Name: Tahiti Airport Motel
Address: 98702 Faaa; Tahiti, French Polynesia, Papeete, PF

6/10

Pleasant

31 Jul 2026

Vladimir

A/C NOT WORKING

8/10

Excellent

24 Jul 2026

Michele

Clean place to stay on a stopover between islands. It’s very basic, would be a 2 star hotel in the States.

4/10

Poor

19 Jul 2026

Gerardo

Tried to double charge me for a room said they refuded me charge still went through

8/10

Excellent

18 Jul 2026

Isabell

This hotel is fit for purpose - the staff is super friendly and reception is staffed 24/7 due to the many late arrivals into Papeete airport. They have a fridge stocked with useful drink and food items to purchase at okay pricing.

The room is dated but again, fit for purpose. There’s a fridge, kettle and coffee and tea (no milk).The aircon works well too.

It is right across from the airport but DO NOT attempt to get there without a taxi. It used to just be one steep climb up from right across the airport but this has since been closed off. Having to walk all around the hotel and accessing it from the back with no clear signage and a steep climb up and then very steep downhill climb again to reach the hotel with a heavy suitcase is really unsafe.

Taxis are not cheap but you have no other options! Expect to pay 2,000 XPF for a 2 min ride and make sure you have that handy in cash.

To get food you’d have to take an expensive taxi again - round trip with the airport being the closest option. The hotel offers breakfast and cup noodles to use with the kettle in your room.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2026

Rachel

Convenient to airport, comfortable sleep

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

17 Jul 2026

Erico

Breakfast is only cereal and bred, no eggs

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2026

Deborah

Great for an overnight. Staff was very nice and helpful.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2026

Teddy-Alyse

Very friendly staff! Clean room. Nice AC! We appreciated the location after a 21 hour travel day.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2026

Douglas

Hotel across from Fa'a Airport. Good location if your flight gets in late, stay across from airport and catch ferry over to Mo'orea.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Jul 2026

Debra

Great for a stay near the airport when arriving late. Recommend booking transport for the trip up the hill with luggage

Self

4/10

Poor

10 Jul 2026

Carin

It used to be so convenient when you could walk across the street. Now it’s about a 1/2 mile walk UPHILL and completely around the property. Now you really need a taxi unless you don’t have luggage. Staff was friendly as always and room was basic as expected but definitely not cheap anymore. Breakfast was $12 for bread and cereal so we opted for a sandwich at a market down the road. Since you need a taxi now I will find a nicer place to stay. Too bad because I used to love this place.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

09 Jul 2026

COURTNEY

Stayed overnight and had no issues.

8/10

Excellent

09 Jul 2026

Andrea

Very close to the airport. Clean room.
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Good for one night stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2026

Patrick

The hotel itself is very nice, but getting there is somewhat harrowing. The entry is a crazy, almost straight down drop! Kind of scary, but not nearly as frightening as getting back out. Fortunately the street at the entry is not busy. After not driving a manual transmission for several years, I stalled it out once! If you aren't going in and out a lot (or not driving yourself), it is a wonderful affordable place.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2026

Mikhail

Clean

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

02 Jul 2026

Danielle

Check in staff was off putting. Phone in room didn’t work nor did the wifi. Creepy feel and worst of all, staff took all of my chargers and expensive headphones. Did not return and were not honest. Do not stay here. Awful experience. Staff not helpful and steal. O stars. You get what you pay for.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Charlene

Loved it all. Fantastic stay!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Gary

View

Self

4/10

Poor

27 Jun 2026

Stacey

Only really good for being close to the airport - which is very convenient. Breakfast is not good and not worth paying for. All and all this hotel is good for one night before or after a flight

Friends

8/10

Excellent

27 Jun 2026

Eric

This was a nice place for the price. We only needed a place for one night, so we could catch a plane the next morning. The hotel is, literally, right up the hill from the airport. If we didn't have luggage, we would have walked it. But it's a pretty steep walk down the hill. We needed a pharmacy and some place to eat dinner, and both were in walking distance. The small Pietro Pizzeria had one of the best Napolitano pizzas we have had in a long time. The hotel is not fancy, and it doesn't have a lot of amenities, but it is great for the price in its location.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Jun 2026

Christopher

Very close to airport for quick layover. Fine for that purpose. No bar or restaurant although they did have a few items for sale at front desk

8/10

Excellent

25 Jun 2026

Gary

Hotel is very close to the airport, which was good. Parking is a little dicey since it is on a very steep hill breakfast not included and no pool.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2026

Michael

Proximity to airport less than 1/2 mile

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

23 Jun 2026

Wayne

It's just a basic Motel. Staff are indifferent, facilities basic. The main problem is that the reason for staying here is that it is walking distance to the airport. Except, it is not anymore. The staff will not let you use their front driveway to access the airport anymore. That means a much longer walk, including down a step hill, OR they will organize a taxi for CFP 2,000 for you. So, a handy property becomes a total gouge. Can't think of a reason why I would bother staying here again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2026

Darren

Does the job for an overnight layover. An easily walk from the airport but tricky to find at night. You have to assess from behind the property.

6/10

Pleasant

22 Jun 2026

Frank

The only thing going for this hotel was the proximity to the airport, otherwise, it not that great. The room we had was not nice, there are no electrical outlets in the bathroom for use of a hair appliance, and no mirror in the bedroom. Lobby furniture was completely stained and looked disgusting. This was a last minute booking for us and only had one room left which was on the main floor, beside the lobby. There is no restaurants nearby, we ended up walking to the airport for dinner. I would not recommend this hotel.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Jun 2026

Anthony

Very Close to the Airport. Taxi available early in there morning.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2026

Claudette

My flight was delayed and so we tried for alternative flights. I updated the staff to the possibility of a late arrival and they were accommodating. In the end we were unable to complete the trip and arrive in Tahiti on schedule so we didn’t stay there but the staff was quick to response in a positive manner and hence my review.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

Gary Lee

This is utilitarian place to stay and it certainly served its purpose 100%

Self

8/10

Excellent

21 Jun 2026

michele

Nice place to stay on our Tahiti layover. Just across a couple streets from airport but not lagistically able to walk there.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2026

Beverly

It’s walking distance from the Tahiti airport so it was the perfect place to stay after arriving in Tahiti late and having an early flight the next morning. It’s nothing fancy but good, basic and clean.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2026

Christine

Perfect stay for our dream vacation

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

18 Jun 2026

Melissa

Hotel was sufficient as an airport hotel. No added amenities, but we only stayed one night so didn’t have high expectations. We stayed in a family room, which had an interesting layout with side-by-side showers and two toilets. Very close to the airport but not very walkable to any restaurants. Glad we didn’t purchase on site breakfast because it was definitely not worth the high cost.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

18 Jun 2026

Mohammed

Nice, clean hotel and very close to the airport, like 4-5 minutes drive.

Friends

4/10

Poor

17 Jun 2026

James

Very spartan motel. Close to airport but taking cab is a must. $18 plus tip each way. Rooms extremely minimalist. Only a thin sheet on the bed and no blankets. Only got one small cup to use for coffee or tea. Bathroom had weird smell. No outlets in bathroom. Wouldn’t recommend.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

17 Jun 2026

David

The property is looking sad and run down, staff friendly , getting there is a nightmare especially with luggage. Water in the fridge would have been a nice touch

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

17 Jun 2026

Susan K

Sadly it’s not as convenient as it used to be….not really walkable to the airport, since the access has been changed. I think it was about US$18 for the five minute cab ride.

Staff was nice, room was a bit musty smelling, bathroom had definite drain smell, but it was reasonably clean and the AC works well. I think the issue is the window doesn’t open, so the room wasn’t as well aired as I would have liked.

It is fairly cheap compared to a lot of the other hotel options, and cabs were prompt, even at 4am, so still not a bad option if you have an early flight. Note that Papeete traffic is pretty horrible, so if you stay in town and not in Faa’a, you have to allow a lot of extra time to get to the airport safely.

Self

8/10

Excellent

17 Jun 2026

Debra

The staff was great - the continental breakfast was okay - the rooms were clean and the beds were comfortable. It was nothing out of the extraordinary!

6/10

Pleasant

16 Jun 2026

Tracy

It’s close to the airport for late night or early morning flights. Was clean enough. Good place for a quick rest up!

Partner

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

No

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

D

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.