Polynesian Cabins By Kon Tiki

10/10

Exceptional

14 Mar 2026

Ellie Malou

Clean room, small but good. Good location. Thinner walls but I sleep with earbuds so it’s wasnt a problem. Clean bathrooms with showers that lock. Very very lovely and accommodating staff. Parking for I think $20 a day. After checking out, if you need to come back to use the shower (say if you have a late flight) that same day they will let you which was great.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2026

John

Perfect for the many travelers passing thru Papeete that need a spot to hangout, grab nap/sleep, shower but don't need want to pay for full sized hotel room.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2026

Tannie

Internet was fine. The front staff was excellent!
We needed to make a last-minute change to a different room and they were able to accommodate us. Rooms are big and clean. Love having coffee and tea in the room I would highly recommend two friends and family. However, be aware that the treehouse type rooms with the bunkbeds are extremely small, like staying in a hostel, and sharing the bathrooms.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2026

Mary Jo

The restaurant on the first floor has great food.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2026

Marek

Leaving your phone on a taxi when you go completely paperless can be scary experience. The hotel staff turned it into a good one.

Self

8/10

Excellent

16 Feb 2026

Zoltan

The place was very clean, small rooms, TV Internet, morning coffee, tee free, worked fine for us. On the first floor there are no toilets inside private rooms, all shared, 24 rooms six showers /toilets plus 2 toilets only for potentially 50 people if there are 2 pers/room. That is crowed. During our stay max we had is 50 % occupancy ,so it was no problem. Good location.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

11 Feb 2026

Noelene

The room was clean and for a one night transit stop it was a good choice. Close to the ferry terminals and ships we also had an array of restaurants close by. Not at all happy with the bar staff on the roof at who were more interested in enjoying themselves than serving customers so we took our money elsewhere and had dinner at another place. The reception staff were very efficient and helpful.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

06 Feb 2026

gligorco

Staff is nice, hotel is clean, the cabins are no good, too small, no pool, no gym, no atm, no vending machines.. good luck if u need water or soda at night… everything is closed,

10/10

Exceptional

01 Feb 2026

Phillip

The cabins are part of the bigger hotel. The hotel is lovely with a popular rooftop bar. The staff were very helpful and friendly. The cabins are on floor 1. The rooms ar tiny with a comfortable bed. The shared bathrooms were modern and clean. There is also an lovely communal area.

2/10

Poor

01 Feb 2026

colin

Room was mini to the extreme

6/10

Pleasant

16 Jan 2026

Diana

We needed a place to stay on our way to Moorea and this fit the bill. Right next to the ferry terminal. It was ultra basic. The room had just enough room to stand and turn around. Our two backpacks and small duffel were pretty cramped….but it was clean and quiet…no windows and a bunk in the opposite room on top of us. Very space saving. No private bathrooms but it was fine.
Very nice terrace “lounge” for making coffee and chilling.
No frills for sure but cheap and basic. Parking is difficult but for a fee they will give you access to a lot down the street.

Partner

2/10

Poor

10 Jan 2026

Daniel

This is probably the worst place I have stayed in years. Basically a hostel by anything but name and price.

Pros: location is right opposite the ferry terminal.

Cons (just a selection): The cabins are extremely tiny (basically 1-1.5 sqm and a claustrophobic bed) and bathrooms/showers are shared (a handful per floor, ~20 rooms). Hygiene is questionable at best: there was a small blood stain on our bed linen, people use the corridors to dry their clothes, toilets not being flushed, etc. In the showers, you have to press a button every 10-15 seconds to get water flowing. There is just one small lift which constantly has a queue. We were only given one key card (for 2 people) which meant we had to take turns going to the bathroom, and this card stopped working on the first day. One of the guys at front desk was super condescending when we tried to go to their bar/cafe which was indicated as open but was apparently closed, though the rest of the staff are friendly.

6/10

Pleasant

07 Jan 2026

Patrick

She didn't say I had to use my card to go through a door and there were all the rooms so I was wondering around trying to figure it out until another quests show me... Also the wifi password downstairs the could have told me

Business_and_leisure Self

2/10

Poor

30 Dec 2025

Joseph

Slept in the car, no breakfast

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

30 Dec 2025

K

Yes

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Dec 2025

Georsadd

This was my second stay here for another short layover. The room I was assigned this time did not have a fridge, unlike my previous stay. Still, it was fine for a short layover.

Self

8/10

Excellent

23 Dec 2025

Georsadd

Great location, about a 10-minute drive from the airport and right behind the ferry terminal. The reception staff were friendly, and the showers and toilets were kept clean. The Polynesian Cabin double room has a bit of an odd layout since you have to climb a ladder to get into the bed. Overall, it’s fine for a one-night layover in Papeete.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Dec 2025

Estefania

Perfect location, very friendly staff and good value for money

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 Dec 2025

LORRAINE

Everything well maintained. Daily room service. Bathroom facilities cleaned more than daily. Staff agreeable and helpful. 24 hour front desk.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Dec 2025

Estefania

Perfect location, super convenient. Clean, tidy and serves its purpose. Second time staying here. Will be back

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

06 Dec 2025

Becky

Very clean room and facilities, friendly and welcoming staff, roof top bar was a lovely bonus

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Nov 2025

kim

So easy after a middle of the night arrival and a middle of the night departure 10 days later. We moved to the main Kon Tiki hotel rooms which were stunning inbetween staying at the cabins.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Nov 2025

Julie

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Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Nov 2025

Pam

Perfect 2am landing pad. Everything we needed. Beds so comfortable. Firm but soft. Would stay again in a heart beat.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Nov 2025

Kristine

AC worked great, comfortable bed good convenient location right across from the ferry

10/10

Exceptional

04 Nov 2025

John

all good

Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Oct 2025

marc alain

Superbe endroit et un personnel formidable

8/10

Excellent

19 Oct 2025

Sergiy

Ok

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2025

Jean

Tiny room, wonderful bed, great shower/bathroom facility. Worth a one night. Staff friendly and great! Would highly recommend and we are 82 years old.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

13 Oct 2025

Vadim

The air conditioner was broken down couple of time in the night. We hope to get to bed earlier for tomorrow’s activities, but we had to stay awake for the technician to come which took almost an hour at 8pm. And the air conditioner kept shutting down couple of time in the middle of the night, which made us awake a couple of times in the mid night!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2025

Malia

Incredible staff! Cabin simple rooms are perfect. Facilities are clean, modern, well designed and cute.

6/10

Pleasant

10 Oct 2025

Dereck

Property was ok for what it is. Some of the staff are not helpful, but others are amazing.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

08 Oct 2025

Linfei

Could be better

This was our third stay at the Kon Tiki Hotel, but unfortunately it was the least satisfying. The room we were given this time was very small and felt quite cramped, with barely enough space to place our luggage.

On top of that, despite the fact that we were returning guests and stayed for several nights in total, the hotel still charged us an additional fee for storing our luggage while we were away. This was disappointing and felt unreasonable, especially considering our repeated stays.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Oct 2025

Linfei

Surprise fee for storing our luggage

Overall, our stay at the Kon Tiki Hotel was pleasant — the location is excellent, right across from the ferry terminal, and the facilities are modern and comfortable.

However, as returning guests, we were quite disappointed to be charged an additional fee for storing our luggage during our trip to other islands, even though we were coming back to stay at the hotel again. This policy feels very unreasonable and is something we have never experienced at other hotels. It’s a point the hotel should really reconsider, especially for repeat guests.

Partner

4/10

Poor

07 Oct 2025

Laura

TINY room! We had to leave 2 of our bags in the shared hallway. The bunk bed had a straight metal ladder that was not easy to climb. Thin walls! I could hear everything in the hallways. I compare it to a jail cell (that I've only seen on TV of course). The shared bathrooms/shower were HOT with no fans. The wash basin area had no place to put a toiletry bag even.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

07 Oct 2025

Anthony

Very quirky hotel. The rooms were tiny but perfect for staying overnight before getting on a cruise.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2025

Jose

Modern design, good vibe, kind staff, conveniently located. Recommended.

Business_and_leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Oct 2025

Cassandra

Great stop for people needing a one night stay near the ferry terminal to Moorea. I think the room layout/loft bed may be a bit annoying for a prolonged stay. Very clean and kind staff! Exactly what we needed

10/10

Exceptional

02 Oct 2025

Karen

Perfectly adequate room for one night before an early exit to the airport. Staff were happy to look afer our bags until check-in time and arranged our taxi to the airport. Shared areas were clean and well appointed. We had a lovely dinner at the Surf House on the 7th floor with lovely views.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2025

Cristiana

Exceptionally clean, modern, and private facilities, including bathrooms which were shared but cleaned regularly.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Sep 2025

Kristy

What a great find! The bed was very comfortable and the hotel is in the perfect spot across from the ferry terminal! We were so happy with this hotel.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2025

Bruce

Great property. Great staff.
Recommend this property.
Good location.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2025

Christine

Quick and easy checkin. Clean facilities. Great location across from the ferry terminal + walking distance to Papeete market. Gentleman at the front desk was amazingly helpful with recommendations on places to visit and drive to around the island.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2025

Paul

The Kon Tikienjoy Tahitian weather sun or cloudburst in the interior courtyard;

8/10

Excellent

22 Aug 2025

PamE

This is well located across from ferry terminal. The shared seating area is open air and very comfortable with minimal wet bar. The “cabins” are cubicals with bed high up and no window. The cabin next door must have had a lower bed. As such it’s a bunk bed each in its own room. There was much acitivity throughout the night with people coming and going waking me several times.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

13 Aug 2025

Deborah

Cheap yet comfortable

The cabins are very small but comfortable. The shared bathroom is cleaned regularly. I would stay here again if back in Papeete. Good location for getting on a cruise ship

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2025

Verified traveler

Great Hostel-type Rooms!

I stay here when i need to be in Papeete. Its convenient to the businesses i need to frequent, the property is in excellent condition and the staff is friendly and helpful. The hostel rooms are great, especially because the hotel is convenient to everything I need.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2025

Jose Melvin

Great location and friendly staff!

4/10

Poor

18 Jul 2025

Lucija

Cool concept, too noisy.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2025

Angelica Lopez

I wasn't sure what to expect with a community bathroom but I can't complain. Everything was great, right across the street to take the ferry.

8/10

Excellent

14 Jul 2025

Mark

Conveniently located

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

14 Jul 2025

Lucija

Noisy until the nightclub next door closes at 5am. Don't feel like the sweat if areas. Fine for a one night stop if you're heading to the ferry terminal early in the morning.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

10 Jul 2025

Nancy

Was just fine

6/10

Pleasant

06 Jul 2025

Anne

dod not realize what type of room we were assigned from the expedia site description. Communal bathroom and living area and a bed with a ladder up to the ceiling with only a slither of floor space.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2025

Suzanne

Friendly, helpful staff at Reception. Comfortable bunk bed, near bathroom facilities. Good breakfast, no hassle, would definitely recommend to other travellers - good central location almost opposite the inter-island ferry terminal too.

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

02 Jul 2025

Pauline

Honestly, my first stay was amazing but this one I couldn’t wait to leave. Between the Music until 4:30 am, the

6/10

Pleasant

30 Jun 2025

Jack

We stayed on the 1st floor. The 8th floor has a rooftop bar. We could hear the deep bass sounds from the music the ENTIRE night and into the morning when we left at 5:30am. Having said this, the upside was that the hotel staff were extremely friendly, professional and helpful. It was also prefect for a one night stay as the price was right. The room was very small but it was perfectly appointed with super comfortable bunk beds, TV’s, outlets and extremely clean.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2025

Darlene

The cabin was fine for a night and the hotel was in a good location. Overall recommend. We had a little disagreement with the way the Reeftop handled a situation but they are independent from the hotel.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2025

Brandon

The place is nice and has an amazing rooftop bar and restaurant. We stayed one night after coming back from bora bora. Most people go to the airport hotels but I wanted a small night life.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2025

Gill

Polynesian Cabins by Kon Tiki is very clean, well organised and a great concept. Shared bathrooms were very clean, the bed was comfy and check in by staff at around 3:30am was quick and painless - so much better than trying to navigate a self-check in at that time. Rooms are small and have no windows but as they are clean with a great bed, I had everything I needed. Would recommend.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2025

Marisa

I really enjoyed my stay! It was clean and comfortable. The staff was helpful and kind.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2025

Adriana

The staff is wonderful!! Probably the most welcoming hotel I've ever stayed in.
No complaints whatsoever.
Comfortable cabins, economical with everything you need for a good night's sleep in a minimalist space. Breezy outdoor patio/lounge for when you want to spread out. Check out the artwork on the walls, the indoor fountains, the green walls.
Walking distance to all downtown facilities & attractions.
Didn't eat at any of their facilities, can't offer an opinion.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2025

Jacqui

Excellent. Well appointed cabins that are perfect for a short stay if you are in between flights. They are new, very comfortable mattresses and everything you could need although very small. Comfortable for one person, probably a little cramped for 2 plus luggage.. Bathrooms good and lounge area with coffee machine 😊

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2025

Gary

Polynesian Cabins by Kon Tiki provided everything I was looking for in an accommodation on Tahiti Island: luggage storage pending my check-in; a small, safe place to sleep & store my luggage during my stay; a location convenient to town, the ferries, & the roulottes; dining & bar facilities; assistance with arranging any excursions; English speaking staff; and all at a reasonable price. Kon Tiki came through for me in every way! A special shout-out to the ladies who staff the tour/excursions desk in the lobby: they took time to understand what I was looking for in tours, they were highly competent, well informed and connected with the available tour companies, eager to assist, pleasant, thorough, accurate, and helpful in every way - in short, THE BEST of the best! If I'm ever in Papeete again, this is where I'll stay. I highly recommend the Polynesian Cabins by Kon Tiki - a very comfortable, welcoming place to call home while visiting Tahiti. Look no further!

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

03 Jun 2025

Deborah

Inexpensive cabins (hostel like). Clean washrooms down hall and nice dining areas. Across from ferry and short walk to cruise pier.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2025

Gary

I stayed 2 nights in the Kon Tiki Hotel's first floor small cabins: one night on arrival to French Polynesia from the USA, and the other the night before I left. Excellent stays both times. Clean comfortable rooms, convenient location for access to all that's in Papeete and to all the ferry services right across the street that go to many other islands. On both stays, the front desk staff was very friendly, efficient, and helpful - especially in allowing me to store luggage before my check-in time, and making my room available to me just as soon as a clean room was available. There's an excellent coffee shop on ground level where the service is equally good, and it's open from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. There's also a lively rooftop open-air bar with a wonderful view over Papeete harbor looking toward Moorea that stays open late and is quite popular. A special shout-out to the young ladies at the front desk who can provide comprehensive information about tours, and work miracles to book any such tours and events. They helped me get an incredible last-minute tour of the Papeno'o Valley on Tahiti Nui, which turned out to be the best day of a totally wonderful trip to French Polynesia. They were also able to identify available options for me to see a Tahitian Dance Show with buffet, and once I had selected the show at the Intercontinental they booked my reservation there as well. The Kon Tiki charges a fair price, and I highly recommend them for a convenient & comfortable stay in Papeete!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2025

Susan

The cabins are VERY small, but the loft bed was very comfortable. Shared bathrooms were clean, but very hot. Was grateful for a/c in our cabin. It was fine for one night, but wouldn’t do it again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2025

Rachel

The best place to stay in Tahiti!

The room was fantastic and the Customerservice was amazing! I love this place. I can’t wait to stay here again!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2025

Jong

We spent several hours here to wait for our late night flight back to LA after coming back from Bora Bora. Nice place to take a shower and rest instead of spending many hrs at Tahiti airport.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2025

Helen

Great hotel near the cruise port, 6 minute walk. Very small rooms but the place was clean and they have a cafe on the ground floor and a restaurant and a panoramic bar on the 8th floor. For one night, I highly recommend. Hotel staff are friendly and helpful.

Leisure Friends

4/10

Poor

21 May 2025

Stoney

The bathroom & toilet are share but not clean.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2025

Scott

Great staff service ! Very nice restaurant and rooftop bar. Proximity to ferry terminal is great!

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2025

Charles

We were very happily surprised at the cleanliness and the quality of the room and common area for the guest. We used it for a transition spot and extremely pleased for the affordable price.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

11 May 2025

Shayna

The bed was comfortable, and the room was fairly clean, but the shared bathrooms/showers were not clean, half had no hand soap, or toilet paper. Stay in a regular room not a cabin!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 May 2025

Michel

Le lit est confortable, les draps agréables. C’est bien propre.
L’inconvénient que nous voyons, si le lit est placé en haut, c’est la difficulté pour y accéder. Les échelons sont très espacés, et il faut prendre beaucoup de précaution pour grimper. Ce n’est pas pour des personnes âgées ou en surpoids.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

11 May 2025

Gerry

It was ok

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

02 May 2025

Susan

It was basically an upscale hostel. We were fine, and it was pretty clean and safe. Just a matchbox sized room only big enough for the bed, a desk and a tiny place to stand. Restrooms and showers are communal and around the corner, and there was a common area. $79 for 2 people was great for one night.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2025

yue

Clean and frendly

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2025

Pauline

Excellent séjour

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

24 Apr 2025

Virginia

The a/c unit works well. Bed was very comfortable. The big surprise was we had to use a ladder (4 rungs) to climb to the bed. Pics did not show set up like the one we had. I would reserve it again for what we needed but the bed would have to be ladder less.

8/10

Excellent

20 Apr 2025

Lisa

We just stayed 1 night before our cruise. Small but quite.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2025

Kimberly

Really great hostel! You have your own little room and it’s close to the port which we really liked!

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2025

Eleanor

Great place to stay

Great place to stay awaiting flight at 4am, managed to sleep well, comfy beds and kitchen available and coffee machine with nice space to sit. Right across the street from the ferry terminal.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2025

Brandon

The Cabins are great for backpackers just needing an affordable please to sleep and shower, way better than a hostel or guest house. The beds are really confortable and A/C works. They also have a cafe and rooftop bar! Parking cost $20 extra and I wish they had something to lock my pacsafe bag to while I was out, but really enjoyed my stay.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2025

Nicole

Great location and amazing bar

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2025

Gary

Small room, small price. This is not a normal hotel room. No chairs, very little floor space. We just needed a place to store our luggage and take a shower (in the shared bathroom) before a long flight. It worked very well for that purpose.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2025

JUAN

Staff was excellent when booking tours.
The bathrooms/showers where cleaned up almost every hour. The A/C in the room where great.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jan 2025

sheila

Its a dirty downtown area. They've made the hotel very nice and clean. Property was very cool

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2024

Estefania

Great location, super helpful staff

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

29 Dec 2024

Alphonso

This is my second time saying there, i like the accommodation

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

28 Dec 2024

Jacqueline

The cabins were small windowless rooms. There was AC and the beds were comfortable.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

24 Dec 2024

Michael

Very nice, lean and modern but the rooms are very small.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Dec 2024

Alphonso

The place was very clean

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Dec 2024

Jennifer

Good overnight hotel option

We stopped here for one night before taking the Ferry the next day. I was honestly surprised of how well taken care of this hotel is, shared bathrooms but they are very well maintained and extremely comfortable beds!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Dec 2024

Dominic

Property is great. Right across the street from the ferry. There’s 5-6 restaurants around within walking distance. The Main Street is fine. Be careful walking at night. Odd there’s no real easy accessible way of renting bicycles. Not the hotels fault. Hotel itself is great! Restaurant and a rooftop bar offer pristine views!

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

07 Dec 2024

Asha

Great place and convenient location for visiting Papeete and Moorea with a ferry right across the road.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

30 Nov 2024

James B

Tiny rooms, designed really for one person (or two being very cozy) - breakfast buffet atrociously overpriced - but everything else above reproach

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Nov 2024

Ronald

My main comment is that if you book the \"Polynesian Cabins\", pay close attention to the size of the room. It was about 4 feet by 10 feet with a bunk bed on the side. It was enough for me as I really needed just a \"day room\" after a cruise and before a flight home. Shared bathroom and shower facilities. Staff was great. Gave me complimentary early check in at 8:30am as that was what I needed. Concierge arranged an island tour for me at last minute. Very helpful!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Nov 2024

Samuel

Friendly staff and perfect for a quick overnight to catch the ferry the next morning to the other islands. Rooms were small, but I was alone and had no issue climbing up the ladder into the bed. (Might be difficult if physically challenged)

10/10

Exceptional

13 Nov 2024

Hildebrando

Stayed here for one night to take a flight to a different island the next day. The hotel is close to the airport (19-20 usd taxi ride from the airport). Pretty close to everything within walking distance if you need to do some shopping before continuing your journey. If you’re staying in one of the upper floors the noise might be an issue due to the rooftop (which was a lot of fun) I was on the first floor and had no trouble at all. Check in process was fast and efficient.

Leisure Self