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Polynesian Cabins by Kon Tiki

Hotel with a restaurant, 4-minute walk to Port de Papeete

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Located in the city center, Polynesian Cabins by Kon Tiki offers a welcoming coffee shop, bar, and restaurant. In-room WiFi keeps guests connected. The staff is consistently praised for their helpfulness, enhancing the overall experience.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Polynesian Cabin Double, shared bathrooms

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Egyptian cotton linens
Designer toiletries
6 bathrooms
Microwave
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Polynesian Cabin (Accessible)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Egyptian cotton linens
Designer toiletries
6 bathrooms
Microwave
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Bunk Beds

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Polynesian Cabin Twin, shared bathrooms

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Egyptian cotton linens
Designer toiletries
6 bathrooms
Microwave
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Bd de la Reine Pomare IV, Papeete, Windward Islands, 98714

What's nearby

  • Papeete Ferry Terminal - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Port de Papeete - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Papeete Market - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Papeete Town Hall - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Robert Wan Pearl Museum - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Reeftop - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kon Tiki Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bora Bora Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Botanica - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Surfhouse Tahiti - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Polynesian Cabins by Kon Tiki

Hotel near Port de Papeete
Located close to Papeete Market, Polynesian Cabins by Kon Tiki provides a coffee shop/cafe, a bar, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and an elevator
  • A TV in the lobby, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Polynesian Cabins by Kon Tiki boast perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and minibars.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and memory foam beds
  • 6 bathrooms with designer toiletries
  • Communal kitchens, microwaves, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (XPF 2,000 per day); reservations required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: XPF 3,500 for adults and XPF 2,400 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • 6 shared bathrooms
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: XPF 10000 per accommodation, per stay
  • A tax is imposed by the city: XPF 150.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately XPF 3500 for adults and XPF 2400 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: XPF 2000 per day (656 ft away)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Property Registration Number D19977

Property is also known as

Kon Tiki Tahiti Polynesian Cabins
Polynesian Cabins by Kon Tiki Hotel
Polynesian Cabins by Kon Tiki Papeete
Polynesian Cabins by Kon Tiki Hotel Papeete

Frequently asked questions

Is Polynesian Cabins by Kon Tiki pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Polynesian Cabins by Kon Tiki?

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

What time is check-out at Polynesian Cabins by Kon Tiki?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Polynesian Cabins by Kon Tiki located?

Located in the heart of Papeete, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Port de Papeete and Papeete Market. Papeete Ferry Terminal and Papeete Town Hall are also within 10 minutes.

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Polynesian Cabins by Kon Tiki Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 252 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 252 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 252 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 252 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 252 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jose Melvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tiny room, wonderful bed, great shower/bathroom facility. Worth a one night. Staff friendly and great! Would highly recommend and we are 82 years old.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Great staff. Recommend this property. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really great hostel! You have your own little room and it’s close to the port which we really liked!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sergiy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Inexpensive cabins (hostel like). Clean washrooms down hall and nice dining areas. Across from ferry and short walk to cruise pier.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Asha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and convenient location for visiting Papeete and Moorea with a ferry right across the road.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent. Well appointed cabins that are perfect for a short stay if you are in between flights. They are new, very comfortable mattresses and everything you could need although very small. Comfortable for one person, probably a little cramped for 2 plus luggage.. Bathrooms good and lounge area with coffee machine 😊
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Pauline

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Honestly, my first stay was amazing but this one I couldn’t wait to leave. Between the Music until 4:30 am, the
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Vadim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The air conditioner was broken down couple of time in the night. We hope to get to bed earlier for tomorrow’s activities, but we had to stay awake for the technician to come which took almost an hour at 8pm. And the air conditioner kept shutting down couple of time in the middle of the night, which made us awake a couple of times in the mid night!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

James B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tiny rooms, designed really for one person (or two being very cozy) - breakfast buffet atrociously overpriced - but everything else above reproach
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We stayed on the 1st floor. The 8th floor has a rooftop bar. We could hear the deep bass sounds from the music the ENTIRE night and into the morning when we left at 5:30am. Having said this, the upside was that the hotel staff were extremely friendly, professional and helpful. It was also prefect for a one night stay as the price was right. The room was very small but it was perfectly appointed with super comfortable bunk beds, TV’s, outlets and extremely clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, lean and modern but the rooms are very small.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

France

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
After a stay in Moorea, very convenient in front of the ferry and walking distance to downtown Papeete. New place, very well done !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The a/c unit works well. Bed was very comfortable. The big surprise was we had to use a ladder (4 rungs) to climb to the bed. Pics did not show set up like the one we had. I would reserve it again for what we needed but the bed would have to be ladder less.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yangxun

Service good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small room, small price. This is not a normal hotel room. No chairs, very little floor space. We just needed a place to store our luggage and take a shower (in the shared bathroom) before a long flight. It worked very well for that purpose.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kriselvie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in front of the pier and walking distance to the markets. Staff is efficient and friendly. Cabin room size is small as expected but beddings are comfortable. Perfect for a budget stopover for 2-3 days in Tahiti before heading off to the other islands. Hope the hotel maintains it's cleanliness and modern facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property had a convenient location near the town and quay, was central to the thriving nightlife of Papette and had ease of shopping. It is bare basic which keeps the cost down on a small thriving island.

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good accommodation with air conditioning at a reasonable price. Coming from the north, I appreciated the AC. I did not prefer the men’s shared shower and bathroom down the hall, but it was not a concern. It was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Proximite quai
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hildebrando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for one night to take a flight to a different island the next day. The hotel is close to the airport (19-20 usd taxi ride from the airport). Pretty close to everything within walking distance if you need to do some shopping before continuing your journey. If you’re staying in one of the upper floors the noise might be an issue due to the rooftop (which was a lot of fun) I was on the first floor and had no trouble at all. Check in process was fast and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was tiny and expensive, smelt like mildew.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My main comment is that if you book the "Polynesian Cabins", pay close attention to the size of the room. It was about 4 feet by 10 feet with a bunk bed on the side. It was enough for me as I really needed just a "day room" after a cruise and before a flight home. Shared bathroom and shower facilities. Staff was great. Gave me complimentary early check in at 8:30am as that was what I needed. Concierge arranged an island tour for me at last minute. Very helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla

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

Unique and perfect

What a unique place! We needed a room from early in the morning until 9 pm when we needed to go to the airport. This place was great. It is all new after a remodel and across the street from the cruise port. About a five minute walk. You will get a small closet-like room which is all we needed. Down the hall are separate bathrooms. Each has a toilet, sink and shower. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

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