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Maitai Express Tahiti

Property class: 2
Hotel near Port de Papeete in Papeete

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Photo gallery for Maitai Express Tahiti

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

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

View all photos for Standard Room

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

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(86 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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
(14 reviews)
  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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 Twin Sofa Bed

About the area

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 - 0.2 km
  • Place Vaiete - 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

Getting around

  • Tahiti Faaa Intl. Airport (PPT) - 13 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
  • ‪Poke Bar - ‬5 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

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 class

This property has received its official star rating from the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France.

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 (13-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 Oct 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Maitai Express Tahiti on Nov 15, 2026 start from CA $288, excluding 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 (15-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. 330 out of 537 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 131 out of 537 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 537 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 537 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 537 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a perfect hotel in the center of town for an overnight coming into or going out of Papeete its close to the market, restaurants, bars, shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent and quiet hotel convenient to the airport. Small but stylish rooms and super helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, clean facility, perfect location
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel. The entire property was spotless, the rooms were clean and very comfortable. The location was great - close to the port, the market and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly and helpful staff, clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super fun location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff, excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very close to cruise terminal and everything is right around the corner. Staff is very helpful and everything is well kept and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location for cruise was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and bathroom were extremely clean!!! STAFF WAS AMAZING!! I was even able to get an early check in.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great service and good location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and staff was helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a very good hotel if you are just looking for an overnight stay in Papeete. The staff were very helpful and the room very clean and bed very comfortable. There is no bar and only a continental breakfast on offer. Perfect location if you are arriving or departing from a cruise here.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central, easy to walk around Papeete and sightsee. Surprisingly not too noisy given its location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well appointed hotel, we only stayed 1 night, we caught the ferry over to Moorea which was just across the road so no lugging suitcases too far.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Very basic motel. Needs renovations
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was basically ok and staffs were helpful. Overnight stay is a good choice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

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

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