Originally Posted by
dsquared37
I'm making no disclosure upon your accuracy since I don't know what level of comfort you desire/are willing to pay for.
But stating that it must be cheap because it's popular is quite the assumption.
typically I try to find 3* or 4* hotels, deeply discounted thanks to deals found on FlyerTalk or through some online booking agent
I made the assumption because of the stories mentioning backpackers, and this crowd is known for not spending a ton of money... I know Bora Bora or Tahiti is popular too, but I would never assume French Polynesia is cheap
also typically I could find cheap enough deals within $10-$30 of what backpackers pay for hostels... and I do prefer the privacy of my own room, the fresh towels, etc.
But I could be completely wrong.