an atmosphere that many travelers spend years dreaming about. Whether you are imagining a beachfront stay beneath swaying palms, an overwater bungalow above a turquoise lagoon, or a refined luxury escape with world-class facilities, Pacific Islands resorts deliver the most complete island experience available.

What are the best resorts in the Pacific Islands? The best resorts in the Pacific Islands are concentrated in French Polynesia, particularly Bora Bora, where the St. Regis, Four Seasons, Conrad, InterContinental, and Westin are among the most celebrated luxury resort properties in the world. Moorea offers strong resort options at a lower price point than Bora Bora, including the Sofitel Kia Ora. Rarotonga in the Cook Islands has the Little Polynesian Resort for boutique luxury, while Tikehau and Tetiaroa offer some of the most exclusive and remote resort experiences in the entire Pacific.

What to expect from a Pacific Islands resort stay

Resorts in the Pacific Islands range from laid-back beachfront properties to world-class luxury escapes. Some focus on romance and privacy, while others are designed for families, active travelers, or visitors who want everything in one place. The setting is always central — the views, the direct beach or lagoon access, the pools, the restaurants, and the overall feeling of being surrounded by island beauty all help make a resort stay memorable from the moment you arrive.

Overwater bungalows and lagoon settings. The overwater bungalow is the defining image of Pacific Islands resort travel. Bora Bora is the most celebrated destination for this experience, with properties like the St. Regis Bora Bora, Four Seasons Bora Bora, and Westin Bora Bora offering overwater villas and bungalows directly above the turquoise lagoon.
Beachfront locations and motu resorts. Many of Bora Bora’s top resorts are located on separate motu islands within the lagoon, creating a genuinely secluded experience. The Conrad Bora Bora Nui, InterContinental Bora Bora, and InterContinental Le Moana are among the established motu resort options on the island.
Full-service facilities and on-site dining. Pacific Islands resorts typically offer multiple restaurants, spas, pools, water sports facilities, and tour desks that eliminate the need to venture far for activities or meals. For travelers who want everything in one place — particularly on honeymoons and special occasion trips — this convenience is one of the strongest arguments for choosing a resort over other accommodation types.
Brand consistency across the region. Several major hotel brands operate resorts across the Pacific Islands, offering familiar service standards in extraordinary natural settings. Marriott properties include the St. Regis and Westin in Bora Bora. IHG operates the InterContinental properties. Hilton‘s Conrad brand and Four Seasons round out the luxury end of the Bora Bora resort market.

Best resort destinations in the Pacific Islands

Bora Bora is the most famous resort destination in the Pacific, with a concentration of world-class luxury properties on motu islands around the lagoon that is unmatched anywhere else in French Polynesia or the wider Pacific.
Moorea offers excellent resort options at a lower price point than Bora Bora, including the Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Beach Resort, with dramatic mountain and lagoon views that many travelers consider superior to Bora Bora’s flatter motu settings.
Tetiaroa is home to The Brando, one of the most exclusive and environmentally conscious luxury resorts in the world, located on Marlon Brando’s private atoll 50 kilometres north of Tahiti.
Tikehau offers a more remote and intimate resort experience through Le Tikehau by Pearl Resorts, combining atoll lagoon beauty with the Pearl Resorts brand’s distinctly Polynesian character.
Rarotonga in the Cook Islands offers boutique luxury through the Little Polynesian Resort, a small adults-only beachfront property that consistently ranks among the best boutique resorts in the South Pacific.

Resorts in the Pacific Islands — frequently asked questions

What is the best resort in Bora Bora?

The best resort in Bora Bora depends on your priorities. For the most iconic overwater bungalow experience, the St. Regis Bora Bora and Four Seasons Bora Bora are consistently considered the finest properties on the island. For a strong combination of luxury and value, the Westin Bora Bora and Conrad Bora Bora Nui are excellent alternatives at a slightly lower price point than the top tier.

What resorts are available in Moorea?

Moorea’s main resort option is the Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea Beach Resort, a beachfront property with overwater bungalows and lagoon views that offers a strong luxury experience at generally more accessible pricing than comparable Bora Bora properties. Moorea also has a good selection of lodges, vacation homes, and smaller properties that suit travelers looking for a more intimate island experience.

What is The Brando resort?

The Brando is an ultra-luxury eco-resort on Tetiaroa, a private atoll owned by Marlon Brando before his death. It is one of the most exclusive resorts in the Pacific Islands, accessible only by private plane from Tahiti, and is known for its strong environmental commitments alongside its exceptional facilities and seclusion.