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Maitai Express Tahiti

2.0 star property
Hotel near Port de Papeete in Papeete

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Signature Suite | Terrace/patio
Signature Suite | Living area | 110-cm LCD TV with cable channels
Daily continental breakfast for a fee
Reception
Standard Suite | In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Avenue Prince Hinoi, Papeete, 98714
  • Place, Papeete Market
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Port de Papeete
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Papeete Town Hall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Papeete (PPT-Tahiti Faaa Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room | In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(73 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Suite | In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • 378 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Signature Suite | In-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Signature Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Marina view
  • 390 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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
  • Notre Dame Cathedral - 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
  • ‪Vini Vini Fish'n'chill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kon Tiki Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bora Bora Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Le Sully - ‬6 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
  • Phone
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 Jun 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Maitai Express Tahiti on Jul 5, 2026 start from $249, including 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. 292 out of 465 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 465 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 465 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 465 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 465 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for restaurants and shopping and close to the cruise & ferry terminals.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Garth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very clean, helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

wilson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and cozy place located in the downtown area not far from the airport and center of restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was a good value for our pre-cruise stay and was very conveniently located near the cruise ship terminal.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located and across from the Cruise ship terminal and a few blocks from the Ferry Terminal. Great choice for a hotel the day before or after a cruise.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great place to stay. The property is right downtown, an easy walk to the cruise terminal and located in the middle of the restaurant district. The staff were very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tedd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for the night/day before and after our flight. Good location in very clean. Restaurants and shopping all within feet of the hotel entrance and still only a 10 minute taxi away from the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Gian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is excellent, staff friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria-Luiza

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room, very attentive staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nataly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! It was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all so incredibly helpful and kind!! The room was very clean. Very central location!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to Cruise Terminal. Plenty of good dining options. Appreciate staff holding our baggage after check out while waiting to board our Cruise
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Daniele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room was very nice, the reception staff was very helpful. The location of the hotel was excellent, across the cruise ships embarcation, close to shops, and restaurants on the waterfront. We would go back again…
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful staff, great central location
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kaylee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice staff, available to help anytime.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Wished there was hand lotion. Good mattress. Very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

fredrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice clean basic room. Desk clerk was very helpful and friendly. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well done!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wilfred

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent small and seems new hotel next to restaurant and bar within a few minutes walk from ferry terminal.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet, clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
While this is a tiny bit more than I like to spend per night, the location is amazing, the staff is super friendly and helpful, and the rooms and internet were great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great check in and location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice staff at the front desk and the room was clean and comfortable . They let me leave my bag and take a shower before leaving for my red eye flight
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026