417, Boulevard Pomare, PO Box 2359 Papeete, Papeete, French Polynesia | (937) 315-4602
Convenient location close to plenty of restaurants, shops, the port, and the ferry terminal
Clean, air-conditioned rooms have TVs, electric kettles, microwaves, and mini-fridges
Breakfast of toast, fruit, and eggs served daily
Some rooms have balconies
Homey, cozy lounge with seating
Computer for guest use in lobby
Coin-operated coffee machine in lobby
Wi-Fi available (for a fee)
Basic and dated rooms with tiny and dated bathrooms
On a busy street, so traffic noise can be an issue
No free Wi-FI, pool, bar, or restaurant
The family-run Tiare Tahiti Hotel is a simple budget option for travelers seeking a short stay in Tahiti's capital city. It's a bit dated and worn, but the atmosphere is friendly and the interiors are clean and homey. There's not much in terms of features besides a daily breakfast that costs extra, a coin-operated coffee machine, and a computer for guest use in the lobby -- but lack of free Wi-Fi is a downer. Clean, air-conditioned rooms come with TVs, microwaves, electric kettles, and mini-fridges, but bathrooms are tiny and could use a spruce-up. The convenient location is close to a high concentration of restaurants and shops -- plus it's a short walk to the port. This is one of the only budget options in the area.
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Scene
Simple budget hotel that's a bit dated, yet clean and homey
The family-run Tiare Tahiti Hotel is a low-key value option in a busy waterfront setting. Interiors are simple and fairly basic, but peppered with colorful accents that add cheer. Wooden wall panelling is paired with bright floral-patterned details, like tablecloths and wallpaper accents in the breakfast room, which is also furnished with wicker furniture and dotted with fresh plants. The hotel certainly won't win any design awards for its decor, but it has a pleasant, homey feel. Wooden walls and a sloped skylight ceiling in the lounge, coupled with an array of patterns on the walls and seating, make for a cozy ambience. Overall, it's a simple property, and though a bit worn around the ages, it's a clean and welcoming place that should satisfy the needs of budget travelers arriving in/departing from Papeete -- though it's best suited for short stays.
Location
Set on busy waterfront boulevard, close to port and many dining options and shopping
The hotel is situated on the busy waterfront Boulevard de la Reine Pōmare, which is a highly trafficked main road and poses some noise issues. The central location means that there are plenty of shops and dining options in the immediate area. The Place Vai'ete, a fun place with food trucks, is just a five-minute walk from the hotel. The port is a six-minute walk away, while the ferry terminal is 10 minutes away, making this a convenient base for those arriving or departing from the capital city, but most people don't tend to stay for long. Tourist sites in the area include the ONO'U Tahiti Museum of Street Art (three-minute walk), the Notre Dame Cathedral (four-minute walk), the Robert Wan Pearl Museum (seven-minute walk away), and the Pā'ōfa'i Gardens (nine-minute walk). Other top attractions that require a drive include the Museum of Tahiti and Her Islands (16 minutes away) and the Paul Gauguin Museum (one hour away). The Fa'a'ā International Airport is a 12-minute drive from the hotel.
Rooms
Basic and dated, but clean rooms with TVs, air-conditioning, microwaves, and electric kettles
Like the rest of the property, rooms are basic and dated, but clean and well maintained. Light tile floors and cream walls provide the backdrop to colorful bedspreads and bright patterned curtains. Simple wooden furniture includes nightstands and tables. Some rooms have glass doors that slide open onto private but unfurnished balconies. Rooms are equipped with a decent set of amenities, and some of them are a bit dated, like the tube-style TVs. Extras like microwaves, electric kettles, mini-fridges, free bottled water, and air-conditioning offer convenience and value to a stay here. Bathrooms are bare-bones and tiny, equipped with small showers and toiletries. Note that waterfront rooms can get traffic noise as the road outside is very busy.
Features
Breakfast served in small dining room, but hotel lacks free Wi-Fi
Features are limited at this small property. Daily breakfast is available for an additional fee and the spread includes eggs, fruit, toast, and coffee. The meal is served in a small, but pleasant dining room. A computer is available for guest use in the lobby, and there's also a coin-operated Nescafe coffee machine. There's a pleasant lounge area where guests can relax and browse through some travel brochures. The hotel charges for Wi-Fi.
