Maitai Express Tahiti

Property class: 2
City-center hotel, steps from Port de Papeete

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When you stay at Maitai Express Tahiti, you'll be in a fantastic location, just a 5-minute walk from Port de Papeete and Papeete Market.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (5)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Lockers available

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Elevator
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Cable TV service
The current price is $229
$271 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5

Room options

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

Standard Room

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

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

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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

DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

  • Sleeps 4

SUITE KING SIZE BED

  • Sleeps 8

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About the neighborhood

Map
Avenue Prince Hinoi, Papeete, 98714

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

  • Tahiti Faaa Intl. Airport (PPT) - 10 min drive
  • Moorea (MOZ-Temae) - 13.3 miles/21.4 km

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

  • When you stay at Maitai Express Tahiti, you'll be in a fantastic location, just a 5-minute walk from Port de Papeete and Papeete Market.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 63 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

    • Offsite parking within 886 ft (XPF 3500 per day); reservations required

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 5:00 AM–10:00 AM

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Lockers available

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 43
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Toilet grab bar height (inches): 35
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 110-cm LCD TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: XPF 150.00 per person, per night

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately XPF 3300 for adults and XPF 1650 for children
  • Late check-in between 6:00 AM and 3:00 PM can be arranged for an extra charge of 50-percent of room rate

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs XPF 3500 per day (886 ft away; open 24 hours)

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Property class

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

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Maitai Express Tahiti offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Maitai Express Tahiti does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Maitai Express Tahiti?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Maitai Express Tahiti?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What's the area around Maitai Express Tahiti like?

Maitai Express Tahiti is in the heart of Papeete, a short 2-minute walk from Port de Papeete and 3 minutes' walk from Papeete Market.

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Reviews

Maitai Express Tahiti Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The hotel's location offers easy access to various nearby restaurants and eateries, making dining options convenient for guests. (18 reviews)
  • Staff were very helpful with arranging taxis to the airport for early morning departures. (11 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location and very helpful staff. Will stay there again on our next trip to Tahiti.
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff were amazing and very helpful. Location is great.
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10/10 Exceptional

We arrived early and left later than check-out. The staff were wonderful and accommodating. Our luggage was stored until we were able to leave for the airport.
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8/10 Very good

Good hotel, clean and rooms were very comfortable. Staff was very friendly. The hotel is very conveniently located if you are going on a cruise. Less than 10 min walk. I would stay there again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly and helpful staff. Conveniently situated.
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a great one-night stay. The room was clean, comfortable, and quiet. The staff was friendly and made check-in quick and easy. Overall, it was a great experience, and we would definitely stay here again.
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8/10 Very good

Excellent and quiet hotel convenient to the airport. Small but stylish rooms and super helpful staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent staff, clean facility, perfect location
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very close to cruise terminal and everything is right around the corner. Staff is very helpful and everything is well kept and clean
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10/10 Exceptional

The room and bathroom were extremely clean!!! STAFF WAS AMAZING!! I was even able to get an early check in.
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8/10 Very good

Location for cruise was perfect
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8/10 Very good

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very central, easy to walk around Papeete and sightsee. Surprisingly not too noisy given its location.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location for restaurants and shopping and close to the cruise & ferry terminals.
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8/10 Very good

A very convenient location. Good staff who were very helpful. 24 hour reception.
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8/10 Very good

The staff was very helpful from checking in to helping with arrangements for taxis. The rooms were clean and location was central to all the attractions. The breakfast is too costly for what is offered.
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6/10 Good

The location is great,in downtown area and walking distance to cruise port. The staff were very helpful. We had a long wait to get into our room. The hotel was overpriced for what we got in my opinion. It was okay for a one night stay.
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8/10 Very good

The room was clean .Sheets were crisp and comfortable. PILLOWS WERE GOOD. Bathroom was a bit small ,location great especially if you are catching the ferry to Bora Bora ,restaurants and the markets plus the food trucks within walking distance.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, very clean, helpful staff
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10/10 Exceptional

Very helpful staff. Excellent location. Our flight did not leave until midnight and they accommodated with a late checkout. We would stay here again and recommend the Maitai Express to family and friends. The hotel does not offer breakfast, but there is a good place for breakfast right next to the hotel.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and cozy place located in the downtown area not far from the airport and center of restaurants.
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10/10 Exceptional

This place amazed us. The rooms were amazing, very comfortable and the staff was friendly and accommodating. I would highly recommend.
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8/10 Very good

Location is excellent, staff friendly and helpful
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10/10 Exceptional

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.