Polynesian Cabins by Kon Tiki

Hotel with a restaurant, a short walk to Port de Papeete

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Property entrance
Bar (on property)
Lobby
Terrace/patio
Polynesian Cabin Double, shared bathrooms | Capsule

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Polynesian Cabin Twin, shared bathrooms

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
Designer toiletries
Microwave
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Polynesian Cabin (Accessible)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
Designer toiletries
Microwave
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Bunk Beds

Polynesian Cabin Double, shared bathrooms

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
Designer toiletries
Microwave
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Bd de la Reine Pomare IV, Papeete, Windward Islands, 98714

What's nearby

  • Papeete Ferry Terminal - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Port de Papeete - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Papeete Market - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Papeete Town Hall - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Robert Wan Pearl Museum - 17 min walk - 1.4 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
Located close to Papeete Market, Polynesian Cabins by Kon Tiki provides a coffee shop/cafe, a bar, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and a 24-hour front desk
  • An elevator, a TV in the lobby, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Polynesian Cabins by Kon Tiki boast perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and minibars.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and memory foam beds
  • Shared bathrooms with designer toiletries
  • Communal kitchens, microwaves, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (XPF 2,000 per day); reservations required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: XPF 3,500 for adults and XPF 2,400 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

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 (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Shared bathroom
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Polynesian Cabins by Kon Tiki pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Polynesian Cabins by Kon Tiki?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Polynesian Cabins by Kon Tiki?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Polynesian Cabins by Kon Tiki located?

Located in the heart of Papeete, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Port de Papeete and Papeete Market. Papeete Ferry Terminal and Papeete Town Hall are also within 10 minutes.

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Polynesian Cabins by Kon Tiki Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 190 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 190 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 190 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 190 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 190 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

The place is nice and has an amazing rooftop bar and restaurant. We stayed one night after coming back from bora bora. Most people go to the airport hotels but I wanted a small night life.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Really great hostel! You have your own little room and it’s close to the port which we really liked!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Great location and amazing bar
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Great staff service ! Very nice restaurant and rooftop bar. Proximity to ferry terminal is great!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Inexpensive cabins (hostel like). Clean washrooms down hall and nice dining areas. Across from ferry and short walk to cruise pier.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

The cabin was fine for a night and the hotel was in a good location. Overall recommend. We had a little disagreement with the way the Reeftop handled a situation but they are independent from the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

We spent several hours here to wait for our late night flight back to LA after coming back from Bora Bora. Nice place to take a shower and rest instead of spending many hrs at Tahiti airport.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Great hotel near the cruise port, 6 minute walk. Very small rooms but the place was clean and they have a cafe on the ground floor and a restaurant and a panoramic bar on the 8th floor. For one night, I highly recommend. Hotel staff are friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Polynesian Cabins by Kon Tiki is very clean, well organised and a great concept. Shared bathrooms were very clean, the bed was comfy and check in by staff at around 3:30am was quick and painless - so much better than trying to navigate a self-check in at that time. Rooms are small and have no windows but as they are clean with a great bed, I had everything I needed. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

We were very happily surprised at the cleanliness and the quality of the room and common area for the guest. We used it for a transition spot and extremely pleased for the affordable price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Clean and frendly
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

We just stayed 1 night before our cruise. Small but quite.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Great location, super helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

The cabins are VERY small, but the loft bed was very comfortable. Shared bathrooms were clean, but very hot. Was grateful for a/c in our cabin. It was fine for one night, but wouldn’t do it again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

The staff is wonderful!! Probably the most welcoming hotel I've ever stayed in. No complaints whatsoever. Comfortable cabins, economical with everything you need for a good night's sleep in a minimalist space. Breezy outdoor patio/lounge for when you want to spread out. Check out the artwork on the walls, the indoor fountains, the green walls. Walking distance to all downtown facilities & attractions. Didn't eat at any of their facilities, can't offer an opinion.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10

It was ok
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

Great place and convenient location for visiting Papeete and Moorea with a ferry right across the road.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

6/10

The bed was comfortable, and the room was fairly clean, but the shared bathrooms/showers were not clean, half had no hand soap, or toilet paper. Stay in a regular room not a cabin!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

The staff is very welcoming and you cannot beat the proximity to the ferry to Moorea.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

We stopped here for one night before taking the Ferry the next day. I was honestly surprised of how well taken care of this hotel is, shared bathrooms but they are very well maintained and extremely comfortable beds!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10

The bathroom & toilet are share but not clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

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

Location is perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10

The a/c unit works well. Bed was very comfortable. The big surprise was we had to use a ladder (4 rungs) to climb to the bed. Pics did not show set up like the one we had. I would reserve it again for what we needed but the bed would have to be ladder less.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Polynesian Cabins by Kon Tiki provided everything I was looking for in an accommodation on Tahiti Island: luggage storage pending my check-in; a small, safe place to sleep & store my luggage during my stay; a location convenient to town, the ferries, & the roulottes; dining & bar facilities; assistance with arranging any excursions; English speaking staff; and all at a reasonable price. Kon Tiki came through for me in every way! A special shout-out to the ladies who staff the tour/excursions desk in the lobby: they took time to understand what I was looking for in tours, they were highly competent, well informed and connected with the available tour companies, eager to assist, pleasant, thorough, accurate, and helpful in every way - in short, THE BEST of the best! If I'm ever in Papeete again, this is where I'll stay. I highly recommend the Polynesian Cabins by Kon Tiki - a very comfortable, welcoming place to call home while visiting Tahiti. Look no further!
The rooms are compact, but can accommodate two plus some well-organized luggage.
The beds are SO comfortable. The TV is arranged for viewing while you are resting.
Excellent coffee shop adjacent to the lobby. Good food, and beverages, upscale environment, snack or a meal at breakfast or mid-day.
Reeftop bar on the rooftop provided a lively ambiance and an outstanding view of Moorea at sunset,
Stayed 1 night in May 2025