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Maitai Express Tahiti

2.0 star property

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A balcony with two chairs and a table, overlooking a marina with boats and a distant mountain.
A modern bedroom with a wooden bed, a glass shower, teal walls, and a geometric wall art piece.
A modern living room with a sofa, a small round table with a flower arrangement, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A spacious lobby with a central seating area, large potted plants, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A modern dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and a dark stone wall.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$463
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug

Explore the area

View map
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

View all photos for Standard Room

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(78 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Suite

A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a flat-screen TV, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Standard Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Signature Suite

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a wooden floor and a green wall.

Signature Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Marina view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 8
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Papeete

Maitai Express Tahiti places you in the centre of Papeete, steps from Port de Papeete and within a short 5-minute stroll of Papeete Market. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi and LCD TVs. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage. Other amenities include locker space and a lift. Continental breakfast is available daily between 5:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Papeete hotel include Papeete Ferry Terminal and Papeete Town Hall.

What's nearby

  • Papeete Market - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Port de Papeete - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Papeete Town Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Papeete Ferry Terminal - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Notre Dame Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Maeva - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kon Tiki Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Vini Vini Fish'n'chill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bora Bora Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kaūa’a Coffee - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Maitai Express Tahiti

Maitai Express Tahiti offers its guests a lift. 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
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Locker space
Maitai Express Tahiti offers 63 accommodations with a safe and blackout curtains. 110-cm LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

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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 transport

  • 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.
  • Grab bar near toilet (89 centimetre high)
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift (110 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

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
  • 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-per cent 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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: from approximately XPF 3300 for adults and from XPF 1650 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: XPF 3500 per day(886 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Late check-in fee: 50 per cent 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

What is the cancellation policy at Maitai Express Tahiti?

Maitai Express Tahiti offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 12 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Maitai Express Tahiti on 16 Aug 2026 start from NZ$463, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Maitai Express Tahiti?

The closest beach to Maitai Express Tahiti is Point Venus Black Sand Beach (8.9 km).

Does Maitai Express Tahiti serve breakfast?

Yeah, continental brekkie is available daily between 5:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Maitai Express Tahiti?

No, Maitai Express Tahiti does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Maitai Express Tahiti?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Maitai Express Tahiti?

No, pets are not allowed.

Maitai Express Tahiti Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 306 out of 487 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 115 out of 487 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 487 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 487 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 487 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Alexander

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good for a quick stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly and helpful staff, clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff, excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anh

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room, friendly staff, convenient location to ferry
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jingyan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great service and good location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and staff was helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Erick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim

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

10/10 Excellent

Garth

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

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 review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place amazed us. The rooms were amazing, very comfortable and the staff was friendly and accommodating. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

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 review

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 review

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 review

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gian

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

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 review

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We just stopped over pre departure. The staff was absolutely fantastic. So accommodating and nice. Great location, we walked from the ferry terminal with our suitcases .
Fountain out front t
Hotel exterior
Lobby
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in an ideal location for those going on a cruise. Simply walk to the port. Lots of restaurants nearby and walk to the market. Clean and comfortable. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria-Luiza

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

10/10 Excellent

Nataly

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

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

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

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Staff & service
I was only there overnight so only experienced the room. Arrived late in the day and flew out early the next morning. Staff fulfil and room lovely. Very clean and as pictured. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

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