French Polynesia, a group of nearly 120 tropical islands and atolls in the South Pacific, is known for its otherworldly beauty. Paradise-like beaches are practically a given in the Oceanic region, but these seven oceanside hotels occupy especially spectacular stretches of shoreline -- and offer such features as overwater hammocks, sheltered lagoons, free paddleboarding and kayaking, daily stingray feedings, and scientist-led excursions to view marine life on surrounding islands. Discover the best beach hotels in Tahiti and Bora Bora, in French Polynesia.