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Maitai Express Tahiti

2.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Port de Papeete

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Reception
Signature Suite | Balcony view
Signature Suite | Living area | 110-cm LCD TV with cable channels
Standard Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Signature Suite | Living area | 110-cm LCD TV with cable channels
Maitai Express Tahiti is in the city center, steps from Port de Papeete. Travelers enjoy modern amenities like WiFi throughout. The 24/7 front desk can store luggage for early arrivals or late departures.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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
(40 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 17 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 35 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Papeete, Maitai Express Tahiti is in the city center. Tomb of King Pomare V and James Norman Hall Home are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Parc Bougainville and Place Jacques Chirac.
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Avenue Prince Hinoi, Papeete, 98714

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
Located close to Papeete Market, Maitai Express Tahiti has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), an elevator, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage and smoke-free premises
Room features
All 63 rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • 110-cm LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 110-cm LCD TV with cable channels

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

Pets not 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

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

  • 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 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

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 and cash

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Maitai Express Tahiti pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Maitai Express Tahiti?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Late check-in is available from 6:00 AM– 3:00 PM for a fee of 50%.

What time is check-out at Maitai Express Tahiti?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Maitai Express Tahiti located?

Located in the heart of Papeete, this hotel is within a 5-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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Maitai Express Tahiti Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 242 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 242 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 242 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 242 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 242 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alfonso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely located, a few minutes walk from the cruise terminal, the market and shopping areas. Friendly and helpful stall, very clean and an excellent bed & lining. Super convenient for a short stay en route to the islands.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristobal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and great rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The stylish Maitai Express Tahiti hotel is an excellent base for exploring the island and for catching the ferries to visit the other islands of French Polynesia. The room was comfortable and the staff friendly and efficient.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room , everyhing was there water, coffee
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dalisay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location is very convenient for shopping and looking for places to eat. For cruisers so close to the port. Easy access to the market.There’s a bar outside the hotel that’s noisy from singing and drinking however it doesn’t bother us.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot to stay overnight after a cruise. 0.5 mi from the cruise terminal. Helpful hotel staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

valeria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable. front desk staff knowledgeable, friendly, and accommodating. Excellent location for pre cruise stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff. Small but modern room. The location was great- not far from cafes, restaurants and the Papeete Markets.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property but very loud at night, there is a bar/club next to hotel and on weekends it stays busy and loud until after 2am. Everything else about the hotel is good and the staff is very friendly. Rooms are good with great air conditioning. If I stayed there again I would ask for a room on opposite side of building to eliminate loudness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located across the street from the cruise ship Regatta and in the heart of a bustling area. Clean and quiet hotel, fantastic front desk person and the most comfortable bed and pillows I have ever slept on and I have chronic night pain and had none last night
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Amenities
Centrally located to cruise port, sea walkway and market
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding new hotel right in heart of Papeete. Close to cruise terminal. Conveniently located. Outstanding staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New clean up to date. Excellent property. Limited food options for breakfast and no onsite restaurant.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel in the center of town with a friendly staff. The hotel is itself is very clean and updated. Bed was very hard though and the room was small. The area around the hotel is very run down and parking is difficult. For us it was perfect because the ferry terminal is across the street. For an extra $30 a day you can have secure parking a few blocks away but is very inconvenient.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walked off the cruise ship and right to our hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was close to the cruise terminal and the ferry building
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

RAINER

Very friendly staff and vwry convenient to the cruise ship terminal
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Aleida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hot water in the shower works only if you let it run on the sink. Not a good thing
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 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

6/10 Okay

Gundi

Small room, breakfast nothing special and we had to pay. No eggs or anything warm, just bread items and no fruit.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very handy location. New and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Svetlana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very accommodating and friendly, However, the rooms are small, bathrooms are tiny. Shower had no water pressure whatsoever. In addition, our room smelled like brined fish. I’m glad we just needed to spend one night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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