Tahiti Airport Motel

Papeete, 98702 Faaa; Tahiti, French Polynesia
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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 The hotel was outdated but good value.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

2/10

Poor

15 Jan 2026

Seyed

Too far to walk and it is up the hill and the door that was supposed to be open, it was closed and the staff saw us and did not open the entrance door for us. We had to walk a long way up the hill with luggage to get to the motel. Very bad experience!!!! The area around the motel is not safe.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jan 2026

Mark

Nice staff at checkin

Leisure

4/10

Poor

09 Jan 2026

Mary Ellen

It was a bare bones hotel, conveniently located very near the hotel. It had no shampoo, conditioner, washcloths or Kleenex or extra pillows. To get luggage to the elevator required dragging them up a set of 4-5 steps - very challenging for older people. No support staff. Would not recommend this hotel.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

09 Jan 2026

Dana

Tip for others
This looks like you can walk from the airport but it is all uphill so only if you are travelling light.
Good value for the money fast check in great staff. A bit of a struggle if you have bigs bags but could be way worse 😂

Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jan 2026

Dr. William

Staff great. Room meticulous. Bed comfortable.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2026

Sayeed

Ultra clean room and bathroom. Very basic but perfect for an overnight stay when in transit to/from another island.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

01 Jan 2026

Tammi

Very basic but quiet and comfortable. Sadly no easy way to walk from the airport and the cab drivers charge $20

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2026

Mingqing

Great location! Good for family of 3-4

6/10

Pleasant

31 Dec 2025

Elizabeth

Room was clean. Noisy hallway.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

31 Dec 2025

Christopher

Large, clean room for an overnight stay on our way to bora bora. 2 min drive from the airport was a huge plus.

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

31 Dec 2025

Doreen

Water pressure in the shower needs to be improved badly. Not all that convenient to walk to the airport with heavy luggage as ramps are hard to come by. Taxi was US$20 to airport.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2025

Perianan

This is a convenient hotel right in front of the PPT airport for a one night stay before an early morning flight. The hotel has spacious rooms and was clean. We had a family of four and we had a large two room unit with big bathroom to get ready for 7am departure flight back home. Lines are long at the airport so getting there early is helpful. The hotel is close, but there are not good walk ways, so you still need a taxi or rental car. There is a Chinese Resturant that was pretty good down the road as well as gas stations to refill before rental car drop off. Note the parking lot is steep, be careful driving in and out. We left before the breakfast, but staff was nice and they have a few snacks in the lobby. Older hotel, but works for what you need to get to the airport or ferry.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

29 Dec 2025

Steven

The room was very basic- the staff was delightful and provided help in luggage storage, arranging for taxis etc.

Unfortunately, a simple request for an extra pillow was denied.

The website shows a much more modern and beautiful motel than reality

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

29 Dec 2025

John

We. Booked because we had an early flight and it is very close to the airport. Unfortunately our flight was delayed and we stayed on . It is a motel and reasonably priced. Only a sheet on the bed and there was virtually no hot water but the air conditioning worked well. As I said it’s a motel and was very convenient

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Dec 2025

David

This is more of a tip than a review. When you get out of the airport, you’ll see the hotel. You’ll think, “That’s close. I can walk there.” Sure, you could, but it’s a steep grade up and then a steep grade down to reception, and with luggage, you’ll regret it.

Once you’re there, everything will be fine.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

28 Dec 2025

Alanna

This hotel is located very near the airport, but do NOT try to walk there, Especially if you have luggage! The route is up very steep and uneven concrete stairs, followed by a very steep up hill, then down a very long steep driveway to the reception. Take a taxi. The hotel staff were friendly, the room was basic, clean, and in good condition. All in all it suited the purpose, I was flying in from a stay on another island in the morning and flying out very late that night, having a place to rest, shower and leave my luggage so I could check out Papeete was well worth the price. Just do yourself a favour and take a taxi, To/From this hotel!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Dec 2025

Robin

Convienent, safe, clean

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 Dec 2025

Ken

Rooms was clean and bigger then I thought. We booked three room. It was very satified

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

21 Dec 2025

Robert

Yes, the room was clean and in good condition with exception that the shower water pressure was very low. The water coming from the hot piping was only warm and had much less pressure than the cold supply piping. The continental breakfast consisted of white bread and sugar cereal. They had dumped a couple cans of fruit cocktail into a stainless steel bin for the fruit.

Business_and_leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

20 Dec 2025

Mark

3-star bery close to airport

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

17 Dec 2025

Ann

Room was clean. Bed was fine. Pillows awful. The big issue for us was the A/C. It did not cool down the room at all. It was sweltering hot in there. Needless to say we did not get any sleep.
As well, there is a lot of noise in the hallway. Be prepared to sleep with earplugs in.

Partner

4/10

Poor

16 Dec 2025

Maxime

In front off the airport, ten minutes Walk but no transportation.
Room not expecially great.

6/10

Pleasant

14 Dec 2025

William

The room was clean, bed was comfortable, and the check in was quick. this isn't a fancy hotel.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

13 Dec 2025

Nabeel

This is not a 3 min walk from the airport if you have luggage. The hotel is on a huge hill and you have to take a $25 taxi ride to it which only takes 5 mins. Total rip off. Change your description on Hotels.com

10/10

Exceptional

11 Dec 2025

Emiliyan

Thank you

10/10

Exceptional

10 Dec 2025

Wilfred

This was a perfect stop on our way to Moorea and needed to rest between flights. No shuttle and if you have bags best to take a taxi. (not cheap) and it's up a hill and not easy to get to but right near the airport.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Dec 2025

Daniel

Fast and easy check in. Clean room.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

09 Dec 2025

Heather

This hotel next to the airport was clean and comfortable. The air conditioning and shower worked well. The front staff was helpful regarding airport information.

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

08 Dec 2025

Neil

Room was basic as expected and it was clean. Cleaning staff were timely and did a good job.

Reception staff at check-in during the evening was inefficient. We purchased some 2-minute noodles (as no cooked food is available) and he didnt provide cutlery. No cutlery in room so we had to go down again.

In the morning we asked receptionist where we can book a car and if it was open - both of the 2 recommended places just near the hotel were either closed or have moved. So we went back to the airport and got a car. We also asked receptionist where we should go on the island on a Sunday and she said everything would be closed. We drove around the island and she was totally wrong.

Reception staff were friendly enough but totally inept in our view.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Dec 2025

Robert

Hotel was clean and quiet. Air con took a while to cool room as it’s a slow fan. But once we got it down it was fine. Staff was lovely. Didn’t try breakfast due to early flight. The walk to airport isn’t too bad if in good shape. But ones with mobility issues will want a taxi due to hills. Pietro’s pizza place is a short walk away that has amazing food for supper.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Dec 2025

Kayleen

Didn’t have breakfast, but the staff were very friendly and helpful. This location is so convenient for early morning airport runs. Rooms took a while to cool down with the AC though. Comfy beds!

6/10

Pleasant

06 Dec 2025

jun

not so close to the airport as showed in the map

10/10

Exceptional

04 Dec 2025

Rob

Clean and friendly. Basic for the price but well kept.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

03 Dec 2025

David

No mugs for in room coffee. We picked it as it was close to the airport. Dated room was adequate. Helpful staff.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Nov 2025

Amanda

Excellent location, great check-in and super clean rooms , not to mention a beautiful view

8/10

Excellent

30 Nov 2025

Jareeluck

Clean and easy to access to the airport

Partner

4/10

Poor

28 Nov 2025

Hsiu-Hsiang

No complimentary ammentatries , no hair dryer,no face towels, no water bottles,

The breakfast included omly 1 crossunem, but toasts, breads,canned fruit, milk, coffee and jams are all you can eat, No protine at all, no eggs, no ham, no yogurt...,, .
The charge about USD12 each person,not worthy it,
Very disappointed!!

8/10

Excellent

19 Nov 2025

Keith

Close to the airport, clean and very affordable. I recommend it for the first night after a long flight

6/10

Pleasant

16 Nov 2025

Danielle

La chambre est correct, pas un bon rapport qualité prix selon moi.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Nov 2025

Farid

Clean room, staff friendly

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

14 Nov 2025

Pam

Breakfast was not included. Old but clean hotel. Just a place to stay the night since it is close to the airport. No restaurants or bars close by. No pool or view from the room. On the second floor is a patio with 2 chairs for smokers. You can sit out there and watch the planes land.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Nov 2025

Steve

Walking access to the airport is good albeit longer than it used to be

10/10

Exceptional

12 Nov 2025

Jabari

Staff

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2025

Robert

Yes to all

8/10

Excellent

10 Nov 2025

Gary

The room was large and the bed was comfortable. The hotel seemed well maintained and clean.

6/10

Pleasant

09 Nov 2025

Robert

Very

8/10

Excellent

07 Nov 2025

Felipe

Needs some refsctions

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Nov 2025

Lynn

Friendly and helpful staff.
Room was clean with sufficient amenities.
View was amazing!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

05 Nov 2025

Brad

Clean room, friendly staff, very convenient location for overnight and catching early flight

Partner

4/10

Poor

01 Nov 2025

Raymond

It was ok for a night. Hard to reach, Jared to get out. It's convenient, that's about it.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

31 Oct 2025

Stephanie

Yes

Self

8/10

Excellent

30 Oct 2025

Kathryn

Very clean rooms really close to the airport staff that paid attention to details very convenient

10/10

Exceptional

30 Oct 2025

Jeffery

Clean and great view. We used this hotel for last night before early take-off next morning. Hotel is up on a hill over the airport (airport noise is not a problem). We took a cab up the hill, but we easily walked down to the airport. The only restaurants were in the airport.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2025

Victoria

Clean, quiet room with AC that was perfect for a long layover.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

28 Oct 2025

Sergey

Clean room, walking proximity to airport. Positive experience over all.