We didn't get breakfast

Stayed in November 2023

No windows.

Room design to maximize

Stayed in November 2023

The room is too small for air flow.

Clean and tidy

Stayed in December 2023

The personnel wasn’t the kindest.

For more details you can check my I G lawyer.traveler.dreamer For our 9-night stay in French Polynesia, we opted to divide our time between two islands: Moorea and Bora Bora. Upon arriving in French Polynesia, your initial destination is Papeete, Tahiti. Despite the island’s attractions, we concluded that spending just one night there would suffice before taking the ferry to Moorea. Our arrival in Papeete, around 10:20 PM, led us to take a taxi to our hotel, Polynesian Cabins by Kon Tiki, conveniently located across the road from the ferry terminal. The taxi fare from the airport was 3000 Francs (27$/25€). Paying $98 for a night in a Polynesian Cabin, which resembled a train cabin with an external shower and restroom, met our needs well, especially considering a double room would have cost $250/night. The hotel proved clean and comfortable, providing a suitable place to rest after the 9:30-hour direct flight from Seattle. While breakfast at the hotel cost 3000 francs (27$/25€)/person, we chose to explore and enjoy a meal at a local bakery. When selecting a hotel for a short stay, my criteria include: 1️⃣Location: I seek a hotel in a convenient spot, ensuring easy access to planned activities even if I won’t spend much time in the room. 📍 2️⃣ Affordability: I prioritize budget-friendly options to maximize savings, especially when anticipating minimal time in the hotel room. 💰 3️⃣ Basic Amenities: I look for hotels providing essential amenities like a comfy bed, clean bathroom, and Wi-Fi for a brief yet pleasant stay. 🛏️🚿 4️⃣ Quick Check-In/Out: I choose a hotel with efficient check-in and check-out processes to streamline my experience and save time. ⏰ 5️⃣ Security: I prioritize hotels with reliable security measures, ensuring my belongings are safe for worry-free exploration. 🔒✨ 📌 What factors guide your selection of hotels for brief stays?

Stayed in November 2023

Frankly, nothing.....

Great location and wonderfully clean and presentable - I was dubious about shared facilities, but the bathrooms/toilets were high standard and continually cleaned and the lounge area very relaxed

Stayed in November 2023

Small rooms but all we needed for an overnight stay at the beginning of our trip to Moores and before flying out again. Location was perfect right across from the ferry. Beds were very comfortable and bathrooms very clean. Lounge area was nice and great coffee machine. Really appreciated that we could come back before our flight in the evening to take a shower. Staff was very nice and helpful. The rooftop bar was also very nice.

Stayed in November 2023

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Stayed in November 2023

beds were too high from the floor

great place to stay upon an arrival, the beds are very hight from the floor, but other than that a very cost effective way stay central Incredible proximity to ferry terminal - just cross the street. I would stay again

Stayed in September 2023

Staying in a cabin was great but not having any natural light in there was a bit weird

Great party vibe, very convenient next to the ferry

Stayed in November 2023

I don't really like how they charge you a week before you arrive but understand why they have this policy. I always turn up, many others might not...

Comfortable king size bed, good air-conditioning, nice common area, bathrooms are always clean, bar on the roof, friendly helpfull staff, great location across the road from the ferry and I'm not sure you can beat the price in Tahiti. Small room but all you need especially if traveling alone 👍

Stayed in November 2023

Location

Stayed in November 2023

Fairly steep deposit and seemingly unnecessary.

Very close to ferries that leave Papeete and the facility is very clean.

Stayed in November 2023

I know this is not the hotel's fault, but there is a night club next to the hotel and it is so noisy. I literally couldn't sleep the whole night because if the loud music and someone was howling and screaming until 6 am. The purpose of the hotel is to get well rested and get some decent sleep, and this was simply not possible because of all the noise. Maybe think about investing in better sound isolation in the future because I wouldn't stay here anymore. Also, in the shower all the pumps from the shampoo, conditioner and the shower gel and faulty and not working and they are fixed to the wall, so no possibility to take it out and use it. Rooftop terrace has already been booked out, and I couldn't get a table there event though I'm a guest of the hotel, as I've understood it's a very 'posh' place, and can be booked even if you're not staying at the hotel. A bit silly that a customer who is using the accomodation can't get access to their facilities.

I originally booked a small cabin with a shared bathroom, but upon arrival upgraded to suite. The room is spacious and we'll decorated and the location is perfect, right across the ferry station. In the room there is a coffee machine with great coffee.

Stayed in November 2023

Exactly what we expected. Very clean, easy to access, secure and great value for money. We landed at 1am, checked in at 2am which was flawless, spent the day on the ocean and stayed a second night before heading away on the ferry to Moorea (directly across the road). 1/4 of the price of anywhere else on the Papeete side and a much better investment.

Stayed in November 2023

It was a little noisey at night - you can hear the club next door

It was great, everything you needed. Rooms are exactly what they look like when you book. Clean and surprisingly enough room for everything. Good for a one or two nights

Stayed in October 2023

It was confusing to understand that the same hotel had four different kinds of stays. Since the names were different, it was uncertain about the location of the Polynesian kin tiki cabins.

Convenient location in town across from ferry terminal. Very clean. Had open air kitchen for cabin users to share with a good coffee machine and ice maker. Several layers of key access security to rooms. Very clean shared bathrooms.

Stayed in October 2023

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We were in Papeete for a night for the Norwegian cruise line. The location was literally down the street so it was perfect. Being from a different country sharing the bathroom was a little odd but I made it work. A fun different experience for sure! Breakfast was good too!

Stayed in September 2023

Polynesian cabins were small (as advertised and expected), not much room for bags or moving around. But beds were comfortable, lots of plugs and all we needed for one night before leaving Papeete

Great location in central Papeete, close to ferry, easy drive to airport. Clean, modern facilities. Awesome rooftop bar and helpful staff. Comfortable beds

Stayed in October 2023

I didn’t realise the bathrooms were shared with the cabin rooms, also quite annoying to have to use key to get into the corridor as well as the room as we were 6 people but only given 3 keys

good value for money, cosy and comfortable rooms, funky hotel design

Stayed in October 2023

Amazing location. Great concept. We stayed on the cabins which were fine for what we needed. Gorgeous design and great roof top bar.

Stayed in October 2023

Bed sheets and one pillow cover had a stain. Other than that, the room was clean.

The proximity to the ferry terminal and the city center. Modern facilities and clean bathrooms.

Stayed in September 2023

Not super accessible which was an issue for some family members

Stayed in September 2023

Room is small limited space for luggage but great for overnight

Ideal for overnight coming or going to airport particularly if arriving or leaving early. Good taxi availability. Location, modern facilities, early check in, left luggage facilities

Stayed in September 2023

The rooms do have no windows and are very small. And although it is already advertised, this is something that can make your stay a little uncomfortable and for me means the rooms are slightly overpriced

It is very conviniently located next to the harbort

Stayed in September 2023

Breakfast is expensive at 2500xpf! It's a buffet so no option to downgrade to a smaller breakfast or snack :( Could do with better lighting in the bathroom area and even the rooms. There are not enough hooks/hanging space in the rooms or the bathrooms so you end up using the floor which is not always hygienic.

The location of the Kon Tiki being right opposite the ferry terminal is super convenient for the meeting place for most tour and to get the ferry over to Moorea. And its around a 10 min walk from the market and main street with shops and restaurants. The staff are super professional, friendly and accommodating. The cabins are fun and nicely decorated but if you are scared of heights, its definitely not for you as you have to climb a ladder to get to your bed (or perhaps ask for a cabin without the ladder which got the second time I stayed). The mood lighting in the room is nice but a standard light to be able to pack your things would be a nice addition. A lot of people take their suitcase outside of the room to pack.

Stayed in September 2023