Best hotels in Papeete

Explore Papeete with 46 stays near iconic landmarks, luxury hotels, and top boutiques for the best shopping and dining

Hotel Sarah Nui
7.4 (126 reviews)

Hotel Sarah Nui ★★★

📍 BP 4354 Fare Tony, Papeete

"The room furnishings are very old but still intact. The bed was very soft; we used our own bedding. It shouldn't be used anymore (due to stains). The service staff was excellent."

Polynesian Cabins by Kon Tiki
8.2 (127 reviews)

Polynesian Cabins by Kon Tiki ★★★

📍 23 Bd de la Reine Pomare IV, Papeete

"Can recommend 10/10 Everything went very well, from checkin to service to cleanliness and calmness. Perfect to stay before or after ferry. Right opposite the harbour. Rooftop bar worth a visit!"

Hotel Reva Tahiti
8.9 (45 reviews)

Hotel Reva Tahiti ★★★

📍 Ave du Prince Hīnoi, Papeete

"We stayed one night in between flights. The hotel is clean and modern but it is super noisy! It is right at a very busy traffic junction. We could not sleep at all."

Mahana Lodge Hostel & Backpacker
7.4 (41 reviews)

Mahana Lodge Hostel & Backpacker ★★

📍 5 Rue Paul Gauguin, Papeete

"It's better for 12 people to live together, there are windows"

Hotel Tahiti Nui
7.4 (104 reviews)

Hotel Tahiti Nui ★★★

📍 Avenue Prince Hinoï, Ave du Prince Hīnoi, Papeete

"The twin room was assigned the worst external environment. The second-floor balcony was directly occupied by several giant air-conditioning outdoor units in the entire building. It was noisy, the windows and doors could not be opened, and it was extremely hot outside."

Tea Tahiti Holidays
7.5 (66 reviews)

Tea Tahiti Holidays ★★

📍 BP 4062, Papeete

"It's about a 10-minute walk from the pier. There's a supermarket right at the intersection. The room has a microwave and refrigerator. There's a swimming pool right at the entrance. There are free-range chickens in the yard."

Maitai Express Tahiti
8.5 (111 reviews)

Maitai Express Tahiti ★★★

📍 FC7J+8VV, Ave du Prince Hīnoi, Papeete

"The hotel's location is very convenient, not far from the airport and within walking distance of the city center. The hotel is clean, but the rooms are small; two large suitcases couldn't be opened simultaneously. What I disliked most was the noise from the bar until 3 AM, even after requesting a quiet room in advance."

Boutique Hôtel Kon Tiki Tahiti
8.7 (130 reviews)

Boutique Hôtel Kon Tiki Tahiti ★★★

📍 23 Bd de la Reine Pomare IV, Papeete

"You can't hear the noise from the bar downstairs on the 6th floor, but the soundproofing of the room is average, but acceptable. The front desk is very enthusiastic and will answer any questions patiently. You can also ask them to help book a taxi. It costs about $30 to take a taxi to the airport. The room is quite large, the facilities are very new, and the air conditioning is very powerful."

City Home Tahiti
8.7 (9 reviews)

City Home Tahiti ★★

📍 185 avenue du Chef Vairaatoa, Papeete

"Just what we were looking for, quiet clean and close to downtown. Nadine was an excellent host. We had the room outside off the lani which had a private bath. Simple, very clean and private. Air conditioning worked great no tv but who needs one, go out and explore!"

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Couple
Hotel Sarah Nui ★★★
"A decent hotel for a one-night stay if you're planning to catch the ferry the next morning. In my opinion, a bit pricey for the services offered, but you're in French Polynesia. In my opinion, it's overrated, but like all of Polynesia so far, I've experienced it."
★★★★★
2025-06-25
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Couple
Polynesian Cabins by Kon Tiki ★★★
"The place is fantastic. Super nice staff, very supportive with individual request. They store your luggage after check out & gave us the opportunity to shower before heading to the airport. Great service! Rooms are spacious enough for 1-2 persons if you stay only 1-3 nights. Our beds (especially pillows, sheets and mattress) were super comfy and we even had a little fridge in our room. There are no windows in the cabins but the AC is doing the job First we were but concerned about the shared bathrooms & restrooms. But no need! You find bathrooms (men & women are in separate aisle) with a shower (equipped w shower gel, shampoo & conditioner) incl a toilet and sink on each floor and you simple lock the room once you need to use it. All is really clean. We also liked the design of each area. The rooftop bar offers a big variety of drinks and some snacks. Fantastic view The Kon tiki is also very central. In front of the ferry terminal and you can walk „downtown“ for shopping, eating etc If we come back and need accommodation for a couple of nights, this would be our choice Big thank you again to the team 👍"
★★★★★
2025-04-26
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Business traveler
Hotel Reva Tahiti ★★★
"The hotel I stayed at on the main island of Tahiti was a very average experience overall. The rooms booked through Ctrip didn't include breakfast; it had to be purchased separately at the front desk. I added breakfast every day for my three or four nights, but the quality was truly terrible—limited variety, very few choices, and practically nothing worth eating. The value for money was extremely low, and I sincerely don't recommend purchasing breakfast at the hotel. It's much better to eat breakfast at the nearby Burger King or pizza place; the taste and selection are much better. The rooms were small, the soundproofing was mediocre, and it wasn't quiet enough. It only met the most basic accommodation needs and had no highlights. Also, a word of caution: many places around here require cash for taxis; credit cards aren't accepted, and there are no ride-hailing apps like Uber. You'll need cash in many situations, so be sure to bring enough cash with you when you travel."
★★★★★
2026-02-23
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US Guest User

Solo traveler
Mahana Lodge Hostel & Backpacker ★★
"Mahana Lodge stands out in its convenient location. It is very close to the park, the ferry, and the market."
★★★★★
2026-04-09
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Other
Hotel Tahiti Nui ★★★
"The room is clean and the surrounding environment is average"
★★★★★
2026-06-06
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CN Susan

Solo traveler
Tea Tahiti Holidays ★★
"Do not book this place! Especially if youre a solo female traveller! When I showed up around 9pm there was nobody there to welcome me. It felt like a sketchy neighborhood so thank God I had the taxi driver wait for me while I tried to get in. I had to find another hotel to stay at and this one refused to refund me so I paid for two hotels. I'm so not impressed!"
★★☆☆☆
2025-08-07
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HK Au Phuc

Couple
Maitai Express Tahiti ★★★
"Since we were going to other islands, we decided to stay overnight. The hotel charges a city tax of $300 XPF that day, which you can pay in cash or by credit card. The service was good. The hotel is about a 10-minute drive from the airport; a taxi would cost around $2000 XPF. It's located opposite the pier, and the hotel's exterior is very distinctive, making it easy to find. There are several restaurants outside the hotel where you can eat if you get hungry. We arrived at the hotel around 12:00 PM to check in, and they prepared our room for us around 1:00 PM! The room didn't have many electrical outlets, and the shower water pressure was low. You need to bring your own toothbrush, toothpaste, and other small supplies. You can borrow a hairdryer from the front desk."
★★★★★
2026-03-26
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Family
Boutique Hôtel Kon Tiki Tahiti ★★★
"We stayed overnight before our flight. Everything was great."
★★★★★
2025-11-13
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Other
City Home Tahiti ★★
"The best part about CityHome is Nadine, who manages it. She was more helpful than we could have hoped. Neet a cab? She will schedule it. Need info about trips? Cars? Tips about shopping? Advice about where to eat? She knows it all and is happy to help. Nadine made all the difficult things about being in an unfamiliar place simple. The accommodations are comfortable, pleasant, and immaculately clean. The air conditioner in our room was quiet and worked so well that outside noise was simply not an issue even though CityHome is in a busy part of town. There is a lovely patisserie right across the street where we bought coffee and croissants in the morning, two nearby markets (2 minute walk to one, 5 to the other), and walking to the Papeete harbor takes only fifteen minutes. We rented a car and never had any trouble finding a nearby parking spot. (While we used the car to travel around the island, we really didn't use it much in the city.) The common kitchen and TV area area were clean and had everything we needed to fix a snack or a full mean when we wanted. I would certainly stay there again, and I don't know how we would have managed without Nadine."
★★★★★
2023-08-23

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Number of reviews

803

Total properties

46

Weekday Avg. Price

$177

Weekend Avg. Price

$179

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