looking for any information on the above, accomodation, costs, attractions etc. only got 5 days, fly into papeete on sunday (20th) any thoughts appreciated

I've heard that Tahiti is a real dump, the people are arrogant and hostile to foreigners, and the island is pretty much spoiled. Kind of like manhattan...

Tahiti is probably the least attractive of the Polynesian islands. As your time is short I'd suggest getting the ferry over to Moorea (a quick hop) and bed down there for a few days. Try www.linareva.com. There's plenty of accomm elsewhere on the island and it's very quiet and peaceful despite being so close to Tahiti.