Name: Royal Tahitien
Address: Rue Temarii, Pirae, Papeete, French Polynesia, Papeete, PF
Price range: $187–$271 per night
Rating: 7.5

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At Royal Tahitien, travelers highlight lush gardens with a small pool and black‑sand beachfront, spacious but dated rooms with comfortable beds, and generally friendly staff, while noting mixed restaurant experiences, slow Wi‑Fi, and a quiet location away from central Papeete.

Parking is straightforward and buses are nearby, but taxis can be costly and there are limited dining options within an easy walk. Facilities feedback varies, with occasional pool closures or slippery surfaces and a modest black‑sand beach that some find less swimmable. Expect occasional maintenance quirks, early‑morning rooster noise, and no elevators to upper floors. Overall, Royal Tahitien suits value‑minded travelers seeking a relaxed base rather than a full‑service resort experience.

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Facilities

Lush tropical grounds, a pool, and a black‑sand beachfront are common highlights, but guests also report occasional pool closures, small size or slippery surfaces, and limited or obstructed beach access/views. On‑site restaurant/bar and ample parking are noted; there are no elevators.

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Suzie

Apr 26, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

We enjoyed staying at this hotel. The grounds were beautiful and the staff was very kind and helpful. The rooms and beds were very comfortable. Only downside was their pool was under construction. Because of that they offered us complimentary breakfast for our stay. Loved being able to dine outside next to the ocean with the most amazing sunsets!

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Wendy

Feb 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I read reviews saying the property was outdated, but we found the decor quite pleasing. The property is beautiful and staff are kind. We enjoyed the pool, but the steep incline in the pool can be dangerous. It is slippery.

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Nina

Feb 1, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The reception staff was very courteous. The room was clean but looked somewhat worn down. The pool was our biggest disappointment. The water didn’t seem very clean and the bottom tile was slippery. Like a slippery film was on it. The restaurant food was good and the staff friendly, although we had some service issues.

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Martin

Nov 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed for 2 nights on the tail end of our island hopping and it was the perfect place to wind down in Papeete! Lots of parking, close enough to downtown area, great pool and beach setup as well as a nice lagoonarium. The room was very spacious for 4 and had a huge balcony.

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Karen

Jan 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

There was no mention on Hotels.com, even in the recent reviews, that the POOL IS CLOSED! It\'s totally torn up under renovation. The receptionist said "we sent you an email." There was no email. Obviously, we wanted a pool. It\'s Tahiti. Word to the wise: It\'s going to be a long time until it\'s open by the looks of it. Restaurant was good, though. Beach is not the prettiest, but nice easy waves and beautiful black sand.

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Cathy

Jan 6, 2023

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Stayed 19,362 nights

Location of the hotel is quiet and peaceful with surrounding mountains., bus stop is around the corner . Taxis were expensive.! The pool looks natural with a waterfall cascading into it. it feels like you are in the rainforest. It has a Black sand beach that are just steps away from the hotel . You need to get a key from the front desk to access the beach. Dining has a great view overlooking the water . Continental breakfast was ok, it didn't offer many varieties ( but I am vegetarian so that might be why) The rooms were clean with a Polynesian design. The lower floor is nice because the slider opens to a cement patio and grass with views of the mountains. You can see the ocean from a far and listen to the waves. Hot tub is under renovation ( darn, I wish I knew that)

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bonnie

May 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This property has potential but is tired. Other than a view of the ocean from the restaurant you would never know it is ocean front as there is a concrete wall blocking the beach and ocean view for the entire property. Even if they're fighting coastal erosion, it would seem there would be a way to actually enjoy the ocean front setting better than what's in place currently.

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Michael

Nov 26, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel is about 15 minutes from the airport by taxi. The room are average size and nicely finished. There is a nice patio with chairs. The AC is good. The beds are large and comfortable. The water pressure in the shower is a little low. There are no USB ports. Bring an adpater. There is a nice pool. There is a small black sand beach. The property is walled and you need a key card to get thru the gate. Grounds are nicely manicured. Front desk staff provide good service. There can be a line at checkout time. Ther restaurant is very nice, good selections and good staff. You need a reservation on some nights because locals also come here. There is an ATM and convenience store just outside the property. If you want to pull towels you have to walk to the front desk.

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Denise

Mar 16, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

I traveled all the way to Tahiti to spread my son’s ashes in the ocean, and this hotel on the Expedia website website said, bask in the sun on our black sand beach. There was no place to lay on the beach, and it was filthy, with trash. I had pre-paid four nights, but we ended up checking out after two nights and moving to the Te Moana. They didn’t have towels for us to go to the pool. I would like to get a refund of the two nights that I prepaid due to false advertisement. The emotional importance of my trip could not have been spent at the royal Tahitian.

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paul

Oct 14, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms on the first floor were large and had a full fridge, cooktop, microwave and kettle. The beds were very comfortable. The beach is quite limited but the pool was very nice. The grounds were beautiful however the roosters wake up very early. Parking was excellent.

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Cleanliness

Rooms and grounds are generally clean and well maintained, with many describing them as spotless. Some report issues such as bathroom mold, worn towels, an occasional insect, and concerns about pool cleanliness.

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Malgorzata

Feb 24, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Overall good property, basic but very clean. Quite far from the city centre by busy street.Water front but no view, only in the restaurant. Nice swimming pool and beautiful ad well kept grounds.Food was excellent for lunch but disappointing at the dinner time.

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Dean

Sep 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

One worn out towel for shower. The shower was not hot, room was clean,but very dated, bed was like sleeping in a rock.

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teri

Nov 30, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

It is a lovely place to stay . Very quiet and beautiful. Staff at front desk is very helpful. The staff that attends to the rooms never came to my room to clean during my time there. To swim in the pool was a separate charge. Even though it’s apart of the hotel. Not sure why it isn’t included .

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GP

Mar 6, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Towels were very limited and worn, a bit rough, not soft. Coffee items and soap in dispensers were limited/low not filled sufficiently.

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Nina

Feb 1, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The reception staff was very courteous. The room was clean but looked somewhat worn down. The pool was our biggest disappointment. The water didn’t seem very clean and the bottom tile was slippery. Like a slippery film was on it. The restaurant food was good and the staff friendly, although we had some service issues.

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Raoul

Jun 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was nice We were greeted by a roach in the bathroom Airconditioning was questionable, the room was not properly cooled

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Michele

Feb 20, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Spotless,very nice and food is very good

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Linda

Mar 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk was awesome. Tried very hard to accommodate our very early arrival. Bathroom had a bit of mold but otherwise everything was clean. Grounds of hotel and the pool are lovely. My only disappointment was that the hotel was too far from anything to walk in the hot/humid weather.

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Yasuko

Nov 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

午前2時のチェックインでしたが、夜勤(？)のお兄さんが快く対応してくれました。建物は古いですが、清潔に整えられています。

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walkiewicz

Sep 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Chambre confortable, propre et spacieuse

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Rooms

Rooms are spacious and comfortable but dated, with minor maintenance quirks (stiff sliding doors, older fixtures) and no elevators to upper floors. Several mention early‑morning rooster noise and Wi‑Fi/TV limitations.

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Truman

Apr 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel rooms are constructed at an angle so each person’s patio is very private. The grounds are lovely with a nice pool. There is a restaurant right at the black sand beach edge. They serve a buffet breakfast at about $20 per person. The hotel is in a quiet, safe area. It is on the opposite side of Papeete than the airport. So taxi ride at least $20 from the hotel to the city center. Also from airport to hotel at night it was $50 taxi. I suspect that was a padded fee.

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Laurie

Jan 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Was a great overnight stay for our next adventure. Roosters start at 3am.

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John

Aug 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Arrived late flight en route to Moorea and needed a night stay and it served the purpose. AC worked well, bed was comfortable. Shower a bit dated and no washcloths but very acceptable for a one night stay. No elevator to 2nd floor made it difficult with heavy luggage.

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pierre

Feb 8, 2026

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Stayed 7 nights

Très grande chambre

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Lindsay

Mar 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was friendly and the location was convenient. We liked the proximity to Papeete. However, the rooms could benefit from simple fixes like shower curtains and having appliances that plug in close to the outlets. Just minor things, but could help. Also, WiFi was very slow, which is tough when updating travel plans

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Martin

Nov 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed for 2 nights on the tail end of our island hopping and it was the perfect place to wind down in Papeete! Lots of parking, close enough to downtown area, great pool and beach setup as well as a nice lagoonarium. The room was very spacious for 4 and had a huge balcony.

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Pamela

Oct 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We didn't have a balcony so no view, but the sliding glass door to outside sitting area took all my strength the open it. It's old and should have it replaced, or the part that slides updated.

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Holly

May 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay. Beautiful grounds, pool was prefect. We only stayed here one night on our way to Moorea. We loved the room although the bathroom is a little dated. The bed was super comfortable. My husband agreed we had a great night sleep, plus it was very quite. We would stay again.

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paul

Oct 14, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms on the first floor were large and had a full fridge, cooktop, microwave and kettle. The beds were very comfortable. The beach is quite limited but the pool was very nice. The grounds were beautiful however the roosters wake up very early. Parking was excellent.

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Margaret

Apr 7, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice quiet location, rooms face garden area not other buildings, nice beach and restaurant is right on the beach. Older building and small tv but very comfy and good value.

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Service

Reception staff are frequently friendly and helpful, including for late arrivals. However, multiple reviews cite rude or slow restaurant service, limited night staffing, missed wake‑ups or transfer mix‑ups, and inconsistent responsiveness.

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Jacob

Apr 14, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel is a reasonably hotel. Rooms were clean and spacious. Hotel grounds well cared for. Hotel staff were very helpful and friendly. The location was reasonable, approx 3km’s from Downtown Papeete, nothing a short bus ride or taxi ride couldn’t fix. The restaurant was left wanting. The service was very poor, sometimes very slow, and wait staff abrupt. This was extremely disappointing, especially given there were no other eateries within a reasonable distance.

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Linda

Dec 29, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Service was very good people were very helpful and friendly. The property was very nice and clean

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John

Dec 21, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Unhelpful service front desk not staffed after 10pm

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Mita

Oct 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

All was good , a bit dated, needs updating . Staff very helpful and friendly . Highly recommend this place . Very nice ocean area location and beautiful gardens. Restaurant staff was extremely rude , lazy , non helpful and out right useless . We recommend this hotel for comfortable stay but strongly condemn the restaurant staff and advise others to find other places near by for their food needs .

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Wendy

Sep 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We arrived late and were greeted by an employee. That was nice that they waited for us due to a delayed flight. We had a hard time with communication but got to our room ok. The next morning as we checked out and asked for a shuttle we discovered we were charged for transportation we didn’t take. We looked for our name the night before as we asked for transportation to the hotel but we never saw anyone waiting for us. Our name was not in any of the signs. We only found out that they charged us because we were told they were there to pick us up but we never saw them. We never received any reply to our request to begin with prior to our trip. With that said, the shuttle to take us back to the airport was very accommodating and even took us to do some shopping as my luggage didn’t make it with me. The stay was alright and the breakfast was expensive for only being basically a charcuterie board type breakfast. I don’t think we will ever stay there again though based on this experience.

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Susan

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved the property, including the scenery, beach, pool, wildlife (delightful dogs, white cat, roosters and chickens). The food was very good. Loved the ocean view from the restaurant. Loved the black sand beach! The man (and dog) that met us at 4 a.m. were very nice. The room was great! Loved the little gift of monoi oil! The staff could have been more accommodating. The maintenance man at tge pool was using an electric pool cleaner in the pool in the middle ofctge afternoon while we were swimming. There was too much confusion at the front desk trying to get a taxi to our ship. We pre-ordered an 11 a.m. pickup, but they didn't order it until 11 a.m., delaying our pickup by at least an hour.

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Yasuko

Nov 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

午前2時のチェックインでしたが、夜勤(？)のお兄さんが快く対応してくれました。建物は古いですが、清潔に整えられています。

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June

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good price. Day staff ok. Night staff non existent. Guard didn’t speak English. Arrive at 10 pm. No water to purchase at desk and none in the room. The A/C was not on in the room and it was HOT! A/V needed room key in the slot to work. Took Hours to cool off. Walking to our room was through the grounds and no lights nor directions to buildings. Lots of stairs to room. Nice beach front with restaurant. Ok for a short stay. Hotel arranged a transfer from airport for a fee. About 15 or 20 mins with no traffic. I would not choose again. Bite the bullet and pay the big bucks.

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Shana

Feb 14, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The room, hotel, staff and property was amazing.

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Peschard

Sep 1, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Jolie nouvelle piscine. Dommâge que le budget n'ai pas été alloué à la réfection des salles de bain... Baignoire ses 60's, robinetterie idem... bref un coup de neuf ferait du bien. Réception du wifi dans les chambres quasi nulle !!! J'ai demandé un réveil à 4h00 du matin pour prendre mon avion, on m'a appelé à 4h20 !!

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Location

Quiet beachfront setting a few kilometers from central Papeete and the airport, with a bus stop nearby. Dining options within walking distance are limited, and taxis can be expensive.

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Kenneth

Nov 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Garden like grounds filled with blooming plumeria. Excellent a/c, wifi, nice pool, and on the beach. (Note black sand beach). Negatives - $20 taxi to town. Not much around the hotel except two gas stations with food but no booze. Hotel bar a little pricey but cheaper than taxi. The hotel pushes the $33 morning breakfast but i had toast and coffee for $8 which was all that i wanted. TV is 100% french. Overall a bargain. The beautiful gardens and free range roosters made up for any shortcomings.

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Peter

Jan 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Charming old world resort beautifully modernized. Convenient to all area has to offer, yet out of the hustle and bustle of Papeete service. Great price. A highlight of our trip

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Truman

Apr 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel rooms are constructed at an angle so each person’s patio is very private. The grounds are lovely with a nice pool. There is a restaurant right at the black sand beach edge. They serve a buffet breakfast at about $20 per person. The hotel is in a quiet, safe area. It is on the opposite side of Papeete than the airport. So taxi ride at least $20 from the hotel to the city center. Also from airport to hotel at night it was $50 taxi. I suspect that was a padded fee.

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Sally

Jul 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location and beautiful surroundings. Walking distance to Jojos pizza and food trucks :) Watching the sunset on the beach right at the hotel was also very special!

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Andrew

Apr 25, 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

Great hotel, nice and quite, about 3km out of town. Most guests had a hire car that were staying there. We also had a hire car which made getting in and around Tahiti easy and we could do at our own pace. Rooms were very large - like an apartment.

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Alexa

Aug 11, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful pool and setting. Walking distance to restaurants and food trucks. Right on the beach

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Sarah

Mar 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely hotel with large air conditioned rooms, a beautiful garden and nice swimming pool. We enjoyed all the different aspects of this hotel though it is a fair distance from the town centre.

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Linda

Mar 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk was awesome. Tried very hard to accommodate our very early arrival. Bathroom had a bit of mold but otherwise everything was clean. Grounds of hotel and the pool are lovely. My only disappointment was that the hotel was too far from anything to walk in the hot/humid weather.

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walkiewicz

Oct 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hôtel bord de mer , chambre confortable À 3kms du centre de Papeete , 15 min en voiture de l’aéroport (hors heure de pointe :) ) Hormis les transports, c’est un bon choix pour une nuit en arrivant ou en repartant de Polynesie

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Margaret

Apr 7, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice quiet location, rooms face garden area not other buildings, nice beach and restaurant is right on the beach. Older building and small tv but very comfy and good value.

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Dining

The oceanfront restaurant offers a lovely setting with live music on some nights, and many enjoyed the food. Others found breakfast limited or overpriced, hours inconsistent, or service brusque/slow.

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barbara

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Lovely grounds and good sized clean room however, a dated property. Restaurant is very over priced for limited buffet breakfast and evening meals. In residential area with few choices for restaurants. Staff was not overly helpful, dont know if that was a language problem.

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Kenneth

Nov 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Garden like grounds filled with blooming plumeria. Excellent a/c, wifi, nice pool, and on the beach. (Note black sand beach). Negatives - $20 taxi to town. Not much around the hotel except two gas stations with food but no booze. Hotel bar a little pricey but cheaper than taxi. The hotel pushes the $33 morning breakfast but i had toast and coffee for $8 which was all that i wanted. TV is 100% french. Overall a bargain. The beautiful gardens and free range roosters made up for any shortcomings.

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Salimata

Jul 30, 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

The hotel staff was really welcoming, warm and professional. They even worked at checking us in even before our check-in time. The room was spacious and clean. The only thing I didn’t like was that the towels were brown instead of white and there was no tissue boxes available in the room which is essential. The breakfast was nice but was missing eggs; you got to provide eggs for the regular continental breakfast. The restaurant was great, we love the beach front, it gives a relaxing and romantic feel while eating. We also enjoyed the live music playing on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Overall we had a great stay, thanks to the nice, jovial and caring staff. I highly recommend this hotel.

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James

Jan 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel room was roomy and clean. The gardens are beautiful and constantly attended. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The view of the bay from the restaurant was superb and the breakfast was very good. Order the crepes and pancakes in addition to the available fruit. Yum.

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Abigail

Jan 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Stayed on a 2 day stopover in Tahiti. Chose this one as it seemed a decent budget option and, due to flight times Vs ferry schedule, it made sense to stay on Tahiti as we couldn't spend 2 nights on another island. In terms of quality, the hotel was clean but very dated. The staff were helpful (we checked in late and they kept reception open, booked us taxis). We had an issue with our room key not working, but this was sorted immediately. The hotel is just outside Papeete and it took us half an hour to walk from the hotel to the waterfront, although there's not much on the way except garages as it's a main road. The restaurant and bar on-site are fantastic! No more pricey than Papeete, lovely people, live music on the weekend, wide menu and, importantly, great food!

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Dayna

Sep 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms were nice. Very nice restaurant right on the ocean. We watch the sun go down with the island of Moorea in the distance. On the weekend they have entertainment in the bar area with a dance floor. Very nice. Good food.

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RAYMOND

Sep 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

My stay was just not good, I arranged a transfer with the hotel from the airport & they charged me twice what a taxi would have cost. The woman at the breakfast was rude, breakfast was not good, items gone & not replaced (eggs), the cost of breakfast was very high for what they offered, the black sand beach was a joke, the pool was very small & had very little chairs. The room was ok, typical of most hotels. I would not stay here again.

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Michael

May 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The first night was in a run down room, but we stayed a week later and it was a very nice room, though the shower tub could ise updating. A nice though expensive breakfast buffet. The restaurant is a beautiful setting with tahitian vibes on the shoreline. Good food and good bands playing with locals dancing on weekends. Nice little pool, but very friendly and helpful staff. Overall, a less expensive option that worked fine for quick stays.

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sylvie

Mar 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Hôtel très bien. Nous étions à l’hôtel un dimanche alors c’était dommage car le restaurant et bar de l’hôtel étaient fermés. Nous aurions aimé que le bar reste ouvert afin d’apprécier un cocktail en après-midi sur la terrasse face à l’océan pour terminer nos vacances avant de prendre l’avion.

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Emily

Jun 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel was right on the beach which was nice. The rooms were nice sized and clean but the shower did not have a full shower door so the water sprayed all over the bathroom while we showered and the floor kept getting really slippery but besides that our stay was great. The restaurant in the resort was right on the water with a beautiful view. I wasn't impressed with our food or drinks but we had a nice time there and the staff was nice.

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Month	Average price
January	$135
February	$171
March	$182
April	$188
May	$195
June	$189
July	$187
August	$148
September	$150
October	$142
November	$139
December	$142

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $251	2	3
4	5	6	7	8 $251	9	10 $251
11	12 $189	13	14	15 $189	16	17
18	19 $271	20 $217	21	22	23	24
25 $191	26	27	28	29	30 $196	31 $187