Papeete
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Overview
Annual Rev
XPF3.7m
12 mo avg
↑7%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
40%
12 mo avg
↓4%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
XPF21,425
12 mo avg
↑17%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
44 days
12 mo avg
↓7 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
XPF7,047
12 mo avg
↓12%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Papeete market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV Charger | — | +CFPF 5,492,583 | — | — |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 8• (•%) | 🔒 +CFPF 3•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 CFPF 7•••••• | 🔒 CFPF 4•••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 5• (•%) | 🔒 +CFPF 2•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 CFPF 7•••••• | 🔒 CFPF 5•••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +CFPF 1•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 CFPF 6•••••• | 🔒 CFPF 4•••••• |
| Gym | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +CFPF 1•••••• (+••%) | 🔒 CFPF 5•••••• | 🔒 CFPF 4•••••• |
| Pool | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +CFPF 9••••• (+••%) | 🔒 CFPF 5•••••• | 🔒 CFPF 4•••••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +CFPF 5••••• (+••%) | 🔒 CFPF 5•••••• | 🔒 CFPF 5•••••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +CFPF 3••••• (+•%) | 🔒 CFPF 5•••••• | 🔒 CFPF 5•••••• |
| TV | 🔒 1••• (••%) | 🔒 +CFPF 2••••• (+•%) | 🔒 CFPF 5•••••• | 🔒 CFPF 4•••••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
2 bedrooms (4.7 nights)
1 bedroom (4.5 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.5 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.4 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (CFPF 204)
3 bedrooms (CFPF 131)
2 bedrooms (CFPF 82)
1 bedroom (CFPF 47)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (67%)
Independent hosts (33%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Papeete market averaged 1,372 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 25% from a year earlier and up 11% over two years.
An average Papeete listing earns XPF3.6M/year. High-performing listings earn XPF7.7M, while low-performing listings earn XPF1.4M.
Average occupancy in Papeete is 40%, producing RevPAR of XPF7K per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Papeete, at XPF8.4M.
Rules vary across Papeete. Papeete: Lenient. Business registration (patente) required, tourist tax collection mandatory. Minimal enforcement, many operate informally. Bora Bora: Lenient. Patente and tourist tax required, zoning varies by district. Light enforcement, tourism-dependent economy allows flexibility. Moorea: Lenient. Same patente and tax requirements as mainland. Minimal enforcement, strong tourism culture means permissive environment for hosts. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Papeete Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has declined 25% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 19%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in July and May; it is lowest in January and February.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (98%), Internet (96%), Parking (92%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Bbq (+59%), Hot Tub (+58%), Air Conditioning (+30%).
Average daily rate in Papeete is XPF25K, up 25% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in September.
Guests in Papeete book an average of 47 days in advance, down 3% from last year. Booking windows range from 44 days for 1-bedroom listings to 54 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 12% higher than weekday occupancy.