Polynesian Cabins by Kon Tiki

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Port de Papeete

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Room options

Polynesian Cabin Twin, shared bathrooms

  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Polynesian Cabin (Accessible)

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Bunk Beds

Polynesian Cabin Double, shared bathroom

  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Papeete

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Papeete hotel, you'll find Port de Papeete and Papeete Market. Papeete Ferry Terminal and Papeete Town Hall are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Port de Papeete - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Papeete Market - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Papeete Ferry Terminal - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Papeete Town Hall - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Jardins de Paofai - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Tahiti Faaa Intl. Airport (PPT) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Maeva - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Le Retro - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Brasserie Des Remparts - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Le Sully - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Bora Bora Lounge - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Polynesian Cabins by Kon Tiki

Hotel near Port de Papeete in Papeete
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Polynesian Cabins by Kon Tiki also features tour/ticket assistance, a communal living room, and an elevator.

This Papeete hotel is smoke free.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Polynesian Cabins by Kon Tiki offers 24 accommodations with designer toiletries and shared/communal kitchens. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. This Papeete hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves and minibars. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Irons/ironing boards, hair dryers, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Microwave

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Offsite parking for XPF 2000 per day; reservations required

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–9:30 AM: XPF 3500 for adults and XPF 2400 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Desk
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Local maps
  • Mobile key entry
  • Restaurant dining guide

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: XPF 10000 per accommodation, per stay
  • A tax is imposed by the city: XPF 150.00 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately XPF 3500 for adults and XPF 2400 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: XPF 2000 per day (656 ft away)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Property Registration Number D19977

Property is also known as

Kon Tiki Tahiti Polynesian Cabins
Polynesian Cabins by Kon Tiki Hotel
Polynesian Cabins by Kon Tiki Papeete
Polynesian Cabins by Kon Tiki Hotel Papeete

Polynesian Cabins by Kon Tiki Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 145 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 145 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 145 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 145 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 145 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

James B, Longwood

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tiny rooms, designed really for one person (or two being very cozy) - breakfast buffet atrociously overpriced - but everything else above reproach
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My main comment is that if you book the "Polynesian Cabins", pay close attention to the size of the room. It was about 4 feet by 10 feet with a bunk bed on the side. It was enough for me as I really needed just a "day room" after a cruise and before a flight home. Shared bathroom and shower facilities. Staff was great. Gave me complimentary early check in at 8:30am as that was what I needed. Concierge arranged an island tour for me at last minute. Very helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jocelin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Friendly staff and perfect for a quick overnight to catch the ferry the next morning to the other islands. Rooms were small, but I was alone and had no issue climbing up the ladder into the bed. (Might be difficult if physically challenged)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hildebrando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for one night to take a flight to a different island the next day. The hotel is close to the airport (19-20 usd taxi ride from the airport). Pretty close to everything within walking distance if you need to do some shopping before continuing your journey. If you’re staying in one of the upper floors the noise might be an issue due to the rooftop (which was a lot of fun) I was on the first floor and had no trouble at all. Check in process was fast and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Liked: Staff & service
The ladder for the bed was quite challenging
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yangxun

Service good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fabien

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Alain

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Nathaniel

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very welcoming and you cannot beat the proximity to the ferry to Moorea.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rivkah

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cabin took us by surprise
This was a fabulous place to stay for a few hours before our early morning flight. Set in a great location by the ferry terminal and near lots of restaurants and shops. Even though this hotel bas a 24 hr bar and lots of activity we didnt hear a thing from our cabin room. The shared bathrooms were very nice, a separate toilet and shower cubicle all to yourself with a locking door and toiletries provided. Reception was great, we pre ordered a taxi for 2am and it turned up slightly early. What we werent prepared for though us that the bed was only accessible by climbing a ladder to it...once up there it was great..tv, air conditioning and great lighting, not to mention really comfortable bed. We re checked and were definitely not aware of this, lucky we were able but felt anyone with balance or mobility issues would definitely have an issue. I hoped that once i was up there that i didnt need to use the bathroom during that time.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

SUSSAN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for the price. Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Whitney

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We did not enjoy our stay here. The room was even tinier than expected for the cost. People from other rooms sat all evening in the common room within feet from our door so there was little privacy. The shared bathroom facilities were alway busy, out of toilet paper, and not cleaned. The front desk staff were moderately friendly. Because it’s in a busy part of the city parking was an additional cost. But it’s in close proximity to the ferry and offered many places nearby to eat.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elyson

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

J Patrick

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommend
Incredible place to stay. Of course - a bit different with ‘hostel’ type rooms and baths - but really clean and secure. Great bar on the rooftop Personal super helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kriselvie, Auckland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in front of the pier and walking distance to the markets. Staff is efficient and friendly. Cabin room size is small as expected but beddings are comfortable. Perfect for a budget stopover for 2-3 days in Tahiti before heading off to the other islands. Hope the hotel maintains it's cleanliness and modern facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The common bathrooms were often dirty with unflushed toilets, empty or unworkable soap dispensers, and wet floors. No provisions anywhere for your things - take a shower, leave your clothes on the floor in a break. Staff was rude and unhelpful. Access from a traffic standpoint is a nightmare.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet and comfortable loft room
Stayed in the Kontiki Cabins, which is a small pod-like room with an elevated queen loft bed. Both the room and A/C were very quiet and the bed comfortable. Having separate toilet and shower facilities is less convenient, but the quiet and comfort were well worth it. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024