Maitai Express Tahiti
$199
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Avg. for November
Prices for Maitai Express Tahiti
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$199
/ night
Avg. for November
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Maitai Express Tahiti average $198 in December, the cheapest month, and $238 in September, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $213 |
| February | $214 |
| March | $209 |
| April | $228 |
| May | $212 |
| June | $221 |
| July | $224 |
| August | $223 |
| September | $238 |
| October | $212 |
| November | $199 |
| December | $198 |
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Most expensive: September (~$238)
Cheapest: December (~$198)
About this property
This smoke-free hotel offers offsite parking.
Amenities
This smoke-free hotel offers offsite parking.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and an elevator.
Dining
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Stay in one of 63 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and blackout drapes/curtains.
Location
With a stay at Maitai Express Tahiti, you'll be centrally located in Papeete, steps from Port de Papeete and 3 minutes by foot from Papeete Market. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Place Vaiete and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Papeete Town Hall.
What's nearby
Port de Papeete(0.1 miles)
Papeete Market(0.2 miles)
Papeete Ferry Terminal(0.2 miles)
Papeete Town Hall(0.3 miles)
Notre Dame Cathedral(0.3 miles)
Place Vaiete(0.3 miles)
Parc Bougainville(0.4 miles)
Place Jacques Chirac(0.5 miles)
Robert Wan Pearl Museum(0.7 miles)
Jardins de Paofai(0.8 miles)
Kanti Chinese Temple(0.9 miles)
Tomb of King Pomare V(0.9 miles)
Stade Pater(1.5 miles)
Tomb of King Pomare V(3.2 miles)
James Norman Hall Home(3.3 miles)
Tahiti Faaa Intl. Airport (PPT)(4.1 miles)
Moorea (MOZ-Temae)(17.5 miles)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Non-Smoking Rooms
Family Room
Room Service
24-Hour Front Desk
Location
Avenue du Prince Hīnoi, Papeete, French Polynesia
Port de Papeete (0.1 miles)
Papeete Market (0.2 miles)
Papeete Ferry Terminal (0.2 miles)
Papeete Town Hall (0.3 miles)
Notre Dame Cathedral (0.3 miles)
Place Vaiete (0.3 miles)
Room options
34
Signature Suite
Room details
1 King Bed
and 1 Sofa Bed
Sleeps 3
390 ft²
Balcony or TerraceAir ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Separate Living Room
7
Standard Room
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
183 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
22
Standard Suite
Room details
1 King Bed
and 1 Sofa Bed
Sleeps 3
378 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
Guest reviews of Maitai Express Tahiti
8.6
Fabulous
Based on 549 verified reviews
What guests think
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At Maitai Express Tahiti, travelers praise the central, walkable location by the ferry and cruise terminals, friendly staff, and clean, modern rooms, while noting compact room sizes, limited on-site amenities, occasional street or bar noise, and a pricey, basic breakfast.
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At Maitai Express Tahiti, travelers praise the central, walkable location by the ferry and cruise terminals, friendly staff, and clean, modern rooms, while noting compact room sizes, limited on-site amenities, occasional street or bar noise, and a pricey, basic breakfast.
Beds and air conditioning receive frequent compliments. Several reviews mention inconsistent hot water or low shower pressure, and parking is off site and paid. Expect a straightforward base that works well for short stopovers before or after ferries and cruises.
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Facilities
Facilities are basic, with no pool or beach and a very small elevator; helpful touches include luggage storage and a free guest laundry. Parking is off site and paid, and there is no on-site restaurant.
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Thomas
Aug 17, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
New clean up to date. Excellent property. Limited food options for breakfast and no onsite restaurant.
New clean up to date. Excellent property. Limited food options for breakfast and no onsite restaurant.
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Pam
Nov 6, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
I wish it had a bar/restaurant!
I wish it had a bar/restaurant!
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William
Sep 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I was pleasantly surprised at how nice the hotel was. I was checked in three hours early and was upgraded to a large suite. It was clean, convenient for getting off the cruise ship and the staff were very friendly and welcoming!
I was pleasantly surprised at how nice the hotel was. I was checked in three hours early and was upgraded to a large suite. It was clean, convenient for getting off the cruise ship and the staff were very friendly and welcoming!
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Michael Sean
Nov 24, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room seemed clean. Our room had a REALLY terrible smell. I’m not sure if it was a dead mouse or what but it was pretty bad. Seems like the housekeepers would have noticed it before checking someone into the room. I’m not sure if we got unlucky or if all rooms have a terrible smell. We only slept & shower here. Staff seemed nice. Check in & out was really smooth. Elevators were very small.
The room seemed clean. Our room had a REALLY terrible smell. I’m not sure if it was a dead mouse or what but it was pretty bad. Seems like the housekeepers would have noticed it before checking someone into the room. I’m not sure if we got unlucky or if all rooms have a terrible smell. We only slept & shower here. Staff seemed nice. Check in & out was really smooth. Elevators were very small.
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Michael
May 19, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The rooms are nearly brand new and are very clean. The staff is pleasant. The only problem we had with the room was the shower drain backed up, filling the shower with water. We were offered a room change to resolve. The hotel is right near the ocean, downtown which makes everything walkable, but if you bring a car there is little parking and traffic is very very heavy. Almost every car is a manual transmission, so if you rent a car and aren't comfortable driving a stick shift, you may struggle to navigate the streets. They do offer off-site parking for about $35 USD, but it is several blocks up the road and you can only enter from one side of the street. Some people have complained about noise. We could hear karaoke and Street traffic, but it wasn't horribly loud and we were able to sleep just fine. If you taxi in and don't plan to park or drive, this is an ideal location. If you are driving and are adventurous, you'll be just fine. But if you want to drive and aren't comfortable navigating a busy city, you may want to stay in a more rural area. We did not eat breakfast at the hotel as there are dining options nearby that offer a greater variety for a better price, but they do offer a breakfast if you are looking for that, I believe for about $35 USD per person.
The rooms are nearly brand new and are very clean. The staff is pleasant. The only problem we had with the room was the shower drain backed up, filling the shower with water. We were offered a room change to resolve. The hotel is right near the ocean, downtown which makes everything walkable, but if you bring a car there is little parking and traffic is very very heavy. Almost every car is a manual transmission, so if you rent a car and aren't comfortable driving a stick shift, you may struggle to navigate the streets. They do offer off-site parking for about $35 USD, but it is several blocks up the road and you can only enter from one side of the street. Some people have complained about noise. We could hear karaoke and Street traffic, but it wasn't horribly loud and we were able to sleep just fine. If you taxi in and don't plan to park or drive, this is an ideal location. If you are driving and are adventurous, you'll be just fine. But if you want to drive and aren't comfortable navigating a busy city, you may want to stay in a more rural area. We did not eat breakfast at the hotel as there are dining options nearby that offer a greater variety for a better price, but they do offer a breakfast if you are looking for that, I believe for about $35 USD per person.
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Robin
Nov 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Location was super convenient as you could walk to the ferry from the hotel. Staff was friendly and it's very walkable to all of the stores and restaurants in the downtown area. They even let us store our luggage there after we stayed and we're returning from Moorea. Super helpful and would definitely stay there again when we next visit Tahiti!
Location was super convenient as you could walk to the ferry from the hotel. Staff was friendly and it's very walkable to all of the stores and restaurants in the downtown area. They even let us store our luggage there after we stayed and we're returning from Moorea. Super helpful and would definitely stay there again when we next visit Tahiti!
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Charles
Sep 23, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Cet établissement a bénéficié d'un cache misère au niveau de la façade, ça parait moderne mais ça cache un vieux bâtiment mal rénové. Fenêtres simple vitrage, coté avenue c'est très bruyant, les fenêtres ne ferment pas complètement on entend très bien la circulation! Je n'ai pas pris le petit déjeuner, il est très cher et très peu fourni, il faut soit l'améliorer, soit diviser son prix par 3, ça ne vaut pas plus. Hébergement très cher pour ce que c'est. Stationnement payant, pas moyen de trouver de stationnement gratuit la journée, seulement de 18h à 8h du matin dans les rues autour. Quartier bruyant, on ne se sent pas très en sécurité la nuit dans les alentours.
Cet établissement a bénéficié d'un cache misère au niveau de la façade, ça parait moderne mais ça cache un vieux bâtiment mal rénové. Fenêtres simple vitrage, coté avenue c'est très bruyant, les fenêtres ne ferment pas complètement on entend très bien la circulation! Je n'ai pas pris le petit déjeuner, il est très cher et très peu fourni, il faut soit l'améliorer, soit diviser son prix par 3, ça ne vaut pas plus. Hébergement très cher pour ce que c'est. Stationnement payant, pas moyen de trouver de stationnement gratuit la journée, seulement de 18h à 8h du matin dans les rues autour. Quartier bruyant, on ne se sent pas très en sécurité la nuit dans les alentours.
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Anqi
Feb 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Pros: Clean facility, adequate staffing. Cons: quite pricey, very small room, don't provide potable water (e.g. fountain), mandatory and expensive offsite parking charge (on Expedia they said there's a free onsite parking that needs reservation, but hotel clerks said Expedia lied and don't take ownership of this false information)
Pros: Clean facility, adequate staffing. Cons: quite pricey, very small room, don't provide potable water (e.g. fountain), mandatory and expensive offsite parking charge (on Expedia they said there's a free onsite parking that needs reservation, but hotel clerks said Expedia lied and don't take ownership of this false information)
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AlBERT
Jan 2, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
No beach no pool no hot tub.
No beach no pool no hot tub.
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barba
Nov 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We stayed here one night. It is right across the street from the cruise dock. It is in a very convenient location. The standard room was extremely small. There was no place to put luggage and there was no luggage rack. We had to put our luggage under a built in desk. Very few accessible electrical outlets. One plus was a washer and dryer that was free and if you didn't bring detergent you could purchase it at the front desk. I have to add I couldn't figure out how to run the washing machine and needed help from a hotel employee.
We stayed here one night. It is right across the street from the cruise dock. It is in a very convenient location. The standard room was extremely small. There was no place to put luggage and there was no luggage rack. We had to put our luggage under a built in desk. Very few accessible electrical outlets. One plus was a washer and dryer that was free and if you didn't bring detergent you could purchase it at the front desk. I have to add I couldn't figure out how to run the washing machine and needed help from a hotel employee.
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Cleanliness
Reviews frequently note very clean rooms and public areas. A few report issues such as stained sheets, pests, bad odors, and inconsistent hot water or water pressure in showers.
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Terese
Jul 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The place was neat, tidy and clean.
The place was neat, tidy and clean.
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Brian
Dec 3, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Convenient location to the commercial centre, visitors bureau, restaurants, and we can walk to the cruise port. Hot water and water pressure in the shower a bit iffy. Difficult to control the temp. In room air conditioning is great. Feel very safe and secure.
Convenient location to the commercial centre, visitors bureau, restaurants, and we can walk to the cruise port. Hot water and water pressure in the shower a bit iffy. Difficult to control the temp. In room air conditioning is great. Feel very safe and secure.
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Donna
Mar 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Unfortunately some of the sheets have stains on them. Other than that is was a good property.
Unfortunately some of the sheets have stains on them. Other than that is was a good property.
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Carin
Sep 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff were friendly and helpful. Room was clean and bed was comfortable. The water in the shower did not get warm.
Staff were friendly and helpful. Room was clean and bed was comfortable. The water in the shower did not get warm.
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Paul
Nov 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Our second time staying. Staff was great! Very friendly and competent. Room was very clean and comfortable. Shower both stays in both rooms was completely unusable - no water pressure, and constantly oscillated from freezing to boiling. Won't be staying here again, which is a shame because everything else was great.
Our second time staying. Staff was great! Very friendly and competent. Room was very clean and comfortable. Shower both stays in both rooms was completely unusable - no water pressure, and constantly oscillated from freezing to boiling. Won't be staying here again, which is a shame because everything else was great.
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fredrick
Feb 21, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Nice clean basic room. Desk clerk was very helpful and friendly. Good location.
Nice clean basic room. Desk clerk was very helpful and friendly. Good location.
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Robert
Feb 19, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Great for a night in Papeete, right by cruise ship port. Room was very clean, bed and sheets were great. Nice staff, breakfast was very sparse.
Great for a night in Papeete, right by cruise ship port. Room was very clean, bed and sheets were great. Nice staff, breakfast was very sparse.
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Diane
Sep 15, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Clean room , everyhing was there water, coffee
Clean room , everyhing was there water, coffee
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Darrell
Jul 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Conveniently located to the Pier which was great for us coming off a cruise. Great places to eat near by. The staff was very friendly and graciously agreed to keep our luggage at the hotel for the entire day while we did a bus tour of the city and surrounding area. The hotel looks modern and the rooms are very nice, We had two issues with this hotel that is impacting our rating. 1. Our room was facing a bar and it was extremely noisy until about 12:00am. I’m sure we could have gotten another room if we asked, but by the time we got back to our hotel room after dinner we were too tired to even consider moving to another room. Anyone going to this hotel with similar time constraints might want to ask for a room on the other side of the hotel away from the bar. Our second issue was that a very big cockroach entered our room. After I killed it I called the front desk to ask for support. We were concerned that we may have to deal with this issue all night. The person at the front desk said that they would come upstairs to take a look and they never came.
Conveniently located to the Pier which was great for us coming off a cruise. Great places to eat near by. The staff was very friendly and graciously agreed to keep our luggage at the hotel for the entire day while we did a bus tour of the city and surrounding area. The hotel looks modern and the rooms are very nice, We had two issues with this hotel that is impacting our rating. 1. Our room was facing a bar and it was extremely noisy until about 12:00am. I’m sure we could have gotten another room if we asked, but by the time we got back to our hotel room after dinner we were too tired to even consider moving to another room. Anyone going to this hotel with similar time constraints might want to ask for a room on the other side of the hotel away from the bar. Our second issue was that a very big cockroach entered our room. After I killed it I called the front desk to ask for support. We were concerned that we may have to deal with this issue all night. The person at the front desk said that they would come upstairs to take a look and they never came.
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Albert
Jan 6, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Room was very clean. We stayed in 412 , it was quiet. Enjoyed the nice shower. Its a 5 minute walk to Ocean cruise terminal. Good mini fridge and easy to operate safe. Several restaurants very close, however, better and somewhat more relaxing selection near Burger King & McDonald's.
Room was very clean. We stayed in 412 , it was quiet. Enjoyed the nice shower. Its a 5 minute walk to Ocean cruise terminal. Good mini fridge and easy to operate safe. Several restaurants very close, however, better and somewhat more relaxing selection near Burger King & McDonald's.
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Rooms
Rooms are compact but modern, with comfortable beds, strong air conditioning, and WiFi that some guests rate as reliable. Noise from nearby bars or traffic can affect certain rooms, and outlets are limited; some bathrooms feel cramped.
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Jeffrey
Dec 28, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely hotel. Rooms are cozy, but clearly recently remodeled. AC works great. Walking distance to cruise port terminal. Literally two blocks door-to-door! Note: If you have a CPAP bring an extension cord. Outlets are few and far between!
Lovely hotel. Rooms are cozy, but clearly recently remodeled. AC works great. Walking distance to cruise port terminal. Literally two blocks door-to-door! Note: If you have a CPAP bring an extension cord. Outlets are few and far between!
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David
Jan 12, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The staff at the Mai Tai Express Hotel were very friendly and accommodating. They quickly called taxis for us when needed, and had a luggage storage room. The room is not large, but is adequate in size with a generous bathroom and nice shower. There was a room safe, electric teapot and refrigerator. The breakfast was expensive for what it is, and there are many close by options for less than the $32 a person. The bed was VERY comfortable and the room was very quiet. The location was excellent being in walking distance of the cruise terminal, shopping mall, and good restaurants and coffee shops. We stayed there before and after our cruise, and would stay there again.
The staff at the Mai Tai Express Hotel were very friendly and accommodating. They quickly called taxis for us when needed, and had a luggage storage room. The room is not large, but is adequate in size with a generous bathroom and nice shower. There was a room safe, electric teapot and refrigerator. The breakfast was expensive for what it is, and there are many close by options for less than the $32 a person. The bed was VERY comfortable and the room was very quiet. The location was excellent being in walking distance of the cruise terminal, shopping mall, and good restaurants and coffee shops. We stayed there before and after our cruise, and would stay there again.
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John
Nov 12, 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
The hotel had a wonderful staff and a great location. Wifi was always good.
The hotel had a wonderful staff and a great location. Wifi was always good.
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Paul D
Oct 23, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Beautiful boutique hotel in downtown Pape’ete. Perhaps the best one there. I stayed in the one bedroom suite at the harbor end of my floor, which had a balcony off the front sitting area. I slept on the sofa and noticed that traffic noise started building by 4:30 am. The bedroom was removed from the noise, so likely no one else will be bothered by it.
Beautiful boutique hotel in downtown Pape’ete. Perhaps the best one there. I stayed in the one bedroom suite at the harbor end of my floor, which had a balcony off the front sitting area. I slept on the sofa and noticed that traffic noise started building by 4:30 am. The bedroom was removed from the noise, so likely no one else will be bothered by it.
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Marcia
Dec 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room small, lacking amenities
Room small, lacking amenities
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Wilfred
Dec 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent small and seems new hotel next to restaurant and bar within a few minutes walk from ferry terminal.
Excellent small and seems new hotel next to restaurant and bar within a few minutes walk from ferry terminal.
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Cathy
Jan 7, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful bathroom! Good, attentive check in process. Comfortable beds.
Beautiful bathroom! Good, attentive check in process. Comfortable beds.
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Sidney
Nov 6, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Clean and well located. Painfully noisy on Friday and Saturday nights until midnight otherwise quiet on other days. Breakfast was very poor and costs too much. Not enough amenities.
Clean and well located. Painfully noisy on Friday and Saturday nights until midnight otherwise quiet on other days. Breakfast was very poor and costs too much. Not enough amenities.
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Douglas
Jun 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Small rooms, but very efficient and clean. Very nice staff who took care of scheduling our taxi for the early trip to the airport. Convenient location, but a bit noisy. There is a rooftop bar a block away and you can hear the partying till the early morning hours. Probably not a problem if you are on the other side of the hotel.
Small rooms, but very efficient and clean. Very nice staff who took care of scheduling our taxi for the early trip to the airport. Convenient location, but a bit noisy. There is a rooftop bar a block away and you can hear the partying till the early morning hours. Probably not a problem if you are on the other side of the hotel.
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barba
Nov 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We stayed here one night. It is right across the street from the cruise dock. It is in a very convenient location. The standard room was extremely small. There was no place to put luggage and there was no luggage rack. We had to put our luggage under a built in desk. Very few accessible electrical outlets. One plus was a washer and dryer that was free and if you didn't bring detergent you could purchase it at the front desk. I have to add I couldn't figure out how to run the washing machine and needed help from a hotel employee.
We stayed here one night. It is right across the street from the cruise dock. It is in a very convenient location. The standard room was extremely small. There was no place to put luggage and there was no luggage rack. We had to put our luggage under a built in desk. Very few accessible electrical outlets. One plus was a washer and dryer that was free and if you didn't bring detergent you could purchase it at the front desk. I have to add I couldn't figure out how to run the washing machine and needed help from a hotel employee.
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Service
Service is a standout: staff are widely described as friendly, accommodating, and proactive with early check-ins, taxi help, and luggage storage. There are occasional lapses, including a brusque interaction and slow follow-up to an issue.
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Suzanne
Aug 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Service was exceptional- especially liked that there was no charge for them to store your luggage and they recommended a great local breakfast restaurant if you didn’t pay for their limited continental. (Cafe Roti). Can beat the location if accessing the cruise terminal.
Service was exceptional- especially liked that there was no charge for them to store your luggage and they recommended a great local breakfast restaurant if you didn’t pay for their limited continental. (Cafe Roti). Can beat the location if accessing the cruise terminal.
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Simone
Jul 18, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Reception staff were extremely welcoming and very friendly. Even when checking-in in the early hours of the morning. The room was very comfortable & it was great you had the option of opening the window. Very convenient location & as a solo traveler I felt really comfortable.
Reception staff were extremely welcoming and very friendly. Even when checking-in in the early hours of the morning. The room was very comfortable & it was great you had the option of opening the window. Very convenient location & as a solo traveler I felt really comfortable.
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Susan
Oct 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean room and comfy beds. I left my phone in the taxi with my credit card on the back and the staff member went the extra mile and was able to track the taxi down and get it returned. Will definitely be back. A+++++
Clean room and comfy beds. I left my phone in the taxi with my credit card on the back and the staff member went the extra mile and was able to track the taxi down and get it returned. Will definitely be back. A+++++
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BEVERLEY
Jul 26, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Reception staff incredibly friendly and helpful. Location very convenient to access restaurants, the market and ferry terminal.
Reception staff incredibly friendly and helpful. Location very convenient to access restaurants, the market and ferry terminal.
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Robin
Nov 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Location was super convenient as you could walk to the ferry from the hotel. Staff was friendly and it's very walkable to all of the stores and restaurants in the downtown area. They even let us store our luggage there after we stayed and we're returning from Moorea. Super helpful and would definitely stay there again when we next visit Tahiti!
Location was super convenient as you could walk to the ferry from the hotel. Staff was friendly and it's very walkable to all of the stores and restaurants in the downtown area. They even let us store our luggage there after we stayed and we're returning from Moorea. Super helpful and would definitely stay there again when we next visit Tahiti!
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Krista
Apr 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The woman who checked me in was friendly and welcoming. Rai was on duty later and arranged an early cab for me. Excellent location. Clean. Would stay again.
The woman who checked me in was friendly and welcoming. Rai was on duty later and arranged an early cab for me. Excellent location. Clean. Would stay again.
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Dr. Ebbie
Jul 23, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Vehmia is customer service rep whose attitude is poor. She is and was not helpful and on the second day we were locked out of our room, she showed very little concern while helping us. I trekked backed and forth three times trying to open the door and she finally sent maintenance to open. No apologies or anything to demonstrate their concern for the problem at their facility. Location of hotel is ideal however staff lacks what it takes to ensure best customer services.
Vehmia is customer service rep whose attitude is poor. She is and was not helpful and on the second day we were locked out of our room, she showed very little concern while helping us. I trekked backed and forth three times trying to open the door and she finally sent maintenance to open. No apologies or anything to demonstrate their concern for the problem at their facility. Location of hotel is ideal however staff lacks what it takes to ensure best customer services.
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Talin
Sep 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
When we first arrived we were downgraded from our suite to a standard room due to technical difficulties/leak in the room. We were very upset as they seemed to assign the room in advance and rather than giving us another suite they downgraded. After speaking with the manager who seemed somewhat indifferent at first finally came around and compensated us the difference of what we had paid and what the standard room was at the time of booking. They rectified the situation in the end but not without hesitation. We were happy they tried to fix the situation more fairly.
When we first arrived we were downgraded from our suite to a standard room due to technical difficulties/leak in the room. We were very upset as they seemed to assign the room in advance and rather than giving us another suite they downgraded. After speaking with the manager who seemed somewhat indifferent at first finally came around and compensated us the difference of what we had paid and what the standard room was at the time of booking. They rectified the situation in the end but not without hesitation. We were happy they tried to fix the situation more fairly.
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Gary
Oct 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Convenient from the ferry Easy taxi ride to the airport Staff very friendly and helpful
Convenient from the ferry Easy taxi ride to the airport Staff very friendly and helpful
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Bryan
Aug 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Our stay at the Maitai Express Tahiti was great. The staff were some of the friendliest and helpful of any hotel staff I've ever experienced. The room was clean and comfortable. If we ever make it way back to Tahiti, we would definitely stay at the Maitai Express Tahiti again.
Our stay at the Maitai Express Tahiti was great. The staff were some of the friendliest and helpful of any hotel staff I've ever experienced. The room was clean and comfortable. If we ever make it way back to Tahiti, we would definitely stay at the Maitai Express Tahiti again.
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Location
Excellent central location across from the ferry and cruise terminals, and walking distance to the market, waterfront, shops, and restaurants. The lively area can bring late-night noise on some nights.
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Laura
Jun 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Amazing location! We landed, took a taxi to this hotel with others and paid $13, went to the hotel. Next day, we walked to the ferry dock (literally less than a 5 minute walk), and went to Moorea! Best location.
Amazing location! We landed, took a taxi to this hotel with others and paid $13, went to the hotel. Next day, we walked to the ferry dock (literally less than a 5 minute walk), and went to Moorea! Best location.
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Kiara
Dec 3, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Property is right across the street from the cruise terminal and ferries. Easy to walk to stores with 2 restaurants right next door. Convenient location for a short stay. Hotel is new though on the main street so you can hear the traffic from your room inside.
Property is right across the street from the cruise terminal and ferries. Easy to walk to stores with 2 restaurants right next door. Convenient location for a short stay. Hotel is new though on the main street so you can hear the traffic from your room inside.
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Cynthia
Feb 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great place to stay if you want to walk around Papeete. Very clean. Close to cruise port.
Great place to stay if you want to walk around Papeete. Very clean. Close to cruise port.
10
Ramon
May 24, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location in the heart of Papeete close to the cruise terminal.
Great location in the heart of Papeete close to the cruise terminal.
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Wilfred
Dec 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent small and seems new hotel next to restaurant and bar within a few minutes walk from ferry terminal.
Excellent small and seems new hotel next to restaurant and bar within a few minutes walk from ferry terminal.
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Grant
Jan 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A quick 16 hour stay. Great location if boarding a cruise ship or ferry.
A quick 16 hour stay. Great location if boarding a cruise ship or ferry.
10
Marjorie
Mar 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Pretty good location just across the Ferry Terminal
Pretty good location just across the Ferry Terminal
10
Guy
Oct 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Central pour ceux qui partent en croisière, distance de marche du terminal
Central pour ceux qui partent en croisière, distance de marche du terminal
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Robert
Feb 19, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Great for a night in Papeete, right by cruise ship port. Room was very clean, bed and sheets were great. Nice staff, breakfast was very sparse.
Great for a night in Papeete, right by cruise ship port. Room was very clean, bed and sheets were great. Nice staff, breakfast was very sparse.
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Albert
Jan 6, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Room was very clean. We stayed in 412 , it was quiet. Enjoyed the nice shower. Its a 5 minute walk to Ocean cruise terminal. Good mini fridge and easy to operate safe. Several restaurants very close, however, better and somewhat more relaxing selection near Burger King & McDonald's.
Room was very clean. We stayed in 412 , it was quiet. Enjoyed the nice shower. Its a 5 minute walk to Ocean cruise terminal. Good mini fridge and easy to operate safe. Several restaurants very close, however, better and somewhat more relaxing selection near Burger King & McDonald's.
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Dining
Breakfast is commonly described as limited and expensive, and many guests choose nearby cafes instead. There is no on-site restaurant.
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Thomas
Aug 17, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
New clean up to date. Excellent property. Limited food options for breakfast and no onsite restaurant.
New clean up to date. Excellent property. Limited food options for breakfast and no onsite restaurant.
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Ronald
Mar 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed there for one night prior to boarding a cruise ship which was a short walk away. room was very basic but perfect for one night. The bed was comfortable; and the room had been updated and included a modern shower. A small continental breakfast cost extra but was worth the convenience. All this plus a very friendly staff made our stay perfect
Stayed there for one night prior to boarding a cruise ship which was a short walk away. room was very basic but perfect for one night. The bed was comfortable; and the room had been updated and included a modern shower. A small continental breakfast cost extra but was worth the convenience. All this plus a very friendly staff made our stay perfect
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Suzanne
Aug 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Service was exceptional- especially liked that there was no charge for them to store your luggage and they recommended a great local breakfast restaurant if you didn’t pay for their limited continental. (Cafe Roti). Can beat the location if accessing the cruise terminal.
Service was exceptional- especially liked that there was no charge for them to store your luggage and they recommended a great local breakfast restaurant if you didn’t pay for their limited continental. (Cafe Roti). Can beat the location if accessing the cruise terminal.
10
David
Jan 12, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The staff at the Mai Tai Express Hotel were very friendly and accommodating. They quickly called taxis for us when needed, and had a luggage storage room. The room is not large, but is adequate in size with a generous bathroom and nice shower. There was a room safe, electric teapot and refrigerator. The breakfast was expensive for what it is, and there are many close by options for less than the $32 a person. The bed was VERY comfortable and the room was very quiet. The location was excellent being in walking distance of the cruise terminal, shopping mall, and good restaurants and coffee shops. We stayed there before and after our cruise, and would stay there again.
The staff at the Mai Tai Express Hotel were very friendly and accommodating. They quickly called taxis for us when needed, and had a luggage storage room. The room is not large, but is adequate in size with a generous bathroom and nice shower. There was a room safe, electric teapot and refrigerator. The breakfast was expensive for what it is, and there are many close by options for less than the $32 a person. The bed was VERY comfortable and the room was very quiet. The location was excellent being in walking distance of the cruise terminal, shopping mall, and good restaurants and coffee shops. We stayed there before and after our cruise, and would stay there again.
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Bradley
Oct 16, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The continental breakfast was $33! Are you kidding me?
The continental breakfast was $33! Are you kidding me?
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Sidney
Nov 6, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Clean and well located. Painfully noisy on Friday and Saturday nights until midnight otherwise quiet on other days. Breakfast was very poor and costs too much. Not enough amenities.
Clean and well located. Painfully noisy on Friday and Saturday nights until midnight otherwise quiet on other days. Breakfast was very poor and costs too much. Not enough amenities.
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Sarah
Aug 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location near the seaport and local market. Very friendly staff who accommodated an early check in and smile warmly every time we see them. Breakfast options were wonderful as I love plain real yogurt and it was plentiful here. The bed was exceptionally comfortable with high quality linens. Lovely hotel.
Great location near the seaport and local market. Very friendly staff who accommodated an early check in and smile warmly every time we see them. Breakfast options were wonderful as I love plain real yogurt and it was plentiful here. The bed was exceptionally comfortable with high quality linens. Lovely hotel.
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Robert
Feb 19, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Great for a night in Papeete, right by cruise ship port. Room was very clean, bed and sheets were great. Nice staff, breakfast was very sparse.
Great for a night in Papeete, right by cruise ship port. Room was very clean, bed and sheets were great. Nice staff, breakfast was very sparse.
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glenn
Mar 8, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The good: great location for cruise ships; great bed. The not good: expensive breakfast that wasn’t worth it and was double the price of better breakfasts nearby. Noisy-many bars with live bands around the hotel: shower did not have hot water: one tube of coffee for two people for three days.
The good: great location for cruise ships; great bed. The not good: expensive breakfast that wasn’t worth it and was double the price of better breakfasts nearby. Noisy-many bars with live bands around the hotel: shower did not have hot water: one tube of coffee for two people for three days.
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Sue
Jul 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was compact but clean and well organised. Shame that the view was obscured by metal decoration over the window. Hotel - Very small lounge area, meagre breakfasts. No other food. This is not a hotel to linger in. Friendly helpful staff. Great central location close to the esplanade. Potential for noise from local bars beneath. Expensive for what it is but reasonable for Papeete
The room was compact but clean and well organised. Shame that the view was obscured by metal decoration over the window. Hotel - Very small lounge area, meagre breakfasts. No other food. This is not a hotel to linger in. Friendly helpful staff. Great central location close to the esplanade. Potential for noise from local bars beneath. Expensive for what it is but reasonable for Papeete
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Derek
Oct 2, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel was pretty decent, seem to be recently updated. Location is absolutely phenomenal if you want to be downtown or are heading out on a cruise ship that leaves from right across the street! No amenities to speak of, but again it's really about location. Hotel is clean and rooms are reasonable. Staff were great.
The hotel was pretty decent, seem to be recently updated. Location is absolutely phenomenal if you want to be downtown or are heading out on a cruise ship that leaves from right across the street! No amenities to speak of, but again it's really about location. Hotel is clean and rooms are reasonable. Staff were great.
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Iain
Oct 1, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
We stayed at the Mai Tai at the end of our cruise so could compare directly with the Kon Tiki. Both have pros and cons. Mai Tai has convenient parking (if confusing to fine at first!). The room was not as nice as the Kon Tiki but the Mai Tai hotel location is great being in the centre of town and close to everything.
We stayed at the Mai Tai at the end of our cruise so could compare directly with the Kon Tiki. Both have pros and cons. Mai Tai has convenient parking (if confusing to fine at first!). The room was not as nice as the Kon Tiki but the Mai Tai hotel location is great being in the centre of town and close to everything.
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Meghan
Sep 18, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
We arrived early and left later than check-out. The staff were wonderful and accommodating. Our luggage was stored until we were able to leave for the airport.
We arrived early and left later than check-out. The staff were wonderful and accommodating. Our luggage was stored until we were able to leave for the airport.
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Jean-Francois
Sep 15, 2026
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Stayed 7 nights
Clean room and hotel with amazing location right across the ferry terminal.
Clean room and hotel with amazing location right across the ferry terminal.
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Mark
Sep 15, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Right on the main drag close to Papeete Market and the ferry terminal, so walking distance to local parks and places to eat. A quick taxi ride to the airport but heads up! If your plane leaves late at night, book a taxi the afternoon/evening prior. The manager had to call many times before she got a taxi to come for our 1:45am pickup. Very pleasant and helpful staff. We arrived before check-in time and they stored our luggage in a secure room while we waited for our room to be ready. Comfortable and quiet room, allowing us to get plenty of rest before our 3:55am departure. Highly recommended.
Right on the main drag close to Papeete Market and the ferry terminal, so walking distance to local parks and places to eat. A quick taxi ride to the airport but heads up! If your plane leaves late at night, book a taxi the afternoon/evening prior. The manager had to call many times before she got a taxi to come for our 1:45am pickup. Very pleasant and helpful staff. We arrived before check-in time and they stored our luggage in a secure room while we waited for our room to be ready. Comfortable and quiet room, allowing us to get plenty of rest before our 3:55am departure. Highly recommended.
FAQs about Maitai Express Tahiti
Is parking available at the property?
Offsite parking is available, with a nearby parking fee of XPF 3500 per day. The parking facility is open 24 hours.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee of approximately XPF 3300 for adults and XPF 1650 for children.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Late check-in is available for a fee of 50% of the room rate for arrivals between 6:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is situated in the heart of Papeete, just steps from Port de Papeete and Place Vaiete. It is 0.4 miles from Papeete Town Hall and 0.5 miles from Papeete Ferry Terminal.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property features elevators and step-free entrances, ensuring accessibility for guests with disabilities.
What are the policies regarding children staying at the property?
Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
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Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards and cash
- Fee for continental breakfast: approximately XPF 3300 for adults and XPF 1650 for children
- Nearby parking fee: XPF 3500 per day(886 ft away; open 24 hours)
- Late check-in fee: 50-percent of room rate for check-in between 6:00 AM and 3:00 PM
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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