Reviews of Polynesian Cabins by Kon Tiki
Boulevard de la Reine Pomare IV, 98714 Papeete, French Polynesia
#5 of 10 hotels in Papeete
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 494 hotel reviews
8.2Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.9
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Comfort
8.8
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Location
9.3
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Facilities
8.5
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Staff
9.2
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Value for money
8.1
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Free WiFi
8.7
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Reviewed: 27 August 2025
Breck
United States4 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Good price if your cool not having a bathroom”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Polynesian Cabin Double with king size bed that can be placed high up
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
We booked the Polynesia Cabins and had no idea they didn’t have their own bathrooms but there are more like dorm style. They were actually really nice but it was weird not having your own bathroom and room was tiny.
Everything is really nice and clean
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 26 August 2025
Carl
United Kingdom43 reviews11 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Polynesian Cabin Twin with 2 twin bunk beds
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
I stayed in one of the cabin. While I understood it was a small cabin just to note that these are quite small and don’t have windows.
Great restaurant and bar
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 17 August 2025
Karolina
Belgium52 reviews3 helpful votes9.0“Perfect for a short stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Polynesian Cabin Double with king size bed that can be placed high up
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Very clean. Perfect for a short stay!
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 12 August 2025
Andrea
United States83 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Polynesian Cabin Double with king size bed that can be placed high up
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Love everything
It was right across from the ferry terminal
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 11 August 2025
Nicholas
United Kingdom23 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Cabin rooms”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Polynesian Cabin Double with king size bed that can be placed high up
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The cabin concept. It clearly works for some but for us the better option was the normal room. It's worth checking the cabin option to see if it meets your needs, if not the normal room offers a traditional boutique hotel room experience.
Location is perfect and ideal for getting to the ferry.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 28 July 2025
Sanja
Croatia147 reviews12 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Polynesian Cabin Double with king size bed that can be placed high up
- • Stayed 2 nights
Some hangers in the room would be useful, also a bit more space in the room itself (it is basically a comfortable bed with not much space next to it.
Very convenient if you need a ferry to Moorea (or any other "by boat" destination), the terminal is just across the street. Also very central, very nice rooftop bar. The bathroom was shared, but very clean.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 9 July 2025
Lucija
Australia22 reviews2 helpful votes7.0“Fine for a one night stop.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Polynesian Cabin Twin with 2 twin bunk beds
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The location,being next door to. Nightclub that closes at 5am you can hear the music until closing time and then you have people making a lot of noise coming in after the club closes. Some kind of leisure activities would be nice, board games or something.
Price was reasonable. Most staff were really nice.modern and funky look. Fine for a one night stop between a flight and a ferry.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 8 July 2025
Nina
New Zealand3 reviews8.0“Clean, convenient for early/late flights or if you are catching the ferry to Moorea”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Polynesian Cabin Twin with 2 twin bunk beds
- • Stayed 1 night
People coming and going from the cabins could be very noisy. Would be good to put some signs up asking people to be quiet in the hallways/considerate of other guests. Shower pressure not great.
Can check in 24 hours per day, great for a flight arriving late at night. AC in rooms, modern vibe. Very close to the ferry terminal- directly across the rode. There is a cafe in the lobby- very convenient. 11am check out was great.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 28 June 2025
Brian
United States51 reviews13 helpful votes9.0“Great value, convenient and clean cabin stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Polynesian Cabin Twin with 2 twin bunk beds
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Doesn’t appear you have option for choosing an upper bed versus a lower bed when booking a cabin. I suggest you request a lower bed as an additional request when booking if accessibility is an issue (climbing ladder to upper bunk)
The bed was very comfortable and AC worked great in the cabin room! Very clean modern too. Perfect place for a quick stay over right across from the ferry terminal and close to restaurants, bars , shopping.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 27 June 2025
Andrew
United States5 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Polynesian Cabin Double with king size bed that can be placed high up
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The rooms are very small! Also shared bathrooms. More of a hostel for the price of a hotel.
Great location and the upstairs restaurant is gorgeous!
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 26 June 2025
Cecilia
United States15 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Great concept which we would definitely use again.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Polynesian Cabin Double with king size bed that can be placed high up
- • Stayed 1 night
The room did not have a window. While were fine with it for one night, I know it would bother many people who may feel claustrophobic. I also got a foot fungus the day after, so I wouldhardly recommend flip flops for the communal showers.
Great concept!!! We were absolutely in shock when we saw how small the room was, but it was perfect for an overnight before our flight departure. Everything was immaculate. Loved the common area with kitchen facilities and an whole bean espresso machine. Comfy for everyone in those rooms with no windows. The hotel has three fabulous places to go: the café on the first floor, the Michelin star restaurant on the 7th floor and a tapas bar on the 8th floor The staff offered to keep our luggage a shower and clean towels while we waited for our plane.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 18 June 2025
Kayla
United States1 review9.0“It was fantastic would definitely stay again!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Polynesian Cabin Double with king size bed that can be placed high up
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
No water available always empty bo ice
Location vibe aesthetic looks staff
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 2 June 2025
Hinga
New Zealand13 reviews9.0“Tiny hotel - clean and convenient!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Polynesian Cabin Double with king size bed that can be placed high up
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Just what we needed - a place to sleep to catch our ferry after an early morning flight arrival. Clean, comfortable bed, quiet and great cafe! Highly recommend
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 30 May 2025
Emily
United States2 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Polynesian Cabin Double with king size bed that can be placed high up
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
We stayed in a cabin, you can heard everything, including the night club 6 floors up. Don’t expect much sleep if you are a light sleeper or bring ear plugs!
It was decorated nicely, clean and across the street from the ferry.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 9 April 2025
Phillip
New Zealand5 reviews7.0“Happy stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Polynesian Cabin Double with king size bed that can be placed high up
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Up stairs beds where a little awkward for older age group.
Location friendly staff.cafe friendly
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 3 April 2025
Stefano
United Kingdom12 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Polynesian Cabin Twin with 2 twin bunk beds
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Perfect central location, close to ferry dock. Clean, comfortable, very helpful staff.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 1 April 2025
Pierre
Canada14 reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Polynesian Cabin Double with king size bed that can be placed high up
- • Stayed 1 night
Location
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 22 March 2025
Meike
Germany20 reviews9 helpful votes9.0“Great place for a short stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Polynesian Cabin Double with king size bed that can be placed high up
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Little space to store bigger luggage that doesn’t fit under the bed. The road in front of the hotel is very busy and loud. If you have a room facing the road I could imagine that it might be quite noisy during the night.
Very modern and clean. Staff was really friendly and helpful. The room (Polynesian Cabin) was really small and no windows, but was totally fine. Location is perfect if you’re planning to take the ferry and only 15mins by taxi to the airport.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 22 March 2025
Michal
United Kingdom24 reviews3 helpful votes9.0“Short stay before ferry trip...”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Polynesian Cabin Double with king size bed that can be placed high up
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The location was perfect, just opposite ferry. Roof top bar and a few other bars around. Very comfy bed. The shared bathroom was super clean.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 8 February 2025
Elizabeth
United States17 reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Functional, clean, and a decent price. Nice hotel in a great location.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Polynesian Cabin Double with king size bed that can be placed high up
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Private bathrooms
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 18 January 2025
Maria
Netherlands31 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“Great for short stays”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Polynesian Cabin Double with king size bed that can be placed high up
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
- it was raining a lot so the sewage system was having some smell
- nice comfy bed - small but functional bedroom - the shred bathrooms were always clean and nice - nice terrace to sit outside - friendly staff - nice restaurant and roof top with views of Papeete
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: 5 January 2025
Arjan
Netherlands22 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Affordable nice budget accommodation”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Polynesian Cabin Double with king size bed that can be placed high up
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Was as expected, but cabin is small for 2 persons. For one is perfectly fine, for one or two nights
Cabins are small but are modern. Bed is large and there is usb power. Shower/toilet nearby and clean.
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: 28 December 2024
Bill
New Zealand27 reviews9.0“Handy place to stay for a night or two in Tahiti if you’re catching the ferry!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Polynesian Cabin Double with king size bed that can be placed high up
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The location close to the port. The WiFi. The room lighting. The comfortable beds.
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: 28 December 2024
Tham
Singapore4 reviews8.0“A modern hotel at an excellent location.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Polynesian Cabin Double with king size bed that can be placed high up
- • Stayed 2 nights
That I was given the upper bunk. I am 62 years old and found it very hard/scary to climb up and down. :-) Everything is Tahiti, including accommodations are expensive. :-)
The Location. The hotel is also very new and the pantry, well equipped.
Stayed in December 2024
