Maitai Express Tahiti

Property class: 2

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Close to Port de Papeete and Papeete Market, Maitai Express Tahiti has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

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$446
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept

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 Single 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 Single Sofa Bed

Room

  • Sleeps 4

Room

  • Sleeps 8
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About the area

Located in Papeete, Maitai Express Tahiti is in the city centre. 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

  • A variety of colorful woven bags displayed in a market stall.
    Papeete Market
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A large colonial-style building with a red tower, white balconies, and lush greenery.
    Papeete Town Hall
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A church with a red steeple and a gravestone labeled "Papeete" in front of it.
    Notre Dame Cathedral
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Port de Papeete
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Papeete Ferry Terminal
    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

  • 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), luggage storage and a lift
    • A 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property
  • Room features
  • All 63 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
  • More amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with showers
    • 110-cm LCD TVs with cable channels
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, daily housekeeping and phones

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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

Pets not 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

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: 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

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 class

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Maitai Express Tahiti pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of 18 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Maitai Express Tahiti on 21 Sept 2026 start from NZ$446, 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.

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 to 3:00 PM for a fee of 50%.

What time is check-out at Maitai Express Tahiti?

Checkout 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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 319 out of 509 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 122 out of 509 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 509 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 509 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 509 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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clean, easy staff, great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean room, friendly staff and great location, directly across the street from the ferry and next to lots of restaurants and coffee shops. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

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Excellent staff, clean facility, perfect location
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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8/10 Good

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Location is convenient. You can walk to most places. Staff friendly and helpful. Hotel rooms are very basic. No dresser for clothes or any hangers. Couldn't shut off night lights above head of bed. But, overall it's good and would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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8/10 Good

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Location for cruise was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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

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Adorable, newly decorated hotel. Spent one night here between flight and ferry to neighboring island. Would happily stay multiple nights. Ferry terminal is a 5 minute walk away, as is the expansive public market. We did not pony up for the continental breakfast so cannot comment on that. Room is comfortable and the bathroom has a nice walk in shower. Staff was excellent! Took advantage of the washer and dryer on the floor as well. Some noise travels easily in the hallways, I think because of the laminate floors, but this was a non factor for us. Good value! We highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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A very convenient location. Good staff who were very helpful. 24 hour reception.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, very clean, helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

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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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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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6/10 Okay

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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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Location is excellent, staff friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly helpful staff, great central location
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Spotless room, very attentive staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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