Mahana Lodge Hostel & Backpacker

French Polynesia , Tahiti
PAPEETE, Bp 44983 Papeete Tahiti
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6/10

Pleasant

07 Dec 2025

Ryan

It was ok for the money. Friendly and helpful staff.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

07 Dec 2025

Monique

Nice staff

Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Nov 2025

Duncan

Thevroom i had was a double bed private room .it didnt have any street noiseband was nice and dark due to having internal walls within the building ..a perfect spot if you are just lookingvfor a bed due to early morning flights from tahiti..thestaff were also very helpful organising late taxis . Highly recomend...its also near the port good if u want to whale watch or snorkel.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2025

Rhonda

She moved us to a room where ac was keeping it cool. Nice staff

10/10

Exceptional

24 Sep 2025

Justin

We got back from a cruise and needed a place to stay before a midnight flight that night. Staff here were awesome and very helpful. We were able to drop our bags in the morning so we could explore the area. Was nice to rest a few hours and take a shower before our flight. Conveniently located across the street from the cruise ship and a quick taxi ride to airport. There aren’t any frills as a hostel, but clean, quiet, and safe. Would highly recommend as the staff were really nice and helpful!

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2025

Graciela

This is a great location to get to the Ferry…the Breakfast is wonderful. Most of the Staff is very good. The bedroom and all is clean and good. I had a problem with my bed it seems like there are wires out and when I got up I got hurt in my head from the lower bed… this was my third night there and this is the first time it happens… they need to check on this… I also had a problem with a Staff Member… sometime in the future I will let them know… other than that is very good

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

08 Jul 2025

Graciela

This is my second time here
The attendanr in the evening was excellent and this is good
The attendant in the morning was terrible... unhelpful a lier
Bad... bad for the hostel

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2025

Maalav

Very good and clean place for the price. Extremely friendly staff and service.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2025

Jacques

Very clean room, well located. Showers and bathrooms were very clean too. Staff was very nice. The only thing is that the room was a bit noisy. But I blame the hostel guests more than the hostel itself for this as some came in speaking quite loud…. But that is kind of usual in hostel. Overall, I would recommend this place.

8/10

Excellent

11 Jun 2025

Arnold

The check-in process was quick and convenient with staff on site to assist and provide with information. The convenience of having the store and staff available 24 hours is an extra bonus. The room was satisfactory for our overnight stay, and the location is excellent for walking to nearby restaurants, stores, ATM machines and local sites.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2025

Graciela

The rooms are small... and the Mahana has place bunkers... I am in a women s one which for me... an older person is better... the beds are bunkers well built strong and with curtains of black material so each person can close it not to have light from others... also this reminds others to be kind and considerate to others... it has lockers without keys... ok each person can put things with locks in their bags... the under the bed space is tall so the suitcases fit... and each bed has a charger plug and a small light to have light in the bed... for people who have to get up at night and to leave in the dark.
The bedding is neat and clean. The kitchen is huge and clean. All in light beautiful colors and art painted in the walls and decorated with apple green and white colors... very nice... toilet paper... soap in all bathrooms... I am up late and there is an attendant cleaning and doing guard in the place... i am very impressed.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2025

Verified traveler

Highly Recommend

Excellent stay again.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

26 Jan 2025

Jacqueline

Summary: okay stay. Not perfect, but I would stay again. 3.5-4/5 stars

Positives

- air conditioning in room
- fridge/kitchen
- surprisingly, despite there being only 6 showers for the entire hostel, I never had to wait
- location: ten minutes or less to ferry
- privacy curtains on beds
- enough clearance under bunks to keep your suitcase
- quiet--not a party hostel
- breakfast provided: bread, cheese, oranges, spreads, coffee/tea
- reality clean, though I think the bathrooms could use a clean
- was able to leave my bags for a few hours and they even let me take a shower before heading to airport

Needs Improvement:

- wifi range a bit spotty and slow at times; need more bandwidth (or whatever the term is) so that it's faster. Also needed to be re-set at times
- lockers in women's dorm dont actually lock
- remotes for the A/C should not be kept in the room. The hostel should agree to a set temperature and keep it there. I stayed here twice and both times there was disagreements between dorm mates about what the temperature should be set at
- need a mirror in the dorm
- no windows in female dorm
- breakfast ends a bit early @ 08:30
- I needed a computer to check-in for my flight, as my phone died. Hostel staff said they were not allowed to assist, even when I proposed they stand there and watch me input my info.
- one of the bathrooms has no soap dispenser
- no hot water in kitchen. This is a bit concerning in terms of sanitizing shared dishes and cutlery.

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

11 Jan 2025

WEERAPHAN

$100 without window, no sheets, and cockroach around ,very dirty, smells bad

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2024

Steven

The property was excellent overall and offered excellent value. The one thing I did not like was the indigent people hanging out right outside the property who were smelly, smoked and sometimes made bad comments. They weren't too bad but they should not have been there.

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

05 Apr 2024

No internet, noisy and cockroaches

We booked this place for one night before leaving at midnight to fly out of Tahiti. The staff were friendly and we were happy when checked in. The location is really good.
You have to take shoes off in the hostel, including the toilet which can wet your socks (possibly water, likely pee on the floor). Whenever I needed internet, it wasn't there. It hardly exists whether you're in the room or lounge. (Their excuse was that they were full but it's still not okay.)
We checked in and we closed the window which opens to the hallway. When we came back a couple of hours later, the window was open for some reason. We also saw a couple of cockroaches crawling on the bed. We only used the room to store luggage during the day and have a wee snooze before our flight but it barely met the expectation, with cockroaches on bed and almost no internet. I wouldn't be able to sleep multiple nights. It was good that towels were provided but they smelled. I rarely give poor reviews but it was not a pleasant experience staying here.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Mar 2024

Shannon

I had a fun trip, the staff was very nice. the men that stayed I was not a big fan of, and I don't like sharing bathrooms or showers with me. those both stunk like mens ass that was very gross. the female dorm was great the girls were nice and respectful.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2023

bryan

Great before a late night flight

We used this as a place to stay before out late flight out of Tahiti. It worked perfectly. We had a nice bed to rest on, a safe place to store our things while we explored, and a good bathroom to clean up in before our flight. I would certainly book here again for this same purpose.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Sep 2023

Jasmine

Great location close to the harbor and was a good stay for a night.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2023

Gladys

Very helpful staff. Super central location. Walking distance from the Ferry to go to Moorea and 1
Minutes walk from the Market and all the shop.
Common area are spotless.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

24 Apr 2023

Matt

Adequate crash pad for a night

this is a fine, bare-bones hostel in a good location. The main problem is zero sound insulation. Any noise in the room next to us sounded like it was happening in our room, so it was hard to sleep. Harsh fluorescent lighting. The one window in our room opened into the hallway where the main ceiling light shined right in our eyes in bed, and we couldn't cover it because there was no curtain.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2023

Kasandra

Surprisingly surprised with how clean and how quiet it was. I liked my stay

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Dec 2022

Lance

Great base for exploring the Coromandel Peninsula

Very friendly welcome and roomy accommodations.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

23 Nov 2022

Esther

Great overnight after a long flight

The staff were wonderful. The location for visiting Papeete was first rate. The accommodation was clean and the breakfast simple but ample.

Partner

4/10

Poor

18 Nov 2022

Rei

No hair dryer!!! Stinky towel. Terrible breakfast (only baguettes and jam). No shuttle from/to airport. There are other facilities that provide cleaner and cheaper accommodation WITH free airport shuttles.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2022

Joan

Clean hostel.

I stayed here as a day room before a late night flight. It’s convenient for the things I like to do in Papeete. Le Marche and food trucks. I’m too old for top bunks so only used room to store my things! They did try to accommodate my request for a low bunk.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2022

Alex

It’s cool ok overall … fun!

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

07 Sep 2022

Najib

Nice location very convenient and clean

8/10

Excellent

01 Apr 2022

Briana

Clean and simple. Great location for easy access to ferry & city

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Feb 2022

Felix

Friendly and clean hostel

Very convenient, neat and clean for a hostel plus very friendly staff, super centrally located. Very good deal, good value for your money.

Self

8/10

Excellent

04 Sep 2021

Megan

Excellent location

Excellent location and very friendly staff. The rooms were small but adequate. Could be cleaner, but for thr price can't complain. The bed was extremely hard/firm so be prepared.

Partner

4/10

Poor

12 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

They promised breakfast. There was none. Just a hunk of hard bread.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

Clean. Central. Very nice staff. Just try to find anything in that price range in French Polynesia...

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Good hostel in the heart of Papette

This hostel is very clean, secure, comfortable, with air condition excellent for good night of sleep, very helpful staff and friendly (t will organized hey, located at 2 blocks of the Papeete Market and 1 block of the port if you are taking a cruise and roulettes, within walking distance to attractions. The location is very good and it is the only hostel in downtown.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jan 2020

Tracy

Very clean. Stayed in a private room. Walk to ferry terminal. not much of a breakfast but it was something! Bread/jam/peanut butter. Lock door that access rooms. Bank ATM right across the street.
Difficult to carry heavy suitcases up large flight of stairs.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jan 2020

sabine

Great location, very nice staff, clean and welcoming.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

Courteous staff, clean facilities around the property, close to amenities, in the downtown. Highly recommend and will come back here when next I visit Tahiti.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Sep 2019

André

Nice place to stay , very well looked after clean, not too packed, simple but good breakfast and very helpful and friendly staff. Stayed 2 nights only as not much to do in Papeete but highly recommended.

6/10

Pleasant

14 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Wifi is terrible.

Self

8/10

Excellent

26 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

We checked in at 6:00 am. They got us to our tiny room quickly. Breakfast was bread and coffee. Lovely paintings all over the walls. Perfect location for us to walk to our cruise ship.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

23 May 2019

Leslie

Good for budget and convenience

Very convenient to waterfront and downtown marketplace. Room was very spartan, no window, but simple and clean. Front desk was very friendly and accommodating. We would return for convenience and affordability. Shuttle to airport was fairly priced (divided among travelers) and on time which we appreciated.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 May 2019

Verified traveler

It was a first time adventure in a place like this. It was a great surprise. We were basically using this lodge for cleaning up after an 8 hour safari excursion across Tahiti, and before flying back to Orlando, FL later in the evening. The restroom/shower was shared, but the double room was private. The restroom/shower did have privacy, just not attached to room, but nearby. Everyone, including other guests were very respectable! Would definitely stay again, maybe even sleep! A/C worked excellent in the room, and the price was right!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Very very clean. Nice place to stay. Beyond what I expected for the price.

6/10

Pleasant

10 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Very good location. Could be cleaner. Air conditioner broke in our room and light didn't work. Bathrooms were often dirty.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

Excellent location, very clean. pleasant and helpful staff, wonderful quotes about travel on the hallway walls!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

This is a great budget place to stay at in Papeete. It is very close to the ferry terminal(less than 300 yards) and close to other sites. This hostel type place is clean, safe, and very comfortable inside. There is a nice dinning/common room with kitchen. The staff were friendly and helpful as well. I really liked this place.

8/10

Excellent

16 Nov 2018

Verified traveler

Location, clean, friendly staff. Showers and bathroom could need cleaning more often. However, it was clean enough. Bunkbeds comfortable and towels and bedding provided clean.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

11 Nov 2018

Ann

Serendipity!

I landed in Tahiti at 2100 with no hotels available under $325 per night. The Mahana Hostel had one bed left - a 6 woman dorm, upper bunk, $28 per night. I hadn’t stayed in a hostel for 35 years - and thought this one was great! It’s clean, air conditioned, quiet and right across the street from the ferry building. Wifi worked well and the staff (especially Maui) was awesome. As a result I stayed 2 more nights, the last one in a bottom bunk. My only complaint is the breakfast - it’s just bread & coffee. Other options would be nice.....fruit, cheese,

4/10

Poor

06 Nov 2018

Sarah

A superb location and clean facilities were sadly completely overshadowed by paper thin walls and no sound insulation at all. Having a private room was no protection, we heard everyone's footsteps in the night and the next room turning in bed! If you need to sleep at night, take industrial strength earplugs, or simply avoid this place.

8/10

Excellent

05 Nov 2018

Mark

Basic Stay - Close to ferry

Stayed here after a late flight and to take an early ferry to Mo’orea. Accommodation is basic but met our needs, a bed to sleep on. Complimentary breakfast with powdered coffee, bread, butter & jams. We were able to walk over to the ferry the next morning.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Nov 2018

George

Fantastic, close to everything,super clean, quiet and secure.

8/10

Excellent

01 Nov 2018

John

Great downtown location, right across the street from the nightly collection of food trucks. Staff was very friendly although some had limited English. One needs to bring ones own shampoo, soap, towel, and lock for the room lockers.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Oct 2018

Stu

Awesome cheap and convenient staff booked a cab for me that arrived at 5am and was a good price

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2018

Verified traveler

Good hostel with normal branfast, a bit expensive like all in Polinesia!

8/10

Excellent

07 Sep 2018

Karolina

Great central location

Very helpful staff that goes above and beyond with customer service. Great location.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2018

Andreas C

Good value for price

Staff are very friendly and helpful. Facility is clean and everything works. I can recommend it as a good place in a great location, offering good service for a reasonable price, which is rare in Tahiti.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

Hostel in great location. Clean. Staff tries to be very helpful. Friendly atmosphere. Definitely recommend it.

8/10

Excellent

01 Jun 2018

Shona

Great budget stay in Papeete

Check in was helpful and efficient at 2am! Room was small but all we needed. Air conditioning was great, but the bed was uncomfortable. Very central location for ferry/ town

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2018

Verified traveler

Nice hotel. Close to everything you want to see.

It’s close to all the places I wanted to see. Service was excellent. Early checked in since the room was ready. Sold me a charger since I forgot my EU plug adaptor for an affordable price. Breakfast was awesome coffee was good. Guava and magi preserve were authentic. Bars to go to at night. Close to pier for a quick trip to Moorea. Very helpful staff.

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2018

Verified traveler

very nice hostel in downtown

8/10

Excellent

24 May 2018

Vicky

This place is located in the center of Papeete, its super convenient location. Hotel is clean and bed is comfy. Staff are friendly and helpful.

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2018

Doug

Great location in Papeete, good value. Staff was very helpful.

6/10

Pleasant

15 May 2018

Verified traveler

Central and friendly

The staff are so helpful, the overall facilities are newish. The downside are shared toilets and showers and all that implies. Showers were cold and handheld. Breakfast is bagettes, donuts, jams and coffee. Bed was basic, room windowless but the aircon was great. Overall pleased for pricerange.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2018

Verified traveler

very clean, good wifi, friendly staff, walking distance to supermarket, bus stops and the ferry terminal

8/10

Excellent

11 Apr 2018

Verified traveler

Easy access to papeete, great location.
Modern facility, clean and comfortable.

8/10

Excellent

29 Mar 2018

Juan

Price and locations

The tho Tel is in the heart of PPT , receptionist are very nice . I was surprise how clean it is for a Hostel .
Room was a little warm though even with A/C on .

8/10

Excellent

20 Mar 2018

Carri

Comfortable, basic, great value

A bit hard to find with construction of the Main Street through Papeete. It is passcode controlled which we weren’t aware but a local man outside of the hostel was a great help calling for entrance! It is clean, nicely organized for a hostel, the a/c is very quiet, the bed was comfortable. Breakfast was coffee or tea, with real milk cream dehydrated, powdered chocolate milk, baguettes, Skippy peanut butter, strawberry, mango, vanilla banana, guava jams. Available microwave, kettle, fridge. List of courtesies that everyone should follow whether at home or away. Four toilets and six showers, local manoi oil shampoo and soap provided with one bath towel for each person. Rooms are basic and comfortable.

8/10

Excellent

18 Mar 2018

Max

Good hostel - keep your expectations right

Good hostel, 5 min walk from the port area. Clean and comfortable. Keep yoir expectations right, it is a hostel, not a hotel. Very quiet, nobody talks, all visitors are in their smartphones, it is an iPhone era now. No towels provided, you need to pay non refundable 5 USD for one. Taxi from airport is 20 USD, does not look to be other options. Good hostel for a overnight stay.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2018

Verified traveler

Close to cruise ship, security is good.

Staffs help to carry luggage up and down stairs.

No elevator.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Feb 2018

Verified traveler

Once found it was a home away from home.

Induction stove top, sharp knives, great Internet connection and vibe.

8/10

Excellent

03 Jan 2018

Adventura

Wonderful hostel except for the beds

The hostel is very clean and it is in an excellent location. It is 2 minute walk to Tahiti market and 5 minute walk to the ferry terminal. Everything is excellent except for the bunk beds. The bunk beds are a little bit too old. If the someone tosses, the whole bunk bed shakes.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Dec 2017

Verified traveler

Very good for the day roombefore the flight. Hotel staff was excellent

8/10

Excellent

16 Oct 2017

Verified traveler

Very convenient location, clean rooms, friendly staff. Great for those on a budget.

10/10

Exceptional