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Polynesian Cabins by Kon Tiki

8.4/ 10Recommended
·Hotels
Air conditioningLift / ElevatorParkingTerraceBoard games/puzzlesStaff adhere to local safety protocolsAll 20 facilities +
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With a stay at Polynesian Cabins by Kon Tiki, you'll be centrally located in Papeete, just a 4-minute walk from Port de Papeete and 7 minutes by foot from Papeete Market. This hotel is 0. 5 mi (0. 8 km) from Place Vaiete and 0. 6 mi (0. 9 km) from Papeete Ferry Terminal. Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a communal living room, and tour/ticket assistance. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and an elevator. Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee. Make yourself at home in one of the 24 guestrooms featuring microwaves and minibars. Your memory foam bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.

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Guest scores & sentiment

From 80 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-22

Guests praise the prime ferry-terminal location, modern cleanliness, and helpful staff. Common complaints include tiny windowless rooms, safety concerns with high loft beds, occasional odors or flooding in shared bathrooms, and high dining prices.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Location9.3
Service9.1
Cleanliness8.9
Rooms8.8
Surroundings8.6
Facilities8.5
Wi-Fi8.2
Value8.2
PraisedPrime location near ferry terminal · Excellent rooftop views and ambiance · Friendly and helpful staff · Modern and clean facilities
ComplaintsCramped windowless rooms · Odors and noise in shared bathrooms · Overpriced food and drinks · Loud ventilation noise

KEYIdeal for short layovers or budget travelers. Avoid high loft beds if mobility is a concern; sensitive to small/windowless spaces should choose carefully.

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