Avg. for September
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Avg. for September
Nightly prices at Mahana Lodge Hostel & Backpacker average $71 in December, the cheapest month, and $107 in July, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $72 |
| February | $71 |
| March | $80 |
| April | $82 |
| May | $91 |
| June | $94 |
| July | $107 |
| August | $103 |
| September | $75 |
| October | $74 |
| November | $72 |
| December | $71 |
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Most expensive: July (~$107)
Cheapest: December (~$71)
Amenities
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library.
Dining
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 5:30 AM to 8:30 AM.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 9 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Location
With a stay at Mahana Lodge Hostel & Backpacker, you'll be centrally located in Papeete, steps from Papeete Market and 4 minutes by foot from Port de Papeete. This hostel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Place Vaiete and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Notre Dame Cathedral.
What's nearby
Papeete Market(0.1 miles)
Papeete Town Hall(0.1 miles)
Port de Papeete(0.2 miles)
Notre Dame Cathedral(0.2 miles)
Place Vaiete(0.2 miles)
Parc Bougainville(0.3 miles)
Papeete Ferry Terminal(0.3 miles)
Place Jacques Chirac(0.4 miles)
Robert Wan Pearl Museum(0.7 miles)
Kanti Chinese Temple(0.7 miles)
Jardins de Paofai(0.7 miles)
Tomb of King Pomare V(0.9 miles)
Stade Pater(1.4 miles)
Tomb of King Pomare V(3.3 miles)
Fautaua Valley Trailhead(3.4 miles)
Tahiti Faaa Intl. Airport (PPT)(4.1 miles)
Moorea (MOZ-Temae)(17.4 miles)
Non-Smoking Rooms
Tour Desk
Housekeeping
Currency Exchange
Luggage Storage
Self Laundry
Papeete Market (0.1 miles)
Papeete Town Hall (0.1 miles)
Port de Papeete (0.2 miles)
Notre Dame Cathedral (0.2 miles)
Place Vaiete (0.2 miles)
Parc Bougainville (0.3 miles)
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Sleeps 2
172 ft²
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269 ft²
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215 ft²
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538 ft²
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AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Mahana Lodge Hostel & Backpacker earns praise for its central spot near the ferry and market, friendly staff who assist with taxis and luggage, and a simple, no-frills setup that suits overnight stops before flights or cruises.
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What guests think
Mahana Lodge Hostel & Backpacker earns praise for its central spot near the ferry and market, friendly staff who assist with taxis and luggage, and a simple, no-frills setup that suits overnight stops before flights or cruises.
Rooms are generally small, some have no windows or open to hallways, sound insulation is weak, and Wi-Fi can be slow or unreliable. Cleanliness is often praised, though a few guests report odors, cockroaches, or occasionally unclean bathrooms or towels. Breakfast is basic; some found it generous, while others thought it too limited. Overall, expect a practical budget stopover with simple amenities and some trade-offs.
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Facilities
Basic hostel amenities include a shared kitchen and common areas, plus luggage storage and access to showers before late flights. Some guests mention limited showers and lockers that do not lock.
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Cleanliness
Many guests find rooms and common spaces clean, with regular housekeeping. However, recurring complaints mention odors, cockroaches, and occasionally dirty bathrooms or towels.
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Rooms
Rooms are basic and often small; several dorms and some privates lack exterior windows or open to hallways, and sound insulation is weak. AC and privacy-curtained bunks are appreciated, but Wi-Fi can be spotty.
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Stayed 1 night
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Stayed 1 night
Rhonda
Nov 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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Jan 11, 2025
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Jan 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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Jul 3, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
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Service
Service is widely described as friendly and helpful, with assistance on taxis, quick check-ins, luggage storage, and special requests. A few report inconsistent interactions or limited help with tasks like computer check-ins.
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Nov 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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Jul 28, 2025
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Location
Exceptionally convenient for the ferry terminal, market, food trucks, and city sights, with easy taxi access to the airport. A few guests noticed people loitering outside the building.
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Dining
Breakfast is simple; several guests found it ample or wonderful, while others thought it too limited. Serving time ends early for some.
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A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM.
Check-in is at 2:00 PM and check-out is at 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out availability is not specified.
The property is in the heart of Papeete, within a 5-minute walk of Papeete Market and Port de Papeete. It is 0.2 mi from Place Vaiete and 0.3 mi from Notre Dame Cathedral.
Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies are not mentioned.
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Popular amenities
Non-Smoking Rooms
Tour Desk
Housekeeping
Currency Exchange
Luggage Storage
Self Laundry
Services
Tour Desk
Housekeeping
Currency Exchange
Luggage Storage
Self Laundry
24-Hour Front Desk
Concierge Services
Lockers Available
General
Non-Smoking Rooms
Adults Only
Internet
Free Wi-Fi