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Royal Tahitien

Tahiti · French Polynesia

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7.8/10Very good480 Reviews
Cleanliness8.2/108.2
Service8.2/108.2
Comfort7.4/107.4
Condition7.4/107.4
Location5.8/105.8
Neighborhood6.6/106.6
Value6.6/106.6
Amenities7.4/107.4
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About Royal Tahitien

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance.

If you'd like to spend the day shopping, you can hop on the shuttle (surcharge). Grab a bite to eat at Royal Tahitien, a beachfront restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the ocean view, and even dine alfresco.

You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and express check-out. Planning an event in Pirae?

This resort has 323 square feet (30 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a ferry terminal shuttle.

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Located in Pirae, Hotel Royal Tahitien is by the ocean, within a 5-minute drive of Port de Papeete and Papeete Town Hall. This beach resort is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Papeete Market and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Robert Wan Pearl Museum.

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 40 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring private pools and LCD televisions. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and express check-out. Planning an event in Pirae? This resort has 323 square feet (30 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room.

For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a ferry terminal shuttle.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Beach services
Smoking areas
Childcare
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Transportation services
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until 8:00 PM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No elevators By ocean Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-out is available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • Resort fee: XPF 200 per person, per night

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • You need to know
    • Contactless check-out is available.
  • Special Instructions
    This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open during the following times:
    • Sunday - Wednesday: 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM
    To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for 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.
  • Instructions
    • 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
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
    • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately XPF 5200 for adults and XPF 3640 for children
    • Airport shuttle fee: XPF 2100 per person (one-way)
    • Airport shuttle fee per child: XPF 1050 (up to 11 years old)
    • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
    • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
    • Crib (infant bed) fee: XPF 1000.0 per day
    • Rollaway bed fee: XPF 11300.0 per day

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

    French

Nearby attractions

Kanti Chinese Temple 2.2 km / 1.3 mi
Stade Pater 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Tomb of King Pomare V 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Tombeau du Roi Pomare V 2.7 km / 1.6 mi
James Norman Hall Home 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
House of James Norman Hall 3 km / 1.9 mi
Port de Papeete 3.2 km / 2 mi
Papeete Town Hall 3.2 km / 2 mi
Place Vaiete 3.2 km / 2 mi
Papeete Market 3.3 km / 2 mi
Papeete Ferry Terminal 3.3 km / 2.1 mi
Notre Dame Cathedral 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Parc Bougainville 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Place Jacques Chirac 4 km / 2.5 mi
Plage Lafayette 4.1 km / 2.5 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 40
  • hotel
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car park
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Car hireExtra charge
  • Airport ShuttleExtra charge
  • Room serviceExtra charge
  • Laundry service
  • Babysitting serviceExtra charge
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  • Hotel safeExtra charge
  • Currency exchange facilitiesExtra charge
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Luggage roomExtra charge
  • Private beach area
  • Towels and bed linenExtra charge
  • BarExtra charge
  • Restaurant
  • Smoking areaExtra charge
  • Banquet hall
  • Conference room
  • Meeting room
  • Business centre
  • Outdoor freshwater pool: 1
  • Hot tubExtra charge
  • Breakfast
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Meal plans

Meal plan types

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Room types

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  • STUDIO GARDEN VIEWSTUDIO • GARDEN VIEWSTU.GV

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    STUDIO GARDEN VIEW

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    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
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    STUDIO
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    GARDEN VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: STU.GV

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  • STUDIO WITH KITCHENETTESTUDIO • WITH KITCHENETTE • 1 Bedroom • 3 m²STU.KT
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    STUDIO WITH KITCHENETTE

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    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    3 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    STUDIO
    View / characteristic
    WITH KITCHENETTE

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: STU.KT

    Room amenities

    • Hairdryer
    • Direct dial telephone
    • TV
    • Internet access
    • Kitchenette
    • Fridge
    • Microwave
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Safe
    • Balcony
    • Desk
    • Housekeeping
    • Soundproof room

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

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  • Room RUN OF HOUSERoom • RUN OF HOUSEROO.RO-2

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    Room RUN OF HOUSE

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    RUN OF HOUSE

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.RO-2

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  • STUDIO WITH KITCHENETTESTUDIO • WITH KITCHENETTESTU.KT-1

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    STUDIO WITH KITCHENETTE

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    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    STUDIO
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    WITH KITCHENETTE

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: STU.KT-1

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  • Room GARDEN VIEWRoom • GARDEN VIEWROO.GV

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    Room GARDEN VIEW

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    Room
    View / characteristic
    GARDEN VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.GV

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  • Room RUN OF HOUSERoom • RUN OF HOUSEROO.RO

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    Room RUN OF HOUSE

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
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    RUN OF HOUSE

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    Room code: ROO.RO

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  • DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BED • 1 Bedroom • 26 m²DBL.KG
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    DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

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    Room overview

    Smoking room
    Room size
    26 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.KG

    Room amenities

    • Desk
    • Balcony
    • Safe
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Fridge
    • Internet access
    • TV
    • Direct dial telephone
    • Hairdryer
    • Soundproof room
    • Housekeeping

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Extra beds on demand
    • Wi-fi

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  • DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BEDDBL.KG-1

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    DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.KG-1

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  • STUDIO WITH DOUBLE BEDSTUDIO • WITH DOUBLE BEDSTU.DB

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    STUDIO WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    STUDIO
    View / characteristic
    WITH DOUBLE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: STU.DB

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  • STUDIO STANDARDSTUDIO • STANDARDSTU.ST

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    STUDIO STANDARD

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    STUDIO
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: STU.ST

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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    Room STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: ROO.ST

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  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 26 m²TWN.ST
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    TWIN STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Smoking room
    Room size
    26 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    2 × Single bed 80-130 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    TWIN
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.ST

    Room amenities

    • Soundproof room
    • Hairdryer
    • Direct dial telephone
    • TV
    • Internet access
    • Fridge
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Safe
    • Balcony
    • Desk
    • Housekeeping

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi
    • Extra beds on demand

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  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARDTWN.ST-1

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    TWIN STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

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    Room code: TWN.ST-1

    Limited room details from hotel

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Royal Tahitien

7.8
Very good
480 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.2 /10
Service
8.2 /10
Comfort
7.4 /10
Condition
7.4 /10
Location
5.8 /10
Neighborhood
6.6 /10
Value
6.6 /10
Amenities
7.4 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jul 2026
Glenn
Very good and clean hotel. It is great that it sits right on the beach.
8/10
Excellent
20 Jul 2026
Shona
Would have been a bonus to have more than 2 teabags and 2 sugar for 2 people for 3 days, considering what they charge
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jul 2026
CRISTINA
I booked a ground floor room, with kitchen. Such a good choice, we bought food from Carrefour and eat it during our week long stay. The huge window view from the garden was to die for. Clean big room, with AC, free parking, good pool. I will come back to this hotel!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
04 Jul 2026
John
We enjoyed our two day stay, we found jojo pizza a 5 min walk away and they had the best burgers. The hotel had a lovely pool and access to the black sand beach. The roosters did their job but did not bother us, we fell back asleep quickly. The AC unit sounded like an old washing machine so we hope that will get fixed for the next people. All in all we surely will stay here again. The staff was very friendly
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jun 2026
Koby
The hotel was a great value for the money. Staff at the hotel and restaurant were excellent and very accommodating. They went above and beyond particularly with our food allergies and helping us get our ferry to Moorea. Rooms were clean but bathrooms could use some updating. Overall we were very satisfied with our stay.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
15 Jun 2026
Jeffrey
Great property, we only stayed for the day, had late night flight. Enjoyed the pool, beaches on site open to the public. The Restaurant was very good, great staff. The Negative was coming off cruise the hotel was not prepared to handle the customers that were checking out or checking in. They wanted to charge $90 for early check in before 2pm. Our room was not ready at 2pm, we arrived at 10am. They did allow us to use the pool and facilities until our room was ready. Our room was very clean and roomy.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
12 Jun 2026
Ruben
Overall, a very good hotel with great facilities. The staff was very attentive to customers.
Friends
8/10
Excellent
10 Jun 2026
Thomas
The room was very clean and the grounds were outstanding. Love seeing the roosters
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 May 2026
Belinda
Great place to stay close to cruise ship terminal
6/10
Pleasant
29 May 2026
Nancy L
Reception completely closed down for the night when there were 3 of us must dropped off !! .. lightning at night w as terrible = I never sent to the restaurant at night=too dangerous to walk thdre
own for th
Self
8/10
Excellent
29 May 2026
Jill
Initially upon arriving, the hotel informed that they didn;t have a reservation for us. I showed them the Expedia resevation confirmation, but the hotel stated it was never sent to them. After alot of frustration, they found us a room & then a couple hours later stated we could stay for the 2 nights as booked. Other than that, the stay was great. You are a little isolated unless you rent a car. Not alot of things to walk to & the main street has alot of traffic. You would have to get taxis to get you to shopping & restaurants away from the hotel. The hotel grounds, pool & beach are wonderful. They are highly maintained and its fun to watch all of the chickens running around.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
30 Apr 2026
Spencer
Great breakfast— large buffet at about $30 per person Grounds lovely and well taken care of. Rooms large. Pool nice. Access to the beach not easy , seemed like a steep drop off. The water wasn’t inviting. Would recommend but not for beach.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Apr 2026
Cristian
Cool!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Apr 2026
Coleen
We arrived around 10:30 on Saturday evening and the reception was waiting for us to arrive so they could check us in. The room was quite warm but cooled down quickly when we turned the AC on. We only stayed one night as we were heading to another island. Nothing fancy but certainly fit our needs.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 Apr 2026
Julie
Nice breakfast and the room cooled down with the mini split- it was very comfortable
10/10
Exceptional
12 Apr 2026
Terry
Clean room and new nice staff.
Restaurant was good, but very expensive
Ex: continental breakfast $30 person, and half the food wasn’t available.
10/10
Exceptional
26 Mar 2026
Rolaand
Everything was ok !
Self
8/10
Excellent
24 Mar 2026
Debbie
Room overlooking gardens
A/c good
No facecloths
Nice view from restaurant
Everyone very helpful
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Mar 2026
Margaret
One of the few hotels that are right on the ocean without being a pricey resort. Nice grounds, pool, restaurant, and chickens!
10/10
Exceptional
10 Mar 2026
Denise
The property was very nice
10/10
Exceptional
08 Mar 2026
Darren
The pool was great and clean , warm and inviting, sun lounge chairs were nice, air conditioning was working well and kept the room cool and comfortable. The bathroom was a bit needy for repairs, but was ok .The restaurant was perhaps lacking in English speaking staff as we had asked for tea 3 times over 45 minutes with our meal , and it seemed they either didn’t want to or understand what tea was or didn’t want to get it , we weren’t upset but it was off putting and we left , also warm beer isn’t good. Grounds were amazing and pretty , love the roosters for waking us up and not wasting the day away lol. All in all , we would go back and enjoy, thank you to the Royal Tahitian for a good nights stay
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Mar 2026
Darren
The pool area was clean and very nice , the waterfall features were not working, the pool is very big and shallow end as well as chest deep style standing pool. The staff was very helpful and always ready to make your trip amazing
Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Mar 2026
Gerry
Everything was fantastic here, staff, room size, bathroom and such a comfortable bed. I was treated so good, help was there at the ready for me to have a fantastic stay at their hotel. I will recommend it to others and stay here again in the future.
Self
4/10
Poor
01 Mar 2026
Sheila
Not enough English spoken employes
No transportation to or from room with luggage
Restaurants too far away from rooms
We’re not stay there again
10/10
Exceptional
26 Feb 2026
Karen
The staff was so welcoming and helpful. Our room was available early so we could store our luggage to explore. The room was very clean and we loved the balcony overlooking the well-kept grounds. We especially loved the restaurant that overlooked the ocean. The food was very good. The pool was clean and inviting. Beautiful place!! Would definitely recommend staying here
Friends
8/10
Excellent
24 Feb 2026
RANDY
Room was great
Self
10/10
Exceptional
19 Feb 2026
Michele
Spotless,very nice and food is very good
Self
10/10
Exceptional
14 Feb 2026
Shana
The room, hotel, staff and property was amazing.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Feb 2026
Mary Jo
Everything was even nicer then in the photos.
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
01 Feb 2026
Nina
The reception staff was very courteous. The room was clean but looked somewhat worn down. The pool was our biggest disappointment. The water didn’t seem very clean and the bottom tile was slippery. Like a slippery film was on it.

The restaurant food was good and the staff friendly, although we had some service issues.

8/10
Excellent
01 Feb 2026
Richard
Staff were nice
6/10
Pleasant
05 Jan 2026
Robert E
Full of mosquitoes
Self
8/10
Excellent
02 Jan 2026
Michael
Staff were very friendly and welcoming
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
21 Dec 2025
John
Unhelpful service front desk not staffed after 10pm
Self
8/10
Excellent
24 Nov 2025
Donna
The grounds were as described. Very beautiful place!
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
19 Nov 2025
Robert
The place was a wonderful property. Magnificent grounds and room .
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
12 Nov 2025
Kenneth
Garden like grounds filled with blooming plumeria. Excellent a/c, wifi, nice pool, and on the beach. (Note black sand beach). Negatives - $20 taxi to town. Not much around the hotel except two gas stations with food but no booze. Hotel bar a little pricey but cheaper than taxi. The hotel pushes the $33 morning breakfast but i had toast and coffee for $8 which was all that i wanted. TV is 100% french.
Overall a bargain. The beautiful gardens and free range roosters made up for any shortcomings.
8/10
Excellent
28 Oct 2025
Carl
Comfortable and pretty grounds.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
17 Oct 2025
Pamela

Nice hotel, beautiful grouns.

We didn't have a balcony so no view, but the sliding glass door to outside sitting area took all my strength the open it. It's old and should have it replaced, or the part that slides updated.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
17 Oct 2025
Vijay
The restaurant staff was very rude and unfriendly. Didnot understand or didnot want to understand the foid order.
When we had told her about mosquito bites ,she replied, \" its all in your head, there are no mosquitos here \"
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
17 Oct 2025
Mita
All was good , a bit dated, needs updating . Staff very helpful and friendly . Highly recommend this place . Very nice ocean area location and beautiful gardens.


Restaurant staff was extremely rude , lazy , non helpful and out right useless .

We recommend this hotel for comfortable stay but strongly condemn the restaurant staff and advise others to find other places near by for their food needs .
Leisure
8/10
Excellent
10 Oct 2025
Susan
We loved the property, including the scenery, beach, pool, wildlife (delightful dogs, white cat, roosters and chickens). The food was very good. Loved the ocean view from the restaurant. Loved the black sand beach! The man (and dog) that met us at 4 a.m. were very nice. The room was great! Loved the little gift of monoi oil! The staff could have been more accommodating. The maintenance man at tge pool was using an electric pool cleaner in the pool in the middle ofctge afternoon while we were swimming. There was too much confusion at the front desk trying to get a taxi to our ship. We pre-ordered an 11 a.m. pickup, but they didn't order it until 11 a.m., delaying our pickup by at least an hour.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Sep 2025
Dayna
The rooms were nice. Very nice restaurant right on the ocean. We watch the sun go down with the island of Moorea in the distance. On the weekend they have entertainment in the bar area with a dance floor. Very nice. Good food.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
07 Sep 2025
June
Good price. Day staff ok. Night staff non existent. Guard didn’t speak English. Arrive at 10 pm. No water to purchase at desk and none in the room. The A/C was not on in the room and it was HOT! A/V needed room key in the slot to work. Took
Hours to cool off. Walking to our room was through the grounds and no lights nor directions to buildings. Lots of stairs to room.

Nice beach front with restaurant. Ok for a short stay. Hotel arranged a transfer from airport for a fee. About 15 or 20 mins with no traffic. I would not choose again. Bite the bullet and pay the big bucks.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
07 Sep 2025
RAYMOND

Not the greatest

My stay was just not good, I arranged a transfer with the hotel from the airport & they charged me twice what a taxi would have cost. The woman at the breakfast was rude, breakfast was not good, items gone & not replaced (eggs), the cost of breakfast was very high for what they offered, the black sand beach was a joke, the pool was very small & had very little chairs. The room was ok, typical of most hotels. I would not stay here again.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
18 Jul 2025
Alastair
Adequate for a short stop over
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jun 2025
Carina
Great stay, few steps to the black beach. Excellent customer service! And Poe Rava was so helpful! Thank you for everything!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 May 2025
MARIE CHRISTINE
L’hôtel est bien placé, en bord de mer. La chambre est spacieuse. Le restaurant est bon, les prix sont corrects.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
27 May 2025
barbara
Lovely grounds and good sized clean room however, a dated property. Restaurant is very over priced for limited buffet breakfast and evening meals. In residential area with few choices for restaurants. Staff was not overly helpful, dont know if that was a language problem.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 May 2025
Holly

Restful night!

Great stay. Beautiful grounds, pool was prefect. We only stayed here one night on our way to Moorea. We loved the room although the bathroom is a little dated. The bed was super comfortable. My husband agreed we had a great night sleep, plus it was very quite. We would stay again.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
14 May 2025
bonnie
This property has potential but is tired. Other than a view of the ocean from the restaurant you would never know it is ocean front as there is a concrete wall blocking the beach and ocean view for the entire property. Even if they're fighting coastal erosion, it would seem there would be a way to actually enjoy the ocean front setting better than what's in place currently.
10/10
Exceptional
10 May 2025
Michael
The first night was in a run down room, but we stayed a week later and it was a very nice room, though the shower tub could ise updating. A nice though expensive breakfast buffet. The restaurant is a beautiful setting with tahitian vibes on the shoreline. Good food and good bands playing with locals dancing on weekends. Nice little pool, but very friendly and helpful staff. Overall, a less expensive option that worked fine for quick stays.
8/10
Excellent
22 Apr 2025
Becky
Stayed for 2 nights before our ferry to Moorea. We loved the pool area, very pretty & great place to chill after our long flights from the UK. Room was clean beds comfy. Breakfast was really nice & the lady that is there in the morning seating people & taking payments was lovely. All the staff were friendly & helpful. Great location for ferry & airport too. Only thing we found was food in the restaurant was quite pricey. But overall we enjoyed our stay & would definitely stay again when in Tahiti.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
12 Apr 2025
Shannon
I had a lay over stop on my way to New Zealand, and the hotel was a nice stay, The staff was nice and friendly and my dinner was good. I didn’t have a change to walk around the ground because it was a storm off and on during my stay. But they did provide large Umbrella to move around the area.
8/10
Excellent
08 Apr 2025
Lynne
Enjoyed our stay! Checked out the food trucks down the street one night as no restaurants open. Turned out to be a fun experience with gigantic portions that could be easily shared. Pool was wonderful. Restaurant on site also good experience.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
26 Mar 2025
Sarah
Lovely hotel with large air conditioned rooms, a beautiful garden and nice swimming pool. We enjoyed all the different aspects of this hotel though it is a fair distance from the town centre.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Mar 2025
Lindsay
Staff was friendly and the location was convenient. We liked the proximity to Papeete. However, the rooms could benefit from simple fixes like shower curtains and having appliances that plug in close to the outlets. Just minor things, but could help. Also, WiFi was very slow, which is tough when updating travel plans
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Mar 2025
Claude

Très très bon accueuil et excellent lunch et diner

L'accueuil du personnel est parfait que ce soit à la réception au services ou au restaurant. Le petit déjeuner est copieux, frais et excellent, la restauration de très bonne qualité. Les chambres mériteraient un petit rafraichissement (rideaux marrons....) Nous gardons un très bon souvenir.
Business Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Feb 2025
John

Lovely Stay

We loved this property. While older it is very well maintained with lovely grounds. The pool area was very nice.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
31 Jan 2025
Santa
No access to food or refreshments during the afternoon of arrival. Room was badly out of date. No assistance available to help with luggage to & from room. No indication from staff that anything was close by to get food or refreshments. A very poor choice on my part, especially for the cost.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jan 2025
Steff
Beautiful, peaceful resort that’s tucked away from the mainstream traffic and crowds.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jan 2025
Ariel
This hotel is located right on the beach, but there is quite a rip current in the afternoon. Just be aware. The property is manicured, greenery everywhere. The pool is suitable for any age. Reception staff are super friendly (like most people in Polinesia), they kept our luggage till check-in and gave us pool towels. Restaurant has good options, their portions are quite big, we shared one. The room is great size and clean. The bed is comfortable.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jan 2025
John
We really enjoyed the stay. Hotel is in very good condition. We struggled with the wifi, that was the only negative
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jan 2025
Dori
Lovely property, relaxing, quiet residential neighborhood
Great restaurant
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jan 2025
Peter

Classic gem on Tahiti

Charming old world resort beautifully modernized. Convenient to all area has to offer,
yet out of the hustle and bustle of Papeete service. Great price. A highlight of our trip
Friends_and_family Friends
4/10
Poor
10 Jan 2025
Verified traveler
They have tried to update the rooms - the bed was comfortable and room in decent shape, though the shower head is very old and placed very low. I expect that in the past the grounds were nice but they are now quite overrun with chickens and roosters and what once might have been a pretty pond and stream running through the property has been left stagnant. There is no useable beach and what bit of sand is there is littered with bottles and waste - I realize that the hotel doesn't control what washes up on the short but I would expect that they have their staff clean it. The price is reasonable so this might be a place to stay if you just need a night between flights or are not planning on spending time at the hotel during the day.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 Dec 2024
Carol
The grounds are verdant and well established. I loved all the birds, including the chickens. Beautiful flowers fall from the trees. It is paradise remembered.
Yes, it is old, but with such a wonderful staff, you feel that this is the right place to relax and renew.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
11 Dec 2024
Barbara
Scrolling through options that cost an arm and a leg, i was pleased to find this affordable option. Great staff, good food ( but after 4 days we had tried most options), comfy bed and beach access. No pool bar, but bar is a short walk. Ice machines would have been nice, but bar staff was accomodating. Chickens, a few lazy dogs and bashfull cats were a plus.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Dec 2024
Margaret
We will stay here again if we ever come back. Great staff, clean rooms and quiet.
10/10
Exceptional
29 Nov 2024
Martin

Perfect wind down hotel after island hopping.

We stayed for 2 nights on the tail end of our island hopping and it was the perfect place to wind down in Papeete! Lots of parking, close enough to downtown area, great pool and beach setup as well as a nice lagoonarium. The room was very spacious for 4 and had a huge balcony.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
17 Nov 2024
deborah
Great people, furnishings a little \"dated.\"
10/10
Exceptional
10 Nov 2024
James K

Royal Tahitian

We absolutely loved our nights we stayed! Beautiful place! Great service friendly staff awesome pool and area to relax in the shade!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Nov 2024
Verified traveler

Overall good

Overall our stay was good. The pool area was great with a large palapa that kept our fair skin out of the sun. The room was spacious and clean. The bathroom towels need to be replaced. They were extremely frayed and worn.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
02 Nov 2024
Adeline

I will be back - amazing value for money

Great service with very friendly staff.
The park with flower and local plants is beautiful and the pool is very nice too

Positives:
Sea view from the balcony
Confortable bed and big room
Lovely pool
Convenient and lovely restaurant with beach view

Negative:
Poor wifi
Business
8/10
Excellent
02 Nov 2024
Fraser

Nice one night stay

A great one night transition hotel. Very peaceful atmosphere with nice grounds and access to the beach.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
28 Sep 2024
Deanna

Anniversary vacation

We stayed for 8 days. The room was spacious and clean. Beds and pillows were firm. They had an on site restaurant that had a variety of items to choose from. It was on the water front. The gardens around the hotel were beautiful. Nice pool with a view.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Sep 2024
Jeffrey
Need an extra key and key to the gate. Location is fantastic with Dalia and Carfour & Papaeete nearby. However….
Breakfast was not good at the Hotel. Food was old and not freshly cooked. I only took three bites. I don’t normally complain… I just don’t return.
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
07 Sep 2024
Dean
One worn out towel for shower. The shower was not hot, room was clean,but very dated, bed was like sleeping in a rock.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Sep 2024
Des

Rude restaurant worker or Manager?

Not too happy with the restaurant. The 4th time dinner there, I had a bad experience. After paying the bill, we were walking out of the restaurant and this brusque woman said \"hey, did you pay your bill?\" I was stunned as I just got done paying. I felt so insulted and didnt want to go back there on our last night.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
26 Aug 2024
donald charles
Very animated dining options. No ice machines. Weekend day pass people make the pool noisy.
4/10
Poor
24 Aug 2024
John
chickens on the property are horrible. They wake you before sunrise. Hot water in the bathroom stopped working. They fixed it in an hour, but it shouldn’t have happened. Weird location tucked into a neighborhood and although they are on a beach, there is no beach access.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
18 Aug 2024
John

Overnight stay after late flight

Arrived late flight en route to Moorea and needed a night stay and it served the purpose. AC worked well, bed was comfortable. Shower a bit dated and no washcloths but very acceptable for a one night stay. No elevator to 2nd floor made it difficult with heavy luggage.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Aug 2024
Christopher
A great place to stay put but not a lot to see locally.
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jul 2024
Sally

Simply Beautiful

Great location and beautiful surroundings. Walking distance to Jojos pizza and food trucks :)
Watching the sunset on the beach right at the hotel was also very special!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jul 2024
Ophélie

Très bon séjour

Très bon séjour. Chambre spacieuse et literie confortable. Le personnel est accueillant et sympathique. Nous reviendrons avec plaisir.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
21 Jun 2024
Raoul
The staff was nice
We were greeted by a roach in the bathroom
Airconditioning was questionable, the room was not properly cooled
Business
6/10
Pleasant
20 Jun 2024
Toby
We enjoyed our stay at the Royal Tahitien, even if it wasn’t as idyllic as we hoped.

The rooms were big, the beds were comfy and the resort was quiet.

The beach isn’t great, a black sand public beach, with lots of litter on it.

When we checked in, we enquired about a car rental, the receptionist said she would get that booked for us, so we went to confirm the following day, just to double check and we were told one hadn’t been booked as that rental place wasn’t open. Not sure what would have happened if we wouldn’t have gone in to confirm, as they hadn’t let us know.

Overall though, a good stay.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
27 May 2024
Robin

Nice, simple

the hotel arranged taxi for us which was cheaper than the shuttle otherwise we would have done the hotel shuttle. our room bed was very comfortable, a/c worked, TV did not work. Dinner at restaurant was very GOOD! Pool was refreshing. grounds were well taken care of and pretty.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 May 2024
Steven
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Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
27 Apr 2024
Alina
I like that the hotel was next to a beach, but unfortunately due to my late arrival I didn't get the opportunity to see or walk on the beach. It was a quiet hotel complex, but I didn't like having to walk by myself late at night through an open area to locate my room. I was not familiar with the hotel and the path was not particularly lit very well. The bed was comfortable, but the bathroom needs updating.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
21 Apr 2024
Alan
Olde Worlde charm. Excellent Restaurant - Excellent and good sized proportions of Polynesian foods
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Apr 2024
Truman
The hotel rooms are constructed at an angle so each person’s patio is very private. The grounds are lovely with a nice pool. There is a restaurant right at the black sand beach edge. They serve a buffet breakfast at about $20 per person.
The hotel is in a quiet, safe area. It is on the opposite side of Papeete than the airport. So taxi ride at least $20 from the hotel to the city center. Also from airport to hotel at night it was $50 taxi. I suspect that was a padded fee.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
16 Apr 2024
Pat
Pros: the staff were good and helpful. The facilities were up to date and in good shape. The grounds were nice.
Cons: the rooms are all spread out over a large property. Some are on the second floor and obviously they couldn't have elevators. The restaurant is not air conditioned. There is really no dining nearby except for lunch. In general, the city seemed run down and not terribly safe.
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
13 Apr 2024
Jacob

A couple travelling

The hotel is a reasonably hotel. Rooms were clean and spacious. Hotel grounds well cared for. Hotel staff were very helpful and friendly.
The location was reasonable, approx 3km’s from Downtown Papeete, nothing a short bus ride or taxi ride couldn’t fix.
The restaurant was left wanting. The service was very poor, sometimes very slow, and wait staff abrupt. This was extremely disappointing, especially given there were no other eateries within a reasonable distance.
Partner
4/10
Poor
12 Apr 2024
Kathleen
Tired, old motel like property. No elevators. No one to carry suitcases up stairs. Front desk doesn't answer when you call. Tiny bed pillows. I could keep going...
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
31 Mar 2024
Robb
This is a wonderful property, a little on the dated side, but I loved my stay. I have now stayed twice and will book again. Very European.
Leisure Self
4/10
Poor
16 Mar 2024
Denise
I traveled all the way to Tahiti to spread my son’s ashes in the ocean, and this hotel on the Expedia website website said, bask in the sun on our black sand beach. There was no place to lay on the beach, and it was filthy, with trash. I had pre-paid four nights, but we ended up checking out after two nights and moving to the Te Moana. They didn’t have towels for us to go to the pool. I would like to get a refund of the two nights that I prepaid due to false advertisement. The emotional importance of my trip could not have been spent at the royal Tahitian.
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
14 Mar 2024
Linda

Great value for the money!

Front desk was awesome. Tried very hard to accommodate our very early arrival. Bathroom had a bit of mold but otherwise everything was clean. Grounds of hotel and the pool are lovely. My only disappointment was that the hotel was too far from anything to walk in the hot/humid weather.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
05 Mar 2024
GP
Towels were very limited and worn, a bit rough, not soft. Coffee items and soap in dispensers were limited/low not filled sufficiently.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
26 Feb 2024
Theresa
I love the pool. I love the view. It realy needed some up dating. Some tree trimming and bushes. Very out dated. The price was great for no more than we were there it was ok. If you're only staying one night I would recommend it more than that no.
Leisure Partner

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Royal Tahitien
Rue Temarii, Pape'ete, French Polynesia

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