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Maitai Express Tahiti

2.0 star property
Downtown hotel puts travelers within easy reach of Papeete's attractions, offering a practical base for exploring Tahiti's vibrant port city

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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

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

Room options

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

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(57 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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

Signature Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Marina view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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. Port de Papeete and Papeete Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Papeete Market and Tamanu Shopping Center. Visit our Papeete travel guide
Map
Avenue Prince Hinoi, Papeete, 98714

What's nearby

  • Papeete Market featuring fashion and markets
    Papeete Market
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Papeete Town Hall which includes an administrative buidling and a garden
    Papeete Town Hall
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cathedrale de L\'lmmaculee Conception showing a church or cathedral and religious elements
    Notre Dame Cathedral
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Port de Papeete
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Papeete Ferry Terminal
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Café Maeva
    4 min walk
  • Le Sully
    6 min walk
  • Kon Tiki Coffee
    4 min walk
  • Reeftop
    4 min walk
  • Bora Bora Lounge
    1 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), a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
  • An elevator 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

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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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Reviews

Maitai Express Tahiti Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 234 out of 364 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 364 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 364 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 364 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 364 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Garth

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

Maria-Luiza

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room, very attentive staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Gian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is excellent, staff friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

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

6/10 Okay

Donna

Clean room, centrally located, comfortable bed. It’s on a very loud street and it was difficult to fall asleep because of all the noise coming from the street. There was one elevator that was extremely slow.Had to wait a while to get the elevator to take our luggage down when it was time to check out.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joachim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Clean rooms, great staff. Breakfast way overpriced. Cheaper options in the neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 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

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location and the staff was pleasant. Breakfast was a little thin, but the cappuccino machine was the best! Also, if you try and chech in before noon even though your room will be ready be prepared to pay an extra $120 usd......terrible policy! Overall, nice place though especially if you are going on a cruise as its literally across the street from the pier.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clan with comfortable bed and nice decor
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes the staff was friendly and kind
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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

6/10 Okay

Azadar

It was ok for a transit hotel. The staff was very nice and upgraded our family to a bigger room. It was very much appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean...great location downtown. Especially convenient if you are taking a ferry to another island.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sosan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to cruise dock and ferry terminal. Good value for the location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cristobal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and great rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing hotel. I paid three times this for my resort on Moorea and I should have stayed at this hotel. This was a last minute decision to stay in Tahiti due to plane schedule. I just couldn't have been happier. I wasn't expecting breakfast, but it was free with this room The bar/restaurant was next door and they had live music Wich was fun. Everything at this hotel was absolutely perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ivo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient from the ferry Easy taxi ride to the airport Staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was super convenient as you could walk to the ferry from the hotel. Staff was friendly and it's very walkable to all of the stores and restaurants in the downtown area. They even let us store our luggage there after we stayed and we're returning from Moorea. Super helpful and would definitely stay there again when we next visit Tahiti!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Within walking distance of cruise ship across from bars and restaurants excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is in a prime location in the heart of Tahiti, with everything within easy walking distance. The room was overall very well maintained. The only downside is the nightclub or live bar next door—you’ll get free music until around midnight, which may or may not be a perk depending on your preferences.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Garry

Disliked: Amenities
The breakfast offered for$30 was not worth it. The room was good
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025