Tahiti Airport Motel

French Polynesia , Tahiti
Papeete, 98702 Faaa; Tahiti, French Polynesia
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100 reviews shown

8/10

Excellent

15 Jun 2026

Jerry

Room was clean and as expected. Bed did not have a blanket but one was found in the closet. The a/c unit worked well. Super convenient to airport.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jun 2026

Tuan

You can see the hotel just across the street from the airport; don’t even think you can walk there especially with luggage because the entrance is on the other side up on the hill and the walkway is not that good. If you drive, getting out of the parking is quite adventurous because cars passing by go fast and there’s a blind spot and it’s on a hill so your car may slide back down, especially with stick shift. When you check out at 11am, they don’t let you keep the luggage there and the sign tells you not to hang out in the lobby too long. Just to wait for taxi only. Over all not very welcoming or friendly. Too bad, around the airport there is no other decent option if you want to stay to catch an early flight the next day!

Partner

4/10

Poor

11 Jun 2026

Michael

Beware where it says a 3 minute walk to the Terminal from the Motel. You can see the hotel from the Terminal but it’s on top of a steep hill. If you’re carrying cases it’s almost impossible unless you’re a young athlete. So be prepared for a $25 taxi bill to go less than a half mile and another $25 to get back to the terminal the next morning.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2026

Thomas

Functional location near airport for an overnight stay before going to Bora Bora. AC, shower, beds all good

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Jun 2026

Richard

Main deal is location. It’s right there by the airport…5 minute taxi ride. Bathrooms were clean and ok. Bed was comfortable. We needed a place to sleep before an early flight and this was perfect.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Jun 2026

Eric

Great place to stay when u get in on a late night flight. We used as our jumping off point. Nice clean rooms , nice beds. Right next to airport. Definitely take taxi as it is all uphill. Maybe 3/10 of a mile from airport terminal. Friendly staff decent breakfast. Will use each time we come as flights from the states come in late evening or very early morning.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

31 May 2026

Robin

Clean. Comfortable bed. Nice linen and towels. A/C was great on a hot humid day but not in before we entered the room. More of a decent basic hotel which suited us perfectly as it was walking distance to food. A market and the airport.

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2026

Lacy

Convenient, clean, great price.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2026

Helen

Welcoming and helpful staff upon checkin and the next morning. Large very clean well appointed room. Very quiet on first floor. Lovely continental breakfast. All areas of the hotel very well kept. Lift to rooms after a set of stairs. Some guests may need help getting their luggage up these. Drinks, snacks, souvenirs available to purchase. You definitely need a taxi to get here from the airport.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

27 May 2026

Makira

For a “stop over” accomodation, it did its job. We landed at 2am and it was close to the airport. I would highly recommend a taxi because of how dark it is plus no safe place to walk alongside the road and it’s uphill so all of that plus baggage - no thanks! The room we got probably wasn’t the most optimal in terms of location - it was very noisy - it backed onto the lobby and meal area and opposite was baggage storage. The room itself was clean, tidy, had aircon that worked and a huge bathroom. It had hot water and that’s really all you need if you’re just freshening up after a flight and having a little rest. The ladies at the counter were both super lovely and helpful. The wifi is good too. Not amazing but not terrible - did its job (stopover after early flight).

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2026

Svea

It’s a very nice clean hotel, good for 1 night

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

24 May 2026

Timothy

staff were helpful, room was clean, the AC was a little under powered and the price a little high. It is very walkable to/from the airport

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2026

Sonia

Tout était ok

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2026

Joyce

It was good for a nights stay. Staff was very helpful in getting the a/c on. They have snacks in the reception area available for purchase. It was clean. Comfortable.

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

20 May 2026

xiao feng

No shampoo, conditioner and lotion provided.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2026

Colin

The walk is short, but the Hotel sits on a hill. Dragging bags and cases from the Airport was hard work.

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2026

Tammie

We used the motel as a quick stop before late night flight. Close to airport, clean, fairly basic, but worked well.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2026

sam

Great staff, great proximity, clean room, good towels but they need an ice machine

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 May 2026

linda

There were lots of table set up in the breakfast area and they wouldn’t let us use them to play cards. It was after breakfast service so there was absolutely no reason to not use them.

6/10

Pleasant

17 May 2026

Kevin

Driving into the property is crazy I mean watch and drive slow and be a 10+ driver.

8/10

Excellent

16 May 2026

joan

Very clean

Friends

8/10

Excellent

11 May 2026

sam

Did not dine there. Rooms very clean. Staff friendly. They need an ice machine

Partner

4/10

Poor

11 May 2026

Mohammed

Breakfast terrible fir €10

6/10

Pleasant

08 May 2026

Jodi

I stayed here because it's close to the airport, and I thought I could walk, but it's too dangerous to walk - you pretty much have to take a taxi, which is $20 each way from the airport. Also, I thought they had a cafe or something there, but there is no food (just a vending cooler), so if I'm paying $20 each way to get here, I'd probably stay somewhere else for the price.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2026

Joyce

Clean room, AC working well.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

04 May 2026

thomas

ac was good did not have a chance to have breakfast

Friends

8/10

Excellent

02 May 2026

robert

It is a clean basic standard hotel room. It is very close to the airport that you can walk to. The only unusual thing is the room door does not have a lock from the inside.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

29 Apr 2026

Tracy

The walk from the airport to the motel is impossible with luggage. Not to mention at nighttime it’s pitch black, lack of visible signage and scary barking dogs you can’t see on the road from the airport.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2026

Jean

Very convenient to airport and nice and clean

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2026

Patricia

The room was very clean and comfortable. I stayed for one night before heading to Moorea to a resort. I arrived in the evening from a 14 hour air plane trip. It was close to the ferry and the airport.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

22 Apr 2026

Judith

Self

2/10

Poor

17 Apr 2026

Paul

Do not attempt to walk to it, why not a shuttle bus, hard, beds, pillows seemed stuffed with rocks, no one cares... We left a day early, no refund nothing, not even a goodbye! Book any where else!!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2026

Corey

Conveniently located near hotel. Helpful staff in booking a taxi.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

12 Apr 2026

Bette

The AC eventually cooled the room. The room was clean and the facilities were like an older 3- star hotel in the USA. We did not have breakfast and coffee is only available for breakfast patrons before 10am. There is only instant coffee in room. There were no washcloths which I should have expected. This is not somewhere I would want to spend more than a day but if you need a hotel after a super late night flight - it is perfect!!!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Apr 2026

Paul

Good option for transitioning either to or from Bora Bora. A short walk from the airport.

Family room was well configured for everyone to get a good night's sleep.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

11 Apr 2026

Wasif

Simple breakfast and they hide the plates and spoon fork they charge you for it😂
No amenities no water in room so french!
No waiting in hotel lobby!
Every taxi ride $20-$25

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Apr 2026

Jeff

Nice

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

11 Apr 2026

Edward

Location is up a steep slope, very difficult access unless you’re in a taxi

Self

8/10

Excellent

10 Apr 2026

Wendy-Lynn

Spacious clean rooms. Sparse on amenities. No toiletries other than soap. No washcloths. Bed only had a sheet no other covers. This was fine with me as I rarely am cold.

For a charge you can get an early check in. Breakfast not worth the price. Grocery store is close by and is a cheaper alternative

Self

8/10

Excellent

09 Apr 2026

BRETT

Newer building perched on hill 10 minute walk from airport ($20USD taxi with 2P/4bag charges). Rooms are functional: bed, TV (local channels), bar fridge (turned off- but worked after a while), shower/toliet.
Vending machine with snacks in lobby, no ice machine, no gym, no pool.
Nearby (10min walk) food market with good selection and many prepared choices was open until 8p local even on Easter Sunday.
We needed day room between Cruiseship disembarkation and mid-night flight so paid for overnight but arrived at 10:15a hoping to check in early if room available. Told it was too early for room preparation (as sold out night before) 2:00p normal check-in, but 10 people in lobby, (leaving to same ship we got off), hinted likely other early check outs for flights had occured...
When we asked for paid early check-in shown on reception board, a room was immediately available for $65USD additional charge even though we would be out same day by 8:30p. No flexibilty demonstrated.
We paid fee and room served its purpose well. I would recommend property for similar transition stays, but not longer term stays given lack of amenities.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Apr 2026

Susan

On top of hill so view was lovely. Very close to airport but big hills and lots of traffic. Took $20 taxi ride there….no airport shuttle. Very clean basic hotel…no restaurant but serves breakfast.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2026

George

Its proximity to the airport is why we stayed there.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Apr 2026

Richard

A bit of a hike from the Airport on foot but a great property for a overnight stay

6/10

Pleasant

31 Mar 2026

Cynthia

We were told it was a straight 5 minute walk from RFP to the motel, but the motel 's car gates were locked and the receptionist didn't have a key! So we had to hike up and around a hill in the dark to get there.
$12USD breakfast was coffee, juice, a croissant and cereal. Meh. Bed was adequate, room was clean, and AC worked.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

30 Mar 2026

Robert

Near airport but impossible to reach by foot because need to cross several roads and go up steep hill. Minimum taxi fare is $20 for five minute ride. Hotel clean and friendly but dingy so suggest staying at nicer hotel s bit farther away since have to take taxi anyway.

8/10

Excellent

29 Mar 2026

Jack

Great place to stay if you're just on a short layover. Its clean, safe and the bed is comfortable. I wouldn't suggest trying to walk it, even though it's across from the airport. Spend the $20 and take a cab. There's a decent Chinese restaurant called Ocean close by if you're looking for a quick dinner before bed.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2026

STACY

Simple, clean, convenient location. AC worked well & comfortable bed, great towels.
Although, there was no bar soap, no lotion, and only one coffee cup. There was 3 AUS plugs & 2 USB spots. Elevators available, after 45 steps. $20 cab fare from airport, not really walkable from airport, due to hotel being on a step hill. Nice choice of drinks & snacks at reception.

8/10

Excellent

27 Mar 2026

Ronald

Clean with good air conditioner. Great for being close to the airport for transit days

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2026

Brian

No airport shuttle

8/10

Excellent

25 Mar 2026

Adan

Super close to the airport

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2026

Darren

WiFi was spotty at best when the room was at the end of the hallway, the continental breakfast had stale cereal and no milk for it , the tea water was like warm as well as the hot chocolate carafe , good and fresh croissants, however I would not recommend the breakfast in the motel , be better anywhere else than here.the staff was great and the rooms were tidy and well kept , bathroom was clean and nice, a/c worked great,

Partner

4/10

Poor

25 Mar 2026

Helen

I won't book again! The room was hotter than hot. The A/C was off & took a long time to cool down the room. Too hot to sleep, just lay there sweating. Why would the staff not turn on the a/c for expected guests? The fridge was also turned off, there was a kettle but no mugs. Minimum towels, no soap, shampoo & only one pillow each. No extras at all. There is a set of stairs to the elevator, I am a senior with large, heavy luggage & no offer of help from staff. Disgraceful!

8/10

Excellent

19 Mar 2026

Rogelio

Very convenient hotel to the airport. Rooms were nice and clean, but be aware, getting in and out of the parking area can be difficult due to the very steep inclines.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

18 Mar 2026

Great location
Can’t walk to it uphill with luggage but can go downhill to the airport if you can manage ten stairs.
Bed is really stiff but that’s the islands.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

18 Mar 2026

Kathryn

If you’re looking for a relatively inexpensive, stay, this hotel isn’t too bad. However, the air conditioning barely keeps up and is not cooling the hallways as they advertise. The staff are fairly friendly and do their best, but it’s definitely a no-frills hotel.
Also, even though it is directly across from the airport, the route you have to take and the amount of elevation makes it difficult if not impossible. Allow for a taxi ride from the airport if you’re going to go directly to the hotel.

Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Mar 2026

Kimberly

I never heard about an airport shuttle, which would have been nice. We walked to and from the airport, which was easy for us but formidable for someone less physically able. The taxi ride was very expensive for such a short distance.
The hotel is very clean with very basic amenities. But it was perfect for us as we had a very early flight.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Mar 2026

Ross

This hotel worked perfectly for our one night stay arriving late into PPT. As others have noted, it is somewhat basic but the rooms and property are comfortable and clean. It would be nice if the air conditioning was already on in the room to keep it cool, but it didn’t take too long to cool down once turned on. The staff was friendly and the hotel was a quick cab ride up the hill. We had an easy walk with our roller bags back to the airport on our departure. We would definitely stay here again if we needed a hotel near the airport for a convenient stay.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

14 Mar 2026

AMIT

Accessing the property on foot is harder than it looks. Otherwise, it’s a nice landing spot in arrival.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2026

Leslie

Perfect location

6/10

Pleasant

10 Mar 2026

Amber

Everything was very clean and easy to check in.

8/10

Excellent

07 Mar 2026

Ulii

Location near airport is helpful for travelers coming in to PPT late in the evening. Room size was large and clean. The hotel was outdated but good value.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2026

Rosalind

It is very difficult to walk to and from the airport. There are no sidewalks. Taxi service is is available but high price for only a 3 mile ride.
Hotel should offer a van service to its guests.

Partner

4/10

Poor

05 Mar 2026

Jennifer

My view was of trash and the steep driveway that makes the property very hard to walk with luggage. No airport shuttle 20 USD each way for 3 min ride. No safe, weird smell, no hairdryer and just nope! It is cheap but add 40$ for taxi. I walked to the grocery store for dinner and had a mudslide coming at me on the way back past poorly cared for dogs. Just a bad way to end my dream vacation.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2026

Richard

Moorea view is beautiful.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2026

Jennifer

This was as close to the airport as you can get. It was very clean and comfortable. Stayed one night so we could return our rental and catch an early flight. Staff was friendly and spoke English. Highly recommend

Partner

4/10

Poor

02 Mar 2026

Matthew

Not accommodating at all

Family

8/10

Excellent

02 Mar 2026

LeeAnna

Air conditioning worked well. Staff was very helpful and polite. The room was clean.
The advertising was not accurate. It claimed that you could walk from the airport to the property. The taxi driver told us you used to be able to but someone purchased where you would walk through to get there. Now if you walk you must go up a steep road with your luggage. The reason we chose this location was for the walkable location from the airport. They also need an elevator to get you from the lobby level.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Mar 2026

Michael

Clean room. Air conditioner was not cooling room

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

01 Mar 2026

Laura

The place was clean, the staff was 0k. No wash cloth, one type of soap for all bathing needs and cleansing needs. Taxis charge more to take rider's up the hill to be dropped off at door.

4/10

Poor

27 Feb 2026

Pawel

Shower's head loose - cannot be set firmly for shower.
No coffee cups. Not anything to mix coffee. Should I use my finger?

8/10

Excellent

27 Feb 2026

David

Room was basic but spotless. Great location to the airport. Staff was great and very friendly.
I will add a note, for those who are interested.. to get yourself and your bags to the elevator, you have to go up a flight of stairs, with a ramp to roll your bag up. Not easy for anyone with some disability..

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

24 Feb 2026

Daniel

This was perfect for an overnight to connect on a flight...very bare bones, but sufficient. Very close to the airport.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

23 Feb 2026

Gwenda

Room clean comfy but tired. Close to airport but wouldn’t walk it at night, up a big hill with no pavement or lights.

8/10

Excellent

23 Feb 2026

burton

Nice people we felt so safe

6/10

Pleasant

23 Feb 2026

Terry

Yes

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

21 Feb 2026

Sarah

Room was very clean. Location is close to airport.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2026

Richard

The staff was very friendly. The rooms, hallways, and lanai were all very clean. An enjoyable stay with a beautiful view of Moorea. We’re coming back from Raiatea and will stay here again. Convenient location close to the airport.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

19 Feb 2026

Michael

Clean rooms. OK if traveling thru to other locations. Need taxis to visit downtown or other sights in Papeete.

8/10

Excellent

18 Feb 2026

Thomas

This is a basic hotel. Clean, friendly staff but no restaurant, bar. Served our needs for a clean, safe, at air port yes because that’s what. Staying at the we’re out on the 12th OK I agree.

8/10

Excellent

18 Feb 2026

Margaret A

Nice people

8/10

Excellent

16 Feb 2026

James

helpful staff . Clean rooms. Good WiFi.
Great views.
No nearby restaurants!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2026

DEE

Very convenient to the airport. The staff was very kind and friendly. Also helpful. If you arrive early, you can do an early check in 8am; and pay an extra 60.00. It’s well worth it! The room was very clean and comfortable. This is a very simple motel, not a place for you if you need fancy accommodations. It was perfect for us as a one night stay prior to our cruise ship departure. Walk over to the market and grab prepared foods and grab some waters, there’s a little place next to the gas station for foodies. Ocean restaurant was not open. Highly recommend Pietro’s pizza for dinner which is a short walk from the hotel. Ask the front desk for a local driver to get you to and from the port or the airport. Don’t expect a huge gourmet breakfast. It’s very French. I didn’t mind, since I knew what to expect. The others in our group needed more. Off to the grocery store. Would stay here again.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

11 Feb 2026

Carol

This hotel is spartan with few amenities, but clean with good ac and firm bed.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

11 Feb 2026

Robert

The staff are friendly and helpful. The location is very convenient and easy to get to with a short taxi ride from the airport.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Feb 2026

Miguel

the location of the hotel near the airport was perfect for our day stay. The room was clean, simple decor, and all was in working order. The price was right for the type of stay we had planned.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Feb 2026

Tracy

Friendly staff

6/10

Pleasant

03 Feb 2026

james

Room and staff need finishing touches.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Feb 2026

Aryan

Clean room and great staff.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Feb 2026

Jerry

Yes

6/10

Pleasant

01 Feb 2026

Robert

Parking is very limited and difficult. Beds are comfortable. Staff are friendly. close to Airport but not walking distance.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jan 2026

Shikeria

did not get to eat breakfast , air was great

Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jan 2026

Miriam

Friendly staff, Clean room, next to airport,

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jan 2026

John

Convenient, staff great, room clean and comfortable

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Jan 2026

audrey

Older hotel. Nice staff

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jan 2026

Qun

Had a nice stay

4/10

Poor

24 Jan 2026

Kimberly

Room was clean but sparse. No hairdryer in room. This \"motel\" is ancient.
The lighting was to poor to read anything. The most agrivating thing was no resturants close to hotel and being so close to the airport and still having to call a taxi. $20.00 US to get a taxi less than 5000 feet. I would not recomend staying here.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Jan 2026

Catherine

AC was quiet and room was clean. No hair dryer.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jan 2026

JANUSZ

The hotel is located in a very convenient area, close to the airport, which is a great advantage, especially for short stays or early flights. At the same time, the surroundings are quiet and suitable for relaxing.

The rooms and common areas are very clean and well maintained, showing great attention to cleanliness and guest comfort. The hotel makes a very positive impression in this regard.

The staff are extremely kind, polite, and helpful. The service is always friendly and welcoming, which makes the stay even more enjoyable.

Our stay met our expectations, and we would confidently recommend this hotel.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

16 Jan 2026

Gloria

Walking to the hotel from the airport is very difficult and uphill when it’s just across the street! Staff was helpful.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Jan 2026

Louis

Kind staff