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Maitai Express Tahiti

2.0 star property
Hotel near Port de Papeete in Papeete

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Reception
Signature Suite | Living area | 110-cm LCD TV with cable channels
Signature Suite | Balcony view
Standard Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Signature Suite | Living area | 110-cm LCD TV with cable channels

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Avenue Prince Hinoi, Papeete, 98714
  • Papeete Market
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Port de Papeete
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Papeete Ferry Terminal
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Papeete (PPT-Tahiti Faaa Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(38 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 378 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Signature Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Signature Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 390 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Papeete

City center stay.Your stay at this hotel will put you steps from Port de Papeete and a 5-minute walk from Papeete Market. Papeete Ferry Terminal and Papeete Town Hall are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Papeete Market - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Port de Papeete - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Papeete Town Hall - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Papeete Ferry Terminal - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Robert Wan Pearl Museum - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Tahiti Faaa Intl. Airport (PPT) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Maeva - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Reeftop - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Le Sully - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kon Tiki Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Botanica - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Maitai Express Tahiti

Hotel near Port de Papeete in Papeete
Maitai Express Tahiti offers its guests an elevator. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This Papeete hotel is smoke free.

  • 63 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Lockers available
Maitai Express Tahiti offers 63 accommodations with safes and blackout drapes/curtains. 110-cm LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking (XPF 3,500 per day); reservations required

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: XPF 3,300 for adults and XPF 1,650 for children

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (43 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar near toilet (35 inches high)
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 110-cm LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: 50-percent of room rate for check-in between 6:00 AM and 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: XPF 150.00 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash.

Property is also known as

Maitai Express Tahiti Hotel
Maitai Express Tahiti Papeete
Maitai Express Tahiti Hotel Papeete

Frequently asked questions

How close is Maitai Express Tahiti to the airport?

Maitai Express Tahiti is 4.1 mi (10-min drive) away from the Tahiti Faaa Intl. Airport (PPT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Maitai Express Tahiti?

As of Sep 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Maitai Express Tahiti on Sep 11, 2025 start from $199.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Maitai Express Tahiti have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Maitai Express Tahiti.

How close is Maitai Express Tahiti to the beach?

This hotel is 4.8 mi (14-min drive) from Plage Lafayette and 7.1 mi (12-min drive) from Point Venus Black Sand Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Maitai Express Tahiti offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Maitai Express Tahiti, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of XPF 3300 for adults and XPF 1650 for children. It's available every day from 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Maitai Express Tahiti?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Maitai Express Tahiti?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Maitai Express Tahiti?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Maitai Express Tahiti have a pool?

Maitai Express Tahiti does not have a pool.

Does Maitai Express Tahiti have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Maitai Express Tahiti to downtown Papeete?

Maitai Express Tahiti is 0.2 mi away from Papeete.

Maitai Express Tahiti Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 152 out of 229 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 229 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 229 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 229 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 229 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The area is in the center of downtown around all the exciting energy. However, we were awoken each night at 4 am To non-stop rooster coc k-a-doodle-doos that went on for over an hour!! Insanity. Their job is to wake you up and Wake up we certainly did
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean room. Super convenient to the ferry and the staff arranged a very early morning taxi for us to the airport. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brian

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great location. Was clean and recently renovated. AC worked well and staff was pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vey Clean! Great Continental breakfast! Very kind staff!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Had what we needed

Nice basic hotel in a good downtown location very near the cruise ship pier and ferry to Moorea
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lilet

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mehran

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramon

Traveled with partner
Great location in the heart of Papeete close to the cruise terminal.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric, south jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We missed a flight and had to come 2 days later, even though we could not get a refund on that short of a notice they graciously allowed us to switch days which was kind of them. Great hotel to stay at near the ferry, it is only a 5 minute walk to get to the ferry (just across the street). The room as very cold A/C which is nice. The rooms are a bit on the small side but very modern, new and clean. It is also a few minutes walk to the main outdoor market in Tahiti which is very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric, south jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel to stay at near the ferry, it is only a 5 minute walk to get to the ferry (just across the street). The room as very cold A/C which is nice. The rooms are a bit on the small side but very modern, new and clean. It is also a few minutes walk to the main outdoor market in Tahiti which is very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Place was very nice, clean, and friendly/helpful staff. The rooms are very small, and do not open your window AT ALL if you are on a lower floor, it will be filled with diesel exhaust fumes from the road below and make you sick.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Stefanie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small room, might not be comfortable for longer stays. Close by to lots of bar and restaurants which is great but can be loud overnight.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irmenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff very fri
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our room at Maintain Express Tahiti. Staff was so friendly and helpful! Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We just stayed at Mai Tai Express for a few hours because we had a very late flight out but our original hotel could not extend our stay and we just needed a place to be able to rest and shower. It was the perfect respite for those few hours.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Vibha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a decent property if you are looking to stay for an early ferry ride to Moorea. We were 2 people staying with 2 suitcases and the room was a bit cramped. Great for just overnight stay. It is right by the ferry port and next to many stores and restaurants. I would give it a 4 out of 5 because of the size of the room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The front desk was awesome. He was able to get us checked in a bit early and was very helpful. It was a short stay but perfect for what we needed. The room was a bit small but served the purpose
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Newer hotel. Very clean. Friendly staff. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley, Farmington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Clean rooms. Can get a little loud at nights from nearby restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

edwin

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025